AEC

Name

AEC

Legal name

AEC Education Private Limited

Website

https://aecoverseas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Overseas Education Consulting

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Overseas education consulting
• Study abroad counselling
• University admissions guidance
• Student visa assistance
• Education consultancy services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. University Referral Commissions: AEC generates revenue through commissions from university partnerships. Their counselling and application services are provided free to students, with revenue coming from referral arrangements with partner universities worldwide. This commission-based model allows them to offer free services to students while maintaining business viability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AEC Overseas is an Indian education consultancy that provides free end-to-end study abroad counselling services for Indian students. Core offerings include personalized one-on-one counselling, university and course shortlisting across 10+ countries, application documentation support (SOPs, LORs, resumes), scholarship assistance, visa filing with claimed 99% success rate, test preparation (IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT), accommodation booking, pre-departure briefings, and post-arrival support. Revenue is generated through referral commissions from 500+ partner universities rather than student fees.

Product overview

AEC (AEC Overseas) operates as a study abroad education consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services under a single unified consultancy model. The core offering consists of personalized counseling and advisory services that guide students through the entire study abroad process—from initial profile evaluation and university shortlisting through application support, visa processing, and post-arrival assistance. The service portfolio includes university application documentation support (SOPs, LORs, resumes), scholarship assistance with access to exclusive university partnerships worth US$25 million, visa filing with a claimed 99% success rate, test preparation for IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/GMAT, accommodation booking, and pre-departure/orientation services. AEC maintains branch offices across India (Delhi, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Pune, Raipur) and covers study destinations including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Germany, UAE, Singapore, Japan, and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Counselling Services Personalized one-on-one counselling sessions that guide students through the entire study abroad journey, from profile evaluation to university selection based on academic background and career goals.
• University and Course Shortlisting
• Application and Documentation Support
• Scholarship Assistance
• Visa Filing and Interview Preparation
• Test Preparation Support
• Accommodation Booking
• Pre-Departure Briefing
• Post-Arrival Support

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% visa success rate for student applications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• 500+ Global UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of over 500 university partnerships across UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UAE, and Japan. These partnerships enable exclusive scholarship access for AEC students, priority application processing, and commission-based revenue model.
• 38 Exclusive Scholarship UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner38 universities offer exclusive scholarship programs specifically reserved for AEC-placed students, representing a significant competitive advantage in securing funding for Indian students.
• University of ManchesterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussel Group university partnership for UK student placements
• University of TorontoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop Canadian university partnership for student placements
• Monash UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian Group of Eight university partnership
• University of British ColumbiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop Canadian research university partnership
• Trinity College DublinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Irish university partnership for student placements
• University of AucklandflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop New Zealand university partnership
• HDFC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation loan partnership providing financial products to AEC-placed students for tuition and living expenses
• ICEFA (International Consultants for Education and Training)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered ICEF agency for international education consulting, providing credibility and network access
• University of ArizonaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university partnership for American student placements
• St. Louis UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university partnership for student placements
• Illinois State UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university partnership for student placements
• University of LeedsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussel Group UK university partnership
• University College DublinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Irish university partnership

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Career Launcher: Career Launcher is an Indian education company offering test prep, admissions consulting, and study abroad services across India. Overlaps with AEC on overseas education counseling and test prep for Indian students targeting foreign universities.
• Jamboree Education: Jamboree Education is an India-based education company offering test preparation (GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL) and overseas admissions counseling with multiple branches across India. Closely comparable to AEC's combined test prep + study abroad model and Indian branch-led GTM motion.
• The Chopras / TC Global: TC Global (formerly The Chopras) is one of India's oldest and largest overseas education consultancies with extensive branch network and university partnerships across multiple destinations. Closely matches AEC's full-service consulting model, multi-country destination coverage, and India branch-led distribution strategy.
• Yocket: Yocket is an Indian study abroad and graduate admissions platform serving students targeting the USA, UK, Canada, and other destinations. Overlaps with AEC on application support, university matching, and visa counseling for Indian outbound students, with a stronger online community and tech tooling focus.
• Gradstar Global Education: Gradstar (formerly Global Opportunities) is an Indian overseas education consultancy with branch offices in multiple Indian cities, helping students apply to universities in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and other destinations. Closely mirrors AEC's branch-led, multi-destination consulting model for Indian students.
• Edvoy (formerly Gateway International): Edvoy is a UK-headquartered study abroad platform serving international students including a large Indian cohort, offering university applications, visa support, and pre-departure services. Directly comparable to AEC in scope of services (counseling, applications, visa, accommodation) and target customer (Indian outbound students).
• IDP Education: IDP Education is a publicly listed Australian education services company and co-owner of IELTS, with a large India footprint operating study abroad counseling across multiple destinations. Directly competes with AEC in university placement services for Indian students seeking overseas education in the same destination markets.
• Leverage Edu: Leverage Edu is an Indian AI-enabled study abroad platform offering university shortlisting, application support, and visa assistance to Indian students. Targets the same Indian student segment as AEC with similar core services (counseling, applications, visa, loans) but differentiates via a tech-led, online-first delivery model rather than AEC's branch-led model.

Emerging players

• CollegeDekho: CollegeDekho is an Indian education marketplace and admissions platform offering study abroad counseling alongside domestic admissions. Competes with AEC for Indian students seeking overseas education, with a more digital-led and lead-generation focused business model.

Broad incumbents

• ApplyBoard: ApplyBoard is a Canadian-based online platform that connects international students (including large Indian cohort) with educational institutions and recruitment partners. Operates at a different scale and geography than AEC but competes indirectly by enabling partner recruitment agencies and universities to streamline international student applications, potentially disintermediating consultancies like AEC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aecglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/aecoverseas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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