SEO Manager
Plans the search-engine strategies that help a website rank better and convert visitors into customers.
Overview
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) encompasses all activities, that help a website rank better in search engines by leveraging the right keyword. An SEO manager is trained in providing the strategies required to find visitors who will need a particular service and converting them to a customer.
Where they work
- Any company or business with an online presence who wishes to reach more people, such as startups, educational institutions and so on
Work environment
The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can work in your own company as well as pursue freelancing in this profession.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good with computers.
- You like to analyse problems/situations.
- You like to take on new responsibilities.
- You are comfortable with communicating with others.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.Sc./BCA/B.E.) in Computer Science/Information System
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MBA) in Information System/Digital Marketing
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree (BA) in English/Mass communication followed by a Master's degree (MBA) in Information System/Digital Marketing
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Computer Science. This list of Institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
- Asutosh College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, New Delhi
- College of Applied Science, Kundara, Kollam, Kerala
- Government Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan
- East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata, West Bengal
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Annai College of Arts and Science, Vilathur, Tamil Nadu
- AD Patel Institute of Technology, New Vallabh Nagar, Gujarat
- All India Institute of Management Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Bangalore City College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
- Bonnie Foi College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1SEO Analyst
- 2SEO Strategist
- 3SEO Manager
- 4Head of SEO
- 5Director of SEO
Related careers to explore
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Computer Science, Commerce.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Stephanie Castillo — Associate SEO manager for The New York Times. Previously she has worked with media houses like Hearst Magazines and Time Inc's news group. She has BA in English and Mass Communication from the King's College.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 653 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Search_Engine_Optimization_(SEO)_Manager/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The contents page lists this career on printed page 655, but the card is on 653.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.