Terms of Use

By accessing or using the CollegeAdda website at collegeadda.co.in ("Website") or any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific features or services. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and CollegeAdda ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"), a service operating from D1, 4th Floor, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Amarabati Colony, Durgapur, West Bengal, India. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

CollegeAdda provides an online platform for college discovery, comparison, and admission counseling in India. Our services include:

2.1 College Discovery and Information

Access to information about colleges, universities, and educational institutions across India, including details about courses, fees, rankings, cutoffs, placement records, and facilities. This information is provided for general guidance purposes only.

2.2 Counseling Services

Free and paid counseling sessions with our expert counselors to assist students in making informed decisions about college admissions. Counseling is advisory in nature and does not guarantee admission to any institution.

2.3 Comparison Tools

Tools to compare colleges, courses, fees, and other parameters to help students shortlist suitable institutions based on their preferences and eligibility.

2.4 Exam and Course Information

Information about entrance examinations, application processes, important dates, and course details for various streams including Engineering, Medical, Management, Law, and Arts & Science.

Our services are intended for students, parents, and guardians seeking information about higher education in India. By using our services, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age. Users under 18 years of age must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use our services.

If you create an account on our platform, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

CollegeAdda strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information about colleges, courses, fees, rankings, and admission processes. However, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided on our Website.

College fees, cutoffs, rankings, and admission criteria are subject to change by the respective institutions and regulatory bodies. Users are strongly advised to verify all information directly with the concerned college or institution before making any admission decisions. CollegeAdda shall not be liable for any decisions made based on information available on our platform.

Rankings displayed on our platform are sourced from publicly available data including NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework), QS World University Rankings, and other recognised ranking bodies. These rankings are provided for reference only.

By using our Website and services, you agree not to:

5.1 Prohibited Activities

Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable Indian or international laws and regulations; post, upload, or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party; attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its related systems; use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from the Website without our prior written consent; impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website.

All content on the CollegeAdda Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of CollegeAdda or its content suppliers and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and other applicable Indian intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from our Website without our prior written permission. The CollegeAdda name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of CollegeAdda and may not be used without express written consent.

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including official college and university websites, government portals (NTA, MCC, JOSAA, etc.), and other educational resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. CollegeAdda does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

The counseling services provided by CollegeAdda are advisory in nature. Our counselors provide guidance based on available information, past trends, and their professional expertise. However:

Counseling advice does not guarantee admission to any college or institution. Admission decisions are made solely by the respective institutions based on their own criteria and processes. CollegeAdda is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting as an agent of any college or university listed on our platform. Any fees paid for premium counseling services are for the counseling session itself and not for any guaranteed outcome.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CollegeAdda, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) our Website or services; any conduct or content of any third party on the Website; any content obtained from the Website; or unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

In no event shall CollegeAdda's total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CollegeAdda and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The courts of West Bengal, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website.

In the event of any dispute, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good-faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days, either party may initiate legal proceedings in the competent courts of West Bengal, India.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Website and services at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, third parties, or for any other reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

CollegeAdda

Email: collegeaddainfo@gmail.com Phone: 9475077501 Address: D1, 4th Floor, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Amarabati Colony, Durgapur, West Bengal, India