Mahendras

What Mahendras does

Mahendra's Educational Pvt. Ltd. (Mahendras) is a Lucknow-headquartered, privately held coaching company founded in 1994 that specializes in preparing individual candidates for Indian government competitive examinations across six verticals: Banking and Insurance (SBI PO, IBPS PO, RBI Grade B, etc.), SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, JE, Stenographer), Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, JE), Police (UP Police SI/Constable, Delhi Police), Teaching, and State Level exams. The company delivers this preparation through a dual-channel model combining 150+ physical branch centres across India with a comprehensive online platform offering live classes, recorded video lectures, online test series, Speed Test Labs, study materials, and a dedicated mobile application on Android and iOS, supported by a multi-platform social and content ecosystem (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, blog, exam notifications portal).

The underlying technology stack centers on a proprietary learning management system that powers video course delivery, live interactive classes, and online test administration, augmented by an AI-based analytics engine that produces month-wise performance reports, chapter-wise evaluations, topper comparisons, and weak-topic identification. Speed Test Labs replicate real exam conditions for time-bound practice, and digital classrooms with high-tech projectors and interactive boards support the offline learning experience. The student-facing platform is accessible via web, a dedicated student portal (students.grayfrost.app), and native mobile apps, enabling self-serve enrollment, doubt clearing, and 24/7 academic support.

Mahendras generates revenue through four primary streams: (1) offline classroom coaching fees from branch admissions across 150+ centres, (2) subscription-based online live classes and recorded video courses delivered via online batches, (3) recurring online test series and mock exam subscriptions with embedded analytics, and (4) one-time/license revenue from physical and digital study materials, E-books, and publications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; conversion is driven through branch visits, a 'Book Demo' CTA, and direct inquiry forms on the website. The company is privately held under the legal name Mahendra's Educational Pvt. Ltd., has 1,001-5,000 employees, reported 5,34,500+ cumulative successful selections, and raised $7.66M from Neev Fund in April 2018 as its most recent disclosed funding event.

Name

Mahendras

Legal name

Mahendra's Educational Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://mahendras.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mahendra's Educational Pvt. Ltd. (Mahendras) is a Lucknow-based, privately held coaching company preparing individual candidates for Indian government competitive exams (Banking, SSC, Railways, Police, Teaching, State Level) through 150+ physical branches and an online platform spanning live classes, test series, and AI-based analytics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Exam Coaching and Test Preparation Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Competitive Exam Prep (Olympiads, academic competitions, entrance contests) (EDANABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote & Live Online Proctoring Platforms (EDAFADAB)

Keywords

• Government exam coaching
• Banking exam preparation
• SSC coaching institute
• Online test series
• Competitive exam training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucknow

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Classroom Coaching (Branch Admission): Revenue generated from students enrolling in offline classroom programs at physical branch centres. Students pay fees for in-person instruction across 150+ branches in India.
2. Online Live Classes & Recorded Courses: Revenue from online batch enrollments including live interactive sessions and pre-recorded video lecture subscriptions for students unable to attend physical centres.
3. Online Test Series (Mock Exams): Revenue from sale of online speed tests and mock exam subscriptions, including real-time exam simulations with performance analytics.
4. Study Materials, E-Books & Publications: Revenue from sale of physical and digital study materials, books, current affairs compilations, and exam-specific publications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mahendras provides coaching for Indian government competitive examinations through 150+ physical branch centres across India and a complementary online platform. Its core offerings are offline classroom programs, live online classes, recorded video lectures, online test series and mock exams, study materials and e-books, and AI-based performance analytics covering Banking (SBI PO, IBPS PO, RBI), SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS), Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D), Police, Teaching, and State Level exams.

Product overview

Mahendra's Educational Pvt. Ltd. is India's trusted government exam coaching institute with 30+ years of excellence and 5,34,500+ successful selections. The company operates a platform-plus-branch model combining digital learning with 150+ physical centers across India. Its core product portfolio centers on Online Test Series, Live Online Classes, and Recorded Video Lectures for exam preparation, supported by add-on modules including AI-Based Analytics (performance analysis with month-wise reports and chapter-wise evaluation), Speed Test Lab (exam simulation), Mock Exams, and Study Materials (both E-Books and Publications). The company also offers Classroom Program as an offline alternative and a Mobile Application for Android and iOS. The Online Batches sub-brand provides comprehensive exam-specific programs covering Banking (SBI PO, IBPS PO, RBI Assistant), SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, CPO, GD, Stenographer), Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP), Police (UP Police SI/Constable, Delhi Police Constable), Teaching, and State Level exams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classroom Program Offline classroom coaching program with expert-led sessions in focused, interactive environments at state-of-the-art physical centres across India, designed for students preparing for Banking, SSC, Railways, Police, Teaching, and State Level competitive exams.
• Live Online Classes High-energy live interactive online sessions led by expert faculty with real-time doubt clearing and 24/7 academic support, enabling students to attend classroom-grade government exam preparation remotely from home.
• Recorded Video Lectures On-demand high-quality recorded lectures covering the full government exam syllabus, allowing unlimited self-paced revision of complex topics at any time and place.
• Online Test Series (Mock Exams) Subscription-based mock exam platform offering real-time exam simulations, speed tests, and deep performance analytics to help government exam aspirants practice under timed conditions and track preparation progress.
• Study Materials (E-Books and Publications) Quality study materials sold in digital and print formats including exam-specific books, notes, current affairs compilations, and daily vocabulary practice resources for government exam aspirants.
• Mahendras Mobile Application Android and iOS mobile application enabling government exam aspirants to access video courses, live classes, recorded lectures, test series, and study materials on mobile devices anytime.
• Online Batches (Exam-Specific Programs) Structured end-to-end online batch programs covering Bank (SBI PO, IBPS PO, RBI Assistant), SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS), Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D), Police (UP Police, Delhi Police), Teaching, and State Level government exams through bundled live, recorded, and test-series content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,34,500+ successful selections across all government exam categories

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unacademy: Bengaluru-based online learning platform offering courses and test series for banking, SSC, railways, and other government competitive exams. Direct competitor in the online coaching and test-series subscription market that Mahendras serves.
• Testbook: Mumbai-based online test preparation platform focused on government exams (banking, SSC, railways, UPSC). Direct competitor in online mock-test series, courses, and study materials for the same target candidates as Mahendras.
• Career Power (Adda52 Group): India-focused coaching brand owned by the Adda52 group that prepares students for banking, SSC, and other government exams through online and offline channels. Closely comparable to Mahendras in customer segment, exam categories, and delivery model.
• Oliveboard: Bengaluru-based online test prep company specializing in banking, SSC, and government exam mock tests and courses. Direct competitor in the online mock test and live class subscription layer that Mahendras occupies.
• KD Campus: Delhi-based offline coaching institute specializing in banking, SSC, and other competitive government exams. Closely comparable to Mahendras in offline classroom coaching for the same exam segments.
• VidyaGuru: Indian coaching provider offering courses and study material for banking, SSC, and government job exams. Direct peer in the same exam-preparation segments with overlapping online and offline channels.
• PracticeMock: Online mock-test and previous-year-paper platform for banking, SSC, railways, and other competitive exams. Closely comparable to Mahendras' online test series and performance analytics products.

Broad incumbents

• BYJU'S: Largest Indian EdTech incumbent with broad test prep coverage including banking, SSC, and government exams. Operates across many categories at scale, making it an overlapping but much larger incumbent to Mahendras' niche.
• Allen Career Institute: Kota-headquartered offline coaching giant with growing online and government exam programs. Adjacent incumbent operating a similar physical-coaching-at-scale model and increasingly competing for the same aspirant demographics.
• Aakash Institute: Large Indian test prep and coaching network traditionally focused on medical and engineering entrance exams but with adjacent government exam and scholarship-coaching offerings. A broad incumbent operating at comparable physical-network scale to Mahendras.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mahendras_Ofcl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MahendraGuruvideos?sub_confirmation=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/MahendrasOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mahendra-education-pvt.-ltd.
• Instagraminstagram.com/mahendrasedu
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/mahendrasedu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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