Prof. Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a distinguished academician, educational strategist, researcher, and administrator currently serving as Professor & In-Charge Admissions at BVBC, GGSIP University, Delhi. With extensive experience in higher education leadership, institutional development, academic administration, and student mentorship, he has established himself as a respected personality in the field of education and career guidance across India.
He is widely recognized as a Career Mentor, Motivational Speaker, and Strategy Maker for universities and colleges, providing academic and administrative guidance to more than 200 colleges and universities throughout the country. More than 10,000 students have benefited from his academic counselling, career mentoring, and strategic educational guidance, helping them achieve success in their professional journeys.
He is the Founder of GuidanceShiksha.com, a dedicated educational guidance platform established to support students and aspirants in selecting the right academic path and building a successful career journey through proper counselling and mentorship. He has also served as the Former Director of DITM College, affiliated with GGSIP University, Delhi, where he played an important role in institutional growth, academic excellence, and student development.
As an active researcher and academic contributor, he has published more than 20 research papers in reputed National and International Journals in the fields of education, management, career development, and academic administration. He has actively participated in 18+ National and International Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, and Academic Programs, sharing his expertise and research insights with the academic community.
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With a visionary approach towards educational transformation and student success, I continue to inspire institutions, educators, and students through leadership, strategic planning, academic excellence, and dedicated service to society.
In addition to his academic and administrative responsibilities, he is associated as an Advisor – Shiksha & Rozgar with DD National and DD Morning Show, Prasar Bharati, contributing towards educational awareness, career counselling, and youth empowerment initiatives. With a visionary approach towards educational transformation and student success, Prof. Dr. Chandra Shekhar continues to inspire institutions, educators, and students through leadership, strategic planning, and dedicated service to society.
Areas of Expertise
Big Data AnalyticsApache HadoopData MiningSentiment AnalysisCybersecurityECDSA & Digital SignaturesMachine LearningCloud ComputingEducational AdministrationCareer Counseling
Qualifications
Ph.D. – Big Data Analytics (Doctoral Research)
Ph.D. – Education (Doctoral Honorary)
M.Tech – Computer Science Engineering
M.Tech – Information Technology
MCA – Master of Computer Applications
M.Sc – Mathematics
Office & Contact
BVBC, GGSIP University, Delhi Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Presented by the Hon'ble Speaker of the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, Government of Delhi.
2023
Shiksha Ratna Award – 2023
National Recognition Forum · Field: Education
Presented by the Hon'ble Speaker of the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, Shri Ram Nivas, Government of Delhi.
Past
Shiksha Samman Award
National Recognition Forum · Field: Education
Awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution to the field of education, leadership, and academic service to society.
Ongoing
Career Advisor – Door Darshan Prasar Bharati
DD Morning Live Show — Shiksha Avam Rojgar
Regular guest expert on the DD Morning Live Show 'Shiksha Avam Rojgar,' advising students and youth on education and employment opportunities. Nationally broadcast on Doordarshan (DD India).
Dr. Chandra Shekhar appears as a career and education advisor on this nationally televised morning show, guiding lakhs of viewers on higher education, career paths, and employment opportunities in India.
Featured NewJournal · 15 June 2025Vol. 103, No. 11
Enhanced Sentiment Analysis and Data Mining of Political Leaders' Popularity on Social Media Platforms Using an Optimized Apache Hadoop Framework for Accurate Election Outcome Prediction
Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology (JATIT)