Academic Counsellor
Also known as: Education Counsellor · Admission Counsellor · Career Counsellor (Ed-tech)
Guides students and parents on courses and admissions, usually with enrolment targets.
What you’d do
An academic counsellor talks with students and parents about courses, fees and admissions for an ed-tech company, coaching institute, school or college. In most private organisations the role is closer to sales: counsellors work through enquiry leads and are measured on enrolments.
- Explain courses to students and parents
- Follow up on enquiries and leads
- Help with admission and enrolment steps
- Keep records in the CRM
How you get in
Freshers are hired directly by ed-tech firms, coaching institutes and colleges after a communication-focused interview; some roles include a short sales training period.
Salary in India
Fresher salary over the years
middle of the 0–1 yr range, ₹ lakh a year
Fewer than two years of fresher data so far — the trend shows once there are two.
Skills you’ll use
From our guide · a curated list is coming
- Clear, patient communication
- Understanding course options and eligibility
- Handling targets and follow-ups
- Record-keeping in a CRM
About this field · for freshers
Job openings by year
Is demand growing?
Not added yet.
Competition3
How many graduates enter each year?
BA (all subjects) graduates in 2023-24 at institutions that reported to AISHE — everyone finishing that degree, not only those entering this role.
Who hires
IT firms, banks, government, startups?
Not added yet.
Where the jobs are
Which cities?
Not added yet.
Women in the field3
Is it diverse?
Share of women among BA (all subjects) graduates in 2023-24 — the entry degree, not people already working in this role.
At a glance
- Many roles carry monthly enrolment targets and incentive-linked pay.
- It differs from a psychology-based counsellor, which needs professional training.
- Growth leads to team lead, admissions manager or student success roles.
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