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upGrad Admission Counsellor Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 7 Feb 2025

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upGrad Admission Counsellor Interview Experiences

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Quantum University and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Hardwork vs smart work

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. I Had two rounds of personal interview
  • Q2. Introduce yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Admission Counsellor with a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals.

    • I have been working as an Admission Counsellor for the past 5 years.

    • I have successfully guided numerous students through the college application process.

    • I am knowledgeable about various educational programs and institutions.

    • I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    • I am dedicated to providing perso...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why you want to join?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join because I have a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals and I believe in the power of education to transform lives.

    • I have always been interested in education and have a strong desire to make a positive impact on students' lives.

    • I have experience working with students in a mentoring capacity and have seen firsthand the difference that guidance and support can make in their educationa...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Admission Counsellor with a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals.

    • I have been working as an Admission Counsellor for the past 5 years.

    • I have successfully guided numerous students through the college application process.

    • I am knowledgeable about various educational programs and institutions.

    • I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    • I am dedicated to providing perso...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How can you handle sales?
  • Ans. 

    I can handle sales by utilizing my strong communication and persuasion skills to effectively promote and sell products or services.

    • I have experience in sales and have successfully met or exceeded sales targets in my previous roles.

    • I am skilled in building relationships with clients and understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions.

    • I am adept at conducting market research and analysis to identify potential cus...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident with proper communication skills.

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions about tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Have you worked in under pressure before. If yes, then explain!
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Senior Manager just wanted to check communication skill level. No questions asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviews are very easy to crack, but I would not recommend working for this company, unless your background has just been working with KPOs, BPOs & Sales!

Admission Counsellor Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q1. Why do you think you can crack the deal with customers?
asked in upGrad
Q2. How would you rate your sales pitch on the rate of 1-10?
Q3. How will you satisfy your customer to take interest in your produ ... read more
Q4. A student is pursuing P. Ed and you have received an enquiry for ... read more
Q5. How would you approach the explanation of admission requirements ... read more
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Quantum University and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Normal discussion on random topic

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Some basic questions on me to know in more deep
  • Q2. How do you came to know about this job?
  • Q3. How do you will get into this job and give the best?
  • Q4. What is your salary expectation?
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion work location and many more

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not too good Not too bad.

Who have themselves inside they give there best.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How much experience do you have

upGrad interview questions for designations

 Senior Admission Counsellor

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 Admission Manager

 (1)

 Counsellor

 (4)

 Sr. Admission Counselor

 (3)

 Academic Counsellor

 (12)

 Senior Counsellor

 (1)

 Education Counsellor

 (1)

 Senior Academic Counsellor

 (3)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Different sales situation will be given and will ask how you will pitch customers
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was with senior manager , he asked to do mock call similar to one how we use to communicate in byjus which was my previous organisation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be vert calm, dont just talk too much, make sure you are giving all the basic points

Get interview-ready with Top upGrad Interview Questions

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Why join sales job when you are from it field?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pls do some research about the company and the position you are applying for. Speak confidently regardless your telling truth or not. Good body language is must and think this interview not going to change anything in your life if you crack it or not be positive! All the best!!

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t treat group discussions as an argument. Group discussion is about reaching a meaningful conclusion.
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Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q5. Job location, hobbies, about vaccination.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for upGrad Admission Counsellor interview:
  • About company and about your self
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, don't hesitate, give ur answers with confidence. Make ur voice clear and loud. Don't be panic.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, make them understand that you can build but good relations with costumer and you've the convincing power.

I applied via My future and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Difference between marketing and sales
  • Ans. 

    Marketing is the process of creating awareness and interest in a product or service, while sales is the process of converting that interest into a purchase.

    • Marketing focuses on creating demand, while sales focuses on fulfilling that demand.

    • Marketing involves activities such as advertising, branding, and market research, while sales involves activities such as prospecting, qualifying leads, and closing deals.

    • Marketing i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. A small Role play
  • Q4. Why iam I interested into sales & upgrad

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident never be over confident
Be a active listener
Be with positive attitude
Be professional

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Regarding my past experience
  • Q2. What is sales
  • Ans. 

    Sales is the process of persuading a potential customer to purchase a product or service.

    • Sales involves identifying potential customers and their needs

    • It requires effective communication and negotiation skills

    • Salespeople must be knowledgeable about the product or service they are selling

    • Closing the sale is the ultimate goal of the sales process

    • Examples include selling cars, insurance, or software

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Talk about Data science for 5mins
  • Ans. 

    Data science is the study of extracting insights and knowledge from data using various statistical and computational methods.

    • Data science involves collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large sets of data

    • It uses statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and make predictions

    • Data scientists use programming languages like Python and R to manipulate and visualize data

    • Applications of data science include...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How will you convince a learner for digital marketing
  • Ans. 

    I will highlight the benefits of digital marketing and its impact on businesses.

    • Explain how digital marketing can reach a wider audience compared to traditional marketing methods

    • Highlight the cost-effectiveness of digital marketing compared to traditional marketing

    • Provide examples of successful digital marketing campaigns and their impact on businesses

    • Emphasize the importance of digital marketing skills in today's job ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Travel experience for communication test

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong and speak in confidentia communication skill.

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upGrad Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in upGrad Admission Counsellor interview?
upGrad interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the upGrad interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for upGrad Admission Counsellor interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at upGrad. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at upGrad expect are Admission Counselling, Sales, Counselling, Inside Sales and Business Development.
What are the top questions asked in upGrad Admission Counsellor interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the upGrad Admission Counsellor interview -

  1. Why do you think you can crack the deal with custome...read more
  2. How would you rate your sales pitch on the rate of 1-...read more
  3. How will you convince a learner for digital market...read more
How long is the upGrad Admission Counsellor interview process?

The duration of upGrad Admission Counsellor interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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upGrad Admission Counsellor Interview Process

based on 26 interviews

3 Interview rounds

  • HR Round
  • One-on-one Round - 1
  • One-on-one Round - 2
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