Our Founder
Shriyash Soni
Founder, Apna Counsellor
A passionate young entrepreneur and student mentor, dedicated to making career counselling accessible, affordable, and effective for every student in India.
The Journey
Shriyash Soni, a first-year Data Science student at RGPV University, founded Apna Counsellor with a vision to transform how students approach college admissions in India.
Having experienced the confusion and lack of reliable guidance during his own admission process, Shriyash decided to create a platform that provides verified data, real guidance, and unbiased mentorship to help students make informed decisions.
What started as helping a few friends with college selection has now grown into a platform that has guided over 5000+ students across India.
Achievements
Helped 1200+ students with personalized counselling sessions
Successfully completed 12+ direct admissions
Built 4 dedicated counselling platforms from scratch
Created a community of 5000+ students
Featured in local education forums and events
Founder's Vision
Accessible Counselling
Make quality counselling accessible to every student regardless of their background or location.
Data-Driven Decisions
Empower students with verified data and insights to make informed decisions about their future.
Nationwide Impact
Guide 100,000+ students by 2026 through comprehensive counselling platforms for all major exams.
A Message from Shriyash
"I believe that every student deserves access to accurate information and personalized guidance when making one of the most important decisions of their life - choosing the right college and course. Through Apna Counsellor, I'm committed to bridging the gap between students and their dream colleges, one counselling session at a time."
- Shriyash Soni, Founder