"How can you be free?" — every student we meet asks this question. And honestly, they should. In Bangladesh, most consultancies charge BDT 50,000 to 2,00,000 in service fees. Teesta Tech charges exactly zero. Here's the honest truth about how that works.
1. The Question Every Student Asks
When a student from Chattogram or Dhaka walks into our office and hears "100% free — no service charge, no service fee, no hidden cost," the first reaction is always suspicion. And that's fair.
In Bangladesh, the education consultancy industry has a reputation problem. Too many agents charge heavy fees, make false promises, and disappear after taking payment. So when someone says "free," you naturally wonder what's going on.
We're going to explain it simply and honestly.
2. How Teesta Tech Earns Revenue
We are paid by universities, not by students.
Here's how it works:
- Teesta Tech has formal partnership agreements with 200+ universities across UK, Australia, Canada, USA, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand
- When we help a student get admitted and enrolled at a partner university, that university pays us a referral commission
- This commission is a percentage of the student's tuition — paid by the university from their marketing budget, not added to the student's fees
- The student pays the exact same tuition whether they apply through us or directly. There is zero difference in cost to the student
This is the standard model used by education consultancies worldwide — including IDP, StudyGroup, Kaplan, and every major player. The difference is that some agents charge students on top of this commission. We don't.
3. What Exactly Is Free?
Everything. Every single step from your first enquiry to your visa approval is free:
- Initial consultation — understanding your profile, budget, and goals
- University matching — shortlisting the best universities for your specific situation
- Course selection — helping you choose the right programme
- Application support — filling forms, writing personal statements, preparing documents
- Scholarship search — finding and applying for available scholarships
- Offer letter follow-up — tracking your application with the university
- Visa guidance — document checklist, financial preparation, application support
- Interview preparation — mock interviews and common questions
- Pre-departure briefing — what to pack, what to expect, airport procedures
- Air ticket discounts — through our travel partners
We don't charge for any of this. Not BDT 1. Not at any stage. Not ever.
4. Is There a Catch?
No catch. But there are honest realities:
- We recommend partner universities. We have 200+ partners, which covers the vast majority of universities that Bangladeshi students apply to. But if you want to apply to a specific university we don't have a partnership with, we'll still help you — we just won't earn commission on that application.
- We can't guarantee admission or visa. No ethical consultancy can. We provide the best possible guidance and support, but university decisions and visa decisions are made by the university and embassy, not by us.
- You still pay tuition and visa fees. Our service is free — the university's tuition fee and the embassy's visa fee are separate costs that you pay directly to those institutions. We don't collect any of that money.
5. Teesta Tech vs Paid Agents
Here's a simple comparison:
| What You Get | Paid Agent | Teesta Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | BDT 50K-2L | BDT 0 |
| University options | 5-20 universities | 200+ universities |
| Application support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visa guidance | ✓ (often extra fee) | ✓ Free |
| Scholarship search | Sometimes | ✓ Always |
| Hidden charges | Often | Never |
6. Frequently Asked Questions
If you're free, why don't all students use you?
Many students don't know free consultancies exist. Others have been told by paid agents that "free means low quality." Our results speak for themselves — and you can visit our Chattogram office anytime to verify.
Do universities charge more if I apply through you?
No. Your tuition fee is identical whether you apply through Teesta Tech, another agent, or directly. The commission we receive comes from the university's marketing budget and does not affect your fees in any way.
What if I want to apply to a university you don't partner with?
We'll still help you with application guidance, document preparation, and visa support. We just won't earn commission on that specific application — but we'll help you anyway because our goal is your success.
Are you really based in Chattogram?
Yes. Our head office is at Moti Tower (4th Floor), 67/68 College Road, Chawkbazar, Chattogram – 4203. Walk in anytime Saturday to Thursday, 9:30am–5:30pm. No appointment needed.