About us
Not Just Counsellors.
Responsible Education Advisors.
Built to Bring Clarity to One of Life’s Biggest Decisions
Choosing a course, university, or country is not a transactional decision. It shapes careers, confidence, and long-term opportunity. Yet, for many students and parents, the global education landscape feels overwhelming, opaque, and driven by competing advice.
UniCLiQ was created to change that experience.
We exist to offer clear, unbiased, and student-first education counselling, so decisions are made with confidence, realism, and long-term perspective, not pressure or guesswork.
Why the Traditional Counselling Model Falls Short
Over the years, global education counselling has increasingly become volume-driven. Students are often guided towards institutions or destinations based on commission structures rather than personal fit. Parents are left navigating conflicting advice, unclear outcomes, and limited transparency
This approach may work for short-term admissions numbers.
It does not work for students’ lives.
UniCLiQ was founded as a response to this gap where integrity, fit, and future outcomes matter more than speed or volume.
The UniCLiQ Philosophy
At UniCLiQ, we believe that education is an investment, not a gamble.
Our counselling philosophy is built on a few non-negotiable principles:
- Every student profile is unique
- Advice must be criteria-based, not convenience-based
- Long-term career outcomes matter as much as admissions
- Ethical guidance is more important than quick conversions
We take a consultative approach that aligns student aspirations, academic eligibility, family expectations, and regulatory realities.
Why UniCLiQ?
Authentic & Unbiased
Advice that is transparent, ethical, and aligned with student outcomes, not commission structures.
Tailored & Efficient
Every profile is different. Our experience helps reduce decision time without compromising accuracy.
Experienced & Certified
A globally trained team offering structured, 360-degree education counselling.
Forward-Looking
We go beyond admissions to discuss careers, internships, and long-term pathways.
Who We Work With
UniCLiQ supports students at different stages of their academic and professional journey, each with distinct needs and decisions.
Final-Year & Graduate Students
Students approaching graduation and evaluating postgraduate pathways aligned with career outcomes.
Undergraduate Aspirants
High school graduates from Indian and international curricula (including IB and Cambridge International AS & A Levels) planning their first step into higher education.
Young Professionals
Early-career professionals seeking to upskill, pivot careers, or strengthen global employability through further education.
We also work closely with parents seeking clarity and long-term value, and institutions committed to transparency and genuine student matching.
Our primary engagement begins in Pune and across the State of Maharashtra, with thoughtful expansion into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Final-Year & Graduate Students
Students approaching graduation and evaluating postgraduate pathways aligned with career outcomes.
Undergraduate Aspirants
High school graduates from Indian and international curricula (including IB and Cambridge International AS & A Levels) planning their first step into higher education.
Young Professionals
Early-career professionals seeking to upskill, pivot careers, or strengthen global employability through further education.
We also work closely with parents seeking clarity and long-term value, and institutions committed to transparency and genuine student matching.
Our primary engagement begins in Pune and across the State of Maharashtra, with thoughtful expansion into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
About the Founder
Rutwik Pungliya is an international graduate and education professional with a unique perspective shaped by experience on both sides of the global education journey.
He holds an MBA from The University of Western Australia and an engineering degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Having studied, lived, and worked in Australia, Rutwik understands first-hand the academic, cultural, and practical realities students face when pursuing education overseas.
Rutwik brings over a decade of experience across international education, university recruitment, and professional consulting. He has worked closely with university marketing and recruitment teams in South Asia, supporting student engagement, institutional partnerships, and ethical recruitment practices.
A certified education counsellor (ICEF-trained and UK-certified), Rutwik believes that responsible guidance begins with honesty and realism. UniCLiQ reflects this belief, focused on student suitability, long-term outcomes, and transparent decision-making.
Prior to joining, Rutwik was a Senior Management Consultant with Deloitte Australia for over five years specialising in operational efficiencies. He has served renowned global organisations. This includes Westpac, Macquarie Bank, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Woodside, Schweppes Australia, Woolworths, ISS Australia, and Serco Asia Pacific to name a few. Rutwik’s early career in India, was spent in serving clients in education, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries; government funded biotechnology parks responsible for business development, techno-commercial discussions and new product development for over five years.
Rutwik is based in Pune and will be leading and managing operations of UniCliQ in India. He is fluent in Marathi, Hindi and English languages.
Board of Advisors
Arianna Malavasi
Mandar Phalak
