PhysicsWallah partners with Telangana to offer free exam prep to state students
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PhysicsWallah, an Indian education company, announced a partnership with the Department of Education of the state of Telangana on June 17, 2025. Under the agreement the company will supply its learning products free of charge to state board students in Telangana's schools and intermediate colleges.
The arrangement runs for four academic years, from 2025 to 2029, and the company puts the value of the products at 300 crore rupees. It covers students in grades 9 and 10 at English-medium (Telugu plus English) schools and students in grades 11 and 12 at intermediate colleges. They receive access to the company's app with live classes, video lessons, daily practice tests, exercises and an AI tutor for answering questions, with material delivered in a mix of Telugu and English. Content for grades 11 and 12 is aligned with preparation for the NEET medical and JEE engineering entrance examinations.
Based on 2025 examination figures cited in the announcement, the state had 509,403 students sitting the Secondary School Certificate exams and 996,971 intermediate students. PhysicsWallah began as a YouTube channel in 2016 and was founded as a company in 2020, with headquarters in Noida. Its investors include WestBridge, Lightspeed, Hornbill Capital and GSV Ventures.
Why it matters
The agreement extends structured preparation for national entrance examinations, including regular testing and AI-assisted support, to public school students at no charge.
Key facts
- Partnership announced June 17, 2025 in Hyderabad
- Covers academic years 2025 to 2029
- Company values the products provided at INR 300 crore
- Grades 9 to 12, with grades 11 and 12 aligned to NEET and JEE
- 509,403 SSC and 996,971 intermediate students in 2025 exams
Organisations in this story
- PhysicsWallah
- Telangana Department of Education
Sources
- PhysicsWallah's Partnership with Telangana Govt to Benefit Lakhs of State Board StudentsThe Week (PTI) · June 17, 2025
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