Between June 2024 and September 2025, the organic click-through rate on Google searches that showed an AI Overview fell from 1.76% to 0.61%. That is a 61% drop, found by Seer Interactive across 3,119 searches from 42 companies (Search Engine Land). So if the SEO course you join in 2026 still teaches only keywords, tags and backlinks, you are paying to learn a Google that has already moved on. That is the lens I used to put Pankaj Kumar SEO in Delhi next to my own program, Mohit’s SEO Training. Yes, I run one of the two, so I have stuck to facts you can check and linked every review source.
TL;DR
Both courses cost about the same, so price will not decide this for you. Pankaj Kumar SEO suits you if you live in Delhi, want classroom teaching and want SEO as one part of a wider digital marketing course. Mohit’s SEO Training suits you if you want SEO only, live online classes from any city, and the new skills Google now rewards: GEO, AEO and building your own AI SEO agents.
Where do these two SEO courses come from?
In short: one is a Delhi classroom institute that has run since 2011; the other is a live online SEO program run by a consultant who still does client work.
Pankaj Kumar SEO
Pankaj Kumar started his digital marketing career in 2011 at Beta Soft Technology, according to a 2023 press release. He later set up his own training institute. Collegedunia lists it in West Patel Nagar, near Shadipur Metro, with 2011 as its starting year. The press release says over 5,000 students have trained there. SEO is one of many subjects. The institute also teaches PPC, social media, content marketing and website design.
Mohit’s SEO Training
I started Mohit’s SEO Training after more than 12 years of doing SEO for global, local, B2B SaaS and eCommerce brands. I still run live SEO sprints for brands through my agency, Road To Top 5. The course is SEO only. It runs as live online batches for 8 weeks, and there is a one-on-one track for founders.
What did I compare the two courses on?
In short: eight things that decide whether your fee turns into a real skill.
I picture one learner: a fresher, a job switcher or a founder with about ₹20,000 to spend on learning SEO. For that person, these eight things matter most: fee, format, length, SEO depth, AI search coverage, who teaches, job promises and what past students say.
| Factor | Pankaj Kumar SEO | Mohit’s SEO Training |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | Not shown on its site; IIDE puts it at ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 | About ₹15,000 for a live batch |
| Format | Classroom in Delhi, with an online option | Live online classes, plus one-on-one for founders |
| Length | 4 to 6 weeks on one of its pages, 90 days per IIDE | 8 weeks |
| Focus | SEO inside a wider digital marketing menu | Advanced SEO only |
| AI search | Lists AI tools such as Gemini, OpenAI and Copilot; no GEO mention found | GEO, AEO and building your own AI SEO agents |
| Trainer | Pankaj Kumar, in digital marketing since 2011 | Me, 12+ years, still running client projects |
| Job promise | “100% placement assistance” | No false promises, but I make sure you get start getting interviews before the course finishes through a proven framework |
| Reviews | 4.9 from 116 Google reviews (Collegedunia) | 137 five-star Google reviews |
How do they compare, one factor at a time?
In short: the fees are close, so what you learn and who teaches it decide the winner.
Is the fee fair?
Pankaj Kumar SEO does not show its fee on its own website. You have to call for it. IIDE’s roundup puts it between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000. My live batch is about ₹15,000, and the fee is on the website. At this price, both are fair. Ask each one for the full fee in writing before you pay.
Classroom or online?
If you live near West Patel Nagar and learn best in a room with a teacher, Pankaj Kumar’s classroom is a real plus. If you live anywhere else, or work a day job, my live online classes save you the travel. You still get a live trainer answering your questions, not a recording.
How deep does the SEO go?
Pankaj Kumar’s pages list keyword research, on-page, off-page, technical, local and international SEO, plus tools like Search Console, Ahrefs and Semrush. That covers the basics well. But SEO shares the menu with PPC, social media and design. My course spends all 8 weeks on SEO, including hreflang, crawling and indexing issues, topical maps and site audits.
Does it prepare you for AI search?
This is the biggest gap. Pankaj Kumar’s site lists AI tools like Gemini, OpenAI and Copilot, which helps you work faster. I found no mention of GEO or AEO, which is how you get cited in AI answers. In my batches, you learn GEO and AEO, and you build your own AI SEO agents.
Who teaches, and are they still doing SEO?
Pankaj Kumar has been in digital marketing since 2011. I could not find any client work he is running right now, so ask him in your demo class. I teach from the sprints my agency runs for brands, so the lessons come from what worked last month, not last year.
What about jobs?
Pankaj Kumar’s site promises “100% placement assistance”. Treat that as help with your resume and interviews, not a job. Anyone who promises you a job is probably fooling you. I promise skills and a portfolio, because that is what gets you hired.
What score does each course get?
Pankaj Kumar SEO – 7/10. Its strengths are a Delhi classroom, small batches, live projects and over a decade of running. Its students are mostly freshers and working people in Delhi who want a broad digital marketing start. It loses points for no public fee, mixed duration details, and no GEO or AEO that I could find.
Mohit’s SEO Training – 9/10. Its strengths are deep SEO, AI search skills, building your own agents and a trainer who still does client work. Its students are freshers, job switchers, working marketers and founders from many cities. It loses a point because there is no classroom option, which some learners still prefer.
So, which one should you pick?
In short: pick by where you live and how deep you want to go.
Choose Pankaj Kumar SEO if you live in Delhi, want face-to-face classes and want to try several parts of digital marketing before you pick one. It is a sensible first step.
Choose Mohit’s SEO Training if you already know SEO is your path, live outside Delhi, or want skills for AI search. That includes founders who want to run SEO for their own brand. Not sure where you stand? Take my free Advanced SEO Quiz first.
Top 5 Reasons You Should Give Mohit’s SEO Training a Chance
If I were looking for an SEO course I could trust, I would want to learn from someone who does the work every day. Theory you can pick up for free. Judgment you only get from a working trainer. Here is why I think my program is worth a look.
1. Practical knowledge
Every class uses real websites and real Search Console data. You fix live problems instead of copying notes from slides.
2. Learn to make your own AI SEO agents
You build agents that handle keyword research, audits and content briefs for you. You leave with tools you can keep using after the course ends.
3. Updated information
Google changes every month. I update the lessons from what my agency sees in live projects, so you learn GEO and AEO as they work today.
4. A fun way of teaching
SEO can feel dry. I keep classes light, with simple stories and examples, so hard topics stay in your head.
5. 12+ years of SEO experience
I have done SEO for global, local, B2B SaaS and eCommerce brands. You learn the shortcuts and the mistakes to avoid, from someone who has made them. Talk to me before your next batch starts.
FAQs
Which is better, Mohit’s SEO Training or Pankaj Kumar SEO? For SEO depth and AI search skills, Mohit’s SEO Training. For a Delhi classroom and a broad digital marketing start, Pankaj Kumar SEO.
What is the fee for Pankaj Kumar’s SEO course? It is not listed on its website. IIDE’s roundup puts it at ₹15,000 to ₹20,000, so confirm it on a call.
Can I join Mohit’s SEO Training from Delhi? Yes. Classes are live and online, so you can join from any city.
Will either course get me a job? No course can promise you a job. Both help you prepare, but your skills and portfolio get you hired.
Sources of reviews
- Pankaj Kumar SEO on Collegedunia: courses, fees, 4.9 rating from 116 Google reviews
- IIDE: SEO courses in Delhi: fee range and classroom format
- Pankaj Kumar SEO website: modules, AI tools, placement claim and student testimonials
- IssueWire press release: founder history and student count
- Mohit’s SEO Training: course details and Google reviews
Disclaimer
I run Mohit’s SEO Training, so read this as a comparison by one of the two trainers. Every fact about Pankaj Kumar SEO comes from the public pages linked above as of October 2026. Fees, durations and ratings can change, so confirm them with each institute before you enroll. This article is not paid for or approved by Pankaj Kumar SEO.
mohitverma
Mohit Verma is the founder and lead trainer of Mohit’s SEO Training, a Bangalore-based AI SEO training institute. With 12+ years of hands-on SEO experience, he has trained 500+ learners since 2022 and also runs the SEO agency Road To Top 5. Connect with him on LinkedIn or YouTube.