Our Story & Mission

Built by a Practitioner, For Practitioners

IAP was founded by Ashish Gupta β€” a 13-year veteran of India's higher education admissions landscape β€” out of a simple realization: the people who build universities' futures have no platform of their own.

With experience across RV University, O.P. Jindal Global University, IFIM, Pearl Academy, and Career Launcher, Ashish has seen firsthand the talent, dedication, and untapped potential of admissions professionals across India and beyond.

IAP is more than a platform. It's a movement to give this profession the structure, credibility, and recognition it truly deserves β€” in India and worldwide.

Ashish Gupta, Founder IAP

Ashish Gupta

Founder, IAP Β· Director, Indian Educational Services
Indian Educational Services β€” Director Outreach (2025–Present)
RV University β€” Director, Admissions & Outreach (2023–2025)
IFIM Institutions β€” Director, Admissions & Outreach (2022–2023)
O.P. Jindal Global University β€” Director, Admissions (2020–2022)
Jagran Lakecity University β€” Director, Admissions (2018–2020)
Career Launcher β€” Regional Manager, West India (2014–2017)
Our Purpose

What IAP Stands For

Three pillars define everything we do at the Institute of Admissions Professionals.

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Build Competence

Through structured certification programs, curated free ebooks, and expert-led events that directly apply to real admissions challenges.

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Build Confidence

By creating a peer community where professionals can share, learn, and grow β€” knowing they're not alone in the challenges they face.

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Build Futures

Through recognition, career resources, and a professional network that opens doors to better roles and greater impact in higher education.

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