Established 2017 · Trusted by 500+ Students

We Are Utkarsh Path

A team of passionate career counsellors, educators, and mentors on a mission to help every young Indian find their true calling — with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

500+
Students Guided
8+
Years of Experience
4.9★
Average Rating
7+
Expert Counsellors
Who We Are
The Heart Behind Utkarsh Path

Our Mission

To empower every student and young professional with the clarity, tools, and confidence to make purposeful career decisions — regardless of their background, city, or resources.

We believe guidance shouldn't be a luxury. It should be a right. That's why our first session is always free — no strings, no sales pitch, just honest advice.

"Clarity before commitment."

Our Vision

To become India's most trusted career guidance platform — bridging the gap between ambition and opportunity for millions of students across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities.

We envision a future where no student says "I had no one to guide me." Where every young mind has access to a mentor who truly listens and understands their unique potential.

"A guide for every dream."
How It All Began
Our Story

At Utkarsh Path, we started with a simple observation — most students are not lacking ability, they are lacking clarity. Surrounded by pressure, expectations, and limited information, many end up choosing paths that don’t truly align with who they are.

We are a team of professionals from diverse backgrounds — including IIT, CA, PhD, and commerce — who have experienced these challenges firsthand. Through our own journeys, we realized that the right guidance at the right time can completely change a student’s direction.

Utkarsh Path was created to provide that clarity. Our focus is not just on choosing a career, but on helping students understand themselves, build the right skills, and move forward with confidence.

Our Approach

How We Help You Move Forward

01

Understand Yourself

Identify your strengths, interests, and potential through structured assessment and honest conversation.

Self Discovery
02

Expert Guidance

1-on-1 mentoring from experienced professionals who have walked the path and understand your challenges.

Personal Mentoring
03

Smart Strategy

Clear roadmap for exams, skills, and career — no confusion, no guesswork, just a plan that works for you.

Actionable Plan
04

Build the Right Future

Make confident, informed career decisions that align with who you are — and where you truly want to go.

Lasting Impact
—— DISCOVER. DECIDE. SUCCEED. ——
🫀 Empathy First
🔍 Honest Guidance
🌱 Student-Centred
🚀 Action-Oriented
🤝 Long-Term Support
The People Behind Your Guidance
Meet Our Experts

Our counsellors are not just advisors — they're mentors who have walked paths similar to yours and understand the pressures, choices, and possibilities that lie ahead.

Bhawani Shankar
Founder & Lead Counsellor

Bhawani Shankar

Professional Counsellor · 6+ Years Experience

Bhawani Shankar founded Utkarsh Path with a clear vision—to bring clarity and direction to students struggling with career decisions.With a professional experience, he combines real-world insight with practical guidance. He focuses on helping students make confident, well-informed career choices aligned with their strengths — helping them navigate everything from stream selection to career pivots.

He specialises in psychometric assessment, academic stress counselling, and long-term career roadmapping. His approach is direct, empathetic, and deeply research-backed.

Psychometric Assessment Stream Selection Career Roadmapping Academic Stress JEE / NEET Guidance
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Anurag Thalia

Anurag Thalia

Commerce & Finance Specialist

Tax Consultant, 2 years in career counselling. Anurag helps students navigate CA, MBA, banking, and finance career tracks with in-depth industry knowledge.

CA / CMA GuidanceMBA PrepFinance Careers
Ankush Thalia

Ankush Thalia

Engineering & Technology Counsellor

B.Tech (IIT Delhi), 3 years guiding JEE aspirants. Ankush helps students choose the right branch and institute based on aptitude and goals.

JEE GuidanceBranch SelectionTech Careers
Ashish Thalia

Ashish Thalia

ENGINEERING & CODING SPECIALIST

B.Tech (IIT Bombay), 2 years guiding JEE aspirants. Ashish helps students navigate fields like coding, engineering, and emerging tech. His guidance combines technical clarity with practical direction, enabling students to choose paths aligned with future opportunities.

JEE GuidanceCoding CareersSkill Development
Shivani Thalia

Shivani Thalia

Medical & Healthcare Counsellor

Msc, Phd., 1 years in academic counselling. With a strong academic foundation, Shivani guides students interested in medical, research, and forensic careers, helping them understand the right pathways, opportunities, and requirements to build a successful future in science.p>

NEET GuidanceMedical CareersAllied Health
Ritesh Thalia

Ritesh Thalia

Study Abroad & International Careers

RITESH is a digital marketing specialist at Utkarsh Path, guiding students toward careers in content creation, copywriting, advertising, and the broader digital ecosystem. He also supports students exploring study abroad opportunities, helping them understand pathways, requirements, and make well-informed decisions with confidence

MarketingContent CreationStudy Abroad
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Whether you're a student figuring out your stream, a graduate choosing your first job, or a professional ready for a career change — there's a place for you here. Let's build your future together.

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✅ Ongoing WhatsApp support post-session
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"I was 17, clueless, and terrified. After one session with Rajesh sir, I had a 3-year plan. I'm now in my second year at BITS Pilani — couldn't have done it without Utkarsh Path."

— Kartik M., BITS Pilani
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"I was a working engineer who wanted to switch to UX design but didn't know where to start. Neha ma'am mapped out my entire transition. I got placed in 4 months."

— Shreya D., UX Designer
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