Nagesh Danagalla

Nagesh Danagalla

Nagesh Danagalla

Senior Counsellor for Middle East & Asia

About the Author

Nagesh Danagalla is the Senior Counsellor for the Middle East and Asian countries at AOEC India, part of Ardent Overseas, where he guides Indian students through university selection, admissions, and the student visa process from first enquiry to final approval.

Over more than 5 years in overseas education counselling, Nagesh has personally counselled over 320 students and secured 280 student visa approvals. That track record comes from working through each case directly: matching a student’s academic profile to the right university and course, preparing documentation that stands up to scrutiny, and building visa files that address proof of funds and intent before they become problems at the counter.

He holds both a B.Tech and an M.Tech from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad. That technical academic background shapes how he advises: methodical profile assessment, attention to eligibility criteria at the requirement level, and clear, evidence-based guidance rather than generic advice.

His focus is the Middle East and Asian study destinations, where admission rules, intake cycles, and visa expectations differ sharply from Western markets. Students working with Nagesh get counsel grounded in current, destination-specific requirements and a documented history of getting applications approved.