Disciples India

What Disciples India does

Disciples India Educational Resources Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-headquartered, privately held skills training and placement services company founded in 2014 by Dr. A. M. Suresh and K. M. Shiva Prasad. The company delivers vocational, higher-education, and entrepreneurship-education programs across multiple modalities: in-house training at its Vijayanagara and Yelahanka centers in Bengaluru, external training at 45+ government and private colleges across Karnataka, on-site corporate training, government-approved BFSI skills training under Karnataka's VTP:2224 approval, CSR-funded training projects, and the one-year Post Graduate Program in Applied Management (PGPAM) with a stated 100% placement guarantee. Its named corporate client base spans IT (TCS, Infosys, Accenture), BFSI (HDFC Bank, Kotak Insurance), healthcare (Manipal Hospitals, Columbia Asia), retail (Fab India, Titan), and manufacturing (L&T, TVS Motor), with international training delivery reported in Muscat, Riyadh, and Dubai.

The company operates a digital delivery layer through its DCS LMS (Digital Disciples) and the iMYLS mobile application on Android and iOS, supplemented by a proprietary Disciples Employability Test used for candidate assessment. Revenue is generated primarily through fees for training services (corporate, institutional, in-house, government, and CSR projects), placement-related services, and ancillary streams including overseas education consulting via Disciples Abroad (in partnership with AECC Global and Dreammint International), online degree programs delivered through a Center of Excellence with B.E.S.T Innovation University, digital marketing services from the Disciples India InfoTech subsidiary, and architecture/interior services from the Aakruthi subsidiary.

Disciples India is funded entirely by its founders with no disclosed external venture capital or private equity. Its operating geography is concentrated in Karnataka, India, with international reach limited to corporate training engagements and the overseas education consulting arm. Strategic positioning emphasizes practitioner-led instruction, government-recognized certifications, and an integrated training-to-placement pipeline anchored on a network of 100+ recruiter companies and 45+ college partners.

Name

Disciples India

Legal name

Disciples India Educational Resources Pvt Ltd

Website

https://disciplesindia.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Disciples India is a Bengaluru-based privately held vocational and higher-education training company delivering in-house, corporate, college-campus, government-approved BFSI, and overseas-education programs across Karnataka, with placement services and a digital LMS platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Skills Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Vocational skills training
• Corporate training services
• Higher education programs
• Placement assistance
• Management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Training Services: Training programs delivered to corporate employees across industries including IT/BPO, Banking, Healthcare, Manufacturing. Programs cover functional areas like Sales Management, HR, Digital Marketing, Communication Skills, and technical domains.
2. Government Projects Training: BFSI Skills Training approved by Department of Skills Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Govt. of Karnataka. Programs include Accounts Executive and GST Accounts Assistant training.
3. CSR Projects Training: Corporate Social Responsibility training projects executed for leading companies for target audience beneficiaries.
4. Institutional/External Training: Industry integrated corporate skills training programs for UG/PG students across Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Engineering and specialized programs.
5. In-House Training: Skill development training at own training center covering Accounts, Finance, Taxation, BFSI, Management, Communication, Soft Skills, and Aviation skills.
6. IT Skills Training Courses: Technical skills training including Certified Website Development, Mobile App Development, Ethical Hacking, SAP, Digital Marketing, Manual/Automation Testing.
7. Post Graduate Program In Applied Management (PGPAM): 1-year program with 6 months training and 6 months corporate internship, guarantees 100% placement after completion.
8. HR Services and Placements: Job drives, campus recruitment, internship placements and final placement services connecting candidates, colleges and companies.
9. Disciples Abroad: Overseas education consulting through partnerships with AECC Global and Dreammint International for MBBS and other courses abroad.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Disciples India Educational Resources Pvt Ltd delivers skills training, higher education, and entrepreneurship programs to corporate clients, college students, government beneficiaries, and individual learners. The organization offers in-house training at its Bangalore center, on-site corporate training, government-approved BFSI skills programs, CSR-funded training, campus-based programs at 45+ colleges, IT/technical skills courses, and placement services connecting candidates with 100+ partner companies. It also runs an online learning management system (DCS LMS) and overseas education consulting under the Disciples Abroad brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Training Programs On-site training programs for employees of corporate clients across IT/BPO, Banking, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Construction industries, covering functional areas like Sales Management, HR, Digital Marketing, Communication Skills, and technical domains.
• In-House Training Skill development training programs delivered at Disciples India's Bangalore training center covering Accounts, Finance, Taxation, BFSI, Management, Communication, Soft Skills, and Aviation skills for individual learners and professionals.
• Government Projects Training Government-approved BFSI skills training programs delivered under VTP:2224 certification from Karnataka's Department of Skills Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, targeting unemployed youth with programs including Accounts Executive and GST Accounts Assistant training.
• CSR Projects Training Corporate Social Responsibility training projects executed for leading companies, delivering skills development programs to designated beneficiary groups under their CSR mandates.
• External / Institutional Training Industry-integrated corporate skills training programs delivered at 45+ Government and Private college campuses across Karnataka for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Commerce, Management, Engineering, and Computer Applications.
• IT/Technical Skills Training Courses Technical skills training courses covering Certified Website Development, Mobile App Development, Ethical Hacking, SAP, Digital Marketing, and Manual/Automation Testing for students and working professionals seeking IT certifications.
• Post Graduate Program In Applied Management (PGPAM) A 1-year postgraduate program comprising 6 months of training followed by 6 months of corporate internship, with a 100% placement guarantee after program completion.
• Disciples Abroad Overseas education consulting service delivered through partnerships with AECC Global and Dreammint International, assisting Indian students seeking MBBS and other courses abroad in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, including application documentation, visa assistance, and pre-departure support.
• HR Services and Placements Placement services including campus and off-campus job drives, internship placements, and final placement services connecting trained candidates from 45+ colleges with 100+ partner companies; also offers the Disciples Employability Test assessment.
• Management Consulting & Research Management consulting and accreditation advisory services delivered to educational institutions and trusts, including management consulting and accreditation support.
• Architecture and Interior Design Services (Aakruthi) Architecture and interior design services delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary Aakruthi, offering architectural consulting and interior design solutions.
• Infotech Services (Digital Marketing & IT) IT and digital marketing services delivered by Disciples India Infotech, including web development, social media marketing, SEO, content creation, graphic design, Google ads, and Facebook/Instagram marketing for external clients.
• DCS LMS (Digital Disciples Learning Management System) An online learning management system offering skills development courses, FDP/MDP webinars for schools/colleges/corporates, digital employability tests, and placement assistance, accessible via the iMYLS mobile app on Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).
• B.E.S.T Innovation University Online Courses Online undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses delivered through a Center of Excellence partnership with B.E.S.T Innovation University via the Disciples India Center for Online Education platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement guarantee for PGPAM program after 6 months training + 6 months paid internship
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• AECC GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy abroad consulting partnership offering education placement assistance for students seeking to study in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and other countries. Provides application documentation, visa assistance, and pre-departure support.
• Dreammint InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverseas education consultancy run by doctors who completed graduation from abroad, specializing in MBBS and medical education abroad. Provides admission guidance, visa processing, accommodation assistance, and pre-departure orientation.
• Aghanasha Consulting LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for managing Disciples Corporate School Yelahanka Center and Center for Management Consulting & Research. Dr. Roopashree Tantri serves as Managing Partner and Center Director.
• Institute of Practical Accounting & TaxationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for accounts, finance and taxation training programs, providing Diploma in Practical Accounting & Taxation (DPAT) Level I and II courses.
• FlySky Aviation AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation skills training partnership for providing specialized aviation training programs under the in-house training offerings.
• B.E.S.T Innovation UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter of Excellence partnership for online education programs, providing online UG and PG courses through the Disciples India Center for Online Education platform.
• Izee Education TrustminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation consulting client receiving management and accreditation consulting services.
• MSR Education & Charitable TrustminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation trust receiving management consulting and accreditation support services.
• Manipal Education and Medical Group (UNext)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Manipal Education and Medical Group for education collaboration and UNext platform initiatives.
• NIO (National Institute of Technology)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner organization (logo displayed) for education and training collaboration.
• 100+ Recruitment/Job Drive Partner CompaniesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate recruitment partners including TCS, Infosys, Accenture, HDFC Bank, Manipal Hospitals, and others participating in campus and off-campus job drives.
• 45+ College Institutional PartnersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment and private college partnerships for delivering campus-based training, employability assessments, and placement services. Includes Vogue Business School, St. Pauls College, and 20+ other institutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Great Learning: Online professional education provider offering university-aligned certificate and degree programs in data, technology, and business. Comparable to Disciples India's PGPAM-style and IT skills offerings, but delivered online at greater scale and backed by institutional capital.
• Simplilearn Solutions: Blackstone-backed online professional upskilling platform offering certification courses in IT, data, digital marketing, and management. Comparable to Disciples India on professional/IT course content but differentiated by online-first delivery and significantly larger scale.
• ExcelR Solutions: India-based data analytics, AI, and IT training provider with strong corporate and college placement partnerships. Closely comparable to Disciples India's IT technical skills training and college campus placement model, with similar target learner profile.
• Henry Harvin Education: India-focused vocational training and certification provider across business, IT, language, and soft skills with placement support. Comparable course mix and learner persona to Disciples India, but with a national footprint and stronger online delivery.

Broad incumbents

• TCS iON (TCS training arm): Large-scale digital learning, assessment, and skilling platform from Tata Consultancy Services serving educational institutions, corporates, and governments. Comparable to Disciples India's DCS LMS and assessment offerings but with vastly greater scale and IT capability; notably also one of Disciples India's named enterprise clients.
• Manipal Global Education Services: Large, established Indian education and workforce skilling provider with corporate training, employability programs, and university partnerships. Overlaps with Disciples India's corporate and college segments but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Jetking Infotrain Limited: India-focused IT hardware and networking skills training franchise with a strong placement-driven value proposition. Highly comparable to Disciples India on the IT skills training + campus placement model targeting college students and corporate employees.
• NIIT Limited: Listed Indian vocational and IT skills training provider offering corporate training, individual courses, and school learning solutions. Directly comparable to Disciples India across both corporate and individual training segments, with similar curriculum in IT, BFSI, and soft skills.
• IIHT (Indian Institute of Hardware Technology): India-based IT training provider focused on cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and software development with placement assistance. Directly comparable on IT technical skills course catalog and corporate/college training GTM.
• Aptech Limited: Long-standing Indian IT and vocational training franchise network offering career courses in software, digital marketing, and finance. Directly comparable as a pan-India IT/vocational training competitor with similar course catalog to Disciples India's IT skills and BFSI streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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