Welcome to AIIEC Est. 2022
AIIEC is a premier organisation of independent education professionals and supporting students on their journey to college. Our mission is to deliver independent, unbiased, and professional counselling that enables students to achieve their academic and career aspirations.
AIIEC is a professional alliance that strengthens the counsellor ecosystem through:
- Professional development
- Strategic collaboration
- Thought leadership
President Emeritus Message
As the Founding President of AIIEC (All India Independent Education Consultants), I envisioned an organization that unites India’s leading Independent Education Consultants under one powerful collective a formal voice representing the integrity, intellect & innovation of our profession nationwide.
The role of an IEC has traditionally been a solitary pursuit, yet the true strength of our field lies in collaboration, shared wisdom, and mutual growth. AIIEC was established to transform this vision into reality to serve as a dynamic platform for consultants to connect, collaborate & continuously evolve through professional development and best-practice exchange.
Our mission extends beyond professional solidarity. It is about empowering every consultant to elevate the quality of guidance we deliver to students, ensuring that each young mind we serve receives the most informed, ethical, and forward-looking educational counsel possible.
Through AIIEC, we aim to shape the future of independent education consulting in India one that is inclusive, progressive & anchored in excellence.
Dr. Neeraj Mandhana
Founder & President Emeritus, All India Independent Education Consultants (AIIEC)
President-Elect Message
When the idea of an association of independent counsellors was mooted, I was delighted. From the initial years that were really solitary, with answers to our questions coming from college visits, personal experience and online sources, belonging to a body of professionals from the same industry was really compelling. It has been an amazing journey, building this association, from nine of us in the first meeting to over seventy-five members now. Our ethos is to work with integrity, stay student-focused and collaborate and grow together, exchanging knowledge and best practices. Given the focus on higher education and interest in education options globally, AIIEC is an idea whose time has come. We are poised to grow, and as we do, we make a difference to the families that we serve, one student at a time.
Revathi Shivakumar
President Elect, All India Independent Education Consultants (AIIEC)What We Do
Supporting Counsellors
AIIEC supports its members by:
- Hosting bi-monthly webinars with university admissions teams and expert counsellors, focusing on application processes, academic programs, and evolving trends.
- Connecting with experts who offer profile-building programs to help students enhance their admissions opportunities.
- Organising university visits, both domestic and international, exclusively for AIIEC members.
Fostering Collaboration
- Building a network of education professionals to share best practices and exchange valuable insights.
- Facilitating workshops, forums and roundtables to cultivate open dialogue among counsellors.
- Building an ethos of sharing best practices, exchanging insights and encouraging interdisciplinary partnerships to enhance student guidance.
Promoting Excellence
- Upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, with all members signing a strict Code of Conduct.
- Providing ongoing personal and professional development to ensure members stay current with global admissions trends and best practices.
- Attending international conferences together, strengthening both personal and professional bonds within the community.
Our Members
Here are the members AIIEC is proud to include:
- Experienced education counselors across various fields.
- Career guidance specialists.
- Academic advisors and mentors.
- Coaches & consultants dedicated to student success.