If you are a student in Kathmandu planning to go abroad for your studies, someone has almost certainly already told you to go to Dillibazar. And they are not wrong.

Dillibazar is the stretch of road running between Putalisadak and Maitidevi in central Kathmandu. Over the years, this area has quietly grown into Nepal’s most concentrated zone for education consultancies. Walk along this road and you will find office after office of consultancies helping students get to Australia, Canada, the UK, the USA, New Zealand, and beyond.

There are a few reasons why this happened. The area is centrally located and easy to reach from any part of Kathmandu. The big-name consultancies set up offices here early, and smaller ones followed. Competition between consultancies also means that services have generally stayed better here than elsewhere.

But not every consultancy in Dillibazar is good. Some have been running for 20+ years with thousands of happy students. Others are newer and still building their reputation. A few have raised concerns in online forums about poor documentation handling or misleading advice.

So how do you pick the right one?

Majority of Educational Consultancy in Nepal Operating Without Renewal Approval

This article is your answer. We went to Google Maps and searched for every consultancy in and around Dillibazar. We then ranked them by the total number of Google reviews, because a high number of real reviews from named students is the most reliable public signal of trust. We also visited the websites, Facebook pages, and multiple education listing portals for each consultancy to verify the details.

This is not a paid list. No consultancy paid to be included here.

How We Ranked These Consultancies

We searched Google Maps for all educational consultancies operating in and around Dillibazar, Putalisadak, and Kamalari in Kathmandu. We then sorted them by their total number of Google reviews, not just the star rating.

Here is why we use review count as the main signal: A consultancy with 2,000 reviews and a 5.0 rating means thousands of real students walked in, used the service, and came back to write about it. That is harder to fake than a consultancy with 5.0 stars and only 10 reviews.

After building the initial list, we cross-checked each consultancy’s details against:

• Their official website
• Their Google Maps listing
• Their Facebook page and social media

The 7 Most Reviewed Educational Consultancies in Dillibazar

CIC Education Hub

CIC Education Hub has the highest number of Google reviews among all consultancies in the Dillibazar and Putalisadak area, with over 2,000 reviews and a perfect 5.0 star rating. That is a remarkable combination and not easy to maintain as review numbers grow.

Founded in 2018, CIC has grown quickly to become one of the most talked-about consultancies in Kathmandu. They have multiple branches including Putalisadak Chowk, New Baneshwor, Pokhara, and Birtamode, serving students from across Nepal. Their core team includes certified education counsellors with direct experience in visa documentation, SOPs, and study permit applications.

What students repeatedly mention in reviews is the friendliness of the staff, clear and honest communication, and smooth documentation processes. Multiple reviews mention Canada and UK visa approvals specifically.

Countries They Serve

• Canada
• United Kingdom (UK)
• Australia
• USA
• New Zealand

Services

• Career counseling and university selection
• Study permit and student visa processing
• SOP review and documentation support
• IELTS and PTE preparation classes
• Scholarship guidance
• Pre-departure briefing sessions
• Post-arrival support

KIEC – Kathmandu Infosys Educational Consultancy

KIEC, which stands for Kathmandu Infosys Educational Consultancy, is one of the oldest and most established names in Nepal’s study abroad sector. Founded on September 19, 2006, KIEC now operates 16 branches across Nepal and also has offices in Australia and Bangladesh. They have a full Wikipedia page, which shows the level of their credibility and scale.

Their main office is at KIEC Avenue, Lalupate Marg, Putalisadak, which is right in the heart of the Dillibazar corridor. They also have a separate branch at Dillibazar itself. KIEC is certified by the AIRC (American International Recruitment Council) through 2030, meaning they have passed a rigorous international quality check for student recruitment practices.

With 120 staff members and revenues reported at around $11.9 million as of 2019, KIEC is one of the largest education consultancy companies in Nepal. Founder and CEO Rajendra Rijal runs the organization alongside Chairperson Namita Shrestha.

Countries They Serve

• Australia
• United Kingdom (UK)
• USA
• Canada
• New Zealand

Services

• Academic and career counseling
• University application and admission support
• Visa processing and migration services
• IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT preparation
• Scholarship guidance
• Education fairs and university seminars
• Pre-departure support

The Next Education Consultancy

The Next Education Consultancy has been operating since 2005, making it one of the longest-running consultancies in the Dillibazar area. Their head office is on Dillibazar road itself, and they have grown significantly over two decades, now operating branches in Pokhara, Butwal, Narayangarh, Parsa, Bhairahawa, Biratnagar, Damak, and Damauli across Nepal, plus a support office in Sydney, Australia, and another in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Over the years, The Next has helped more than 6,000 students go abroad for their studies. Their Facebook page has over 335,000 followers, showing how widely followed they are. They have won multiple industry awards including Best Educational Consultant Australia and Best Performer of the Year 2016.

Their strength lies particularly in Australia processing, where they have direct partnerships with universities like Edith Cowan, Federation University, Deakin, IIBIT, Kent Institute, Kaplan University, and Curtin College among others.

Countries They Serve

• Australia (their strongest focus area)
• New Zealand
• United Kingdom (UK)
• Canada
• USA

Services

• Free career counseling and university selection
• University application and admission assistance
• Documentation guidance and compliance
• Scholarship assistance
• Visa lodgment (particularly for Australia)
• IELTS preparation (Academic and General)
• SOP writing and interview preparation
• Pre-departure briefing
• Post-arrival support through Sydney office

AECC Global – Dillibazar Branch

AECC Global is not a local Nepali company. It is an internationally operating education consultancy headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with offices across 15 countries and over 42 branches worldwide. Their Nepal office at Dillibazar is part of this larger global network, which is what makes them stand out from most other consultancies on this list.

AECC was founded in 2008. Their Nepal office at the Dillibazar-Charkhal area has placed over 4,500 Nepali students into universities in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA since they started operating here. One notable thing about their team is that most counsellors have personally studied abroad, so their advice comes from real experience rather than just textbook knowledge.

AECC claims a 99% client satisfaction rate as assessed by independent surveys. Their Virtual Office feature allows students to get counselling from home, which not many consultancies in Nepal offer.

Countries They Serve

• Australia
• United Kingdom (UK)
• USA
• Canada
• New Zealand
• Singapore
• Germany
• France
• Cyprus
• Italy

Services

• Free education counselling (all student services are free)
• University and course selection
• Admission and application support
• Scholarship guidance
• Student health cover and insurance
• Visa application guidance
• Accommodation assistance
• Student banking and financial support
• IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, SAT, GMAT, Duolingo coaching
• Online virtual counselling sessions
• Education loan assistance
• Pre-departure briefing

NEC – Nepal Education Consultancy

Nepal Education Consultancy (NEC) has been in operation since 2001, making it one of the pioneer consultancies in Nepal for abroad education. Over more than two decades, they have built a strong reputation, particularly for Australia-bound students.

What sets NEC apart from many others is the background of their counselling team. Many of their counsellors are graduates of Australian and other foreign universities, so they have firsthand experience of what it is like to study abroad. This is not just a marketing claim; their website and multiple third-party portals confirm the team’s international education backgrounds.

NEC also regularly invites representatives from foreign universities to visit their office, giving students a rare chance to meet directly with university staff, not just agents. This kind of access is valuable and not something most smaller consultancies can offer.

Countries They Serve

• Australia (consistent strength)
• United Kingdom (UK)
• USA
• Canada
• Netherlands

Services

• Career counselling and university selection
• University application and admission support
• SOP writing assistance
• Documentation and visa guidance
• IELTS, TOEFL, PTE preparation
• Foreign language classes
• Scholarship guidance
• Mock visa interviews
• Direct university representative meetings for students

Edwise Foundation

Edwise Foundation is a specialist consultancy focused primarily on the United States. They have been operating since 2005 and hold a distinction that no other consultancy on this list can claim: they are the first consultancy in Nepal to be certified by the AIRC, the American International Recruitment Council. This certification was first awarded in 2010 and has been maintained continuously since. AIRC certification means Edwise has gone through a rigorous external review of their business practices in recruiting students for US institutions.

They are also ICEF certified and are active members of NAFSA (National Association of International Educators). Their team has attended AIRC, NAFSA, and ICEF conferences regularly to stay current with US and international education developments.

Edwise officially partners with over 200 higher education institutions in the USA, ranging from small private liberal arts colleges to top research universities. They have placed around 7,000 students over their history, with a reported 96% acceptance rate.

Countries They Serve

• USA (their primary and strongest area)
• United Kingdom (UK)
• Canada
• Australia

Services

• US university selection (small colleges to Ivy League)
• Application and admission support
• TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, GRE, GMAT preparation
• Scholarship guidance (partial and full financial packages)
• SOP and LOR review
• US visa (F-1) interview preparation
• Financial documentation guidance
• Free initial consultation
• Post-admission support

Directory Table: 15+ Consultancies in the Dillibazar Area

The table below lists consultancies we found in and around Dillibazar and Putalisadak on Google Maps. It is ordered by number of Google reviews. Data was collected in May 2026. Review counts change over time.

Note: Review counts and ratings are from Google Maps as of May 2026. These figures change over time as students continue to leave reviews. 

Conclusion

Dillibazar and Putalisadak together form one of the most active study abroad corridors in South Asia. The consultancies here have collectively sent tens of thousands of Nepali students to universities around the world over the past two decades.

A few things to keep in mind when you visit any consultancy:

• Always ask to see their visa success rate for the specific country you are targeting.
• Check whether the counsellor assigned to you has any personal experience studying abroad. Counsellors who have done it themselves give better, more grounded advice.
• Never pay any money upfront without a written agreement that clearly states what services are included and what fees are charged.
• Read the actual text of Google reviews, not just the star count. Look for names, specific details, and consistent patterns in what students say.
• Visit at least two consultancies before deciding. Free initial consultations are standard, and there is no cost to compare.
• Be careful of consultancies that promise guaranteed visas. No consultancy can guarantee a visa because the decision belongs to the embassy, not the agent.

If a consultancy handles your case poorly, documentation errors or incorrect guidance can cause visa rejections that follow you for years. Take your time in choosing the right one.

The most important thing is to find a consultancy whose team understands your profile, your goals, and your financial situation, and can match you to the right country and institution for your specific circumstances. That takes proper conversation, not a quick sign-up.

Disclaimer

This article is written for informational purposes only. The rankings and all information presented here are based on publicly available data from Google Maps, official consultancy websites, Facebook pages, and third-party education listing portals such as consultancynepal.com, abroadadvise.com, and eduadvices.com. All data was collected and verified in May 2026.

The author and publisher of this article have no financial relationship, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation with any of the consultancies mentioned. No consultancy has paid to be included, ranked higher, or described in any particular way. This is not a sponsored or promoted list.

Review counts, star ratings, office hours, contact details, and services offered by consultancies can change at any time. While every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information presented, we cannot guarantee that all details remain current at the time you read this. Always verify directly with the consultancy before making any decisions.

This article does not constitute legal, financial, immigration, or academic advice. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant embassy or immigration authority of each country. No consultancy can guarantee a visa outcome, and any consultancy that claims otherwise should be treated with caution.