Data Entry Intern

Position: Data Entry Analyst Intern

Duration: 3 Months Internship

Experience Required: Freshers / 0–1 Year

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time Internship

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and research-oriented Data Entry Analyst Intern to support the data management and research activities of Think For Education.

The candidate will be responsible for collecting, entering, verifying, organizing, maintaining, and analysing education-related data related to colleges, universities, courses, admissions, fees, eligibility, entrance examinations, scholarships, placements, and other education-related information.

The role requires strong data entry skills, research ability, Excel/Google Sheets knowledge, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to work accurately with large amounts of information.

Key Responsibilities

• Research colleges, universities, courses, specializations, and education-related information in India and abroad.

• Collect and verify information from official college/university websites and reliable sources.

• Collect data related to colleges, universities, courses, admissions, fees, eligibility, affiliations, approvals, accreditations, rankings, scholarships, facilities, hostels, and placements.

• Enter accurate information into Excel, Google Sheets, the company panel, and other internal systems as instructed.

• Update existing records when new or corrected information is provided by the company.

• Verify existing data and identify incorrect, outdated, incomplete, or duplicate information.

• Compare information from multiple sources and identify discrepancies or inconsistencies.

• Maintain proper formatting and consistency across all data records.

• Ensure that college names, course names, locations, fees, dates, eligibility details, and other important information are entered correctly.

• Perform basic data cleaning, sorting, filtering, and organization.

• Identify missing information and report it to the concerned team.

• Avoid making assumptions or adding information that cannot be verified.

• Use Not Available where required information cannot be reliably verified.

• Update researched and completed data in the company panel or provide the completed data to the concerned team as instructed.

• Perform basic data analysis to identify patterns, errors, duplicates, missing information, and inconsistencies.

• Prepare basic data summaries and reports when required.

• Support the research, content, SEO, counselling, and admissions teams with accurate data.

• Maintain daily work records and complete assigned data-entry/research tasks within deadlines.

• Review all entered data before submitting or updating the records.

• Maintain confidentiality and handle company data responsibly.

• Coordinate with the Research, Content, SEO, Counselling, Admissions, and Management teams when additional information or clarification is required.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree / pursuing graduation in any discipline.

• Good knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets.

• Good computer and typing skills.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Good research and information-gathering skills.

• Ability to work with large amounts of information.

• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify incorrect, outdated, duplicate, or inconsistent information.

• Good English reading and understanding skills.

• Ability to organize and maintain data systematically.

• Basic knowledge of sorting, filtering, data formatting, and duplicate removal.

• Basic knowledge of Excel formulas such as SUM, COUNT, IF, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of Pivot Tables and data analysis is an advantage.

• Ability to follow instructions and company data-entry formats.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Good time management and task-management skills.

• Willingness to learn new tools, software, and company processes.

• Ability to perform repetitive data-related tasks while maintaining accuracy.

• Own laptop and internet connection are preferred.

• English + Hindi / regional language preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• 3 Months Internship Period.

• Performance-based incentives during internship.

• After successful internship completion: Permanent role with salary ₹18,000 – ₹20,000 based on performance during internship.

• Hands-on training in data entry, data research, Excel, Google Sheets, data verification, data cleaning, basic data analysis, reporting, and company panel management.

• Practical exposure to real education and admission-related data.

• Opportunity to work with data related to Indian and international colleges, universities, courses, and study-abroad destinations.

• Career growth opportunities in Data Entry, Data Operations, Data Research, MIS, Data Analysis, and Education Data Management.