Your Advice Could Be Worth Real Money
You already give free advice to juniors. Set your per-minute rate and see what that same advice could earn you as an InsideEdge Insider.
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Your numbers
Estimated Monthly Earnings
₹15/min × 15 min × 6 calls/week
Every Month, Roughly
₹5,846
“That's real pocket money for a few calls a week.”
Per Call
₹225
Per Week
₹1,350
Per Year
₹70.1 K
Hourly Equivalent
₹900
Time you'd actually spend: ~1.5 hours/week — less than one lecture, for what could be a serious monthly boost.
That's roughly...
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Note:This is an illustrative estimate of gross earning potential based on the numbers you enter — it doesn't account for platform terms, payout timelines, or taxes, and real earnings depend on actual demand for your guidance. It's not financial or tax advice.
From a DM to a Deposit
Three steps between the advice you already give and actually getting paid for it.
1. Get Verified
Apply and get your profile verified as an InsideEdge Insider — your college, company or expertise sets your credibility.
2. Set Your Rate
Pick your own per-minute rate for 1:1 calls. Adjust it anytime as demand for your guidance grows.
3. Take Calls, Get Paid
Students book calls, you show up and share what you know — and you earn for every minute.
Frequently asked questions
Insiders set their own per-minute fee for 1:1 counselling calls with students — covering things like placements, MBA prep, career switches, or interview prep. You earn based on your rate, how long each call runs, and how many calls you take. The calculator above estimates that gross earning potential.
No — it's an illustrative estimate based on the rate, call duration and call volume you enter. It doesn't account for platform terms, payout timelines or taxes, and your real numbers will depend on actual demand for your guidance. Download the app to see current terms and your live earning potential.
Mainly your background — company, college, role, and the specific guidance you offer — plus demand and your ratings over time. Insiders with in-demand expertise (e.g. recent placements at top companies, MBA admits, niche interview experience) typically command higher per-minute rates.
No. Most Insiders do this part-time alongside their job, internship or studies — you set your own availability and take calls whenever it suits you. There's no minimum hours requirement.
Yes — your rate isn't locked in forever. As you build a track record and demand for your guidance grows, you can adjust it over time rather than sticking with your starting rate.
Generally yes — income earned from counselling/mentorship calls is taxable under Indian income tax law like any other income, and the exact treatment depends on your total annual income and other sources. This tool doesn't give tax advice — check with a CA for your specific situation.
Download the InsideEdge app, apply to become an Insider, get your profile verified, set your per-minute rate, and you can start taking calls from students who want your guidance.
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