SD Education and Visa Services

What SD Education and Visa Services does

SD Education and Visa Services, legally registered as Samten Dendup Education Private Limited, is an Indian-based overseas education consultancy founded in 1991 and headquartered (per its website) in Osborne Park, Western Australia, with primary operational offices in Gangtok and Siliguri serving students from Sikkim and North Bengal. The company delivers end-to-end study abroad services including career counselling, university shortlisting, application and admission management, SOP/LOR preparation, visa filing and documentation, test preparation coaching (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE), scholarship and financial assistance, pre-departure briefing, and post-arrival settlement support, alongside a dedicated MBBS Abroad consulting vertical for medical aspirants.

The business is built on human-delivered expertise rather than proprietary technology, with no software platform, AI tools, or automation referenced. Its core asset is a claimed team of 50+ expert counsellors, several QEAC-qualified, handling complex and high-risk visa profiles. Distribution relies on walk-in consultations at physical offices, WhatsApp-based remote counselling, and a website lead-capture funnel offering a free initial consultation. The company maintains 200+ university partnerships across six study destinations (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand) and reports a 99% visa success rate with 50,000+ students served cumulatively.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees (not publicly disclosed, quote-based per student) for the consulting package selected. Customer acquisition is driven by a mix of regional SEO, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), WhatsApp communication, and a structured Refer a Friend referral programme. Compliance posture includes adherence to the ESOS Act, National Code 2018, and Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Name

SD Education and Visa Services

Legal name

Samten Dendup Education Private Limited

Website

https://sdeduservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SD Education and Visa Services is a private Indian overseas education consultancy serving students from Sikkim, North Bengal, and Bhutan with study abroad counselling, university admissions, visa filing, test prep, and pre-departure support across six major destinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consulting Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIADAA

Student Visa Application Preparation & Filing Services

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

SECONDARYEDAIAHAL

On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Secondary School Programs (Boarding, Exchange, Summer)

SECONDARYEDAIAOAC

Country/Region-Specific Scholarships (Inbound/Outbound)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Scholarships, Funding & Financial Aid for International Study

SECONDARYEDAIADAD

Visa Documentation, Translation, Notarization & Apostille Services

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

Keywords

• Overseas education consulting
• Study abroad services
• Visa filing assistance
• University admission guidance
• Student visa counselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Siliguri

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Education and Visa Consultancy Services: SD Education and Visa Services charges fees for its end-to-end overseas education consulting services, which include career counselling, university application management, visa filing and documentation support, SOP/LOR preparation, test preparation coaching (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE), scholarships and financial assistance, and pre-departure support. The company also offers free initial consultations as a lead-qualification mechanism. Specific fee amounts are not publicly disclosed on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SD Education and Visa Services is a privately-held overseas education consultancy that guides students from India (primarily Sikkim and North Bengal) through the full international education lifecycle. Its core services include career counselling, university shortlisting and admission management, SOP/LOR preparation, visa documentation and filing, test preparation coaching (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE), scholarship and education loan assistance, and pre-departure and post-arrival settlement support. Services are delivered through in-person counselling at offices in Gangtok and Siliguri, supplemented by WhatsApp-based remote consultations.

Product overview

SD Education and Visa Services operates as a single unified consulting service platform providing end-to-end overseas education and visa consulting. The core offering combines personalized counselling, admission guidance, and visa filing services, supplemented by test preparation support (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE), career counselling, financial assistance, and pre-departure settlement support. The company also offers specialized MBBS abroad consulting and a referral reward program. All services are delivered through face-to-face counselling with experienced advisors rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overseas Education Consulting Services End-to-end consulting services guiding students through international education journeys, from course selection to visa processing and settlement abroad.
• Visa Guidance and Filing Services Comprehensive visa documentation support, application filing, GTE requirement checks, mock interview preparation, and compliance management for study visas.
• Admission Guidance University shortlisting, application preparation, SOP review, document verification, and submission to 200+ partner institutions worldwide.
• Career Counselling Personalized guidance assessing academic background, career aspirations, budget, and interests to help students choose the best international study pathway.
• Test Preparation Support Guidance and preparation support for IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE examinations to help students meet university language requirements.
• Financial Assistance Services Education loan application preparation, liaison with financial institutions, scholarship identification, and financial aid opportunity guidance.
• Pre-Departure and Settlement Support Travel arrangements, accommodation guidance, forex exchange assistance, airport procedures, and post-landing support for students settling abroad.
• MBBS Abroad Consulting Specialized medical education consulting for MBBS programs abroad, including NMC-approved university selection, NEET-based counselling, and admission processing in countries such as Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the Philippines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% visa success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partnered Universities (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand)coreOthersSD Edu Services partners with over 200 universities and educational institutions across six major study destinations (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand). The company states it works with elite institutions recognised among the top QS World Rankings. Universities are evaluated for visa compliance, course relevance, and student outcome quality. The company is an authorised/representative agent for these institutions, enabling direct application submission and access to scholarship opportunities. Specific university names are not individually listed on the website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Yocket: Online study-abroad and test-prep platform popular with Indian applicants targeting the USA, Canada, and master's programs. Comparable target customer (Indian outbound students) but delivers services through a digital community rather than in-person counseling.
• Leverage Edu: India-based AI-driven study-abroad platform offering university shortlisting, application management, and visa support. Comparable product set but with a technology-first, digital-first delivery model that contrasts with SD Edu's physical-counseling approach.
• CollegeDunia: Indian education discovery and admissions platform extending into study-abroad counseling. Comparable end-customer base (Indian prospective students) but offers a digital discovery-plus-counseling hybrid rather than physical branch-led service.

Direct peers

• Jamboree Education: Indian education consultancy combining test prep (GMAT/GRE/IELTS) with overseas admissions counseling. Comparable integrated offering of test-prep plus admission/visa services for Indian students.
• Edwise International: Long-established Indian overseas education consultancy with multi-city office presence and university partnerships across major destinations. Closely comparable service portfolio (admissions + visa + test prep) and similar face-to-face counseling model.
• SI-UK India: UK-focused study-abroad consultancy with Indian office network providing counseling, UCAS application support, and visa guidance. Comparable multi-destination consultancy model with similar counseling-led service delivery.
• KC Overseas Education: Indian study-abroad consultancy with offices in multiple Indian cities offering university admissions, visa filing, and IELTS/PTE coaching. Closely comparable offering and distribution model for Indian outbound students.
• Manya - The Princeton Review: India-based test prep and study-abroad consultancy with multi-city centers. Comparable test-prep-plus-admissions model and physical branch distribution across Indian cities.
• Global Opportunities (GoOverseas / GlobalTree): India-focused overseas education and immigration consultancy with multi-city presence. Comparable end-to-end offering (admissions, visa, forex, pre-departure) and similar target market of Indian outbound students.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education (India): Global student placement and IELTS co-owner operating in India. Directly comparable as a multi-destination study-abroad and visa counseling network, but at vastly larger scale and with a tech-enabled delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sdeducationgn
• Instagraminstagram.com/sd_education_visa_services_ind

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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