Champions Academy

What Champions Academy does

Champions Academy (operating entity Champs Educare Private Limited) is a Mumbai-headquartered, privately held coaching institute founded in 2013 by a group of IITians, doctors, and educators to prepare students for highly competitive Indian engineering and medical entrance examinations. Its core programs serve students from Class V through Class XII and span three tracks: Engineering Entrance (JEE Main and JEE Advanced via 2-, 3-, and 4-year classroom courses led by the flagship Rs 4,50,000 Excel Programme), Medical Entrance (NEET / AIIMS / AIPMT), and Foundation (Classes VI-X including Olympiad preparation under the Spark Programme). Operational footprint comprises 14+ physical centers concentrated in the Mumbai metropolitan region (Andheri, Thane, Powai, Kandivali, Nerul, Chembur, Khar, Ghatkopar, Vashi, Kharghar, Seawoods) and Pune (Bavdhan, FC Road), staffed by 160 educators.

The technology stack is a hybrid of in-classroom instruction and self-developed digital tools rather than a native AI-led platform. Core platforms include i-LEARN (national live video broadcast of in-house faculty via the Champs Educare EduPortal), TELL (video-conferencing infrastructure licensed to schools and parent groups for Rs 7.5 lakhs setup), the Champions App (homework tracking, performance monitoring, biometric attendance), and self-reported in-house tools (AIR - time-management diary, TMR, and an eight-page Comprehensive Performance Analysis System producing chapter-wise and concept-wise dashboards). Distribution of content beyond classroom attendance includes the AIGTS All India Grand Test Series (Rs 7,500-15,000) and a Distance Learning / Correspondence Programme (Rs 7,500-22,000) for NTSE, KVPY, NSEJS, IIT-JEE, AIIMS, and AIPMT aspirants.

Revenue is generated primarily through upfront, multi-year tuition fees paid by individual students and their families, supplemented by subscription-priced test series, correspondence courses, and one-time TELL franchise setup fees. The go-to-market motion blends sales-led direct enrollment with a community-led funnel: the CTSE (Champions Talent Search Exam) scholarship-cum-diagnostic exam for Classes 6-10 reportedly guides 50,000+ students and functions as the principal top-of-funnel acquisition channel, converting candidates into paid classroom, AIGTS, or distance-learning products. No external institutional funding, M&A activity, or public financial disclosure is evidenced.

Name

Champions Academy

Legal name

Champs Educare Private Limited

Website

https://championsacademy.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Champions Academy is a Mumbai-headquartered coaching institute (legal entity Champs Educare Private Limited, founded 2013) that prepares Class V-XII students for JEE, NEET, AIIMS, and Olympiad exams through classroom centers across Mumbai and Pune, supported by i-LEARN, TELL, AIGTS, and Distance Learning programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test Preparation Coaching

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Prep Learning Centers (SAT/ACT, AP/IB, State Exams) (EDANAHAH), Military Graduate & Postgraduate Institutions (STEM/Defense Research) (EDAHAOAE)

Keywords

• JEE NEET coaching
• Competitive exam preparation
• Engineering medical entrance
• Olympiad foundation courses
• Classroom coaching programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Classroom Coaching Programs (Excel, Success, Spark courses): Intensive classroom programs ranging from 1-6 years for students from Class 5 to 12. Programs include integrated and non-integrated options, with classroom coaching for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. Revenue is generated through tuition fees charged per course.
2. Excel Programme Classroom: 2-year intensive classroom programme for X to XI moving students targeting Olympiads/IIT-JEE ADVANCED & JEE MAIN/AIIMS/AIPMT. Fee: Rs 4,50,000/- + Service Tax. Includes comprehensive lectures, study material, and test series.
3. All India Grand Test Series (AIGTS): Test series program for IIT-JEE ADVANCED & JEE MAIN/AIPMT preparation. One year course: Rs 7,500/- + Service Tax. Two year course: Rs 15,000/- + Service Tax. Conducted as correspondence or at Mumbai centers.
4. Distance Learning / Correspondence Courses: Correspondence courses for NTSE, KVPY, NSEJS, IIT-JEE ADVANCED & JEE MAIN, AIIMS, and AIPMT. Fees: NTSE/KVPY/NSEJS - Rs 7,500 + Taxes; IIT-JEE/AIIMS/AIPMT one year - Rs 12,000 + taxes; two year format - Rs 22,000 + Taxes.
5. Video Conferencing (TELL) Franchisee Setup: Initial registration fee for schools/coaching classes/group of parents to set up video conferencing infrastructure for receiving Champions Academy live lectures. Fee: Rs 7.5 lakhs + service tax.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Champions Academy is a Mumbai-based coaching institute that prepares students from Class 5 through 12 for highly competitive engineering (JEE Main/Advanced), medical (NEET/AIIMS) and Olympiad (NTSE, KVPY, NSEJS, RMO/INMO, INPhO/INChO) examinations. Its core delivery is structured multi-year classroom programs taught by IITian/NITian faculty at 14+ centers across Mumbai and Pune, supplemented by online live broadcast (i-LEARN), distance learning correspondence courses, All India test series, and a technology-enabled learning stack with performance analytics.

Product overview

Champions Academy is a structured academic coaching system for competitive exam preparation, primarily serving students from Std. 7th to 12th. The core offerings are organized around three main tracks: Engineering Entrance (JEE Main and Advanced with 2/3/4-year classroom courses), Medical Entrance (NEET with 2-year courses), and Foundation (Classes VI-X with weekend programs). Key products include the Excel Programme for integrated IIT/medical preparation, the Spark Programme for junior foundation (Classes V-X), the AIGTS test series for All India Grand Test preparation, and the CTSE scholarship exam. Technology platforms comprise i-LEARN for live video broadcasts, TELL for video conferencing-based learning, the Champions App for homework tracking, and an EduPortal for online resources. Distance Learning Programme provides correspondence courses for out-of-town students. All offerings emphasize the "Kota 2.0 + Hyderabad 2.0" hybrid methodology combining traditional teaching with technology-enabled analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extensive Classroom Programme Flagship in-person classroom coaching program offered in 2-year, 3-year and 4-year tracks for students from Class IX onward, designed for deep learning, consistent mentoring and long-term success in JEE Main/Advanced and NEET.
• Excel Programme 2-year intensive classroom programme (Regular and Integrated variants) for students moving from Class X to XI, targeting Olympiads, IIT-JEE Advanced, JEE Main, AIIMS and AIPMT, with 900-1,500+ teaching hours depending on track.
• NEET Course NEET preparation course for Class 12 students covering Botany, Chemistry, Physics and Zoology, with data-driven analytics and rank-booster modules.
• Foundation Programme Foundation courses for Classes VI-X covering Science, Math, and Olympiad preparation delivered through weekend classroom batches.
• Spark Programme Foundation programme variants: Little Spark (Classes V-VI), Junior Spark (VI-VII), Spark Senior (VII-VIII), Little Champs (VIII-IX) and Accelerated Champs (IX-X) for early Olympiad and entrance exam preparation.
• i-LEARN Internet-based live lecture learning program allowing students across India and globally to watch Champions Academy faculty deliver live lectures via the Champs Educare EduPortal, with archived video library, online tests and performance reports; requires 1-2 Mbps internet.
• TELL (Technology Enabled Live Learning) Video-conferencing program enabling schools, coaching classes or franchisee centers to receive Champions Academy IIT-JEE/AIIMS/AIPMT faculty teaching live at their location, with a Rs 7.5 lakhs + service tax one-time setup fee for VC infrastructure.
• AIGTS (All India Grand Test Series) Comprehensive All India test series for IIT-JEE Advanced, JEE Main and medical entrance preparation, comprising part tests, full syllabus tests and rapid revision tests with All India ranking; available as 1-year (Rs 7,500 + ST) and 2-year (Rs 15,000 + ST) subscriptions.
• Distance Learning Programme Correspondence courses for NTSE, KVPY, NSEJS, IIT-JEE Advanced, JEE Main, AIIMS and AIPMT, delivered pan-India with comprehensive study material, online test access and performance reports; fees range Rs 7,500 to Rs 22,000 + taxes per course.
• CTSE (Champions Talent Search Exam) Scholarship-cum-admission diagnostic exam for Class 6-10 students covering Logical Reasoning, Mathematics and Science, with detailed performance analysis and scholarship awards; serves as the primary student acquisition funnel for Champions Academy programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple All India Rank 1 positions in Physics Olympiad, JEE Advanced, and various competitive examinations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allen Career Institute: India's largest JEE/NEET coaching brand headquartered in Kota with pan-India physical centers and digital programs. Directly comparable to Champions Academy in target exams (JEE Main/Advanced, NEET), faculty model (IITian-led), and multi-year classroom program structure, but at materially larger scale.
• Aakash Educational Services: Pan-India NEET and JEE coaching chain with hundreds of physical centers. Strongest direct peer on the Medical/NEET side of Champions' portfolio and a comparable multi-year classroom + test series + foundation model.
• FIITJEE: Established Delhi-based JEE/NEET coaching chain with AITS-style test series (directly parallel to Champions' AIGTS) and integrated school programs. Closely comparable product portfolio across Engineering, Medical, Foundation, and Olympiad tracks.
• Resonance: Kota-headquartered JEE/NEET coaching institute with national center network and distance learning programs (dlp.resonance.ac.in). Comparable on classroom coaching, test series, and distance learning offerings that mirror Champions' AIGTS and DLP.

Regional players

• Kota factory-style local academies (e.g., Motion Education, Career Point): Kota-headquartered JEE/NEET coaching brands (e.g., Motion Education, Career Point) that compete indirectly with Champions via national test series, distance learning programs, and online live classes targeting Maharashtra aspirants.

Broad incumbents

• Narayana Group: Large South-India rooted coaching chain with integrated schools plus JEE/NEET classroom programs. Comparable on the integrated school + coaching model that mirrors Champions' Excel Integrated Programme.
• Sri Chaitanya: One of India's largest integrated K-12 and JEE/NEET coaching groups with hundreds of centers. Comparable to Champions on long-lifecycle foundation-to-class-12 coaching and integrated schooling model.

Emerging players

• Vedantu: Live-online tutoring platform with strong JEE/NEET vertical. Comparable to the i-LEARN and DLP arms of Champions' business, competing for the same Maharashtra and pan-India online learner segment.
• PhysicsWallah (PW): Edtech-led JEE/NEET coaching brand that has rapidly expanded into offline Vidyapeeth centers. Comparable to Champions in target exams and price-sensitive segments, with stronger digital distribution and capital backing.
• Unacademy: Online JEE/NEET/CBSE learning platform with subscription model and selective offline learning centers. Comparable on the distance/digital learning side of Champions' business (i-LEARN, TELL, DLP).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ChampionsAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/championsacademy.in
• Xx.com/ChampsEducare
• Facebookfacebook.com/championsacademy.in

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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