About Saumitra Rajput — Founder, Kadamb Overseas | 14+ Years Europe Study Abroad Expert | 2,500+ Visas

Europe Education Expert

Saumitra Rajput

Founder & CEO, Kadamb Overseas Pvt Ltd · 14+ years guiding Indian students to top European universities · 2,500+ student visas processed · 97% approval rate

Specialized authority on European university admissions for Indian students since 2012. Direct partnerships with DAAD India, Campus France, OeAD Austria, University of Luxembourg. Recognized expert on DSU Italy, Charpak France, Stipendium Hungaricum, Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

📅 Profile Updated April 24, 2026

About Saumitra Rajput

Saumitra Rajput is the founder and CEO of Kadamb Overseas Pvt Ltd (CIN: U72200GJ2012PTC069483), India’s leading specialized consultancy for Indian students pursuing higher education in Europe. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Saumitra has personally overseen the admission and visa processes of 2,500+ Indian students at European universities since founding Kadamb in 2012.

Specialized focus: While most Indian study abroad consultancies cover 20+ countries with generalist advice, Saumitra deliberately built Kadamb around European higher education depth. This specialization produced measurable results — his clients now study at Sapienza Rome, Politecnico di Milano, ETH Zurich, EPFL, TU Munich, Heidelberg, Sciences Po Paris, Sorbonne, University of Vienna, KU Leuven, TU Delft, Jagiellonian Krakow, Stipendium Hungaricum programs across 30+ Hungarian universities, and more.

Professional Credentials

Founded Kadamb OverseasMay 2012 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Company Registration (CIN)U72200GJ2012PTC069483 — Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
Years of expertise14+ years (2012-present)
Indian student visas processed2,500+
Visa approval rate97% (documented from Kadamb visa case database, 2012-2026)
Sapienza University Rome placements47 Indian students (2024-2026)
Politecnico di Milano placements52 Indian students (2024-2026)
Countries specialized inGermany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, Luxembourg, Lithuania
Indian cities served21 cities (Ahmedabad + Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Indore, Bhopal, Kochi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Mysore, Dehradun, Visakhapatnam)
Client rating4.9/5 (60+ verified reviews)

Areas of Expertise

🇩🇪 Germany

DAAD Scholarship strategy, Deutschlandstipendium, APS Certificate, Blocked Account (Fintiba/Expatrio), Anmeldung, TU Munich/Berlin/Darmstadt, RWTH Aachen, LMU Munich, Heidelberg, Free Universität Berlin, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany Chancenkarte 2026, EU Blue Card pathway.

🇫🇷 France

Charpak Scholarship, Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Campus France process, CEF procedure, Sciences Po Paris, Sorbonne University, HEC Paris, ESSEC, EDHEC, ESCP, SKEMA Business School, Grenoble INP, Post-Study Work Permit (APS).

🇨🇭 Switzerland

ETH Zurich admission, EPFL Lausanne, University of Basel, University of Zurich, University of Bern, HSLU Lucerne, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, C/D-permit visa strategy, CGPA prescreening for competitive programs.

🇮🇹 Italy

DSU Regional Scholarship (Lazio, Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna), ISEE-Parificato certificate hack, MAECI Italian Government Scholarship, Sapienza Rome, Politecnico Milano/Torino, University of Bologna, Università di Padova, Università di Firenze.

🇦🇹 Austria

OeAD Scholarship, University of Vienna, Graz University of Technology, University of Innsbruck, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, English-taught masters, RWR (Red-White-Red) Card PR pathway, January vs September intake strategy.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Orange Knowledge Programme, TU Delft, University of Amsterdam, Leiden University, Maastricht, Tilburg, Erasmus Rotterdam, Numerus Clausus strategy, Orientation Year visa, Nuffic NESO partnership.

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

University of Luxembourg admissions, undergraduate scholarships, MSc in Data Science, MSc in Information & Computer Sciences, MSc in Space Technologies, lowest public university tuition in Europe (EUR 200-400/semester).

🇭🇺 Hungary

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, University of Debrecen, University of Szeged, Budapest University of Technology, Semmelweis University (medical), Hungarian government full tuition waivers.

🇵🇱 Poland

Polish Government Scholarship, Warsaw University of Technology, Jagiellonian University Krakow, Adam Mickiewicz University, University of Wrocław, English-taught programs, EUR 2,000-4,000/year tuition.

🇱🇹 Lithuania

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Vilnius Tech (VGTU), Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, hidden gem with EU Blue Card pathway, IT-focused masters without IELTS in some programs.

Signature Expertise Areas

The ISEE-Parificato Scholarship Strategy

Saumitra pioneered a scholarship-stacking strategy for Italian public universities that saves Indian middle-class families ₹2-3 lakh per academic year. By securing the Italian Consulate’s ISEE-Parificato income equivalence certificate, 38% of Kadamb’s Italian-university clients qualify for DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) scholarships — providing free tuition + EUR 6,500/year cash stipend + free dormitory + 3 meals/day at university canteens.

VFS Embassy Intelligence System

Through 2,500+ visa case tracking since 2012, Saumitra maintains real-time intelligence on embassy-specific timelines (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata) for each European destination. This insider data helps clients avoid the 40% visa rejection rate by anticipating embassy-specific requirements, common interview questions, and document format preferences.

Scholarship Stacking Matrix

Most Indian students miss 60% of available European scholarships because they don’t know which awards can be combined. Saumitra developed a stacking matrix that identifies compatible scholarship combinations — e.g., DSU Lazio + Sapienza Merit + Erasmus+ mobility grants — allowing some students to achieve near-zero out-of-pocket European education.

Partnerships & Official Recognition

  • DAAD India — Recognized consultancy for German university applications + DAAD scholarship facilitation
  • Campus France India — Partner for French university admissions, Charpak scholarship support
  • OeAD Austria — Recognized for Austrian scholarship and admission guidance
  • University of Luxembourg — Direct admission partnership
  • Stipendium Hungaricum — Authorized preparation consultant for Hungarian government scholarship applicants
  • VFS Global India — Trusted visa preparation partner for Europe Schengen Type D visa applications

Published Expert Content

Saumitra regularly publishes authoritative guides on European higher education for Indian students. Key publications include:

Media & Expert Commentary

Saumitra has been quoted as an expert on Europe-India higher education corridor by multiple publications and is available for expert commentary on:

  • Europe-vs-US/UK cost-ROI analysis for Indian students
  • Indian enrollment trends at European universities (2022-2026 data)
  • Impact of Brexit and EU policy changes on Indian student mobility
  • Germany Chancenkarte 2026 Opportunity Card for Indian graduates
  • Italy immigration reforms (Decreto Flussi 2024) for Indian workers
  • France’s 2026 Campus France reforms
  • Scholarship acceptance rate data across European programs

For interview or quote requests: info@kadamboverseas.com | +91-79-48903900

Contact Saumitra

📍 Office: 601, 6th Floor, MV House, Near Namaste Circle, Shahabad, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006, India

📞 Phone: +91-79-48903900

💬 WhatsApp: +91-99790-17987

📧 Email: info@kadamboverseas.com

🕐 Business Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saumitrarajput

🐦 X (Twitter): @SaumitraRajput

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Verification & Trust

  • Company CIN: U72200GJ2012PTC069483 (verifiable on Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India)
  • Registered office: 601, MV House, Shahabad, Ahmedabad — open for in-person verification Monday-Saturday
  • Client references: 60+ verified Google reviews (4.9 average rating)
  • Financial verification: Audited annual filings (ROC Gujarat)
  • Visa case database: 2,500+ documented visa outcomes since 2012
  • University partnerships: Verifiable via DAAD India, Campus France, OeAD official partner lists

This author profile was last updated on April 24, 2026. All credentials, partnerships, and data points are verifiable via official sources linked throughout. For data accuracy concerns or corrections, contact info@kadamboverseas.com.

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