Viral Doshi completed his schooling from The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai. Subsequently he finished his ‘A’ levels from England and graduated in engineering from Cornell University, USA in 1981.
After spending his initial years in the banking industry in the US followed by a stint in setting up a super alloys manufacturing unit near Mumbai he made a career switch eighteen years ago to follow his passion of helping young people access opportunities for higher learning and choose their optimal career paths. This was the birth of Viral Doshi Associates a company which he founded and which today provides, students in the age group of 14-25 a comprehensive portfolio of services ranging from psychometric testing and mentoring to career and college planning. He operates out of Mumbai and has offices in Dubai, Singapore, London and New York.
He is also an advisor to several educational institutes in India and overseas and is on the board of the Tata Trust Education Committee and NDTV. He writes regularly on careers and education for magazines, newspapers and online portals and is also a regular speaker at schools, colleges, conferences and conducts workshops and seminars at YPO, FICCI and EO chapters nationwide.
An active member and ex-President of the Cathedral Alumni Association, he also co-authored a coffee table book – “Undefiled Heritage– a History of the 150years of Cathedral School, Mumbai” and most recently a National Bestseller – “Indian Roots Ivy Admits – 101 Essays that got Indian Students into the IVY LEAGUE and STANFORD”.
A visionary in the field of standardized test preparation, Abhinav Garg has spent over two decades shaping the academic futures of students worldwide.
An engineer by degree but an educator by passion, Abhinav has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, securing a 99.95 percentile in the CAT multiple times and earning admission into prestigious IIMs.
In 2017, Abhinav co-founded SAT n Paper, a revolutionary test prep initiative, after successfully coaching his daughter to a 1580 SAT score on her first attempt.
Since then, he has been at the forefront of redefining SAT and standardized test preparation, personally mentoring over 7,500 students and building India’s largest one-on-one online SAT coaching platform.
Under his leadership, SAT n Paper has trained students from 72 countries, transforming how students approach high-stakes exams.
Abhinav’s ability to decode standardized testing with precision has not only propelled students toward top-tier universities but also reshaped the global test prep landscape.
His approach—fueled by data, efficiency, and a deep understanding of student psychology—ensures maximum results in minimal time, particularly for students balancing rigorous academic schedules.
At XellED, Abhinav brings his unparalleled expertise in academic profile building, test preparation strategies, and admissions coaching, ensuring that students are not just prepared for exams but positioned for long-term academic success.
With an MBA in Finance (1998) and an impressive 99.99 percentile in CAT (Verbal section), Monika Garg has been a driving force in the education sector for over 20 years.
Her journey began in academia, teaching MBA students at top universities, before transitioning into test preparation, where she began coaching students for CAT Exam required for IIM MBA admissions in 2002.
Her expertise extends beyond competitive exams—Monika recognized the need for structured after-school tutoring and began working with students from Grades 6-10 in 2012, laying the foundation for personalized academic coaching.
This passion culminated in co-founding SAT n Paper in 2017, where she played a pivotal role in developing a highly effective, streamlined curriculum that has since trained over 2,500 students internationally.
Monika’s meticulous approach to test preparation, coupled with her strategic insight into global admissions, ensures that students are not just test-ready but holistically prepared for their academic journeys.
At XellED, she leverages her deep understanding of student learning behaviors, curriculum design, and international education pathways to provide families with a clear, structured roadmap to success.
Harpreet Dhody is a dynamic serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience, having founded more than six ventures, including a distinguished Grade XII school. An Oxford MBA graduate, Harpreet excels in strategy consulting, marketing communications, digital media, and mentoring startups, guiding them to success with visionary insights. A sought-after speaker, Harpreet inspires audiences at premier institutions like IIIT, IIM, National Law Schools, and TEDx, sharing expertise on leadership and innovation.
Previously, Harpreet served as a Public Policy and Digital Media Communications Advisor to the Government of Chhattisgarh, driving impactful initiatives. Coming from a family of educators, Harpreet is deeply passionate about education, having advised senior civil servants to pursue advanced studies at elite institutions such as Harvard, Princeton, and Cambridge. A former Leadership Fellow at the European University Institute in Florence, Harpreet combines global perspectives with a commitment to transformative change.
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