ANIRUDH GUPTA

Anirudh Gupta is the Director and Principal Advisor at Mindways, an independent education advisory established in 2005. With over 20 years of experience in career counselling, global education planning, university admissions, and elite school pathways, he has guided more than 5,000 students and families through some of the most important educational decisions of their lives. An MBA from the University of Nottingham, UK, Anirudh is a British Council Certified Counsellor and Master Career Guide. Having studied abroad himself and visited leading universities and schools across the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, and Asia, he brings both first-hand international experience and professional expertise to every engagement. His work extends beyond student counselling to helping families develop clear and informed education strategies. Working closely with both students and parents, he helps align aspirations, abilities, academic choices, career goals, and long-term educational pathways. His counselling philosophy centres on clarity before decisions, ensuring that every recommendation is tailored to the individual rather than driven by trends or rankings. Anirudh is also the driving force behind Elite School Advisory, a premium Mindways initiative supporting families seeking access to leading boarding schools, summer programmes, and immersive educational experiences worldwide. Known for his practical, honest, and family-centred approach, Anirudh helps students and parents gain confidence, clarity, and direction in an increasingly complex educational landscape.