Cutshort logo
For Employers
upGrad logo
Study About Counsellor
Study About Counsellor

Study About Counsellor at upGrad · Mumbai · 1 - 2 years · ₹4L - ₹6L / yr · Raised funding · Posted 30 Jun 2026

The OmniJobs's logo

Study About Counsellor

Agency job
1 - 2 yrs
₹4L - ₹6L / yr
Mumbai
Skills
Communication Skills
English Proficiency
Student Counselling
Career Guidance
Admission Counselling

UpGrad is hiring Study About Counsellor who student-focused professionals to join Study Abroad Counselling team. In this role, you will guide students toward achieving their global education goals through personalized counselling and complete end-to-end support.


Apply Now: https://forms.gle/6CKzvsQR8nNEbKzH8


Responsibilities


- Counsel students on international education opportunities based on their academic profile and career aspirations.

- Assist students in selecting suitable universities, programs, and global study destinations.

- Support students in preparing essential application documents such as SOPs, LORs, and resumes.

- Provide guidance regarding tuition fees, living expenses, scholarships, and visa-related processes.

- Maintain accurate documentation and manage leads effectively using CRM tools.

- Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targets with strong conversion rates.

- Stay updated with global education trends, admission procedures, and university requirements.


Requirements:


- Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience in EdTech or Study Abroad counselling (mandatory).

- Strong understanding of study destinations like the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal ability, and strong persuasion skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

- Must be Target-driven, analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented.



Apply Now: https://forms.gle/6CKzvsQR8nNEbKzH8


Read more
Users love Cutshort
Read about what our users have to say about finding their next opportunity on Cutshort.
Shubham Vishwakarma's profile image

Shubham Vishwakarma

Full Stack Developer - Averlon
I had an amazing experience. It was a delight getting interviewed via Cutshort. The entire end to end process was amazing. I would like to mention Reshika, she was just amazing wrt guiding me through the process. Thank you team.
Companies hiring on Cutshort
companies logos

About upGrad

Founded :
2015
Type :
Product
Size :
1000-5000
Stage :
Raised funding

About

upGrad is an online higher education platform. Founded by Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar, Ravijot Chugh and Phalgun Kompalli in March’ 2015, upGrad provides rigorous industry-relevant programs designed and delivered in collaboration with world-class faculty and industry. Merging the latest technology, pedagogy, and services, upGrad is creating an immersive learning experience – anytime and anywhere.


Through exclusive partnerships with some of the most prominent universities like IIIT-Bangalore, MICA, BITS Pilani, ISB, Cambridge Judge Business School- our aim to impart university education, online.  

Learning online can be tough, especially when you have to do it all by yourself. Reasons why you should upskill with UpGrad:

  • We provide an engaging experience via our suite of learning applications right from the university applications till you get a job and transition
  • We provide structured online courses in collaboration with some of the prominent universities and industry experts
  • We co-create a rigorous curriculum in collaboration with these universities to provide the learners with a holistic learning experience
  • All our courses are comprehensive, structured and rigorous - delivered online, providing you the flexibility and opportunity of continuous learning
  • We conduct regular live lectures with the industry experts and the professors
  • Each of our learners is allocated with a dedicated student mentor who helps them chart a career path and motivates them to push themselves
  • We provide in-depth feedback on all the assignments, case studies, and projects
  • We have delivered 400+ successful career transitions and we’re committed to building careers of tomorrow
  • You get access to an alumni network of 3,000+ students across the globe
  • We also conduct periodic offline events like Hackathons, Bootcamps, Alumni Nights and connect you not only to the professors and industry experts but the peers in your batch too
  • Last but not the last, we provide career assistance and help all the learners with interview preparations, mentorship calls, and job placements even after the completion of the program



Read more

Company video

upGrad's video section
upGrad's video section

Connect with the team

Profile picture
Arthi Velmurugan
Profile picture
abhigya shukla
Profile picture
Omkar Pradhan
Profile picture
Kechit Goyal
Profile picture
Sakshi Jain
Profile picture
Priyanka Muralidharan
Profile picture
Pooja Patel
Profile picture
Nihar Hatkar
Profile picture
Avani M
Profile picture
parth shah
Profile picture
Prakash Rengarajan
Profile picture
Rahul Banik
Profile picture
Anurag Varma
Profile picture
Anshuman Agrahari
Profile picture
Akshada Date
Profile picture
Vineet Thakkar
Profile picture
Hari Prasad
Profile picture
Aishwarya Kothari
Profile picture
Yogesh Pati

Company social profiles

bloglinkedintwitterfacebook

Similar jobs (10)

company logo
Ayman CCC
Posted by Ayman CCC
Vadodara
1 - 2 yrs
₹2L - ₹5L / yr
Sales
Communication Skills

Counsellor:

·        Individuals with Strong Convincing, Analytical ability and excellent Communication Skills

·        Talking on assigned Raw data and converting them into Prospects.

·        Talking to prospective clients and converting them into potential clients.

·        Generating References from the existing clients.

·        Ability of Handling Sales and Providing Counselling to the students Regarding study Abroad Options, Admission Requirements, in terms of Country, Programs and Universities on the basis of their Qualifications

·        Giving Comprehensive support by offering end to end process assistance.

·        Owning and hitting/exceeding weekly and monthly targets within assigned leads.

·        Maintaining relations with Clients, Universities and Educational Institutes of different Countries

·        Co-Ordinating with other departments to Streamline the process in regards with Coaching, applications and Visa Process of Applicants

·        Maintaining accurate data of prospect and existing students.

·         Conducting orientations and Informative sessions to educate student about the Study abroad opportunities if required

·        Retaining the clients as and when required 

Read more
company logo
JMS EDUCATION
Posted by JMS EDUCATION
Mumbai
3 - 8 yrs
₹6L - ₹8L / yr
Visa counselling

Key Responsibilities

 Provide personalized counselling to students for overseas education

opportunities

 Assess student profiles and recommend suitable universities and courses

 Guide students through the entire admission process (applications, SOPs,

LORs, etc.)

 Assist with visa documentation and interview preparation

 Maintain accurate records of student interactions and application progress

 Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners

 Stay updated on admission requirements, visa policies, and market trends

 Achieve monthly/quarterly enrolment targets

 Participate in seminars, webinars, and promotional activities

Required Skills & Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)

 Prior experience in study abroad consultancy

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Strong counselling and convincing abilities

 Knowledge of international education systems

 Ability to work in a target-driven environment

 Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools

Read more
company logo
Sapna Yadav
Posted by Sapna Yadav
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
1 - 3 yrs
₹4L - ₹5L / yr
Inside Sales
student counselling
Career Switch

Introduction

An admission counsellor will play a fundamental role in achieving customer acquisition goal and revenue growth objectives.


Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails

• Responsible for student admission and achieve their targets

• Understand customer needs / requirements and pitch a suitable program

• Close sales and achieve quarterly quotas

• Counselling, Interacting with students and Parents.

• Support students one on one in their selection of course, application process and meeting application deadlines.

• Should be able to assist students in obtaining the necessary documentation needed for the application process.

• Provide students, parents, and guardians with information regarding admissions requirements and processes, enrolment process or other procedures.

• Coordinate systematic and efficient handling of applications and communications with parents of student applicants.


Requirement:

• Ability to empathize with students and parents, thus able to build relationships through conversations

• Strong inclination to work in a target driven sales environment.

• Proven expertise in converting leads into a sale

• Experience working with CRM

• Fluency in English and Hindi languages is a must-have.

• Strong listening and presentation skills. 

Read more
company logo
Shafaq Afreen
Posted by Shafaq Afreen
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
1 - 4 yrs
₹3L - ₹5L / yr
Business Development
Sales
Inside Sales
Marketing & Communication

UNext is a next-generation online learning organization focused on the higher education ecosystem. UNext aims to improve access, increase affordability, provide high-quality content and pedagogy, and deliver enhanced outcomes for the student/learner community by leveraging technology.


UNext is India’s first ed-tech company that provides end-to-end learning and assessment solutions in the online education space. With a best-in-class content and technology stack, UNext offers platforms for online courses, digital and online assessments, and student engagement tools.


The platform is designed to help universities, colleges, and institutions make quality education affordable and accessible to learners anytime and anywhere. Replicating the on-campus experience online, UNext provides an immersive learning experience through a mobile-first LMS platform, access to world-class courses through synchronous and asynchronous learning, modern pedagogy, online assessments, alumni networks, and expert assistance to improve learner outcomes.


Role Overview: - The Admission Counsellor will play a fundamental role in achieving customer acquisition goals and revenue growth objectives. The candidate will be responsible for guiding prospective students through the admission process, understanding their educational needs, and recommending suitable programs.


Key Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails.

• Responsible for student admissions and achieving assigned sales targets.

• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable programs.

• Close sales and achieve quarterly revenue quotas.

• Counsel and interact with students and parents regarding program options.

• Support students one-on-one with course selection, application process, and meeting deadlines.

• Assist students in obtaining necessary documentation required for the application process.

• Provide students and parents with information regarding admission requirements, enrollment processes, and procedures.

• Coordinate efficient handling of applications and communication with parents of student applicants.


Requirements

• Ability to empathize with students and parents and build strong relationships through conversations.

• Strong inclination to work in a target-driven sales environment.

• Proven expertise in converting leads into sales.

• Experience working with CRM systems.

• Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

• Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills.

Read more
company logo
Tanvi Vaid
Posted by Tanvi Vaid
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
1 - 5 yrs
₹3.5L - ₹4.5L / yr
Business Development
Sales
Academic counsellor

UNext

Job Description – Admission Counsellor

About the Role

UNext is a next-generation online learning organization focused on the higher education

ecosystem. UNext aims to improve access, increase affordability, provide high-quality content and

pedagogy, and deliver enhanced outcomes for the student/learner community by leveraging

technology.

UNext is India’s first ed-tech company that provides end-to-end learning and assessment solutions

in the online education space. With a best-in-class content and technology stack, UNext offers

platforms for online courses, digital and online assessments, and student engagement tools.

The platform is designed to help universities, colleges, and institutions make quality education

affordable and accessible to learners anytime and anywhere. Replicating the on-campus

experience online, UNext provides an immersive learning experience through a mobile-first LMS

platform, access to world-class courses through synchronous and asynchronous learning, modern

pedagogy, online assessments, alumni networks, and expert assistance to improve learner

outcomes.

Role Overview

The Admission Counsellor will play a fundamental role in achieving customer acquisition goals and

revenue growth objectives. The candidate will be responsible for guiding prospective students

through the admission process, understanding their educational needs, and recommending suitable

programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and

emails.

• Responsible for student admissions and achieving assigned sales targets.

• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable programs.

• Close sales and achieve quarterly revenue quotas.

• Counsel and interact with students and parents regarding program options.

• Support students one-on-one with course selection, application process, and meeting deadlines.

• Assist students in obtaining necessary documentation required for the application process.

• Provide students and parents with information regarding admission requirements, enrollment

processes, and procedures.

• Coordinate efficient handling of applications and communication with parents of student applicants.

Requirements

• Ability to empathize with students and parents and build strong relationships through

conversations.

• Strong inclination to work in a target-driven sales environment.

• Proven expertise in converting leads into sales.

• Experience working with CRM systems.

• Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.

• Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills.

Job Details

Location MG Road, Bangalore

Working Days 6 Days a Week

Read more
Job Title: Executive/Senior Executive – Digital Business Job
Job Title: Executive/Senior Executive – Digital Business Job
Agency job
via by Safira M
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
1 - 6 yrs
₹5L - ₹6L / yr
Sales
Inside Sales
Edtech
Academic counselor

Executive/Senior Executive – Digital Business

● Digital Transformation and Digital Infrastructure Creation: Pioneering the shift towards digital education.

● Course Curation and Content Development: Crafting engaging and relevant learning experiences.

● Managing Digital Classrooms and Learning Delivery Mechanisms: Implementing state- of-the-art technology for effective learning.

● Learner Acquisition: Attracting and nurturing a diverse community of learners. Position Overview: We are seeking energetic, goal-oriented, and empathetic Admission Counsellors to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in helping learners take the next step in their professional development by enrolling in our premium certification programs, offered in collaboration with prestigious institutions such as IIT Patna, IIMs, and other top-tier universities.

Key responsibilities include:

● Call and follow up with potential learners who have attended our workshops.

● Understand their learning goals, career aspirations, and guide them toward enrolling in programs such as Generative AI, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing and other high-demand fields.

● Address queries related to the program, curriculum, benefits, and career outcomes.

● Maintain a structured sales pipeline and update interactions in the CRM.

● Achieve and exceed weekly/monthly enrollment targets.

● Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to enhance customer outreach.

● Provide regular feedback on customer responses and objections to improve sales strategies.

Key Skills Required:

● Excellent communication and persuasion skills.

● Ability to engage and build relationships over calls.

● Confidence in explaining program details and handling objections.

● Sales mindset with a customer-first approach.

● Basic understanding of AI, Data, Digital Marketing, and emerging tech trends (preferred but not mandatory).

● Self-motivated, target-driven, and eager to achieve success. Experience: 1-2 Years Legal Entity

Read more
company logo
Soundarya Walvekar
Posted by Soundarya Walvekar
Remote only
2 - 10 yrs
₹2.4L - ₹5.4L / yr
Sales
Counselling
EdTech
Lead Generation
Inside Sales
+6 more

Sales Counsellor – The Language SKOOL

Experience: 2–8 years into Sales Counselling (Edtech Industry)

Location: Remote

Salary- 20K- 45K

No .of Positions- 50

 

About The Language SKOOL

 

The Language SKOOL is one of India's leading online foreign language learning platforms, with over a decade of excellence in transforming careers through language education. We offer professional training in German, Japanese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese, helping learners unlock global opportunities.

At TLS, we believe language skills are the gateway to international careers, higher education, and personal growth. Our mission is to make world-class language learning accessible, engaging, and career-oriented.

 

 

Role Overview

We are hiring Sales Counsellors to drive student enrolments by counselling prospects, converting leads, and achieving monthly sales targets.

 

Key Responsibilities

* Counsel students and recommend suitable programs

* Handle inbound/outbound leads & generate own leads

* Convert enquiries into enrolments

* Achieve monthly revenue targets

* Maintain CRM records and follow-ups

 

Performance & Targets

* Variable pay during probation (first 3 months) linked to performance

* Minimum 50% target required for variable payout

* Incentives unlocked at 90%+ target achievement

 

Compensation

* Probation: Fixed + Variable

* Post three months: 100% Fixed + High incentives

* Monthly incentives + performance bonuses (up to ₹2L/month cap)

 

Requirements

* 2–8 years in Sales / Counselling / EdTech

* Strong communication & closing skills

* Target-driven mindset

 

Why Join Us

* High earning potential

* Fast career growth

* Structured performance-based rewards


Read more
company logo
Shafaq Afreen
Posted by Shafaq Afreen
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
2 - 6 yrs
₹3L - ₹4.5L / yr
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
counselling
acdemic counselling
Organizational skills

Academic Advisor

Company: UNext Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 2–6 years

Salary: ₹3–₹4.5 LPA

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Academic Advisor to ensure students have a seamless academic experience throughout their programs. The role involves handling student queries, tracking academic progress, coordinating with university departments, and supporting students from admission through program completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for students regarding academic and administrative queries.
  • Coordinate between students and university departments to resolve concerns.
  • Track and communicate students’ academic progress, requirements, and submission status.
  • Handle student queries through calls, emails, and chat.
  • Assist students with semester and subject-related queries.
  • Make inbound and outbound calls to provide academic updates and support.
  • Follow up with students regarding assignments, projects, and other academic requirements.
  • Identify and escalate priority issues to the relevant teams and ensure timely resolution.
  • Maintain high student satisfaction by providing accurate and timely information.
  • Support student re-registration and program completion.
  • Follow academic processes and recommend process improvements when required.

Required Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Student Counselling
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Active Listening
  • CRM
  • Excel
  • Inbound & Outbound Calling

Requirements

  • Post-Graduation from a recognized university in Management, Commerce, Journalism, Computer Applications, or Information Technology.
  • 2–6 years of experience in academics/student counselling.
  • Good knowledge of university academic processes.
  • Good computer proficiency, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle multiple tasks.
  • Willingness to work on weekends on a rotational basis.


Read more
company logo
Agency job
via by Divyanshi Khare
Gurugram, Bengaluru (Bangalore)
0 - 6 yrs
₹7L - ₹11L / yr
Communication Skills
Inside Sales
confluence
Negotiation
MS-Excel
+2 more

Title:- Business Development Associate (BDA) & Sr. BDA

Department:- Sales

Work Locations:- Gurugram, Bangalore

Role type:- Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for energetic, target-driven, and customer-focused professionals to join our EdTech client as Business Development Associates (BDA) / Senior Business Development Associates (Sr. BDA). The role involves counselling prospective students, managing leads, and converting enquiries into enrolments.

Eligibility

·     Qualification:- Graduate in any discipline

·     BDA:- 0-2 years of experience; freshers with good communication skills can apply.

·     Sr. BDA:- 2-6 years of relevant experience, preferably in EdTech/ Inside Sales.

Key Responsibilities

·     Handle and convert leads through calls, WhatsApp, and other channels.

·     Counsel students/parents and recommend suitable courses.

·     Achieve monthly sales and enrolment targets.

·     Manage follow-ups and maintain the sales pipeline/CRM.

·     Handle customer queries and objections effectively.

·     For Sr. BDA: mentor junior team members and support team targets.

Required Skills

·     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·     Strong persuasion, negotiation, and objection-handling abilities.

·     Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.

·     Basic knowledge of CRM/MS Office.

Salary

·     BDA: 6 LPA - 7 LPA

·     Sr. BDA: 7 LPA – 8.4 LPA

Other Benefits

·     Performance- based incentives.

·     Training & learning opportunities.

·     Performance based career growth.

·     Employee engagement activities and rewards.

 

Apply Now to build your career in the fast- growing EdTech industry.


Read more
company logo
Taniya Dutta
Posted by Taniya Dutta
Remote only
1 - 4 yrs
₹3L - ₹6.5L / yr
Sales
B2C
Revenue growth

About Us

We are the largest and most active online platform for international education!

Yocket was established in 2015 with a mission to connect people to the world's best

learning opportunities. Today, Yocket is the largest community-driven online platform

for international education.

We specialize in premium counselling services for students with ambitions of

pursuing higher education abroad by connecting them to the best universities in the

world. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including expert counselling, test

preparation, visa assistance, and even loans to facilitate your educational journey.

Till date, we have helped more than 10,00,000 students across countries pursue

their higher education. Our students have secured admissions in all of the world's

top 100 global universities, including prestigious institutions such as Harvard

University, MIT, Stanford, University of Oxford, and Columbia University.

We've assisted over 5,700 students in obtaining loans securing more than INR 1,500

Crores, spanning across 15 countries, and have partnered with 12+ lenders like

HDFC, Avanse, Incred, Leap Finance, Union Bank, Axis, and Yes Bank.

At Yocket, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in

changing the way students make their decisions about education. If you wish to

create an impact and help students get the best education by taking our vision

ahead, we would love to have you on our team!


Job Description

Direct revenue generation through B2C sales.

Responsible for meeting and exceeding sales targets.

Building rapport with students and their parents to drive conversions.

Understanding student profiles to offer tailored solutions.

Open to making calls and following up from different lead sources.

Participating in virtual/physical events, seminars, and webinars.


Requirements

Fresher to maximum 5 years of experience in sales.

Proven ability to meet or exceed targets.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Prior experience in target-based sales or revenue-focused roles is a plus.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills.

Experience in EdTech sales will be a strong advantage.

Familiarity with CRM tools is preferred.


Benefits

Medical Insurance for you and your family.

No-boss culture – We value ideas over hierarchy.

Access to a psychological counselor – Mental health support provided

Read more
Why apply to jobs via Cutshort
people_solving_puzzle
Personalized job matches
Stop wasting time. Get matched with jobs that meet your skills, aspirations and preferences.
people_verifying_people
Verified hiring teams
See actual hiring teams, find common social connections or connect with them directly.
ai_chip
Move faster with AI
We use AI to get you faster responses, recommendations and unmatched user experience.
Did not find a job you were looking for?
icon
Search for relevant jobs from 10000+ companies such as Google, Amazon & Uber actively hiring on Cutshort.
companies logo
companies logo
companies logo
companies logo
companies logo
Get to hear about interesting companies hiring right now
Company logo
Company logo
Company logo
Company logo
Company logo
Linkedin iconFollow Cutshort
Users love Cutshort
Read about what our users have to say about finding their next opportunity on Cutshort.
Shubham Vishwakarma's profile image

Shubham Vishwakarma

Full Stack Developer - Averlon
I had an amazing experience. It was a delight getting interviewed via Cutshort. The entire end to end process was amazing. I would like to mention Reshika, she was just amazing wrt guiding me through the process. Thank you team.
Companies hiring on Cutshort
companies logos