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Founded in 2012 · MEA-registered

Built by people wholived the journey abroad

Ashiraj Overseas Education helps Indian students choose the right universities, visas, and international careers — with honest, accredited counsel at every step.

Licensed in IndiaICEF · AIRC · British Council10,000+ students counselled

Ashiraj counsellor guiding Indian students

Indian students celebrating their study-abroad journey

Indian student preparing applications with Ashiraj

500+

Ivy League & top admits

Students counselled

UG & PG placements

Ivy League & top admits

Internships & jobs abroad

Indian students who worked with Ashiraj Overseas Education

2012

Founded in London

Our Story

A founder-led vision that became a decade of global outcomes

Welcome to Ashiraj Overseas Education — your trusted partner bridging global education and international careers.

Founded in 2012 by Amol Ashok Unune, Abhay Rajendra Das, and Sheetal Vaishnav, our foundation is firsthand experience. Having lived, studied, and navigated education overseas, they built Ashiraj to give Indian students genuine guidance, global exposure, and a clear path to academic and professional success.

Meet the leadership team

Leadership

The leadership behind Ashiraj

A leadership team with firsthand experience of studying, working, and building careers overseas.

Founder

Amol Ashok Unune

Founder & Managing Director

30,000+ students counselled17 yearsLondon · Middlesex University

Amol Ashok Unune is the Founder and Managing Director of Ashiraj Education Overseas Consultants Pvt. Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and pursued his postgraduate education in London, United Kingdom, where he completed an M.A. in Human Resource Management from Middlesex University Business School, London, a CIPD-accredited programme. He also holds an MBA in Human Resource Development, a Diploma in Labour Laws, and a Diploma in Industrial Relations, and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD).

Founder

Abhay Rajendra Das

Founder & Managing Director

10,000+ students counselled50,000+ seminar attendeesMumbai · London · USA

Abhay Das is the Founder & Managing Director of Ashiraj Education Overseas Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and one of India’s leading education and career consultants. In practice since 2012, he has personally counselled 10,000+ students and delivered seminars to 50,000+ students and parents across India, with careers and education advice reaching 20,000+ people through Ashiraj’s network in Mumbai, Pune, and 30+ branches nationwide.

Founder

Sheetal Vaishnav

Co-Founder & Director

Co-Founder14 yearsGrowth & leadership

Sheetal Vaishnav is Co-Founder and Director of Ashiraj Education Overseas Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Since the firm’s founding in 2012, she has been an indispensable driving force behind its inception, growth, and success as an overseas education and global recruitment consultancy.

Leadership

Prasad Panati

Executive Director

12+ years entrepreneurAI & Robotics · LondonTechnology & growth

Prasad Panati is a technology professional, entrepreneur, and strategic business leader with over 12 years of entrepreneurial experience and a distinguished international academic and professional background spanning technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and global business.

Our Team

The people who guide every student journey

From admissions and visas to global placements and people operations — specialists who stay with students until they fly.

Dhwani Pandya

HR & Manager

10+ years in HRTalent & people ops

Dhwani Pandya is an experienced HR Manager with over 10 years of expertise in human resource management, talent acquisition, employee relations, and workforce administration. She specializes in managing end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, policy implementation, and employee engagement initiatives.

KB Wandaganoor

Head of Recruitment & Global Placements

13+ years hospitality2,000+ candidates placed

KB Wandaganoor is the Head of Recruitment & Global Placements at Ashiraj Education Overseas Consultants Pvt. Ltd. With over 13 years of international hospitality experience across the UK, USA, Singapore, and Malaysia, he specializes in connecting talented students and professionals with global career opportunities.

Mahesh Kadam

Operations Head

9 yearsAdmissions · visas · operations

Mahesh Shripat Kadam is the Operations Head at Ashiraj Education Overseas Consultants Pvt. Ltd. With 9 years of experience in the international education industry, he specializes in student admissions, application processing, documentation, visa coordination, and pre-departure support.

Chanchal Sonawane

Senior Program Manager

3.5+ yearsInternational mobility

Chanchal Sonawane is a Senior Program Manager with 3.5+ years of experience at Ashiraj Overseas Education Consultancy. She specializes in managing end-to-end international mobility programs for students and young professionals — from first counselling conversation through visa filing, travel, and pre-departure readiness.

Unais Shaikh

Program Manager

Work abroad pathwaysDocumentation · visa processing

A results-driven professional with proven expertise in guiding students through international work abroad pathways. With extensive experience assisting hundreds of applicants, Unais specializes in meticulous documentation verification and seamless visa processing for multiple countries such as Mauritius, France, and Malta.

Amir Shaikh

Application Manager

3+ yearsAdmissions · applications · visas

I am a dedicated study abroad application manager with more than 3 years of experience guiding students through every stage of their international education journey.

Sayed Khushbu

Senior Manager

5 yearsCompliance · operations · growth

I am Sayed Khushbu, currently serving as the Senior Manager at Ashiraj Consultants, where I have been working for the past five years. My focus lies in compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Ruhi Shelar

Sr. Process Head

16 yearsJ-1 · F-1 · internships

I am Ruhi Shelar, working as a Sr. Process Head at Ashiraj Overseas Education Consultants.

Yogita Vaishnav

Senior Recruitment Counsellor

10+ yearsUSA · New Zealand · Europe · Australia

Yogita Vaishnav is an experienced Senior Recruitment Counsellor with over 10 years of expertise in international recruitment and global career opportunities. She specialises in guiding candidates toward rewarding career prospects across the USA, New Zealand, Europe, and Australia.

Tushar Dhavan

Senior Counsellor

5+ yearsHospitality · study abroad · work permits

Education Counselor with 5+ years of experience in the overseas education industry. Experienced in counseling students and professionals on international education, internship opportunities, and global career pathways.

Kirti Soni

Sr. Counsellor

9 yearsAdmissions · visas · scholarships

I am a dedicated study abroad counsellor with 09 yrs of experience guiding students through every stage of their international education journey. My expertise includes university selection, course matching, application strategy, admission guidance, visa support, and scholarship advice.

Nilesh Navin Gohil

Team Leader & Senior Counselor

15+ yearsCounseling · mentoring · global destinations

Hello everyone, my name is Nilesh Navin Gohil, and I am proud to be a part of Ashiraj, where I bring over 15 years of experience in the international education and study abroad industry.

Chaitrali Dunkud

Telesales Executive

1 yearSales · customer communication

Chaitrali Dunkud is a dedicated Telesales Executive with 1 year of experience in sales and customer communication. She specializes in understanding client requirements, providing suitable solutions, and building strong customer relationships.

Unnati Walke

Telesales Executive

1 yearSales · customer engagement

Unnati Walke is a results-driven Telesales Executive with 1 year of experience in sales and customer engagement. She excels at communicating with clients, understanding their needs, and presenting suitable solutions.

Prakash Shinde

Digital Marketing Head

8 yearsStrategy · social · lead generation

With 8 years of experience in digital marketing, Prakash Shinde leads digital marketing initiatives at Ashiraj Overseas Education. He brings strong expertise in digital strategy, social media marketing, video editing, paid campaigns, event management, lead generation, and brand promotion.

Prakash Singh

Senior Business Development Manager

5+ yearsPartnerships · international education

I am a Business Development and International Education professional with over five years of experience driving strategic growth, building institutional partnerships, and expanding global opportunities across India. I have collaborated with government and private institutions, including leading Hotel Management colleges, to develop pathways for international education, internships, and career advancement.

Pratik Rajendra Kasare

Marketing Head

5 yearsB2B partnerships · hospitality placements

I am Mr. Pratik Kasare, the Marketing Head at Ashiraj Education Overseas Consultants Pvt. Ltd. I am an Electronics and Telecommunication Engineer and hold a Master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Mumbai. With a strong foundation in technology, business development, and marketing strategy, I bring a diverse perspective to the field of international hospitality education and placements.

What We Do

End-to-end guidance that turns ambition into admits

From the first counselling session to landing abroad, we stay with you through every milestone.

Scientific Career Counseling

Psychometric evaluations plus expert 1-on-1 counselling to map strengths, personality, and the right career path — before choosing courses or universities.

Abroad Education Consulting

End-to-end support for university selection, applications, visa guidance, and pre-departure briefings across the world’s top study destinations.

International Placements

A verified bridge from education to a global career — internships and full-time roles for ambitious candidates ready to work abroad.

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Our Journey

From London, 2012 — to outcomes worldwide

Watch the story unfold — each milestone lights up as the timeline auto-scrolls.

2012

Step 01

It started with a vision

Amol Ashok Unune, Abhay Rajendra Das, and Sheetal Vaishnav founded Ashiraj in London with one mission: honest, world-class guidance for Indian students going abroad.

India

Step 02

Counselling that comes home

The founders brought firsthand overseas experience back to Indian students and parents — seminars, one-to-one advice, and a student-first way of working.

Trust

Step 03

Earning global credibility

Ashiraj became an MEA-registered recruitment agency, accredited by ICEF, AIRC, the British Council, NAFSA and ETS — among India’s most credentialed consultancies.

Scale

Step 04

A decade of real outcomes

10,000+ students counselled, 5,000+ placed across UG & PG programs, and 500+ admits to Ivy League and top-ranked universities.

Careers

Step 05

From campus to work abroad

The journey grew beyond admissions — internships and international placements that turn education into a global career.

Today

Step 06

Outcomes worldwide

The same student-first promise, now guiding students across destinations worldwide — with accredited counsel at every step.

What drives us

Mission, vision, and a student-first ethos

Mission

Empower with clarity

To empower students and professionals with transparent, reliable, and personalized counseling — guiding them toward international education and careers that match their long-term aspirations.

Vision

Integrity that travels globally

To be a globally recognized education and career consulting firm known for integrity, a student-first approach, and exceptional placement success overseas.

Ethos

Transparency first — always

Honest advice is the foundation of every successful journey abroad. We give unbiased, best-in-class counseling tailored to your goals, academics, and budget — with zero hidden agendas.

Credentials

Trusted, licensed, and globally recognized

Legal compliance, ethical standards, and a global network built on credibility.

Licensed in India

Fully licensed by the Government of India for overseas education consulting.

MEA Registered

Official Ministry of External Affairs recruitment agency — safe, legal pathways.

Globally credentialed

Proud partner of ICEF, AIRC, British Council, NAFSA, and ETS.

ICEF Accredited Agency — Trusted Agency Status #7164

SEPC — Services Export Promotion Council

PEPC — Personnel Export Promotion Council

British Council — UK Certified Counsellor

NAFSA — Connecting People. Changing the World.

Duolingo English Test — Gold Partner 2024

In the media

Ashiraj in print and broadcast

From national coverage to student success stories, our work in overseas education has been featured across Indian media. Watch a snapshot of how the press has covered Ashiraj.

Start your journey

Ready to build your path abroad?

Book a free counselling session with our accredited advisors — or tell us where you want to go.

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