Give Back. Guide Forward.

The Athena Mentor Connect programme pairs experienced alumni with current students and recent graduates. Whether you can help with college applications, career guidance, or sharing industry expertise — your time and knowledge can shape someone's future.

Mentors commit to as little as one session per month. All sessions are virtual-friendly, so you can participate from anywhere in the world.

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How It Works

Three simple steps to start mentoring

1. Sign Up
Fill out the mentor interest form with your expertise, availability, and a short bio about your background.
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2. Get Matched
Our team reviews your profile and matches you with mentees based on their goals and your expertise areas.
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3. Start Mentoring
Connect with your mentees on your own schedule — via video call, phone, or in-person at your convenience.

Meet Some of Our Mentors

Alumni who are giving back to the Athena community

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Priya Ramachandran
Software Engineer, Zoho · Batch of 2016
Technology Career Guidance Interview Prep

Passionate about helping students explore careers in technology. I went from a small town to a leading tech company, and I'd love to share what I've learned about breaking into the industry.

🕑 Biweekly sessions 2 mentees
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Dr. Karthik Venkatesh
Resident Doctor, JIPMER · Batch of 2017
Medicine College Applications

NEET preparation is daunting, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. I mentor students on study strategies, time management, and choosing the right medical college.

🕑 Monthly sessions 3 mentees
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Meera Sundaram
Founder, RuralEd Trust · Batch of 2015
Business Research Career Guidance

After my MBA from XLRI, I started a nonprofit in education. I help students explore social entrepreneurship, MBA applications, and building a career with purpose.

🕑 Weekly sessions 1 mentee
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Nandhini Rajan
B.Tech Student, IIT Madras · Batch of 2022
College Applications Technology Research

I recently went through the JEE and college application process, so I know exactly what current students are facing. Happy to share tips, resources, and honest advice.

🕑 Biweekly sessions 2 mentees

Become a Mentor

Share your experience and help shape an Athenian's future

Minimum 50 characters. This will be shown on your mentor profile.
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Thank You for Volunteering!

Your mentor interest has been submitted. Our alumni team will review your profile and reach out within 5-7 working days to discuss next steps and match you with mentees.

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Find a Mentor

Browse available mentors and request a connection

🚧 Coming in Phase 2: A searchable mentor directory where students and recent graduates can browse mentor profiles by expertise, branch, and availability, and request mentorship connections directly. For now, please contact the alumni team at alumni@athena.edu.in to be matched with a mentor.

Every Conversation Counts

A single conversation with the right mentor can change a student's trajectory. Whether you have 30 minutes a month or an hour a week, your experience matters.

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