asuraa.aiHow Much Should You Charge for a 1:1 Mentorship Call in India? (2026 Price Guide)
Most 1:1 expert calls in India sell for roughly ₹500 to ₹800. Here is what mentors actually charge by field, based on more than 40,000 paid bookings, and a simple method to price your own call.
Most paid 1:1 expert calls in India sell for roughly ₹500 to ₹800. Mock interviews sit at the top of that range and software engineering mentorship at the bottom. The numbers below come from more than 40,000 paid bookings between November 2025 and October 2026, so you can price with data instead of guesswork.
What mentors in India actually charge
Topmate, one of India's largest booking platforms for experts, publishes price reports based on its own paid bookings. These are the 1:1 call figures for the 12 months from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026.
Field | Median price per call | Middle half of prices | Paid calls (experts) |
|---|---|---|---|
₹809 | ₹459 – ₹1,500 | 5,037 (403) | |
₹709 | ₹409 – ₹1,400 | 4,219 (236) | |
₹609 | ₹310 – ₹1,200 | 11,695 (622) | |
₹510 | ₹309 – ₹1,000 | 4,308 (256) | |
₹509 | ₹259 – ₹810 | 3,748 (309) | |
₹498 | ₹204 – ₹910 | 14,375 (857) |
The "middle half" means half of all calls in that field were priced inside this range: a quarter were cheaper and a quarter cost more. If you are new, aim inside this band, not above it.
Keep two limits in mind. These figures come from one platform, and they only count experts who still sell that service, which Topmate notes can read higher than the whole market. Treat them as a starting point, not a rule.
Prices are rising
Median prices went up over the year in several fields. Career coaching rose from ₹509 to ₹609, and resume reviews from ₹409 to ₹509, compared with the previous 12 months. Mock interviews reached a monthly median of ₹1,010 in October 2026. Buyers are paying more for focused, outcome-driven help.
Packages earn more than single calls
Bundles of several sessions sell at a higher total price:
- Mock interview packages: median ₹2,500
- Career coaching packages: median ₹2,050
- Data science packages: median ₹1,250
A package also commits the buyer to several sessions, which makes your income more predictable.
A simple way to set your own price
- Start at the median for your field. It is the price most buyers already accept.
- Adjust for your experience. Move towards the top of the middle half if you have senior experience, hire for a top company, or have a strong track record in exactly what the buyer needs.
- Price the outcome, not the minutes. "Crack your product case interview" is worth more than "30-minute chat".
- Match the length to the job. For mock interviews, 60 minutes is the most booked length (61% of calls). For data science calls, 30 minutes is the most common (49%).
- Raise prices after 5 to 10 good reviews. Reviews are proof that justifies a higher price.
- Offer a cheaper written option. Async Q&A or a written review lets price-sensitive buyers start small. On Topmate, resume reviews by message had a median of ₹204.
Should you start free?
A few free or low-priced sessions can help you collect your first reviews, but keep them limited. Free calls attract no-shows and train your audience to expect free help. A better approach is a low launch price for your first 5 buyers, then your normal price.
Remember the fees
What you charge is not what you keep. Platforms take a fee per sale, and payment gateway charges and taxes can apply. Check the full cost before you set your price. Our comparison of creator platform fees in India shows how much each platform keeps.
Set your price on asuraa.ai
On asuraa.ai you set your own price for every call, async Q&A, webinar and digital product, and you can show an offer price for a limited time. Buyers pay upfront, so you never chase payments. The setup guide walks you through your first service.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for a 30-minute mentorship call in India?
Most paid expert calls in India sell for about ₹500 to ₹800. In data science, where 30-minute calls are most common, the median was ₹510 between November 2025 and October 2026.
How much do mock interviews cost in India?
The median mock interview call cost ₹809 on Topmate between November 2025 and October 2026, with half of calls priced between ₹459 and ₹1,500.
How much should I charge for a resume review?
The median 1:1 resume review call was ₹509, with half priced between ₹259 and ₹810. Written reviews by message were cheaper, with a median of ₹204.
When should I raise my mentorship price?
Raise it once you have 5 to 10 good reviews and steady bookings, or when your calendar fills up.
Should I offer free mentorship sessions?
Only a few, to collect first reviews. A low launch price for your first buyers usually works better than free calls, which attract no-shows.
