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Your 30 minutes could change
everything for a student.

Every year, lakhs of students make the biggest decision of their lives with zero real information. You've been there. You know what they need to hear. And it takes just one honest conversation to change their direction entirely.

Apply as a Mentor → See how it works
2.5 Cr+
Students choose a college every year in India
73%
Are unhappy with their choice within 1 year
30 min
Is all it takes to change a student's direction
500
Founding mentor spots — yours to claim
Why Join as a Mentor

What it means to be a
verified 1-on-1 mentor

Not a generic platform. Built for people who want to give back honestly — sharing real stories, not polished pitches — on their own terms.

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Completely On Your Terms
You decide when you're available. Students can only book you when you open a slot. One session a month or ten — entirely your choice. One click to pause anytime, no questions asked.
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Founding Mentor Status
The first 500 mentors receive a permanent Founding Mentor badge on their profile — a recognition that you were here at the beginning, when it mattered most. This closes once 500 is reached. Forever.
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Verified. Trusted. Respected.
Every BB mentor is verified before being listed. Students know they're speaking to someone real. Your profile becomes a permanent, trusted record of your experience and your willingness to give back.
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Students Who Want Your Specific Story
No cold messages. Students read your profile, understand your journey, and book only when they believe you're the right person. Every conversation is intentional — not random.
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We Never Take Money From Colleges
BB does not accept payments from colleges to push their institutions. Your advice is never influenced by a hidden agenda. What you say stays your own — honest, unfiltered, and free from commercial pressure.
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BB Talent Exchange Access
Verified mentors get exclusive access to our Talent Exchange — where leading companies hire directly from the BB network. Your next opportunity might come from the same community you helped build.
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City Meetups & Real Events
BB mentors get invited to city meetups in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and more. Speak on panels, meet fellow mentors, and connect with students face to face. Not webinars — real rooms, real conversations.
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A Legacy That Outlasts Any Job Title
Your BB mentor profile is permanent. Every session you give, every honest story you share, builds a record of real impact — something that follows you long after any job or company has changed.
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Give Back the Right Way
Most professionals want to give back but don't know how to do it properly — without random LinkedIn cold messages or awkward asks. BB gives you the structure, the students, and the platform to do it well.
The Problem We're Solving

Students are making life-changing decisions with almost no real information.

Brochures lie. YouTube is paid. Rankings are gamed. Coaching institutes are conflicted. The only thing that actually works is a real conversation with someone who's been there — and most students never get one.

Be That Person For Someone →
73%
of students are unhappy with their college choice within the first year
91%
say they never spoke to a real alumnus before choosing their college
1 in 4
students from Tier-2 cities say they had zero access to honest career guidance
The Process

From application to
first session in 48 hours

1
Apply in 10 minutes
Fill our honest, conversational application. No CV required — just your real story.
2
We verify you
Our team reviews your LinkedIn and credentials personally within 24 hours.
3
Your profile goes live
Set your availability and students who match your background can start booking.
4
Have real conversations
Short, focused, meaningful sessions — students come prepared, you share honestly.
⚡ Limited — Closes at 500

Become a Founding Mentor
before the window closes.

The first 500 mentors to join Beyond Brochure receive permanent recognition that no mentor who joins after ever will. This is not a countdown trick — once 500 is reached, Founding Mentor status closes forever.

Permanent Founding Mentor badge on your public profile
1,000 bonus BB Points credited on approval
Priority matching with students in your domain and city
Early access to BB Talent Exchange and partner opportunities
Invitation to all BB City Meetups as a featured mentor
472
Founding spots remaining
Claim My Spot →
Takes 10 minutes · Reviewed personally
Who Should Apply

BB mentors come from
everywhere — not just IITs

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IIT / IIM / NIT Graduates
Students desperately want to know what campus life is actually like, what placements really mean, and whether the brand name is worth the pressure everyone puts on it.
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Tier-2 & Tier-3 Graduates
You figured it out without a top brand name. That journey is exactly what millions of students in similar colleges need to hear. Your honesty here is the most valuable thing on this platform.
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Working Professionals (3–15 yrs)
You know what the actual job looks like — not the brochure version. That real-world perspective is exactly what a student making their first career decision has no access to anywhere else.
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Founders & Entrepreneurs
Students considering non-traditional paths need mentors who've actually done it. If you left a safe job, took a risk, or built something from scratch — your story belongs here.
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Studied or Working Abroad
Students planning to go abroad have almost zero access to real talk from people who've done it. If you've studied or worked in the UK, US, Europe, or Southeast Asia — your experience is rare and needed.
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Career Changers
Left engineering for law? Switched from finance to design? Made an unconventional move that worked out? Those are exactly the paths students are most afraid to take — and most need to hear about honestly.
This is NOT for you if…
You want to use sessions to recruit students into your company or college
You only want to share the polished, positive version of your journey
You represent a coaching institute, consultancy, or paid college admission service
You're not willing to show up reliably when a student has booked your time
Loyalty Engine

Earn Points™
for every contribution

Sessions, referrals, community events, career posts — every meaningful action builds a balance that unlocks real rewards and a permanent status inside the mentor community.

How You Earn
Complete a mentoring session 50 pts
Student rates you 4.5+ +20 pts
Perfect 5-star rating +40 pts
Refer a verified mentor 200 pts
Attend a BB City Meetup 150 pts
Post internship / job opening 100 pts
Complete 50 lifetime sessions 1,000 pts
Founding mentor activation bonus 1,000 pts
Your Status Level
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Explorer
0 – 999 points
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Guide
1,000 – 4,999 points
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Mentor
5,000 – 9,999 points
Priority Listing
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Ambassador
10,000 – 19,999 points
Elite Badge
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Legend
20,000+ points · Annual Gala Invite
Invite Only
Levels are permanent — they reflect your lifetime contribution and can never be taken away.
Tier 1 · Quick Wins · 500–2K pts
🛒 Amazon / Flipkart ₹500 voucher
🍔 Swiggy / Zomato ₹500 voucher
🎬 BookMyShow pass
👕 Limited-edition BB Mentor T-shirt
📚 LinkedIn Learning access
Tier 2 · Monthly · 3K–8K pts
✈️ ₹3,000 flight voucher
🎧 boAt / Noise earbuds
💼 WeWork / Awfis coworking pass
🎓 MasterClass subscription
🏨 Premium hotel staycation
Tier 3 · Elite · 10K+ pts
🏆 BB Impact Award
🌐 International conference sponsorship
✈️ ₹20,000 business class voucher
🎤 BB × Media feature
🥂 Annual Gala invitation

Points valid for 24 months · Refreshed with any activity · No pressure, no minimums

Common Questions

Everything you
want to know

As little as 1 session per month — that's around 30 minutes. You control your calendar completely. There are no minimums, no penalties for low volume, and no pressure to be available when you're not. One pause button, one click, and you're off the grid until you're ready again.
It depends on your employment contract. Some companies have moonlighting or external advisory restrictions. We always recommend checking first. If your employer has restrictions, you can still participate — we handle this in the application and will discuss the right setup with you during onboarding.
Absolutely not. In fact, mentors from Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges are some of our most valued — because millions of students are in exactly those colleges and have zero access to honest guidance from someone who truly understands their reality. Your non-IIT journey is a feature, not a limitation.
"I don't know" is one of the most honest and valuable things a mentor can say. Students appreciate mentors who are clear about the limits of their experience far more than ones who pretend to know everything. You don't need to be an expert in everything — just be truthful about what you know and what you don't.
On LinkedIn, students cold-message 50 people and hear back from 2, with no context or structure. On BB, students read your full story first, then book a focused session because they genuinely believe you're the right person. Every conversation is intentional, prepared, and worth your time — not a random cold message you feel guilty ignoring.
The first 500 mentors to be approved on Beyond Brochure receive permanent Founding Mentor status. This includes a Founding Mentor badge on their public profile forever, 1,000 bonus BB Points on approval, priority matching with students, and early access to all future BB features and opportunities. Once 500 is reached, this status closes permanently — no exceptions, no extensions.
Our team personally reviews every application — not an algorithm. We verify your LinkedIn and credentials within 24 hours and send you a welcome message. Once approved, your profile goes live and you can set your availability. The whole process from application to first session can happen within 48 hours.
Your story matters more than you know

Ready to go
Beyond Brochure?

The application takes 10 minutes. There's no commitment until you're approved. And the first 500 mentors receive recognition that no one who joins after ever will.

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No fees. No commitment until approved. Reviewed personally within 24 hrs.