Admissions Counsellor
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Vidya Niketan
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.8L – ₹2.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
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Admissions Counsellor
at Vidya Niketan
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan in Patna, Bihar is hiring a Admissions Counsellor. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Vidya Niketan: a senior secondary institution in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1998,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Admissions Counsellor brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. 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 (₹1.8 LPA – ₹2.1 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 Vidya Niketan. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What is the average Admissions Counsellor salary in Patna?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Admissions Counsellor roles in Patna. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Can I negotiate the salary at Vidya Niketan?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What questions are asked in a Admissions Counsellor interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Admissions Counsellor roles in Patna.
How do I write an application email for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Admissions Counsellor application — Vidya Niketan"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Vidya Niketan and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Vidya Niketan
Key facts about Vidya Niketan
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VINAY KUMAR SINHA
- Affiliation #
- 330207
Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Patna, Bihar.
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