ABOUT ME
I’m Sumit Singh Gandhi, an entrepreneur, educator, and mentor with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their dreams. My journey is a testament to the power of hard work, innovation, and the belief that education can transform lives.
My story is not just about success—it's about resilience, purpose, and the power of belief. Because when we dare to dream big and work with heart, anything is possible.
Early Days
It all began with a dream to make quality education accessible to everyone. As a young student, I faced the challenges of competitive exams firsthand. My journey took me from NIT Surathkal, where I earned my engineering degree, to SP Jain Mumbai, where I completed my MBA and was honored with the Best Alumni Award in 2013. Along the way, I also had the privilege of being a finalist for the Stanford-Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship and earning an admit to Oxford University in 2016.
But my true calling came when I realized that education shouldn’t be a privilege—it should be a right. This belief led me to found CATKing Educare, India’s premier MBA coaching institute, which has since helped thousands of students crack exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, and more.
Entrepreneurial Journey
As the Founder & CEO of CATKing, I’ve dedicated my life to making learning affordable, engaging, and effective. Under my leadership, CATKing has become a trusted name in the education space, known for its innovative teaching methods and student-centric approach.
But my vision didn’t stop there. I also founded Sounds of Silence Foundation, India’s first technology-driven NGO focused on empowering the hearing impaired through education and innovation. This social initiative is close to my heart, as it combines my love for technology and education to create meaningful change in the lives of those who are often overlooked.
Awards & Recognition
Here are some of the milestones that have shaped my journey:
- Best Online CAT Coaching in India (2020)
- Management Coaching Institute of the Year (2018) by Entrepreneur India
- Social Entrepreneur Award (2015) by Entrepreneurs India
- Vodafone mBillionth Award for Digital Empowerment
- World Education Summit Award for Innovation in Hearing Impaired Education
My work in education and social impact has been recognized globally. I’ve been featured in Harvard Business School’s “20 Years of Impact” report and have received numerous awards, including:
- Times 40 Under 40 (2024) for Excellence in Education and EdTech
- Economic Times Ascent Change Makers Award (2022)
- Helen Keller Award (2015) for empowering the deaf community
- Digital Entrepreneur of the Year (2016) at the Digital India Summit
