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How much does each student enquiry cost through ads?
Quick answer
Cost per enquiry varies widely by city, course and season. Local tuition centres often see lower costs on Instagram and Facebook lead ads, while competitive-exam and online coaching usually cost more per enquiry because of heavy competition. Track your own numbers for two to four weeks, then judge by cost per admission, not cost per enquiry.
What changes the cost
- Course type: school tuition is cheaper to advertise than competitive exams.
- Platform: Instagram and Facebook lead forms are usually cheaper per lead than Google search, but Google leads are often more serious.
- Season: costs rise when every institute advertises before batches start.
- City and area: big-city competition raises prices.
- Offer: a free demo or scholarship test lowers cost per lead.
Why cost per enquiry can mislead
Cheap leads are often students who filled a form casually. A slightly costlier lead from Google, searching “maths tuition for class 10 near me”, may join more often. Track how many enquiries become admissions and divide your ad spend by admissions.
How to lower your cost
- Narrow the area to where students actually travel from.
- Show results and teachers in the ad.
- Add one question to the form, like class or exam.
- Call back within hours to keep conversion high.
How to find your own number
Spend a fixed amount, say ₹15,000, over three weeks. Divide it by the enquiries received, then by admissions. That gives you a real cost per admission to compare against your course fee. Repeat this each season, because costs rise sharply just before batches start.
| Factor | Lower cost | Higher cost |
|---|---|---|
| Course type | School tuition | Competitive exams, online courses |
| Platform | Instagram/Facebook lead forms | Google search ads |
| Timing | Off-season | Just before batches start |
Key numbers
Recommended Instagram ad budget for local businesses like salons, gyms and clinics: ₹300–₹500 a day, or ₹9,000–₹15,000 a month.
Sourav Labs, Instagram Ads Minimum Budget IndiaGoogle Ads clicks in India start from around ₹10, with costlier categories charging much more per click.
upGrowth, Google Ads Pricing India 2026
Key takeaways
- Costs vary by course, city and season.
- Judge ads by cost per admission.
- A demo offer and quick callbacks lower costs.
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