How Mahavir and Nitish from IIT Kharagpur Are Building Beyond Career

In an age where students and young professionals are increasingly overwhelmed by choices, competition, and uncertainty, Beyond Career stands out as a powerful, student-driven movement that is changing how India approaches careers. The project was started by Mahavir Kumar andNitish Kumar, two visionary students from IIT Kharagpur, who recognised a common problem across campuses — the lack of structured, relatable, and personalised career guidance for students navigating life beyond academics.

What began as a simple campus initiative has grown into a vibrant, fast-growing platform led by a passionate team of 20+ student volunteers from across the country. Today, Beyond Career is not just a mentorship project — it’s a growing career readiness ecosystem that has already empowered over 500 students through expert mentorship, real-world learning opportunities, and practical resources.

“We started Beyond Career with a simple belief — that every student deserves clarity and confidence when it comes to choosing and building their career,” shared Mahavir Kumar, student at IIT Kharagpur.
 

At its core, Beyond Career is designed to help students move from confusion to clarity. The platform offers one-on-one career mentorship, skill assessments, and tailored career roadmaps, helping students make informed, confident decisions. Whether it’s a student preparing for internships, deciding between higher studies and placements, or exploring unconventional paths like entrepreneurship or public policy, Beyond Career’s framework is designed to guide them step-by-step.

The initiative has built a robust career resource hub, complete with professional resume templates, mock interview guides, industry-specific toolkits, and insider advice from experienced alumni and professionals. These resources cater specifically to students from premier institutions like IITs, NITs, and other top universities — those who have the potential but often lack the right direction. 

One of the most unique aspects of Beyond Career is its peer-to-peer learning community — a vibrant space where students, recent graduates, and industry mentors connect, collaborate, and grow together. The platform doesn’t just preach guidance; it facilitates real-world exposure by offering internships, live projects, and hands-on learning opportunities that align with students’ career interests.

“We’re helping students move beyond confusion, beyond self-doubt — and step into their careers with clarity and confidence,” added Nitish Kumar, also from IIT Kharagpur.

 In a landscape where traditional career counselling is often impersonal or outdated, Beyond Career stands apart with its student-first philosophy, practical approach, and genuine community-building. The initiative is a shining example of how student-led innovation can solve real problems — not just for individuals, but for entire communities.