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ABOUT UpskillED™

Building Thinkers.
Not Just Degree Holders.

A Cognitive Foundry where mentorship, communication and critical thinking shape students into future-ready professionals.

UpskillED™

20+

Years of Academic Leadership

Redefining Learning Beyond Classrooms.

UpskillED™ is more than a coaching institute—it's a Cognitive Foundry built to nurture curious minds. We believe education should cultivate analytical thinking, communication, confidence and real-world readiness alongside academic excellence. Through experienced mentors, personalised guidance and concept-driven learning, we empower students to succeed not only in competitive examinations but throughout their careers.

Think Deeply

Understanding over memorisation.

Communicate Better

Confidence beyond classrooms.

Mentorship First

Small batches with individual guidance.

MEET THE MINDS

Learn From Industry Experts

Every mentor at UpskillED™ brings years of classroom experience, industry exposure and a passion for transforming education.

Vania Narendr
Founder • Communication Strategist

Vania Narendr

VARC IELTS Leadership Communication

Corporate communication strategist and visionary educator with two decades of expertise in competitive exam management and disruptive learning design. Armed with a background in Journalism and English Literature, Vania is dedicated to "De-industrializing" traditional learning systems. By replacing rote learning with human-centric models, she builds agile educational ecosystems that foster deep intellect, language mastery, and elite cognitive skills. A seasoned institutional leader, Vania has served as a Director of Career Launcher and as Academic Head and HoD for VARC and Critical Reasoning at IMS Learning Resources, partnering with leading education centers as an elite Verbal and GS Trainer. She is also the architect of the *Cognitive Foundry*, a specialized space engineered for advanced curriculum design and student cognitive development. Beyond academic leadership, Vania is an accomplished communication maestro who imparts high-impact soft skills and operational training to corporate structures and premier media houses. As a British Council Certified IELTS Trainer and Cambridge ESOL Examiner, she has successfully engineered international training pipelines for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, and GMAT. Furthermore, she seamlessly infuses Verbal Ability and Critical Reasoning (VARC & CR) into corporate placement training, giving candidates a distinct psychological and cognitive edge in today's competitive hiring market. Vania is a restless writer, a passionate social cause activist, and an ace communication expert dedicated to transforming the educational landscape. The Mission > *"To strip away the assembly-line mindset of modern education, restoring organic deep learning to equip future leaders for an unscripted world."* >

Arjit Singh
Lead Quant & Reasoning Mentor

Arjit Singh

CAT IPMAT DI LR

Lead Quant & Reasoning Mentor – CRT Vertical. An engineering graduate turned elite test-prep virtuoso, Arjit Singh brings over a decade of deep expertise in demystifying Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation. Renowned across central India’s premium coaching ecosystems, Arjit specializes in transforming numbers into strategic knowledge, ensuring students master both the "How" and the "Why" of complex problem-solving. ​Current Focus: Lead Quant & Reasoning Mentor at UpskillED™ Pvt. Limited, driving high-stakes placement and competitive exam training. ​Proven Track Record: Former Academic Head and Lead Quant & Reasoning Mentor at premier national brands including Career Launcher and IMS Learning Resources. ​Diverse Pedagogical Edge: Previously served as Lead Reasoning Faculty at Percentile Classes and Coding Thinker, equipping tech aspirants with razor-sharp analytical mindsets. ​Core Competency: A master of concept clarity who effortlessly breaks down complex algorithmic and quantitative concepts into intuitive, easy-to-understand milestones. ​The Philosophy: "Education isn't about memorizing shortcuts; it's about building a foundational clarity that turns daunting numbers into an absolute competitive advantage

Asma Khan
HR & Soft Skills Mentor

Asma Khan

HR Leadership Soft Skills Interview

Masters in Business Administration with 7+years of work experience in HR and people management
Seasoned Human resource professional with 7 years of experience in team management, training & mentoring
Former trainer at BSL, Chandigarh
Certified professional in Soft Skills training programme by Coursera
Certified in Leadership Communication for professionals by SHRM

Keshav Singh Solanki
Quant & DI/LR Expert

Keshav Singh Solanki

CAT Banking SSC IPMAT

Keshav Singh Solanki is a dedicated DI/LR and Quant Expert with over seven years of experience in competitive exam mentoring. Specializing in rigorous preparation for CAT, IPMAT, SSC, and Banking exams, Keshav is passionate about empowering students to decode complex data and recognize logical patterns with ease. His proven teaching philosophy centers on absolute concept clarity, strategic thinking, and practical contextual application. By simplifying difficult mathematical and logical concepts, Keshav equips his students with the problem-solving skills and critical thinking necessary to excel in their exams and make informed decisions.

Sanyogita Priyadarshini
Law Entrance Mentor

Sanyogita Priyadarshini

CLAT AILET SLAT Legal Aptitude

Sanyogita Priyadarshini, a dynamic and highly driven lawyer with LLM degree in Constitution studies, she is dedicated to guiding the next generation of legal professionals. With an exceptionally strong academic foundation, Sanyogita specializes in training ambitious students for highly competitive law entrance exams, including the CLAT, AILET, and SLAT. What sets Sanyogita apart is her unique ability to break down and simplify complex legal concepts, making them accessible and engaging. However, her mentorship goes far beyond the syllabus. She is deeply committed to nurturing vital life skills in her students, actively fostering clear communication, unwavering confidence, and sharp critical thinking. Sanyogita’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that true exam success requires a balanced approach: pairing robust subject knowledge with the development of a well-rounded personality. Join her classes to build not just the legal acumen you need to pass your exams, but the holistic skills you need to thrive in your future career.

Prerna Jha
Legal Educator

Prerna Jha

CLAT AILET Legal Reasoning Mentorship

Prerna Jha, a dedicated legal practitioner and passionate educator. With vast professional experience, she specializes in mentoring and training students for competitive law entrance examinations, including the CLAT, ALIET, and others. Having collaborated with reputed educational institutions, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge and teaching expertise to the classroom. Prerna is deeply committed to demystifying the curriculum, making complex law subjects easier and far more accessible for every learner. Her ultimate goal is to provide students with the foundational understanding and confidence they need to truly excel in their exams and future legal careers.

Parth Yadav
Logical Reasoning Mentor

Parth Yadav

IPMAT CUET CMAT Banking

Parth Yadav is a dedicated educator and mentor who specializes in teaching Logical Reasoning to students preparing for a wide range of highly competitive exams. With a focus on academic excellence, Parth provides expert guidance to aspirants targeting the IPMAT, CMAT, CUET, JIPMAT, and Banking SSC. Leading by example, Parth brings his own commendable track record in competitive examinations to his teaching. His personal success highlights a strong, proven aptitude for analytical thinking and problem-solving. By leveraging this firsthand experience, Parth empowers his students to develop effective strategies, approach difficult problems with confidence, and ultimately achieve their goals.

Dr. Vishal Shrivastava
German Language & Personality Development

Dr. Vishal Shrivastava

German Personality MUN Leadership

With over 24 years of diverse experience, including a decade working in Europe, Dr. Vishal Shrivastava seamlessly bridges the gap between academic learning and global industry readiness. As a dedicated polyglot and expert foreign language trainer, he provides comprehensive German instruction across A1 to B2 levels, utilizing his authentic international background to prepare students for international careers. As the Training Head and T&P Officer at Peoples University, Dr. Shrivastava is a driving force in personality development and strategic communication training. Through his leadership in the university's MUN program and debating club, he actively cultivates the critical public speaking, negotiation, and leadership skills necessary to empower students to confidently thrive in competitive professional environments.

Dr. Vishal Shrivastava
15 Years Corporate + Education Experience

Shweta Agarwal

Educator Mentor Specialist

Shweta Agrawal has spent 15 years bridging the gap between corporate rooms and classrooms, gaining a deep understanding of the skills that truly drive career success. Holding an MBA in Finance, she has led cross-industry projects, trained high-performing teams, and mentored hundreds of students. Driven by the philosophy that the right guidance paired with the right skills creates real opportunities, Shweta designs programs that prepare learners for actual careers, not just exams. As the founder of UpskillED™, her mission is to create a dynamic educational hub where learning meets real-world application, training future-ready professionals in Finance, Business, and Career Building.

Dr. Vishal Shrivastava
career counselling and mentoring

Akansha Pillai

English Communication Skills Commerce

Akansha Pillai is a dedicated educator and mentor with 9+years of experience in teaching, student mentoring, and career guidance. She has worked with learners across multiple academic levels, teaching English, Commerce, Communication Skills, and Spoken English, while also preparing students for competitive entrance examinations such as CAT, IPMAT, CLAT, and CMAT. With a strong focus on communication, critical thinking, and holistic personality development, she strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students gain both academic excellence and real-world confidence. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom through personalized career counselling and mentoring, helping students make informed academic and career choices after school.

Syed Rameez Ali
Senior Assistant Professor | Al & Data Science Mentor | Cyber Security Trainer | Researcher

Syed Rameez Ali

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Computer Science

Syed Rameez Ali is a Senior Assistant Professor with nearly 16 years of experience in higher education, research, academic administration, and industry-oriented technical training. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering and has dedicated his career to bridging academia with emerging technologies and innovation.
His core areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Business Intelligence, and Deep Learning. He has mentored numerous research and innovation projects in Al, network security, software engineering, and smart agriculture, including projects under the Smart India Hackathon.
He is also a certified professional in Generative Al, Prompt Engineering, Python, Machine Learning, Data Science, Tableau, Data Analytics, and Cyber Security, with certifications from Cisco, Coursera, Simplilearn, GUVI (IITM Research Park), and Udemy

Founder Manifesto

Education wasn't broken by accident.
It was designed that way.

The philosophy that shaped UpskillED™.

Every education company today claims it's "bridging the gap" between school and college, college and careers. But before building another bridge, we asked a different question.

Who dug this canyon in the first place?

For decades we've perfected an education system that resembles a factory far more than a classroom. Students enter unique. They graduate standardised.

Sit. Memorise. Repeat. Score. Forget.

Then real life asks:

  • Tell me something about yourself.
  • What problem would you solve?
  • What do you actually think?
  • How will you lead?

Suddenly years of memorisation collide with a world that rewards curiosity, communication, adaptability and original thinking.

That's why UpskillED™ exists.

We didn't build another coaching institute. We built a Cognitive Foundry. A place where thinking matters more than remembering. Where confidence matters more than marks. Where capability matters more than certificates.

The world doesn't need more degree holders.

It needs better thinkers.

Factories manufacture products. Students are not products. We don't prepare students merely to clear exams. We prepare them to solve real problems.

Welcome to UpskillED™.

Not another coaching institute. A movement to de-industrialise education.

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