Question 1

How do I become a study abroad consultant in India?

Accepted Answer

You'll need three things: proper training in how overseas admissions and visas actually work, tie-ups with universities and banks, and the right tools to manage students. Most people get stuck trying to arrange all of this alone. With Infigon, the certification, the 500+ university and bank partnerships, and the software all come ready, so you can go from complete beginner to running your own consultancy in about 30 days.

Question 2

Do I really need experience to start a study abroad consultancy?

Accepted Answer

No. You don't need a background in counselling or education. Infigon's training walks you through admissions, visas, SOPs, and the business side from the ground up. Teachers, HR professionals, homemakers, and people fresh out of their own study-abroad journey have all started successfully. What matters more than experience is that you're willing to guide students properly, and the rest is learnable.

Question 3

How much money do I need to start a study abroad consultancy?

Accepted Answer

Usually between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh if you're setting things up on your own, mostly going into office space, software, and marketing. Partnering with Infigon removes a lot of that cost because you get the tools, the brand, and the partnerships without building each one from scratch, so your actual starting cost ends up much lower than going solo.

Question 4

How much can a study abroad consultant earn?

Accepted Answer

Income comes from several streams: student admissions, education loan referrals, psychometric test sales, and paid visa or SOP services. A single successful admission can bring in Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh depending on the case. Most consultants who stay active build a steady monthly income within their first year, and it grows as their student base grows.

Question 5

What qualifications do I need to be an overseas education consultant?

Accepted Answer

A graduate degree in any field is enough to start, with no specific stream required. Beyond that, a recognised study abroad counselling certification is what really matters. It gives you the knowledge to advise students correctly, and it's what universities and banks look for before they'll partner with you. Infigon's certification covers both.

Question 6

How long does it take to start taking students?

Accepted Answer

Most people are up and running within 30 days. The certification itself doesn't take long, and because the university partnerships and tools are already set up for you, there's no months-long waiting period to build everything. Once you're certified and your systems are ready, you can start counselling students right away.

Question 7

Is certification required to be a study abroad agent?

Accepted Answer

It's not a legal requirement, so you could technically start without it, but it isn't a smart move. Without proper training you're guessing at visa rules and admission processes, and one wrong bit of advice can cost a student their year. Certification also builds the credibility that gets universities and banks to trust you as a partner.

Question 8

Can I run a study abroad consultancy from home or part-time?

Accepted Answer

Yes to both. A study abroad consultancy runs perfectly well online, so plenty of people do it from home without any office at all. Because you control your own hours, many people start it part-time alongside a job and shift to full-time once the income builds up.

How to Become a Study Abroad Consultant in India

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Why Start a Study Abroad Consultancy Business?

High student demand every year

Low investment, High returns

Work from anywhere, anytime

No prior experience required

Fast-growing, future-proof industry

Help students build global careers

Additional Sources Of Income

Admission Commissions

Infigon Futures connects you with trusted university partners so you earn on every successful student admission.

Education Loan Referrals

We help you earn commissions through our partnered banks and NBFCs for every approved student loan.

Psychometric Test Sales

Sell career assessment tests using Infigon's AI-powered psychometric tools and earn per report.

Visa & Application Services

Infigon provides tools and guidance to help you offer paid SOP, LOR, visa, and application services.

Skill Courses & Certifications

We enable you to earn commissions by enrolling students into high-demand skill and certification programs.

Scholarship & Funding Assistance

With Infigon's support, you can offer paid scholarship and funding guidance to students.