ANKUR AGARWAL CAT, GMAT, GRE, SAT
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**Academic Leadership, Training & Student Development**

* Recipient of the **Best Faculty Award** in recognition of excellence in teaching, student engagement, and academic contributions.

* Conducted regular classroom sessions, demonstration lectures, and seminars for competitive examinations including **GMAT, GRE, SAT, CAT, CSAT, Bank PO, MAT, BBA, BBS, Hotel Management, Law, and other aptitude-based entrance examinations**.

* Delivered CSAT seminars and orientation sessions for prospective students, providing academic guidance and career counseling.

* Served as a member of the **Academic Council (Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning)**, contributing to curriculum design, content development, assessment frameworks, and instructional delivery strategies.

* Authored and contributed to academic publications in collaboration with leading educational publishers, including **Arihant Publications**.

* Designed and implemented comprehensive student assessment methodologies to evaluate critical thinking, analytical ability, leadership potential, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through both online and offline testing platforms.

* Conducted specialized training programs in:

* Quantitative Aptitude
* Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency
* Logical & Analytical Reasoning
* Vedic Mathematics and Speed Calculation Techniques
* Personality Development
* Group Discussion & Personal Interview Preparation
* Communication and Soft Skills Development

* Led and managed the training verticals for **Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, and Soft Skills**, ensuring high-quality content delivery and faculty effectiveness.

* Served as **Head of School – Foreign Languages**, overseeing academic operations and training programs for **French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese** language courses.

* Conceptualized, organized, and executed the complete lifecycle of professional development initiatives, including:

* Faculty Development Programs (FDP)
* Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Workshops
* Management Development Programs (MDP)

* Achieved a significant milestone by facilitating the placement of over **200 students within the first three months** for the 2017 graduating batch across disciplines including **B.Tech, B.Pharma, MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, and Polytechnic**.

* Represented **PDM University** at **Educatus Expo 2018, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi**, supporting student outreach, admissions counseling, and institutional promotion.

* Conducted classroom training, performance analysis, test reviews, and doubt-clearing sessions, helping students improve their aptitude, reasoning, and verbal competencies for academic and professional success.

Subjects

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
CAT (Common Admission Test)
GRE
GMAT
CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)

Experience

DIRECTOR – TRAINING, PLACEMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS (Apr, 2024–Present) at NOIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Delhi NCR

I have had the privilege of being entrusted with the responsibility of curating the successful careers of students across various courses at Noida International University (NIU). In my current role, I have played a pivotal part in elevating the Training & Placement as well as Alumni Relations at NIU. Noida International University has been committed to creating a platform that ensures both quality higher education and successful student placements at every level, including UG, PG, and PhD programs. This vision has been a central focus of the institution.
With the support of my extensive professional network, I have successfully carved out opportunities that unlock worthy roles for our students, ensuring they embark on rewarding careers. My overarching goal has always been to curate happy careers, not just secure jobs for our students.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR – TRAINING, E-LEARNING & ASSESSMENT (Jan, 2022–Mar, 2024) at GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, Delhi NCR

Brand, Communications & Public Relations
 Led corporate communications and PR strategy, enhancing institutional visibility and brand equity
 Executed integrated marketing and stakeholder engagement campaigns across digital and traditional platforms
 Oversaw creation of high-impact content (press releases, articles, keynote presentations, reports, web content)
 Monitored media coverage and public sentiment, driving data-informed communication strategies
 Strengthened relationships with media and external stakeholders, improving institutional perception
Leadership, Strategy & Institutional Contribution
 Provided strategic leadership across Placements, Corporate Relations, and Alumni functions
 Managed budget planning, financial oversight, and resource allocation
 Led team development, organizational design, and succession planning
 Developed policies for employer engagement and partnership governance
 Contributed to rankings, accreditations, brand positioning, and long-term institutional strategy
 Collaborated with Academic, Admissions, Marketing, Executive Education, and Finance teams to drive integrated growth
Program evaluation
 Evaluating the technology program to educate students with digital literacy skills and digital citizenship while balancing a healthy relationship with technology.
 Research and evaluate new and emerging educational technologies.
Faculty technology proficiency
 Evaluating educational technology use across the different domains to ensure consistency and coordination.
 Determining a baseline of technology skills for faculty and implementation of teacher training, including on-boarding of new faculty members.
 Establishing systems for educators to access, preview, or receive training in different applications.
Education technology
 Collaborate with teachers, educational leaders, and the IT team on specific needs and growth opportunities.
 Support and oversee the deployment and integration of best practices in educational technology applications.
 Remain updated with educational technological knowledge and skill through networking and pursuing professional development opportunities.
 Collaborate with the IT department to ensure timely resolution of tech support issues, software updates, and device maintenance.
Teaching responsibilities
 Develop and teach a digital essential including technology skills, technology electives etc.
 Once per week, teams meet for knowledge sharing.
Supervisor’s duties
 Evaluate faculty members through regular observations, goal setting, weekly meetings, and feedback.
 Oversee the development and implementation of curriculum.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – STUDENTS’ PLACEMENT, TRAINING & EMPOWERMENT (Aug, 2019–Dec, 2021) at GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, Delhi NCR

 Creating the placement opportunities for students & assisting them to grab those opportunities.
 Designing and developing the Campus Resourcing philosophy, policies and processes.
 Strengthening campus engagement & employer branding initiatives.
 Fostering strong relationships with organizations and implementing the hiring process across.
 Screening resumes, conducting mock interviews and performing skills assessment tests.
 Reporting after every career event, including number of candidates interviewed and hired.
 Maintaining online and offline relationships with alumni communities.
 Co-ordination and organization of on-campus events such as annual Career and Internship job fair.
 Working with outside organizations to set up different training sessions required to enhance employability.
 Conducting the placement promotion activities through industry talks, guest lectures, company presentations, interactions with student alumni groups etc.
 Recruitment & training of team members.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT), HEAD – CENTRE OF PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT (Oct, 2018–Jul, 2019) at Lovely Professional University, PHAGWARA (PUNJAB)

Learning & Development
Placement
Industry Interface
Administration
Students’ Engagement & Mentoring
 Heading training verticals of Quant, Verbal & Soft Skills.
 Head of School for Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish, Japanese & Chinese)
 Implementing & organizing the complete life cycle of “Faculty Development Program”, “Train the Trainers” & “Management Development Program” workshops.
 Interact & co-ordinate with companies for in & off campus placement of students.
 Committee Head – Publication & correspondence in “Indian Science Congress 106th” with the team size of 150+ faculties & students for printing the official material and daily news letter.
 Leading & managing a team of 85+ faculties, trainers & admin staff towards the achieving the goals of the university.
 Serving a pool of 7500+ students of various streams.
HEAD - TRAININGS, EMPLOYABILITY & ACADEMIC OPERATIONS and HOD of VALUE EDUCATION (Foreign Languages, Yoga, Soft Skills & NCC) (Apr, 2017–Sep, 2018) at PDM UNIVERSITY, (Delhi & NCR)

Training Delivery & Team Management
Placements & Alumni
Head of Deptt of VALUE EDUCATION (Foreign Languages, Yoga, Soft Skills & NCC)
Training Content & Curriculum Development for multiple domains
Assessments Development & Conduct and Performance Analysis
Additional Responsibilities
 Represented PDM UNIVERSITY at “EDUCATUS EXPO - 2018, PRAGATI MAIDAN, NEW DELHI” to facilitate the admission process.
Academic Head - TRAINING, CAREER & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC OPERATIONS (Feb, 2014–Mar, 2017) at GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, (Delhi & NCR)

Trainings & Content Development
Career & Skills Development
Academic Operations & Documentations
 Conceiving, designing, organizing, updating and implementing various employability skill enhancement courses for enhancing the spoken English, soft skills, personality, aptitude, logical thinking, analytical bent of mind and overall personality of the students of various departments of the University by making program a part of their course curriculum.
 Leading and managing team of highly proficient trainers and subject matter experts who can deliver the sessions and design the content as per the dynamic corporate requirements.
 Developing of e-content integrated online assessments.
 Assessment of students by gauging their proficiency in critical thinking, analytical thinking, team skills, leadership qualities by the help of online as well as offline testing.
 Conducting sessions on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Vedic maths and faster calculation, Personality Development Program, Orientation Program on Personal Interview and Group Discussion.
Sr. Knowledge Expert (Aug, 2012–Jan, 2014) at T.I.M.E. EDUCATION (Delhi & NCR)

 Got BEST FACULTY AWARD for consecutively 2013 & 2014.
 Taking classes, analysis of tests & doubts sessions for aptitude based entrance exams like GMAT, CSAT, CAT, BANK-PO, GRE, MAT, BBA, BBS, HM, LAW etc.
 Taking regular classes, Demo classes & seminar for GMAT, GRE, & SAT.
 Taking CSAT Seminar / DEMO class for prospective students.
 Was part of a Academic Council (Quant & Reasoning) which was responsible for the entire content and delivery.
 Counseling for admission process for various B-schools.
 Entrusted with the additional responsibility of imparting classes in Computers, Current Affairs & General Studies.
 Organising Parents Teacher Meeting.
Asstt. Manager – Academics (Oct, 2006–Jul, 2012) at C L Educate Ltd. (Delhi & NCR)

 Taking classes, analysis of tests & doubts sessions for aptitude based entrance exams like GMAT (VERITAS), CSAT, CAT, BANK-PO, GRE, MAT, BBA, BBS, HM, LAW etc.
 Taking regular classes, Demo classes & seminar for GMAT, GRE, & SAT.
 CSAT Academic anchor at CL- SDA.
 CL CERTIFIED FACULTY.
 Taking classes, analysis of tests & doubts sessions for aptitude based entrance exams like GMAT (VERITAS), CSAT, CAT, BANK-PO, GRE, MAT, BBA, BBS, HM, LAW etc.
 Taking regular classes, Demo classes & seminar for GMAT, GRE, & SAT.
Faculty (Jan, 2004–Sep, 2006) at Niit Ltd, New Delhi

 Taking classes for C & C++, MS – Office, Internet, MS – DOS
 Conducting practical in lab

Education

MBA (Mar, 2015–Jun, 2017) from IGNOU, New Delhi

Fee details

₹800–1,500/hour (US$8.43–15.80/hour)

THE CHARGES VARY DUE TO THE GROUP SIZE, CONTENT, TARGETED BATCH, PROJECTED SCORE ETC.

Courses offered

GMAT 700+ Accelerator Mentorship Prep Course
- ₹9999
- Duration: 100 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 6 - 10
- Instruction language: English, Hindi
- Certificate provided: Yes
A comprehensive online GMAT preparation program designed to help ambitious MBA aspirants achieve a 700+ score. The course combines expert-led instruction, personalized mentorship, strategic test-taking techniques, targeted practice, and performance analytics to strengthen Quantitative, Verbal, and Data Insights skills while maximizing score improvement through a structured and result-oriented approach.
CAT 2026 99+ Percentile Accelerator Mentorship Program
- ₹9999
- Duration: 100 Hours
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 6 - 10
- Instruction language: English, Hindi
- Certificate provided: Yes
A comprehensive, mentor-led preparation program designed for serious CAT aspirants targeting a 99+ percentile and admission to India's premier management institutes. The course combines structured concept building, advanced problem-solving techniques, personalized mentorship, sectional and full-length mock analysis, performance tracking, and strategic test-taking guidance. With expert faculty support and a data-driven preparation approach, students receive the tools, insights, and accountability needed to maximize their CAT 2026 performance and achieve their MBA aspirations.