Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation

What Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation does

Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL) is a public limited company incorporated on 25 April 2008 as a joint venture of the Government of Rajasthan, Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL), University of Rajasthan, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), RajComp Info Services Ltd., and Centre for e-Governance. Headquartered in Jaipur, RKCL delivers digital literacy and vocational skill training across Rajasthan through a franchise network of approximately 5000 IT Gyan Kendras covering all districts and tehsils of the state, with 50,000+ computers deployed and a cumulative learner base of 85 lakh+ trained since inception. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers 20+ courses spanning digital literacy (RS-CIT, certified by VMOU), financial accounting (RS-CFA, including Tally-joint certifications and an advanced TEPL partnership variant), communication skills, digital marketing, web development (React and PHP), Python programming, advanced Excel, Microsoft Office, and graphic design.

RKCL's product portfolio is structured around proprietary in-house platforms: iLearn (cloud-based Learning Management System that delivers RS-CIT and other courses), MYRKCL (learner portal and mobile app for certificate management, re-exam applications, and feedback, with 100k+ mobile downloads), SchoolEasy (cloud-based K-12 school management solution), HRM, Digital Evaluation, and a Support Management ticket system — all described as supporting paperless operations. The company has integrated facial recognition and AI technologies with stated intent to enhance the learning environment and user experience. Revenue is generated primarily through course fees collected across the IT Gyan Kendra franchise network and through professional services contracts with multiple Rajasthan government departments (Women & Child Development, RSLDC, School Education, Tribal Area Development, Minority Affairs, Commercial Taxes, Employment, Police) for capacity-building programs.

The business model is a hybrid channel structure: ~5000 franchisee-operated IT Gyan Kendras serve as the primary enrollment and delivery channel for individual learners (B2C), while direct engagement with Rajasthan government departments provides B2G training services revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but is likely subsidized through state skilling schemes. The company does not raise private equity or venture capital and operates exclusively within the state of Rajasthan. Leadership comprises Managing Director Ravindra Shukla (also serving as the Ex-officio Appellate Authority under the RTI Act) and Company Secretary Ms. Madhu Rathi, with central headcount of 51-100 employees supporting the franchise network.

Name

Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation

Legal name

Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited

Website

https://rkcl.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL) is a state-government joint venture that delivers government-recognized digital literacy and vocational skill training through a franchise network of approximately 5000 IT Gyan Kendras across Rajasthan, serving over 85 lakh cumulative learners with 20+ certified courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Education and Skill Development Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA), Literacy & Reading Intervention Technology (EDAJAMAF), Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

Keywords

• Digital literacy training
• IT certification courses
• Skill development programs
• Computer education services
• Vocational training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Fees charged for various skill development courses including RS-CIT, RS-CFA, Digital Marketing, Web Development, Graphic Design, Python Programming, Spoken English, and other vocational training programs offered through the IT Gyan Kendra network.
2. Government Department Training Contracts: Working with various government departments (Women & Child Development, RSLDC, Education, Commercial Taxes, JDA, Tribal Area Development, Employment, Minority Affairs, Police) for imparting skill trainings, likely on a contract basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RKCL delivers government-recognized digital literacy and vocational skill training courses (such as RS-CIT, RS-CFA, Tally accounting, Digital Marketing, Web Development, Python, Graphic Design, and Spoken English) to individual learners through a franchise network of approximately 5,000 IT Gyan Kendras across Rajasthan, supported by proprietary cloud platforms (iLearn LMS, MYRKCL portal, Digital Evaluation, SchoolEasy). It also conducts capacity-building training programs for various Rajasthan state government departments and licenses its SchoolEasy school management solution to schools.

Product overview

Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL) operates as a Public Limited Company established in Rajasthan as a joint venture between the Government of Rajasthan and Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL), along with several universities. The company's product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Technology Platforms including SchoolEasy (cloud-based school management solution), MYRKCL (learner portal with certificate management and mobile app), iLearn (Learning Management System), HRM (Human Resource Management), Digital Evaluation (assessment system), and Support Management (ticket management system); and (2) Skill Development Programs including RS-CIT (digital literacy certification), RS-CFA and Tally-based accounting courses, Spoken English & Personality Development, Digital Marketing, Web Development (React and PHP), Python Programming, Microsoft Office, and Graphic Design courses. RKCL delivers these through a network of approximately 5000 IT Gyan Kendras (franchise centers) across Rajasthan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IT Gyan Kendra (ITGK): A franchise network of approximately 5000 centers across Rajasthan that deliver RKCL's courses and training programs.

Products and services

• RS-CIT (Rajasthan State Certificate in Information Technology) A 132-hour/3-month government-recognized digital literacy certification course for citizens, students, job seekers, and small business owners in Rajasthan, covering computers, internet, digital payments, online banking, Microsoft Office 2019, cyber security, and emerging technologies. Certified by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University and delivered at authorized IT Gyan Kendras.
• RS-CFA (Rajasthan State Certificate in Financial Accounting) A 120-hour financial accounting certification course for individuals, small business owners, and job seekers, covering basics of accounting, financial statements, inventory valuation, MS Excel 2019, computerized accounting with Tally Prime, GST, income tax, and TDS. Certified by RKCL and delivered at IT Gyan Kendras.
• RS-CFA with Tally Certification A joint certification program by RKCL and Tally providing practical Tally Prime software skills for managing financial records and applying accounting principles, for learners seeking Tally-recognized credentials.
• RKCL Certified Tally Executive An entry-level 60-hour/1-month accounting course for beginners and small business owners, covering basics of accounting, financial statements, inventory valuation, and computerized accounting with Tally Prime.
• RS-CFA Professional Advanced 150-hour/3-month accounting and financial management course delivered jointly by RKCL and TEPL, providing in-depth accounting knowledge and practical, hands-on Tally Prime training for working professionals and entrepreneurs.
• Spoken English & Personality Development (Basic) A CEFR A1-A2 level 120-hour/3-month communication skills course for learners and job seekers, covering listening, speaking, reading, writing (LSRW), role plays, vocabulary building, pronunciation, and grammar. Certified by RKCL and an education partner.
• Spoken English & Personality Development (Advanced) CEFR B1-B2 level advanced communication course for job seekers and professionals, covering advanced LSRW skills, role plays, free speech activities, vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar, word stress, intonation, and modulation.
• Digital Marketing (Basic) Entry-level digital marketing course covering website and email marketing, CRM, SEO, Google Analytics, Google Ads and PPC, social media marketing, e-commerce marketing, and influencer marketing, for aspiring marketers and small business owners.
• Digital Marketing (Advanced) Advanced digital marketing course covering SEO techniques, Google Analytics practicals, Google Ads and PPC, social media marketing, e-commerce marketing, influencer marketing and ORM, and latest industry trends with projects and case studies, for working professionals.
• Web Development using React Front-end web development course covering home page design, web page formatting, CSS, backgrounds, transitions and animations, navigation bars, and React JS development, for aspiring front-end developers.
• Web Development using PHP Full-stack web development course covering PHP data types, control structures, database connectivity, PHP security, cookies and sessions, CMS projects, user management, and dashboard development, for aspiring back-end and full-stack developers.
• Python Programming (Basic) Entry-level 50-hour/2-month Python programming course covering Python basics, installation, syntax, data types and structures, containers, control statements, looping, functions, third-party modules, and projects, for beginners and students.
• Python Programming (Advanced) Advanced 90-hour/3-month Python programming course covering closures, decorators, OOP, generators, iterators, exception handling, file handling, database connectivity, virtual environments, GUIs, APIs, working with images and emails, and projects, for working developers.
• Advanced Excel Advanced spreadsheet course covering data import, navigation, workbook collaboration, named ranges, advanced charts, data validation, conditional formatting, lookup functions, PivotTables, Pivot Charts, and macro creation, for working professionals and analysts.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Office productivity certification course covering Microsoft 365 applications including Word (document formatting, styles, mail merge), Excel (formulas, PivotTables, data analysis), and PowerPoint (slide design, transitions, multimedia), for students and job seekers.
• Desktop Publishing (DTP) Print industry course covering CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, and DTP and design principles for aspiring graphic designers and print professionals.
• Graphic Designing (Basic) Entry-level graphic design course covering CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator (Basic), Adobe Lightroom, Adobe InDesign (Basic), Canva, and social media design, for beginners and aspiring designers.
• Graphic Designing (Advanced) Advanced graphic design course covering CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe InDesign, Canva, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Adobe XD, and packaging design and mockups, for working designers and freelancers.
• SchoolEasy A cloud-based school management solution designed to digitize schools across Rajasthan. It unifies students, teachers, administrators, and parents on a single cloud platform, eliminating redundancies of legacy systems and improving operational efficiencies. Sold to schools and educational institutions.
• IT Gyan Kendra (ITGK) Franchise Network A franchise opportunity consisting of approximately 5,000 authorized training centers across Rajasthan through which prospective business owners/entrepreneurs can partner with RKCL to deliver RS-CIT, RS-CFA, Tally, Digital Marketing, Web Development, and other approved certification courses to learners in their district or tehsil.
• MYRKCL Learner Portal A web and mobile learner portal providing student-facing services such as certificate correction, duplicate certificate application, re-exam application, admit card download, results, certificate verification, and feedback submission for learners enrolled in RKCL courses.
• iLearn Learning Management System A cloud-based Learning Management System used to deliver RKCL course content (including RS-CIT and other programs) to enrolled learners via personalized login credentials, providing access to digital learning materials, course modules, and progress tracking.
• Digital Evaluation A digital assessment and evaluation system supporting the examination processes for RKCL's various certification programs, including RS-CIT exams conducted by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained more than 75 lakh learners since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL), PunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2008MKCL, Pune is a joint venture partner and key collaborator in establishing RKCL. MKCL contributed its expertise in knowledge technology and e-governance projects to help establish RKCL as Rajasthan's premier digital literacy and skill development organization.
• Government of RajasthancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2008Government of Rajasthan is the primary promoter and joint venture partner, providing institutional support, policy framework, and enabling environment for RKCL's operations across the state.
• University of Rajasthan, JaipurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2008Joint venture partner contributing academic expertise and institutional framework for knowledge dissemination and certification programs.
• Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, UdaipurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2008Joint venture partner contributing expertise in agriculture technology and rural development focus areas.
• Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), KotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2008VMOU Kota is the certifying university for RS-CIT course and conducts final examinations. The university provides academic validation and examination infrastructure for RKCL's flagship digital literacy program.
• RajComp Info Services Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2008Joint venture partner contributing IT infrastructure and e-governance expertise to RKCL.
• Centre for e-GovernancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2008Joint venture partner focused on e-governance initiatives, contributing to RKCL's mission of digital empowerment and e-literacy across Rajasthan.
• Tally (Official Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTally is a certification partner for RS-CFA with Tally Certification course, providing joint certification along with RKCL for computerized accounting training using Tally Prime software.
• Department of Women & Child Development, Government of RajasthanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorking partnership for imparting skill trainings under various schemes. RKCL provides training programs for women and child development department beneficiaries.
• Department of School Education, Government of RajasthanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for educational technology implementation and teacher training programs across Rajasthan schools.
• Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration for skill development and livelihood training programs, aligning RKCL's training offerings with state skill development initiatives.
• Tribal Area Development (TAD) Department, Government of RajasthanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for providing skill training programs to tribal communities in Rajasthan's tribal areas.
• Department of Minority Affairs & Waqf, Government of RajasthanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for imparting skill trainings to minority community members under various government schemes.
• Rajasthan Center of Advanced Technology (R-CAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology-focused partnership for advanced technology training and capacity building programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Tally Education (Tally Solutions): Tally Education partners with training providers (including RKCL itself for RS-CFA) to deliver computerized accounting and Tally certification across India. Comparable as a specialized accounting/financial literacy training ecosystem with certification programs aimed at working professionals and small business owners.
• CSC Academy (Common Service Centres e-Governance Services India): CSC Academy delivers government-aligned digital literacy and skill training across rural India through the CSC village-level entrepreneur network. Comparable in mission and rural distribution model, though structurally a wider e-governance platform rather than a pure EdTech company.

Direct peers

• Jetking Infotrain Limited: Jetking is a vocational IT training franchise network delivering hardware, networking, and software courses through authorized centers in India. Comparable as an IT skills franchise model with state and regional center density analogous to RKCL's ITGK network.
• Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL): MKCL is the Pune-based sister knowledge corporation and RKCL's own JV partner; it operates an identical state-level IT literacy and skill development franchise model in Maharashtra. It is the closest functional peer given shared origin, governance structure, and technology platform approach.

Broad incumbents

• Aptech Limited: Aptech is a legacy IT and vocational training player offering computer education, aviation, and skill development through franchise centers across India. Comparable as a franchise-led IT training operator, though with broader commercial and retail orientation.
• NIIT Limited: NIIT is a long-established IT training and vocational education incumbent in India offering digital literacy, programming, and professional courses through both institutional and franchise channels. Comparable as a national IT skills training brand with broader geographic reach than RKCL.
• upGrad: upGrad is a large online higher-education and professional upskilling platform offering digital marketing, data science, and technology programs in partnership with universities and companies. Comparable in overlapping course categories and learner audience, especially for working professionals.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): NSDC is the government of India umbrella body coordinating skill development across sectors, funding and certifying training partners including state-level corporations like RKCL's RSLDC counterpart. Comparable as a national mission-driven counterpart shaping the policy and funding environment in which RKCL operates.
• Simplilearn (Blackstone portfolio company): Simplilearn is a leading online professional training platform covering digital marketing, Python, web development, and cloud computing with industry-recognized certifications. Comparable as a competitor for RKCL's higher-value online courses, particularly with urban and English-speaking learners.

Others

• Great Learning: Great Learning delivers online professional and higher-education programs in data, technology, and business. Comparable as a thematically adjacent provider in the upskilling space, though it competes with RKCL's higher-end course extensions rather than its core franchise model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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