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upGrad Admission Counsellor Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 7 Feb 2025

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

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Games

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About company job profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your best have faith you will get through

I applied via campus placement at SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Very easy GD

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy interview, just be confident.

Admission Counsellor Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q1. Why do you think you can crack the deal with customers?
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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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic information
  • Q2. Work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - horrible company, unapologetic behaviour, does not want to give hike. fake promises. they think the candidate is free and they can cheat and waste their time by just completing their target of inetrview.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 3 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself? Why upGrad? Why did you left previous company? Tell me about your achievements?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) The interviewer gave a random topic and asked to talk on it for 5mins in english. 2) sell me this course (data science or any other from upGrad Library) 3) sales closing questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you have prior Edtech experience no need to worry you will be selected, If not then Focus on preparation of sales related questions (sell me this), Also be confident even if you are feeling nervous or you think that you don't know the answer they will just check on how you handle pressure.

upGrad interview questions for designations

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 Sr. Admission Counselor

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 Senior Counsellor

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 Education Counsellor

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 Senior Academic Counsellor

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Admission Counsellor Interview Questions & Answers

user image Apurv Agrahari

posted on 11 Sep 2020

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and why you want to leave your current company?
  • Q2. How will you manage your MBA classes and office time? Tell me the Sales Pitch.
  • Q3. Why do you think you can crack the deal with customers?
  • Ans. 

    I have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of customer needs, and a proven track record of successful deal closures.

    • Strong communication skills: I am able to effectively communicate with customers, understand their needs, and provide them with the necessary information and guidance.

    • Understanding customer needs: I have a deep understanding of the admission process and the concerns and requirements of ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How would you rate your sales pitch on the rate of 1-10?
  • Ans. 

    I would rate my sales pitch as an 8 out of 10.

    • I have received positive feedback from clients and colleagues.

    • I am constantly working on improving my pitch through training and practice.

    • I am able to adapt my pitch to different audiences and situations.

    • I have successfully closed many deals through my sales pitch.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was inspired by sales as it was for the sales domain. It lasted for 32 minutes. The interviewer wanted to test both my knowledge and consistency with my answers. He was very much into my MBA timings as to how I will manage my class and office timings. I think I did pretty well and gave justified answers. I would suggest staying calm and should apply the presence of the sales mind. Please go through the job description thoroughly.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident don't be nervous listen carefully then give the answer don't be scared just only focused on your English communication

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. They simply ask about your previous job experience. It would be very easy if one have experience in ed tech. And be ready with your sales pitch coz they gonna listen it on call. And sometimes they gave you...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - To get selected in Ed tech companies is very easy as compared to other job profile you just need to be confident and smooth comm skills. It just Matter of minutes in interview.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Introduction
  • Q2. What are your 5 years plan with this company.
  • Q3. What makes you to join this company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for introduction part carefully. Be confident what you answer . Have a smile on your face while answering it helps you to look confident.

I applied via campus placement at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Sale me this product
  • Ans. 

    Our product is a revolutionary new software that streamlines your workflow and increases productivity.

    • Our software saves you time by automating repetitive tasks.

    • It integrates seamlessly with your existing tools and systems.

    • Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to learn and use.

    • With our product, you can focus on what really matters - growing your business.

    • Our customer support team is available 24/7 to assist you wit

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be yourself and think logically while pitching

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself,education ,experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself, How much you know about upgrad,Call Scenerio

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was not very much easy ,interview takes 45 min ,they checked about your communication

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

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3 Interview rounds

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