Khan Global Studies

What Khan Global Studies does

Khan Global Studies Private Limited, founded in 2022 by Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) and headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is an Indian competitive exam preparation company. It delivers affordable coaching for UPSC, State PSC (Bihar, UP, MP), SSC, Railway, Police, Defence, Banking, Teaching, Engineering, and foundation examinations through a hybrid model combining online courses, mobile applications (Android and iOS, 10M+ downloads), a book e-commerce storefront (KGS Store), offline coaching centers in Patna (2), Delhi (3), Prayagraj, and Dehradun, and a freemium YouTube ecosystem of eight subject-specific channels totaling 8.73M+ subscribers (main channel 6.06M).

The technology stack is straightforward and content-led: a web platform (khanglobalstudies.com), mobile apps, an e-commerce storefront, and YouTube as the primary acquisition surface. No proprietary AI/ML models, APIs, or technology integrations are disclosed. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time payments for online/offline courses and books (₹99–₹3,500+), with a smaller recurring stream from monthly and yearly current-affairs magazines (₹49–₹140). Course pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investors. In June 2026 it faced material operational and legal headwinds: a violent incident at the Patna Musallahpur Haat center led to an FIR against the founder under attempt to murder and Arms Act provisions, multiple fire-safety audits flagged unaddressed deficiencies at the Patna center, and the Prayagraj branch was sealed during a state-wide crackdown — collectively creating concentrated key-person and regulatory risk despite the otherwise strong growth signals.

Name

Khan Global Studies

Legal name

Khan Global Studies Private Limited

Website

https://khanglobalstudies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Khan Global Studies, founded by Faisal Khan (Khan Sir), is a bootstrapped Indian edtech company offering affordable online and offline coaching for UPSC, state PSC, police, SSC, railway, banking, and teaching exams via a YouTube-led freemium funnel, mobile apps, book e-commerce, and four-city offline centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education / Competitive Exam Coaching

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Cross-Border Exam Prep (Cambridge/A-Levels/GAOKAO/JEE/NEET, etc.) (EDAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Online exam preparation
• Competitive exam coaching
• Test series platform
• Study materials marketplace
• Civil services training

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online Course Sales: Revenue generated from sale of online and offline coaching courses covering UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Railway, Police, Defence, Banking, Teaching, Engineering, and Foundation exams. Courses include recorded, live, online, and offline formats.
2. Book and Study Material Sales: Revenue from sale of examination preparation books including subject-specific guides, previous year question banks, test series books, and study materials. Books are sold through the KGS Store e-commerce platform.
3. Test Series and Practice Materials: Revenue from sale of test series packages, practice sets, and mock examinations for various competitive exams.
4. Current Affairs Subscriptions: Revenue from monthly and yearly current affairs magazines covering UPSC, State PSC, and Bihar-specific examinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Khan Global Studies provides online and offline coaching for competitive examinations in India including UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Railway, Police, Defence, Banking, Teaching, and Engineering exams. The company delivers courses in recorded, live, online, and offline formats, complemented by physical books, test series, current affairs magazines, and a mobile application for on-the-go learning.

Product overview

Khan Global Studies is a multi-platform educational technology company offering a comprehensive ecosystem for competitive exam preparation in India. The company operates as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of: (1) the core Khan Global Studies Online Platform offering live, recorded, and online courses; (2) KGS Mobile Apps for Android and iOS; (3) KGS Store for e-commerce book sales; (4) Test Series modules; (5) Study Materials and Current Affairs resources; (6) Offline Coaching Centers across Patna, Delhi, Prayagraj, and Dehradun; and (7) a network of YouTube channels with over 9.7M combined subscribers. The product portfolio covers exam categories including UPSC, State PSC, NEET, JEE, CUET, Defence (NDA, CDS, CAPF), Police (UP SI, Bihar SI), SSC, Railway, Banking, Teaching, and Engineering. The company is led by educator Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) and is registered as Khan Global Studies Private Limited in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KGS Store: E-commerce platform for selling exam preparation books, study materials, and merchandise under the Khan Global Studies brand.

Products and services

• Khan Global Studies Online Platform Comprehensive online learning platform offering live, recorded, and self-paced courses for competitive exam preparation including UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Railway, Police, Defence, Banking, Teaching, and Engineering exams. Targeted at individual students preparing for Indian government and professional competitive examinations.
• KGS Mobile Application (Android and iOS) Dedicated mobile applications for Android and iOS enabling students to access courses, practice tests, and study materials on mobile devices. Has achieved over 10 million downloads. Targeted at individual students who prefer mobile-based learning.
• KGS Store E-commerce Book Sales Online store selling exam preparation books including subject-specific guides, previous year question papers, test series books, current affairs magazines, NCERT X-Ray series, and KGS merchandise. Book prices range from ₹99 to ₹3,500+. Targeted at individual students and exam aspirants.
• Test Series and Practice Examinations Comprehensive test series packages including practice sets, mock examinations, and previous year question papers for various competitive exams. Targeted at students seeking assessment and exam simulation tools.
• Current Affairs Magazines (Subscription) Subscription-based monthly and yearly current affairs magazines covering UPSC, Bihar, and UP examinations. Includes daily current affairs coverage and news highlights with both Hindi and English medium content. Bihar Current Affairs Magazine priced at ₹49-₹120, UPSC Current Affairs Magazine at ₹140.
• Offline Coaching Centers Physical coaching centers providing classroom-based instruction located in Patna (Musallahpur Hat, Boring Road), Delhi (Karol Bagh, Mukherjee Nagar, Azadpur), Prayagraj, and Dehradun. Offers in-person UPSC, BPSC, Police, Defence, SSC, Railway, and other competitive exam preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68th BPSC Topper secured 3rd position in Bihar
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unacademy: India's largest online test-prep platform offering UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC courses via a subscription model with live classes and top educators — the closest direct competitor to KGS in the multi-vertical Indian competitive exam coaching category.
• PhysicsWallah (PW): Alakh Pandey-led edtech combining a giant free YouTube channel with paid JEE/NEET and government-exam coaching — a directly comparable distribution model (YouTube-as-funnel → paid courses + offline) targeting the same Indian competitive-exam cohort as KGS.
• Testbook: Online platform focused on government job exam preparation (SSC, Banking, Railway, Police, State exams), selling test series, mock tests and courses — a directly comparable pure-play in the same SSC/Railway/Banking verticals where KGS's KGS SSC and KGS Railways YouTube channels operate.
• Drishti IAS: Delhi-based coaching institute offering UPSC and State PSC (including BPSC) preparation across Hindi and English mediums with both offline and online delivery — directly comparable to KGS in UPSC/BPSC coaching, bilingual content and Patna/Delhi offline footprint.
• Vajiram & Ravi: Long-standing offline-led UPSC coaching brand in Delhi now offering online and hybrid courses — comparable to KGS in UPSC preparation, including the same Hindi-English mix and growing online-offline convergence.
• Vision IAS: Top-ranked UPSC and State PSC coaching provider offering classroom, online and test-series programs plus published study material — directly comparable to KGS in UPSC/BPSC coaching and exam-prep book publishing via the KGS Store.
• Careerwill: Indian online test-prep platform running large YouTube-driven funnels for SSC, Banking, Railway and State exams via single-educator brands — directly comparable to KGS's Khan Sir-led, YouTube-first, multi-exam coaching model.
• Oliveboard: Bengaluru-based online test-prep platform focused on Banking, SSC, Railway and MBA entrance exams with mock test series and courses — closely comparable to KGS in the Banking/SSC/Railway exam verticals where KGS also operates dedicated YouTube channels.
• Adda360 (formerly Bankers Adda / SSC Adda): Multi-channel online learning community running dedicated sites and YouTube channels for Banking, SSC, Railway and teaching exams — directly comparable to KGS's multi-channel YouTube-and-online-course architecture for government job aspirants.

Broad incumbents

• BYJU'S Exam Prep (formerly Gradeup): BYJU's-owned government-exam test-prep platform covering SSC, Banking, Railway, Teaching and JE/AE exams — an incumbent edtech-backed competitor with broader resources, broadly overlapping with KGS's SSC/Banking/Railway/Teaching offerings as part of a wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@khanglobalstudies
• Xx.com/kgs_live
• Facebookfacebook.com/livekgs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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