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Admissions Counsellor

₹2.6L – ₹5.8L / yr1–5 yrsCloses 18 Aug
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Admissions Counsellor
School
The Somaiya School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.6L – ₹5.8L per year
Experience
1–5 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: School Counsellor salary in Mumbai

Pay benchmark

Admissions Counsellor salary in Mumbai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.6L
per year
Typical
₹4.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹5.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Admissions Counsellor

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

The Somaiya School is hiring a Admissions Counsellor in Mumbai, Maharashtra. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. The Somaiya School in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: as Admissions Counsellor, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:

  • Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
  • Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
  • Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
  • Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
  • A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
  • Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
  • Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
  • A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.6 LPA – ₹5.8 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with The Somaiya School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What is the average Admissions Counsellor salary in Mumbai?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Admissions Counsellor pay in Mumbai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

The Somaiya School

Key facts about The Somaiya School

Key facts
Founded
2012
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Jyothi Malhotra
Affiliation #
1130557
Address
VIDYANAGAR, SOMAIYA CAMPUS, VIDYAVIHAR (E),, Vidyanagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400077

The Somaiya School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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