DIYguru

What DIYguru does

DIYguru Mobility Pvt. Ltd. is a Delhi-based, privately held (founded 2017, operating entity incorporated 2021) future-mobility upskilling platform focused on India's electric-vehicle workforce. The company delivers a curriculum stack covering ADAS, AUTOSAR, embedded systems, battery technology, BMS, EV powertrain, charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel cells through four tiers: flagship 12-month IIT Jammu-cocertified PG program (₹1,00,000), 24-month ADYPU-affiliated M.Tech degree (₹50,000/semester), 6-month nanodegrees (₹40,000-₹60,000), and short-term professional certifications. The technology layer combines live online SmartRoom sessions, the eMobility Academy LMS, 8-domain Centers of Excellence with proprietary hardware kits (ARM Cortex STM32 boards and EV workbenches co-developed with EVI Technologies and Tadpole Projects), and the emobility.careers job portal. The business model is fee-based B2C program tuition augmented by B2B corporate training (528+ clients including Bosch, Hyundai, Tata, Maruti), employer-paid placement via the Recruitathon hiring events, and hardware kit revenue bundled into program fees. Distribution extends across 13+ Indian locations and 7 international markets, with regulatory moats from AICTE NEAT, ASDC, NSDC, NITI Aayog and Ministry of Education endorsements.

Name

DIYguru

Legal name

DIYguru Mobility Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://diyguru.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIYguru is a Delhi-based EV and future-mobility upskilling platform delivering IIT Jammu and ADYPU degree programs, nanodegrees and professional certifications to Indian engineers, with hands-on hardware training and placement support into 300+ EV hiring partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Training & Workforce Development

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maker / DIY Electronics & Physical Computing Platforms (EDAFANAC), Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL), Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

Keywords

• Electric vehicle training
• EV upskilling programs
• Automotive certification courses
• Embedded systems education
• Mobility workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Programs: Fee-based professional certification programs including the flagship 12-month PG Certificate (₹1,00,000 + GST), 6-month nanodegrees (₹40,000-60,000 + GST), and short-term certification courses. Revenue is one-time fee with EMI and instalment options available. Primary revenue stream representing the core training business.
2. University Degree Programs: Joint PGD/M.Tech degree program with Ajeenkya DY Patil University at ₹50,000/semester (₹1,00,000 PGD, ₹2,00,000 M.Tech total). Revenue generated through university partnership with credit transfer and dual-exit pathway options.
3. Corporate Training & Upskilling: B2B training solutions for enterprise clients including employee upskilling, train-the-trainer programs, EV lab setup for colleges, and workforce consulting. Revenue generated through custom proposals and partnership agreements with 528+ corporate training partners.
4. Recruitment & Placement Services: Hiring partner network connecting trained candidates with EV companies through emobility.careers portal. The Bharat eMobility Recruitathon events facilitate mass hiring. Revenue derived from employer relationships and placement facilitation rather than direct candidate fees.
5. Hardware Kit Sales: Sale of embedded hardware kits (ARM Cortex STM32 development boards with sensors and components) delivered to students as part of program fees, representing ancillary revenue from physical product component.
6. Free Tool Lead Generation: Free AI tools (career advisor, CV evaluator, scholarship finder, compliance navigators) generate qualified leads for paid programs through conversion funnel, creating downstream revenue from free-to-paid upgrade pathway.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

DIYguru is an EV and future mobility upskilling platform delivering accredited training programs spanning postgraduate certificates, university degrees, nanodegrees, professional certifications, and short-term courses. The platform combines live online sessions via SmartRoom, self-paced eMobility Academy LMS, hands-on workshops at 8-domain Centers of Excellence labs, and home-delivered ARM Cortex STM32 hardware kits to deliver government-certified (ASDC, NEAT AICTE) and IIT Jammu-endorsed EV engineering education, with placement support through the emobility.careers portal serving 300+ hiring partners.

Product overview

DIYguru is India's leading EV and future mobility upskilling platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of education and training products. The core offerings include: (1) Degree and PG Programs - a 12-month PG Certificate in EV & Embedded Systems with IIT Jammu i3C collaboration, and a 24-month PGD/M.Tech in EV Technology with Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) featuring flexible dual-exit pathway; (2) Six 6-month Nanodegree Programs covering ADAS & AUTOSAR, Embedded Systems, Battery Technology & BMS, EV Modelling & Simulation, and EV Design & Analysis; (3) Professional Certifications including Hardware-in-Loop Training, EV Service/Battery Technician, High Voltage Safety, BMS Specialist, Powertrain Engineering, and Product Management; (4) Short-term programs including 1-month certification courses and free individual courses; (5) Technology platforms including eMobility Academy LMS and emobility.careers EV job portal; (6) AI-powered free tools including Course Advisor, Career Path Advisor, and EV Troubleshooting Tool; (7) Corporate B2B training solutions. All programs include government certifications (ASDC, AICTE NEAT) and industry partnerships with 183+ hiring partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• emobility.careers: India's dedicated EV jobs and career portal operated by DIYguru.
• eMobility Academy
• diylabs.org
• ev.care

Products and services

• PG Certificate in EV & Embedded Systems (IIT Jammu) Flagship 12-month postgraduate program in collaboration with IIT Jammu i3C covering the complete EV engineering spectrum from Battery Management Systems and Powertrain Design to Embedded Systems, ADAS, AUTOSAR, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology. Includes 350+ training hours, 15+ industry projects, hardware kit delivery, and mandatory 3-day campus immersion at IIT Jammu.
• PGD / M.Tech in Electric Vehicle Technology (ADYPU) Joint university program with Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) offering a flexible dual-exit pathway: 1-year PG Diploma (40 credits) or 2-year M.Tech Degree (80 credits) with full credit transfer. 1200+ hours of learning with 8-domain COE labs access.
• Nanodegree in ADAS & AUTOSAR for Automotive & EV Systems 6-month nanodegree covering Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and AUTOSAR architecture for automotive and EV systems. Five certification courses with 36 modules and 4 capstone projects. Standard track includes NEAT AICTE and ASDC certification; Enhanced track includes i3C IIT Jammu certification and 3-day campus immersion.
• Nanodegree in Embedded Systems for EV 6-month specialization program in embedded systems design and development for electric vehicles. Covers microcontroller programming, sensor integration, AUTOSAR architecture, ECU development, and CAN/LIN communication protocols.
• Nanodegree in Battery Technology & BMS 6-month hardware-enabled program for electrical and electronics engineers covering Li-ion chemistries, battery pack design, BMS architecture, cell balancing, SoC/SoH estimation, and thermal management systems.
• Nanodegree in EV Design & Analysis (Mechanical) 6-month program covering EV engineering automotive design, development and dynamic analysis including vehicle dynamics, chassis design, suspension systems, and structural analysis using industry-standard CAD/CAE tools.
• Nanodegree in EV Modelling & Simulation 6-month nanodegree in EV modelling and simulation engineering for electrical and electronics engineers using MATLAB/Simulink, powertrain modeling, and drive cycle analysis.
• Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) Training Program Professional certification program enabling engineers to work with real ECUs on OEM-style Hardware-in-Loop test benches. Covers HIL simulation, ECU validation, and automotive testing methodologies.
• EV Service Technician Training Program Skill-oriented hands-on certification designed to equip individuals with practical skills for EV service and maintenance operations in India's growing EV workforce.
• EV Battery Technician Training Program Professional certification program covering battery pack assembly, testing, diagnostics, and maintenance procedures for EV battery systems.
• High Voltage Safety Training Focused safety-first certification designed to qualify professionals for safe handling, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage EV systems including 4-wheeler electric vehicles.
• BMS Specialist Training Program Professional certification covering Battery Management System architecture, algorithms, cell balancing techniques, and BMS development for automotive applications.
• EV Powertrain Engineering Certification Professional certification in battery technology and powertrain engineering covering EV drivetrain components, motor selection, gear ratio optimization, and transmission systems.
• Product Management for EV & Hybrid Professional certification bridging traditional automotive product management with EV-specific knowledge including battery technology, charging infrastructure, and hybrid architecture considerations.
• EV Sales & Marketing Course 1-month hybrid program bridging the gap between traditional automotive sales and EV-specific product knowledge, covering EV technology fundamentals, charging infrastructure, and dealership operations.
• 2-Wheeler EV Service & Repair Workshop 5-day 100% offline hands-on workshop covering 2-wheeler EV service, repair, battery management, motor diagnostics, and safety protocols for the Indian EV market.
• Short-Term EV Certification Courses (1 Month) 32 certification courses across 8 domain tracks with 3 free courses. Start anytime flexibility covering fundamental to intermediate EV topics.
• eMobility Academy (LMS Platform) DIYguru's proprietary Learning Management System providing course delivery, live sessions, recorded content access, assessments, progress tracking, and lifetime access with 24/7 WhatsApp/Discord support for all training programs.
• emobility.careers Job Portal India's only EV-specific job portal powered by DIYguru, connecting 300+ hiring partners (Tata Motors, Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Bosch, Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, John Deere, etc.) with trained EV professionals. Provides exclusive job listings, resume access, and placement services for DIYguru alumni.
• Corporate Training Solutions B2B training solutions including employee upskilling programs, Train-the-Trainer for EV faculty, EV lab setup for colleges, and workforce consulting services for automotive and EV companies. Served 528+ corporate clients including Bosch India, Hyundai, Tata, John Deere, and L&T.
• Free Individual EV Courses Free self-paced EV certification courses enabling learners to explore electric vehicle fundamentals at no cost, designed as lead-generation and freemium entry into the paid program portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average placement package of ₹8.4 LPA with highest at ₹14 LPA
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and secondary.

• i3C, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) JammucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary academic partner for PG Certificate and nanodegree programs. IIT Jammu I3C (Innovation, Incubation & Industry Collaboration) provides joint certification, campus immersion, faculty involvement, and curriculum review. IIT Jammu is an Institute of National Importance established by Act of Parliament.
• Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), PunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint university partnership delivering PGD/M.Tech in EV Technology. ADYPU provides university degree certification (Maharashtra Govt. Act 2015), campus facilities, and academic administration while DIYguru serves as implementation partner for curriculum and COE labs. Dual-exit pathway: 1-year PG Diploma or 2-year M.Tech.
• ASDC (Automotive Skills Development Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Skill Council under NSDC, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India. Official certification partner providing industry-recognized credentials validated against national EV skill frameworks. ASDC CEO Arindam Lahiri serves on DIYguru curriculum advisory board.
• AICTE NEATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIYguru impanelled under NEAT (National Educational Alliance for Technology), an initiative of AICTE under Ministry of Education, Government of India. Provides official EdTech provider status making programs accessible to students across all AICTE-approved institutions.
• L&T EdutechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for 30+ Centers of Excellence across India providing hands-on workshop training locations. L&T Edutech labs enable hardware training delivery without requiring DIYguru to build all training infrastructure independently.
• Tadpole ProjectsprimaryTechnology or IntegrationCOE industry partner developing Indigenous EV Training Workbenches. CEO Jawaad Khan serves as senior EV trainer. Collaboration on hardware kit development and practical training content.
• EVI TechnologiesprimaryTechnology or IntegrationCOE industry partner jointly developed EV Charging Kit and Embedded Systems Kit for academic use. Specialized in charging infrastructure and embedded systems training content.
• EV CaresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCOE industry partner contributing to EV service and maintenance training content and lab development.
• IIT Delhi (CART Lab - Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHardware kit development collaboration through Tadpole Projects. Dr. BK Panigrahi, Head CART IIT Delhi, serves as curriculum advisor reviewing powertrain, BMS, and EV systems modules.
• IIIT HyderabadsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and curriculum collaboration with International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad for specialized EV training content development.
• Bosch IndiaprimaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate training client since 2019. Bosch India L&D team trained on EV technologies. Lead Technical Competence Development (Shashi Kumar R) testimonial confirms ongoing LMS and in-person training partnerships across EV domains.
• Hyundai Motor IndiaprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring partner actively recruiting trained EV professionals. Also a corporate training client for EV workforce development programs. ADAS curriculum aligned with Hyundai's Level 2 ADAS systems.
• Tata MotorsprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring partner for EV talent recruitment through emobility.careers portal. Confirmed hiring company at Bharat eMobility Recruitathon 2026 events.
• Maruti Suzuki IndiaprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring partner and corporate training client. Alumni confirmed working at Maruti Suzuki post-training.
• Ola ElectricprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring partner actively recruiting from DIYguru talent pool for EV manufacturing and R&D roles.
• Ather EnergyprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring partner and EV industry collaborator. Curriculum aligned with Ather's EV technology stack.
• BGauss AutoprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring partner confirmed for Bharat eMobility Recruitathon 2026. HR Manager Sarika Erandole provided testimonial praising DIYguru's practical training quality and recruitment partnership value.
• KPIT TechnologiesprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiring partner specializing in AUTOSAR and automotive software roles. Curriculum aligned with KPIT's middleware and autonomous driving technology stacks.
• AltairsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partnership with Altair providing HyperWorks and simulation software access. Ramesha BS, Academics Head Altair, serves as DIYguru advisor on CAE and multi-physics EV simulation.
• MathWorkssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationMATLAB/Simulink software access partnership enabling simulation and modelling training across EV programs.
• Micelio MobilitysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBangalore-based EV ecosystem enabler hosting DIYguru training center at JP Nagar location. Partnership for South India training delivery.
• Karnataka Udyoga (Govt. of Karnataka)secondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment partnership for upskilling ITI students in Electric Vehicle Technician Training under Karnataka Udyoga Initiative. Case study documented for Government of Karnataka program.
• NITI AayogprimaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkill Partner for Electric Vehicle Mobility Vision 2030 initiative. Programs aligned with national EV skilling targets. CEO Avinash Singh serves as Mentor of Change under Atal Innovation Mission.
• Ministry of Education, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIYguru recognized by Ministry of Education for NEP 2020 implementation. NEAT AICTE impanelled status and Ministry endorsement for EV training programs.
• Ola Mobility InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ola Mobility Institute for EV mobility research and training program development.
• Tata TechnologiesprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartneriGET (Industry Relevant Graduate Employability Training) partnership for industry-relevant e-mobility hybrid learning programs. PTI News coverage confirmed partnership for empowering students and professionals.
• InternshalasecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership empowering Internshala students with DIYguru hardware-enabled EV training. Case study documented for Internshala student upskilling program.
• SIMOPS Saudi ArabiasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational accreditation for EV training delivery in Saudi Arabia, enabling Middle East market expansion.
• DSD MalaysiasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDepartment of Skills Development Malaysia recognition enabling certified EV training delivery in Southeast Asia.
• Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH), MexicosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational academic partnership with Mexican university for EV training program delivery in Latin America.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Skill Lync: India-based EdTech offering specialized engineering courses (EV, mechanical, automotive) to professionals and students. Closest direct competitor given overlap in target audience (engineers seeking upskilling), engineering domain focus, and Indian geography.
• Great Learning: India-focused professional education platform offering certified programs in data, cloud, software, and increasingly in technology and engineering domains with university partnerships (IIT, MIT), comparable in credentialed PG-certificate model and corporate training.
• upGrad: Indian EdTech unicorn offering professional degree and certification programs in tech, data, and management with university tie-ups. Comparable in target learner segment, GTM, pricing (premium PG programs), and corporate L&D partnerships.
• Simplilearn: Professional training platform focused on certification bootcamps in technology, project management, and emerging domains. Comparable in short-to-mid-duration professional certification model, Indian leadership, and B2B corporate training channel.

Emerging players

• Internshala: India's largest internship and training platform, already a documented DIYguru partner for EV upskilling. Comparable in student/young professional segment and career-services business, with overlapping placement pathways but broader (non-EV) scope.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering EV/automotive courses from universities (including offerings from institutions like DeepLearning.AI, University of Michigan, etc.) that compete for the same self-paced learner segment at much lower price points.
• NIIT Limited: Legacy Indian IT skilling major that has expanded into new technology domains including future mobility/automotive. Comparable in B2B corporate training channel, India footprint, and government skilling partnerships, though much broader in scope.

Others

• MathWorks Training Services: Provider of MATLAB/Simulink training (already a DIYguru partner). Represents a tooling-vendor training model that competes for EV simulation/budget share at engineering firms and universities, complementing but overlapping DIYguru's modelling nanodegree.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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