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Canam Consultants Kolkata vs IDP Education Kolkata

2026 comparison · India

Canam Consultants Kolkata
📍 Kolkata, India
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IDP Education Kolkata
63 years in the market (est. 1963)
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At a glance

Canam Consultants KolkataIDP Education Kolkata
Overall rating——
Reviews00
LocationKolkata, IndiaKolkata, India
Founded19951963
Team size——
Fee rangeFreeFree
Destinations7 countries7 countries

Pros & cons

Canam Consultants Kolkata
✓ What students love
  • ✓Deep specialisation in Canada — among the strongest Canada-focused agencies in Kolkata
  • ✓Part of the Canam national network with 50+ offices across India
  • ✓100% free services including visa counselling and financial document preparation
  • ✓IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE test preparation support available
  • ✓Also covers USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and UK
  • ✓Experienced counsellors with hands-on knowledge of Canadian SDS and non-SDS pathways
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Mixed platform reviews (3.6–4.2 across Justdial and CollegeDunia) — counsellor quality can vary
  • ✗Primary depth is Canada; less nuanced guidance for European or Asian destinations
IDP Education Kolkata
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official representative of 800+ universities across Australia, UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand
  • ✓Official IELTS testing centre — students can prepare, sit the exam, and apply in one place
  • ✓50+ years of international student placement experience globally
  • ✓100% free counselling and application support
  • ✓Two convenient Kolkata offices (Park Street and Circus Avenue)
  • ✓Dedicated visa guidance from destination-specialist counsellors
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Large organisation — individual attention can vary by counsellor; requesting a consistent point of contact helps
  • ✗Focused on mainstream English-speaking destinations; limited guidance for Germany, France, or non-English pathways

Study destinations

Canam Consultants Kolkata — 7 destinations
CanadaUnited KingdomAustraliaUSANew ZealandGermanySingapore
IDP Education Kolkata — 7 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIrelandMalaysia
Best fit

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Choose Canam Consultants Kolkata if…
Canam Consultants Kolkata

Students whose primary destination is Canada — especially those applying to colleges via the SDS route or targeting diploma and degree programs.

Choose IDP Education Kolkata if…
IDP Education Kolkata

Students targeting Australia, UK, Canada, USA, Ireland, or New Zealand who want free services from a globally trusted brand with an official IELTS testing centre on-site.

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