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AECC Global India vs The Chopras

2026 comparison · India

★ Higher rated
AECC Global India
📍 Kochi, India
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 20085 destinationsFree for students
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VS
The Chopras
📍 New Delhi, India
4.5
/5
★★★★★
2 reviews
Est. 199919 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
AECC Global India scores higher

AECC Global India leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 4.5/5 — a 0.5-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
The Chopras
19 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
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Overall rating
AECC Global India
5.0/5 vs 4.5/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
🏛️
Most experienced
The Chopras
27 years in the market (est. 1999)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

AECC Global India
The Chopras
Overall Rating
5.04.5
AECC
The
Communication
5.05.0
AECC
The
Transparency
5.05.0
AECC
The
Speed
5.05.0
AECC
The
Professionalism
5.05.0
AECC
The
Visa Guidance
5.05.0
AECC
The
Value for Money
5.05.0
AECC
The

At a glance

AECC Global IndiaThe Chopras
Overall rating5.0/54.5/5
Reviews12
LocationKochi, IndiaNew Delhi, India
Founded20081999
Team size—1,000+ staff across 20+ offices
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries19 countries

Pros & cons

AECC Global India
✓ What students love
  • ✓Dedicated in-house visa processing team
  • ✓Strong Australia and UK placement track record
  • ✓Australian headquarters gives direct university access
  • ✓Post-arrival support in destination countries
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Premium service pricing
  • ✗Primarily focused on Australia and UK — less strong for USA
The Chopras
✓ What students love
  • ✓25+ years of track record — one of India's most experienced study abroad consultancies
  • ✓Largest office network in the market: 20+ branches spanning major metros and Tier-2 cities (Chandigarh, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Hubli, Trivandrum, Cochin)
  • ✓1,500+ partner university relationships across 40+ countries — broad global destination coverage
  • ✓Full study-abroad funnel under one roof: psychometric assessment, university selection, application, test prep, visa, and scholarships
  • ✓Authorised NCUK centre — provides UK foundation year pathways not widely available through other Indian consultancies
  • ✓TC Global student platform enables online shortlisting and application tracking with counsellor oversight
  • ✓Claims 2.5 million+ students served and 300,000+ placements per year — scale that few rivals match
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Large corporate structure may mean less personalised attention than a boutique consultancy; counsellor quality has been reported as variable by branch
  • ✗Primary focus is on Indian students — less relevant for applicants from other South Asian countries who may prefer agencies with local expertise
  • ✗Website and marketing material is heavy on statistics and light on independently verifiable data (e.g. visa success rates, specific university acceptance records)
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“I approached AECC Global India after struggling to shortlist universities on my own. The counsellor walked me through the options step by step and helped me match programmes to my …”

— Verified student · AECC Global India
★★★★

“Chopras helped my daughter get visa for Australia. Thank you Chopras.”

— Verified student · The Chopras

Study destinations

AECC Global India — 5 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomUSANew Zealand
The Chopras — 19 destinations
United KingdomUSACanadaAustraliaNew ZealandIrelandGermanyFranceNetherlandsSwedenSwitzerlandFinlandDenmarkBelgiumPortugalJapanMalaysiaSingaporeRussia
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose AECC Global India if…
AECC Global India
  • ✓Dedicated in-house visa processing team
  • ✓Strong Australia and UK placement track record
  • ✓Australian headquarters gives direct university access
Choose The Chopras if…
The Chopras

Indian students seeking university study in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or Europe, with the backing of a large, well-established consultancy network

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