Bversity

What Bversity does

Bversity (legally TABS Learning Private Limited, DBA "Bversity School of Biotechnology") is an India-based, privately held virtual university founded in 2021, headquartered in Chennai with accreditation partnership operations tied to Bangalore (Atria University). It operates a hybrid education model that combines online learning with mandatory industry immersion, delivering UGC-recognised and AICTE-approved biotechnology programmes at three distinct price points: a 4-year B.Sc (Hons) Bioengineering with a 3+1 campus-residency split, a 2-year M.Sc Biotechnology with a 1+1 campus-immersion split, and a shorter 8-12 month Industry PG Program in Bioinformatics, Genomics & Data Science. The core technology platform is an LMS with remote project collaboration tooling and industry-standard bioinformatics pipelines (BLAST, NCBI, CDISC SDTM/ADaM, Nextflow, Snakemake, AWS), and curriculum is co-designed with CROs and GCCs (IQVIA, Syneos Health, Parexel, Novartis GCC) on a 6-month refresh cadence.

The company monetises through tuition fees paid upfront or via EMI/installment financing, with the PGP priced at INR 200,000 (early-bird INR 150,000) plus 18% GST, plus an optional INR 100,000 European immersion add-on; M.Sc and B.Sc fees are quote-based with an INR 10,000 seat-blocking registration fee. Customer segments span Class 12 science students, B.Sc/M.Sc life sciences graduates, and working biotechnologists seeking upskilling — distributed via a sales-led admissions model with an online portal, inside sales counselling, event-driven demand generation (workshops, Coffee with CXOs, AI/Bioinformatics bootcamps), and university partnership channels. Distribution is anchored by 80+ career partners actively hiring graduates, 40+ career specialists, and a reported 500+ industry-path alumni with 85% placement within 6 months at an average CTC of INR 6.5 LPA (high INR 14 LPA).

The business is founder-led by Sudharsan V (Executive Director), Raghul J (Director - Academics), Saiganesh V (Director - Finance & CR), and Godwin Immanuel (Director - Admissions), with one disclosed funding event ($200,000 from Native Angels Network in February 2022) and no subsequent institutional rounds. Backed by 15+ named industry advisors (Suresh Sambandam, Sathish Kumar, Nagaraja Prakasam, Dhiraj Kumar of SucSEED) and recognised with the Indian Education Award for EdTech Startup of the Year (2023) and Best Platform of the Year (2025). Reported cumulative learner base is 8,000+ upskilled and 500+ on the industry path, with 200+ real-world projects solved across bioinformatics, genomics, and clinical data workflows.

Name

Bversity

Legal name

TABS Learning Private Limited

Website

https://bversity.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bversity is an India-based virtual university offering industry-immersive biotechnology degree and postgraduate programmes (B.Sc, M.Sc, Industry PGP). It serves life sciences graduates, working biotechnologists, and Class 12 students seeking placement at CROs, GCCs, and biopharma companies through CRO-co-designed curricula and year-long industry immersion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotechnology Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Training Course Marketplaces (B2B Content Libraries) (EDAFAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Biotechnology education
• Industry-immersive degree
• Bioinformatics training
• Genomics and data science
• Virtual university

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Industry PGP: One-time programme fee of INR 200,000 for the 12-month Industry PGP in Bioinformatics, Genomics & Data Science. Includes mentorship, projects, and placement assistance.
2. Tuition Fees - M.Sc Biotechnology: 2-year M.Sc Biotechnology programme with 1 year campus and 1 year industry immersion. Fees not publicly disclosed - quote-based with registration fee to secure seat.
3. Tuition Fees - B.Sc Bioengineering: 4-year B.Sc (Hons) Bioengineering programme with 3 years campus and 1 year industry residency. Fees not publicly disclosed.
4. International Immersion Add-on: 14-day international immersion at additional cost of INR 100,000 for interested students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bversity is a virtual university for Biosciences that delivers industry-immersive biotechnology degree and certification programs to students. The company offers B.Sc (Hons) Bioengineering, B.Tech Biotechnology, M.Sc Biotechnology, and an Industry PG Program in Bioinformatics, Genomics & Data Science. Programs combine online learning with on-campus training and include a year of industry immersion inside CROs/GCCs, taught by active industry professionals, with real-world capstone projects and dedicated placement support.

Product overview

Bversity is a virtual university offering industry-immersive biotechnology degree programs. The core product portfolio consists of three main programs: (1) M.Sc Biotechnology with specializations in Genomics, AI/ML for Life Sciences, and Clinical Operations — co-built with CROs and GCCs; (2) B.Sc (Hons) Bioengineering with specializations in Gen-AI & ML for Life Sciences or Bioinformatics & Genomics; and (3) Industry PG Program in Bioinformatics, Genomics & Data Science — an accelerated 8-12 month online/hybrid option. These programs are complemented by certification programs and a Global Immersion Programme in Europe. All programs feature hands-on industry projects, portfolio building, and placement support, delivered in partnership with UGC-recognized universities and AICTE-approved institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M.Sc Biotechnology (Industry Specialisations) India's first industry-immersive Master's program in Biotechnology with three specialisation tracks: Genomics, AI/ML for Life Sciences, and Clinical Operations. Co-built with CROs and GCCs with 1 year campus + 1 year industry immersion model for postgraduate students seeking advanced specialisation.
• B.Sc (Hons) Bioengineering (Specialisations) India's first B.Sc built for AI-powered biology with specializations in Gen-AI & ML for Life Sciences or Bioinformatics & Genomics from Day One. Features 3 years campus + 1 year industry residency model for Class 12 science students seeking undergraduate biotechnology education.
• Industry PG Program in Bioinformatics, Genomics & Data Science 8-12 month online/hybrid post-graduate program in Bioinformatics, Genomics & Data Science with industry projects, portfolio building, and placement assistance. Accredited by Atria University, Bangalore. Targeted at fresh graduates and working professionals in biotechnology seeking industry-ready skills.
• Global Immersion Programme 14-day international immersion program at Schiller International University & DSTI, France, providing exposure to European biopharma, health-tech, and life sciences organisations and building cross-border professional networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of students placed within 6 months of graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atria University, BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Bversity learning programmes are fully accredited, adhering to the rigorous standards of Atria University, Bangalore. Bversity School of Biotechnology has partnered with Atria University to run PG programmes successfully and accredit courses.
• UGC-Recognised UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBversity delivers degree programmes in collaboration with UGC-recognised universities, ensuring degrees carry official university recognition. Partnerships align with global innovation standards.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBversity degree programmes are offered in collaboration with AICTE-approved institutions, ensuring technical education quality standards are met.
• Schiller International University & DSTI, FranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner14-day international immersion programme at Schiller International University & DSTI, France. Students gain exposure to European biopharma, health-tech, and life sciences organisations, building cross-border professional networks.
• CROs and GCCs (Contract Research Organisations and Global Capability Centres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvery module co-designed with CROs and GCCs, ensuring curriculum reflects actual industry requirements. Year 2 industry immersion takes place within these partner organisations including IQVIA, Syneos Health, Parexel, Novartis GCC.
• C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLalith Kishore, COO of C-CAMP, serves as mentor and advisor. C-CAMP is a premier biotech innovation hub providing industry connections and expertise.
• Fermbox BiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubramani R, CEO of Fermbox Bio, serves as industry advisor, providing biotech startup perspective and industry expertise.
• Industry Mentors (40+ leaders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBacked by 15+ top industry leaders including Suresh Sambandam (Kissflow), Sathish Kumar (Milky Mist), Nagaraja Prakasam (Investor), Andi Giri (Softsquare). Provides mentorship, industry insights, and professional network access.
• 80+ Career PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor80+ life sciences companies actively hiring Bversity graduates including IQVIA, Syneos Health, Parexel, Novartis GCC, and various biotech startups. These partners provide placement opportunities and industry projects.
• 4BasecareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Giridharan (CSO) and Dr Anjali serve as faculty/mentors, providing genomics and healthcare expertise from a diagnostic company perspective.
• Decode AgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDarshit Patil, Co-Founder, serves as mentor. Company provides bioinformatics industry projects and expertise in longevity and age-related research.
• BiocognizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParuchuri Anoosha, Founder, serves as mentor providing biotech startup and bioinformatics expertise.
• Leucine Rich BiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKumar Sankaran, CEO, serves as mentor providing metabolomics and computational biology industry perspective.
• Terra BiowareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShruti Singh, CEO, serves as mentor providing biotech innovation and startup expertise.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• upGrad: India-based online higher-education platform offering degree and PGP programmes co-built with industry partners and universities. Directly comparable degree-plus-placement, fee-based model targeting working professionals and graduates, with similar multi-channel GTM.
• Great Learning: India EdTech offering PGP and Master's programmes with strong placement support and industry mentors, similar to Bversity's Industry PGP and M.Sc models. Comparable cohort-based, fee-paid, career-outcome-driven structure.
• Eruditus (Emeritus): Global provider of professional certificate and executive programmes from top universities, targeting working professionals seeking career advancement. Directly comparable fee-based, university-partnered, outcome-oriented delivery model.
• Simplilearn: Online professional training company offering certification and bootcamp programmes in tech and data domains. Comparable short-to-mid duration paid certification model with career-support services.
• TalentSprint: India-based edtech offering cohort-based certificate and executive programmes in partnership with IITs and corporates. Similar industry-immersive, cohort-driven, fee-based model for working professionals.
• Biotecnika: India-focused online learning platform dedicated to biotechnology, bioinformatics and life-sciences training and careers. Closest niche peer given the same biotechnology vertical focus and online course+career-support model.
• Imarticus Learning: India-based professional education company offering certification and postgraduate programmes with placement support across finance, analytics and tech verticals. Comparable fee-based, career-outcome-driven postgraduate model.
• NxtWave: India EdTech offering industry-aligned, cohort-based technical training programmes with strong placement focus for graduates. Comparable immersion-style, employer-partnered, outcome-driven model, though anchored in software rather than biotech.
• Henry Harvin Education: India-based training provider offering certified postgraduate and professional programmes across multiple domains with placement support. Comparable India-focused, fee-based, certificate-and-PGP driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering university degree programmes, certificates and courses including life-sciences content. Comparable degree and certificate offerings via institutional partners, but as a broad incumbent rather than a biotech niche specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/bversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bversity2022
• Instagraminstagram.com/bversity_official

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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