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Physics Wallah Partners with YCMOU to Offer Online, Credit-Based Degree Programs
StartupTalky
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3d ago
Medial
Physics Wallah and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) have partnered to offer online, credit-based degree programs, including MBA, MCA, MA in English, and BCA, following UGC/AICTE norms and NEP 2020 recommendations. This collaboration integrates YCMOU's academic oversight with Physics Wallah's digital infrastructure to enhance access to higher education. Physics Wallah will handle technology and content, while YCMOU manages academic compliance and degree issuance, aiming to create a scalable, digitally inclusive education model.
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Physics Wallah’s Maheshwari on keeping powder dry, FY25 growth and more
VCCircle
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9m ago
Medial
Last week, edtech unicorn Physics Wallah raised $210 million in its Series B round, led by Hornbill Capital and with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, GSV, and WestBridge. The funding comes despite the company not having an urgent need for capital. Physics Wallah, founded by Prateek Maheshwari, offers online physics courses for students in India. The company plans to use the funding for expansion, focusing on growth and product development.
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Edtech unicorn Physics Wallah raises $210 mn in Series B, valuation jumps 2.5x
VCCircle
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9m ago
Medial
India-based edtech unicorn, Physics Wallah, has raised $210 million in a Series B funding round led by Hornbill Capital. The funding brings the company's post-money valuation to $2.8 billion, more than 2.5 times its valuation from the previous round. Physics Wallah plans to use the funds to expand its reach, enhance technological capabilities, and continue delivering learning experiences. The company will also focus on inorganic expansion, entering the K-12 education segment, and improving content offerings. Physics Wallah offers online and offline courses for various entrance and state board exams and has a student base across 18,808 pin codes.
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Physics Wallah enters into strategic partnership with Xylem, plans Rs 500 crore investment
Money Control
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2y ago
Medial
Physics Wallah, an online education startup, has entered into a strategic partnership with Xylem. The collaboration aims to enhance the educational platform's offerings and expand its reach. As part of the agreement, Xylem plans to invest ₹500 crore in Physics Wallah. This investment will support the startup's growth initiatives and enable it to provide quality education to a wider audience.
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11 Mn+ Monthly Online Users, 11 Acquisitions: Decoding Edtech Unicorn Physics Wallah’s (PW) Blueprint For Success
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Physics Wallah, an Indian edtech unicorn, has achieved back-to-back profitable years despite the challenges faced by the industry. Founded by Alakh Pandey, the platform started as a YouTube channel offering online learning for medical and engineering test preparations. It has since expanded to cover 28 exam categories, diversified into the K-12 segment, and launched technology-focused upskilling programs. Despite criticism of spreading too thin, Physics Wallah has seen significant growth and aims to reach INR 1,950 Cr in revenue for the current financial year. Its success lies in its affordability and vernacular push, which benefits the bottom 80% of the student pyramid.
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Physics Wallah launches offline ESE, GATE and SES centre in Delhi
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Indian edtech unicorn Physics Wallah has launched its first offline centre in Saket, Delhi, offering coaching for competitive exams like ESE, GATE, and SES. This move is part of Physics Wallah's expansion plan to establish 18 new educational centres across 12 cities, with an investment of approximately Rs 120 crore. The centre aims to provide comprehensive exam preparation, personalized mentoring, and access to advanced educational resources. Physics Wallah is a leading edtech startup in India, offering online and offline coaching for competitive exams.
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Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal Defends Physics Wallah Amid IPO Buzz
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal defended Physics Wallah as it approaches an IPO, countering criticism from investor Aniruddha Malpani. Malpani likened Physics Wallah to a "poor cousin of Byju's" and criticized the coaching culture. Munjal refuted this by highlighting Physics Wallah's positive impact on economic mobility, contrasting it with the troubles faced by Byju's. Physics Wallah, a prominent edtech platform, recently confidentially filed for an IPO, serving millions across India.
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Physics Wallah Launches PW Institute Of Innovation
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
Physics Wallah, an EdTech startup, has launched "PW Institute of Innovation." The new initiative aims to provide innovative and high-quality educational resources in the field of physics. With this launch, Physics Wallah seeks to enhance its offerings and cater to a broader audience of students, offering them opportunities for advanced learning and skill development in physics-related subjects.
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Remove ads put outside Physics Wallah centres calling it 'sasta wallah': HC to Scholars Den
Inshorts
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7m ago
Medial
Delhi High Court ordered Scholars Den to temporarily stop publishing and broadcasting ads calling Physics Wallah "sasta wallah" (cheap one). The edtech firm contended that Scholars Den is promoting itself using the ads, sometimes displayed outside Physics Wallah's centres, by indicating that its courses aren't good as they're not expensive. Physics Wallah is known for providing affordable courses.
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The Netflix model may just save India’s online learning apps
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian edutech companies, such as Physics Wallah and Byju's, have experienced contrasting fortunes in recent times. Physics Wallah, an online test-prep platform, has seen significant growth, attracting 2 million daily users and achieving a valuation of $1.1 billion. In contrast, Byju's has faced challenges, with its K-12 business declining and a $1.2 billion loan remaining unpaid, leading to a proposed rights issue. The rise of Indian edutech followed the clampdown on tutoring in China, causing capital to flow to India. However, online education in India remains viable, particularly in the test-prep market, which experiences high demand.
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Edtech’s AI push has its share of doubting Thomases
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Edtech platforms are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance their offerings. While higher education and upskilling startups anticipate benefits from AI, those servicing schools and students on a large scale may face challenges due to resource limitations. Mumbai-based skilling startup Upgrad plans to use AI to translate its programs into vernacular languages, while physics learning platform Physics Wallah is launching its AI tool, Alakh AI, to act as a personalized tutor. However, widespread adoption of AI in schools may take time and require investments in training and data privacy protection.
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