The 24th edition of The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling, which is under way across Karnataka, is scheduled to be held at Sahukar Chennaiah Auditorium in Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) in Gokulam in Mysuru on May 16.

Organised by The Hindu, this landmark event continues its legacy of guiding students and parents in making well-informed academic and career decisions. 

Designed as a one-stop platform for academic and career counselling, the event brings together renowned educationists, career experts, and top institutions to provide personalised guidance on UPSC exam preparation and CET and NEET counselling, conducted by officials from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). 

Attendees will receive insights into career opportunities across a wide range of fields, including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Engineering, Medicine, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Management, Fashion Designing, Animation, Performing Arts, Journalism, Architecture, and more. Whether students are exploring conventional paths or emerging career trends, this forum will offer the clarity, direction, and expert advice they need.

The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling session in Mysuru will have Regional Commissioner of Mysuru Nitesh Patil as the chief guest. Principal of VVCE B. Sadashive Gowda, professor, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC and RI), Mysuru, S.N. Manjunatha, Nodal Officer, KEA Helpline, Mysuru, N. Udayashankara, founder and CEO, CIGMA and international career counsellor Ameen E. Mudassar, Chairman of ICAI’s Mysuru Branch for 2025-26 Bhargava S. and Director of Admissions, REVA University, Bengaluru, Gaurav Yadav will address the session.

Platinum Sponsors

The Institute Chartered Accountants of India, Presidency University and Reva University

Gold Sponsor

CMR University, Chanakya University, East Point Group of Institutions

Hindustan Group of Institutions, Chennai, Ramaiah College of Law

Silver Sponsors

ACS College of Engineering, Adichunchanagiri University, B.G. Nagar; BLDE Association, Vijayapura; Bheemanna Khandre Institute of Technology ( BKIT) Bhalki, Bidar; Credila, IIBS, IDP,  JSS Science & Technology University, Mysuru; JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru; Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru;  Khaja Bandanawaz University; Kammavaari Sangham Group of Institutions; Karnataka Bank; KLE Technological University, Hubballi; Nitte (Deemed to be University); Rajarajeswari College of Engineering; Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management; Soundarya Institute of Management & Science; SDM Educational Society (R), Ujire; Shanthivana Trust,  Dharmasthala; Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi; Shaheen Group of Institutions, Bidar; Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru; Navkis College of Engineering, Hassan

Associate Sponsors

Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society, Kalaburagi; Azim Premji University; ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education; Mahindra University; MS College of Engineering; VTU Visveswaraya Technological University, Belagavi; Canara Engineering College, Mangaluru.

Regional Sponsors

Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) and Royal College of Management Studies.