What AISECT does

AISECT (registered as AISECT Ltd.) is a non-profit social enterprise founded in 1985 by Santosh Choubey and headquartered in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It delivers integrated skill development, higher education, financial inclusion, job placement, and digital services to rural and semi-urban populations across 28 states and 5 Union Territories. The organization operates more than 21,000 AISECT Seva Kendras, 7,000+ banking kiosks acting as Business Correspondent for 7 nationalized banks (including SBI, Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Airtel Payments Bank), 5 universities (Rabindranath Tagore University, three Dr. C.V. Raman University campuses, and AISECT University Jharkhand), 35 PMKKs, and 1,735 government schools under NSQF-aligned vocational education. Affiliations with 11 Central Ministries, 15 State Skill Development Missions, 25+ Sector Skill Councils, and an NSDC partnership since May 2012 anchor its credentialed position in government-skilling programs (PMKVY, PMKK, DDU-GKY).

The revenue model is diversified across multiple non-mutually-exclusive streams. Government-funded skill development programs generate professional services fees per beneficiary trained and placed. Corporate CSR partnerships with Microsoft RISE, IBM, Tata Trusts, Samsung, NASSCOM Foundation, UNDP, NALCO, NTPC, POWERGRID, GAIL, JSW Foundation, and others deliver program implementation fees at no cost to beneficiaries. Financial inclusion earns transaction commissions averaging Rs. 14,000-15,000 per kiosk per month from partner banks; this stream generated Rs. 50.50 crore in FY 2024-25 alone (Rs. 423.19 crore cumulative). Higher education produces tuition-based subscription revenue across 117 programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Rojgarmantra portal (20 lakh+ registered job seekers, 1,500+ employers, 240+ offline REICs) generates placement-linked revenue. Adjacent revenue lines include AISECT Publications and ancillary services through Seva Kendras.

Core technology consists of an online learning platform (AISECT Learn) with NEP-aligned courses, an AI-enabled learning management system, the Rojgarmantra job portal, a Business Correspondent banking infrastructure, and an NSQF-aligned vocational education delivery system. Group-level technology also includes an Atal Incubation Center (AIC-RNTU) with AWS, Google Cloud, and IBM as ecosystem partners, plus publishing and cultural platforms (Vishwarang). The operating model is a platform-plus-distribution architecture in which a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries (higher education, financial inclusion, publications, manufacturing, FMCG) plug into a shared rural delivery backbone, with revenue diversification by funder type (government ministries, state missions, banks, corporates, students) reducing exposure to any single channel.

Name

AISECT

Legal name

AISECT Ltd.

Website

https://aisect.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AISECT is an Indian social enterprise established in 1985 providing skill development, higher education, financial inclusion, and digital services to rural and semi-urban populations through 21,000+ service centers and 7,000+ banking kiosks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skill Development and Vocational Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (611420), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Education & Training (IET) / Contextualized ABE (Workforce-Linked) (EDAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ), AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG)

Keywords

• Skill development programs
• Vocational education services
• Financial inclusion services
• Higher education universities
• CSR implementation partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhopal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Skill Development Projects: Implementation of centrally sponsored skill development programs including PMKVY, PMKK, DDU-GKY, and state government initiatives. Revenue generated through program fees based on beneficiaries trained and placed.
2. Corporate CSR Partnerships: Collaborations with corporations for CSR-funded skill development and training programs. Partners include Microsoft, IBM, Tata Trusts, Samsung, and various PSU companies. Revenue based on program implementation fees.
3. Financial Inclusion Services: Banking services through Business Correspondent model. Revenue generated through transaction commissions from banks for services including account openings, money transfers, and government scheme enrollments. Commission averaging Rs.14,000-15,000 per kiosk per month.
4. Higher Education Operations: Operation of multiple private universities including RNTU, CVRU Bilaspur, CVRU Bihar, and AISECT University Jharkhand. Revenue from tuition fees, with offerings across 117 programs at UG/PG levels.
5. Skill Development Training Programs: Market-led fee-based training services through Skill Mission program, offering placement-linked skill training across various sectors including IT/ITes, BFSI, Retail, and Agriculture.
6. Placement Services and Job Fairs: Rojgarmantra job portal and offline job fair services connecting trained candidates with employers. Revenue generated through employer recruitment fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AISECT is a social enterprise that delivers skill development training programs, higher education through multiple universities, ICT-enabled financial inclusion services through banking kiosks, vocational education in government schools, and CSR-implemented community programs. Its operations span 21,000+ AISECT Seva Kendra service centers, 7,000+ banking kiosks, 5 universities, and digital platforms including the AISECT Learn online learning system and Rojgarmantra job portal, all targeting rural and semi-urban populations across India.

Product overview

AISECT is a social enterprise established in 1985 offering a multi-faceted portfolio of education, skill development, and service products across India. The core offerings include AISECT Learn (online learning platform), Rojgar Mantra (job portal), AISECT Skills & Livelihood Programs, NSDC Partnership Programs, Vocational Education, and Women Entrepreneurship Initiatives. Financial services are delivered through Banking Kiosks operating as a National Business Correspondent for multiple banks. The group also operates Higher Education institutions (RNTU, CVRU, AISECT University, SGSU), Atal Incubation Center (AIC-RNTU), AISECT Publications, and Vishwarang cultural festival. Manufacturing ventures include Balshaali Pipes (HDPE/PVC pipes) and Raman Greens (millet products). Services are delivered through AISECT Seva Kendra network of 21,000+ centers. The architecture is a platform-plus-modules model where skill development and education form the core, supported by financial inclusion, incubation, and publication services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Balshaali Pipes: ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of HDPE and PVC pipes for agriculture, industrial, and domestic applications located in Mandideep, Bhopal
• Raman Greens
• Vishwarang
• Get Set Parent with Pallavi
• Brainy Bear Pre-Schools
• Rojgarmantra.com
• AISECTonline.com

Products and services

• AISECT Learn Online learning platform offering certified courses across disciplines including Design, Data Science, Languages, Music, Business Management, Development, Digital Marketing, Photography, and Cyber Security, aligned with NEP and providing placement assistance with 400+ partners.
• Rojgar Mantra (Rojgarmantra.com) India's largest job portal connecting employers with job seekers trained in short-term skill-based courses, with over 20 lakh registered job seekers and 1,500+ employers, supported by 240+ offline Rojgar Mantra Employment Information Centres (REICs).
• AISECT Financial Inclusion Services Financial inclusion services operating as a National Business Correspondent for 7 nationalized banks (SBI, Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India, Canara Bank, Airtel Payment Bank, Union Bank of India), 2 regional rural banks, and 1 Payment Bank, providing accessible banking services, savings accounts, loans, insurance, and e-governance through 7,000+ ICT-enabled kiosks.
• AIC-RNTU (Atal Incubation Center) Atal Incubation Center at Rabindranath Tagore University, supported by NITI Aayog, providing startup support including seed funding up to INR 50 Lacs through Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and INR 1 Crore through NIDHI-Seed Support Program, plus mentorship, coworking space, labs, and investor connections.
• AISECT Skills & Livelihood Programs Scalable skill development solutions bridging education and skilling gaps, operating across 605 districts in 28 states with affiliations to 11 Central Ministries and 15 State Skill Development Missions, training 100+ job roles aligned with QP-NOS-based curriculum.
• Women Entrepreneurship Initiatives Women empowerment programs providing education and skill training to foster economic independence, including projects like Swashakti, STEM for Girls, Microsoft RISE, and Tejaswini, impacting over 4,00,000 women beneficiaries across three decades.
• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) Skill training centers operating under NSDC's PMKK initiative across 35 centers in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Tamil Nadu, having trained over 40,810 candidates under flagship government skill programs.
• Vocational Education Program Comprehensive vocational training solutions for school students under NSQF, implemented in 1,735 government schools across 18 states through the CSS-VHSE scheme, providing guest lectures, industry visits, and interactive learning modules with 1800+ schools covered.
• Higher Education Group (Universities) Portfolio of universities including Dr. C.V. Raman University (Bilaspur, Bihar, Khandwa), Rabindranath Tagore University (Bhopal), AISECT University (Jharkhand), and Scope Global Skills University, offering 117+ programs across 9 faculties at UG/PG levels with placement services through 400+ corporate partners.
• AISECT Seva Kendra Online services network providing B2C and G2C services including banking, insurance, PAN cards, railway reservations, bill payments, and loans through over 21,000 service centers across India, with operations concentrated in rural and semi-urban areas.
• Balshaali Pipes ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing of HDPE and PVC pipes (per BIS specification IS 4984) for agriculture, industry, residential and commercial applications at a 109,000 sq ft facility in Mandideep, Madhya Pradesh.
• Raman Greens Millet-based food products venture focusing on natural indigenous ingredients and traditional healthy product creation, including snacks and cookies.
• AISECT Publications National publication house publishing books and magazines in science, technology, skill development, art, and literature in Hindi, English, and other Indian languages, with six Federation of Indian Publishers awards.
• Vishwarang Festival Global literature, arts, and cultural festival celebrating Indian literature, culture, art, music, and cinema with participation from over 50 countries, founded in 2019 by Rabindranath Tagore University.
• CSR Implementation Partnership Programs Corporate Social Responsibility implementation partnerships with Microsoft RISE, UNDP, NASSCOM, IBM, Tata Trusts, Samsung, BOSCH India, and PSUs like NALCO, NTPC, POWERGRID, GAIL, JSW, and IOCL for skill development and community empowerment programs, reaching over 4,74,575 beneficiaries.
• Brainy Bear Pre-Schools Early childhood education franchise network with 16 locations across India following Dr. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory and Montessori system, providing pre-school education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,00,000+ lives impacted across skill development and CSR programs
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since May 2012 to skill 20 lakh youth in rural and semi-urban India by 2029. 20 sectors identified for training expansion across 26 states. AISECT collaborates with 27 Sector Skill Councils and operates PMKVY, PMKK, and market-led fee-based programs. Over 9 lakh cumulative student registrations with 70% placement rate achieved.
• 11 Central MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated partner with 11 Central Ministries for implementing skill development, vocational education, and training programs. Includes Ministry of Education, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and others for various government initiatives.
• 15 State Skill Development MissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated partner with 15 State Skill Development Missions for implementing state-specific skill development initiatives. Enables pan-India reach across rural and semi-urban areas.
• 25+ Sector Skill CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 25+ sector skill councils and industry experts to develop market-relevant training modules for 100+ jobs aligned with QP-NOS-based curriculum.
• State Bank of India (SBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Business Correspondent for SBI since 2009. Manages 7000+ banking kiosks handling transactions worth Rs. 86,465 Crore. Opened 1.07 crore+ bank accounts with Rs. 3733.23 Crores cumulative balance.
• Bank of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Correspondent partnership since 2011 for financial inclusion services in rural areas.
• Bank of BarodacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Correspondent partnership since 2015 for extending banking services to underserved regions.
• Airtel Payment BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Correspondent partnership since 2018 for digital payment and banking services.
• Central Bank of IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Correspondent partnership since 2021 for financial inclusion.
• Canara BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Correspondent partnership since 2021 for rural banking services.
• Union Bank of IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Correspondent partnership since 2022 for extending banking reach.
• Microsoft RISEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for Rural India Skill Empowerment Program targeting 2,00,000 women and youth with digital literacy across 8 states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, UP, Punjab, Bihar, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. Impacted 1,09,290+ beneficiaries.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM for Girls program in collaboration with Quest Alliance for implementing STEM programs in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Benefited 13,887 girls.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Green Recovery Pathway for India focusing on EV sector employment. Also economic empowerment programs with Marico. Trained 3,000+ candidates with 1,250 placed.
• NASSCOM FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Resources Centres for DXC Technologies CSR enabling beneficiaries in Maharashtra and Rajasthan with digital literacy, financial literacy, and e-governance. Benefited 2,11,050+ beneficiaries.
• Tata TrustsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Gaurav CSR initiative supporting vulnerable families affected by pandemic with monetary benefits. Impacted 30,000 candidates in Rajasthan.
• Samsung DostmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill training partnership in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. Empowered 284 candidates as in-store promoters and demonstrators.
• BOSCH IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIDGE CSR program for short-term employable skill training addressing India's need for skilled manpower. Impacted 120 beneficiaries across 6 locations.
• Vedanta NandgharmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR initiative transforming Anganwadis into Nandghars in Rajasthan's Sikar district. Empowered 4,500 women candidates with skill development and job opportunities.
• Arcelor Mittal & Nippon SteelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for training youths in telecom and IT/ITeS roles. Trained 200 candidates for improved employability.
• NTPCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR program with two phases: skill training centers in Patna Sahib and Rohtas, Bihar; and Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Trained 625 candidates with 323 successfully placed.
• POWERGRIDmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR project spanning 8 locations including Kota, Sundergarh, Raigarh, Ranchi, Patiala, Banka, Dehgam, and Meerut. Trained 870 candidates with 629 successfully placed.
• NALCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for training candidates in Retail sector. Trained 210 candidates in Odisha.
• IOCLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership empowering youth in Farrukhabad including women, people with disabilities, BPL individuals, and minorities. Trained 240 candidates with 168 placed.
• GAILmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR skill development training program in IT-ITeS sector covering basic computer literacy, data entry, and soft skills. Trained 900 beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh.
• JSW FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR program offering training in IT-ITeS and Telecom roles in Rajasthan. 450 candidates equipped with valuable skills.
• C-DACmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for enhancing employability in IT-ITes sector for SC/ST candidates across 13 centers in 9 states including MP, Assam, Chhattisgarh, J&K, UP, TN, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Bihar.
• Redington FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership focused on AI and cloud computing creating positive impacts in Karnataka.
• AWS re/start (IPE Global)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWS re/start curriculum training for girls aged 18-25 at residential center in Saipura, Jaipur. 75 candidates gaining tech skills.
• HDFC Life InsurancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHDFC Life Insurance Agents Programme with NSDC International training 400 candidates in Jharkhand as skilled life insurance agents.
• NITI Aayog (Atal Innovation Mission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIC-RNTU (Atal Incubation Centre) supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. Provides seed funding up to INR 50 Lacs through Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and up to INR 1 Crore through NIDHI-Seed Support Program.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)majorTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem partner for AIC-RNTU providing cloud services to startups and incubatees.
• Google CloudmajorTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem partner providing cloud infrastructure for AIC-RNTU incubatees.
• IBM (Incubation)majorTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem partner for AIC-RNTU providing technology resources to startups.
• IGNOUmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISECT-IGNOU Partnership Programme launched 2009 for distance education and skill development.
• 5 International UniversitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVRU Bihar has established 5 MoUs with international universities for research and education collaboration, in addition to national laboratory partnerships.
• Kofi Annan UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICT center established in association with Kofi Annan University in Africa for skill development and education.
• University of LomemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill hub established in association with University of Lome for vocational training in Togo, Africa.
• Madhyanchal Gramin BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle BC partnership for Madhyanchal Gramin Bank for financial inclusion in Madhya Pradesh.
• Muthoot FincorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for sustainable livelihoods training. 312 beneficiaries trained across Punjab, Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat, and Odisha.
• Cholamandalam Investment and Finance CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership training 120 candidates in BFSI sector as Mutual Fund Agents in MP and Maharashtra.
• Saurya UrjaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership establishing Skill Development and Solar Training Institute at Phalodi, Rajasthan. Training 500 candidates.
• CREDAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for skill enhancement in construction trade in Indore and Bhopal. 360 candidates trained.
• POSOCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for skills development in Raigarh district, Maharashtra. 90 beneficiaries trained.
• MECLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership in Telecom and Construction sectors across two phases. 125 beneficiaries trained in MP and Chhattisgarh.
• AV Global Charitable TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership developing Atma Nirbhar Skill Development Centers. 240 candidates empowered.
• Schneider ElectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership setting up Electrical labs and providing placement opportunities. 134 beneficiaries impacted.
• Motorola Mobility IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorola AISECT LearnX Initiative for digital literacy, skill development, and youth empowerment in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Focus on SDGs 4, 5, 8 & 9.

Scale indicators30 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large Indian private university group with multi-state presence and vocational/online offerings. Comparable to AISECT's university portfolio (RNTU, CVRU, AISECT University) in terms of multi-campus higher education delivery to underserved markets.
• NIIT Limited: Established Indian IT training and education company with deep corporate and government partnerships in computer skills training. Overlaps with AISECT Learn platform offerings and BFSI/IT-ITeS skilling segments.
• Amity University: Large private university network with national footprint and corporate placement programs. Comparable to AISECT's multi-university portfolio and employer-linked placement partnerships (Wipro, TCS, Accenture).
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): India's apex skilling ecosystem builder under the Ministry of Skill Development. AISECT operates as a major NSDC-affiliated training partner (since 2012) implementing PMKVY/PMKK, making NSDC both a partner and the dominant platform shaping AISECT's core business model.

Direct peers

• Tata STRIVE: Tata Group's CSR-led skilling initiative training underserved youth with focus on placement. Highly comparable to AISECT's CSR-funded training programs (Microsoft, IBM, UNDP, Tata Trusts partnerships) on target segment, delivery model, and outcome metrics.
• ICT Academy: Public-private partnership initiative delivering ICT skill training through corporate and government partnerships across India. Comparable to AISECT's CSR-funded IT-ITeS and digital literacy programs in terms of corporate partnerships (TCS, Wipro, Microsoft) and target audience.
• Centum Learning (Centum Group): One of India's largest skilling companies offering vocational training, school programs, and corporate capability building. Direct competitor in government-funded skilling programs and a comparable scale player with similar employer/ministry relationships.

Emerging players

• Pratham Education Foundation: Large Indian education NGO focused on literacy, vocational skills, and youth employment for underserved communities. Highly comparable as a similarly-mission-driven, scaled non-profit operating in Indian education and livelihoods space.
• upGrad: Well-funded Indian EdTech platform offering professional and vocational upskilling, competing for the same working-age learner segment that AISECT Learn targets. Represents the digital-first competitive threat to AISECT's blended delivery model.

Others

• FSL (Foundation for Skill and Livelihood): CSR implementation arm for skill development and livelihood programs. Adjacent player in the same skilling implementation ecosystem, often partnering with similar government ministries and corporate CSR programs as AISECT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aisectindia
• Facebookfacebook.com/AISECTNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aisect-ltd-
• Instagraminstagram.com/aisect_group

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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