Name

361Degree Minds Consulting

Legal name

361Degree Minds Consulting Pvt Ltd

Website

https://361dm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

361Degree Minds Consulting is a Chennai-based EdTech company that delivers online degree and diploma programs through its proprietary i-meta LMS in partnership with UGC-approved Indian universities, serving working professionals, higher-education institutions, corporates, and government skill programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Training Course Marketplaces (B2B Content Libraries) (EDAFAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate/L&D Course Licensing from Creators (B2B Upskilling) (MPACALAH), IT, Systems & Tools Onboarding (Access, Apps, Security Basics) (EDABAOAE)

Keywords

• Online education services
• Corporate training programs
• Learning management platform
• Higher education consulting
• Vocational education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online Degree Program Delivery: 361DM partners with universities (e.g., Annamalai University, SRMIST, Jain University, Manipal University Jaipur) to deliver online MBA, BBA, B.Com, and PG Diploma programs. Revenue is generated through program fees charged to students per academic year. 361DM handles academic delivery and internal evaluation; universities conduct external examinations.
2. Corporate L&D Programs: Customized corporate learning and development programs for enterprise clients across industries. Programs include leadership, communication, sales training, and industry-specific upskilling. Served clients include CXOs, VPs, and senior managers from 20+ nationalities.
3. BTEC Vocational Programs (Edexcel): Edexcel BTEC vocational qualifications (Business and Technology Education Council) offered through 361DM's platform. BTEC programs are work-related qualifications recognized in 90+ countries. Revenue generated per enrolled student.
4. Government & Skill Development: Programs and engagements with government bodies for education and skill development projects, working with state and central government agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

361Degree Minds Consulting partners with UGC-approved universities to design, deploy, develop, deliver, and digitally market online degree, diploma, and certificate programs using its proprietary i-meta learning management platform. It also offers customized corporate learning and development programs for enterprises, distributes Edexcel BTEC vocational qualifications, and runs a consumer-facing portal (361online.com) for direct enrollment of working professionals and career changers.

Product overview

361Degree Minds Consulting (361DM) is an ed-tech company offering a multi-product portfolio centered on its proprietary i-meta learning platform and a companion Android mobile app. The core offering combines the i-meta platform for institutional B2B delivery with the 361online.com consumer portal for direct learner enrollment. The product suite spans online degree programs (MBA, BBA, B.Com) and PG Diplomas delivered in partnership with universities (Annamalai University, SRMIST, Jain University, Manipal University Jaipur, TN Agricultural University), BTEC vocational programs via Edexcel/Pearson, and professional certificate programs in Data Science, Big Data, Business Analytics, and Digital Marketing. All programs are designed using behavioral learning science principles and delivered through live online sessions, digital courseware, e-coaching, assessments, and peer interaction on the i-meta platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-meta: Proprietary learning platform combining content and learning science for adult and online learners
• 361DM App
• 361Online

Products and services

• i-meta Platform Proprietary cloud-based learning management platform built by 361DM, combining content and learning science for adult and remote learners. Supports live faculty sessions, video/audio, opinion polls, chat, e-board discussions, assessments, e-coaching, peer interaction, learner analytics, and AI/AR/VR-enabled experiences. Used to deliver online degree, diploma, certificate, and corporate training programs for universities, certifying agencies, and enterprises.
• 361DM Mobile App Android mobile application delivering the full i-meta learning platform on mobile devices. Enables learners to access courses, modules, live sessions, and learning resources anytime, anywhere via a unique app code provided upon enrollment.
• Online MBA Programs Two-year online MBA programs across specializations including General Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, HR Management, International Business, and E-Business Management. Delivered in partnership with UGC-approved universities such as Annamalai University, with live faculty sessions, e-coaching, online assessments, internal evaluation (25 marks) and external university exams (75 marks). Annual program fee of INR 24,500 (Year 1) and INR 22,000 (Year 2).
• Online BBA Program Three-year online Bachelor of Business Administration degree program delivered through the i-meta platform with live sessions, digital courseware, and academic support. Annual fees: Year 1 INR 9,500, Year 2 INR 8,000, Year 3 INR 8,000 (total approx. INR 25,500). Eligibility: 10th + 12th Pass.
• Online B.Com Programs Online Bachelor of Commerce degree programs including standard B.Com and B.Com International Business, delivered online through the i-meta platform with university partnership. B.Com: Year 1 INR 7,500, Year 2 INR 6,000, Year 3 INR 6,000 (total approx. INR 19,500). B.Com International Business: Year 1 INR 11,500, Year 2 INR 10,000, Year 3 INR 10,000. Duration 3 years.
• PG Diploma Programs One-year online postgraduate diploma programs in Business Administration, Hospital Management, Marketing Management, HR Management, Financial Management, Banking & Insurance, International Business, and Event Management. Delivered through the i-meta platform; uniform fee of INR 9,750 per program. Includes Diploma in Event Management at INR 7,750.
• BTEC Vocational Programs Edexcel BTEC vocational qualifications (Business and Technology Education Council) offered in partnership with Edexcel/Pearson, covering practical business skills with international recognition across 90+ countries. Includes online live classroom sessions, e-coaching, and assignment-based assessment without exam pressure. Targeted at graduating students and working professionals.
• Data Science and Analytics Programs Certificate, diploma, and PG programs in Data Science, Big Data, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, and Data Visualization offered through the 361online.com platform, including placement-assured variants. Curriculum designed by the Big Data & Business Analytics Center of Excellence.
• Digital Marketing Programs Certificate programs in Digital Marketing covering Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Online Analytics, and Campaign Development, offered through the 361online.com platform.
• Corporate Learning and Development Programs Customized corporate L&D programs for enterprise clients across industries (manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, IT, BPO, finance, healthcare, hospitality). Programs cover leadership, communication, sales, and functional skills training. Delivered to CXOs, VPs, and senior managers from 20 nationalities. Includes digital induction modules.
• Online Degree Implementation and Consulting (5D Approach) End-to-end consulting and implementation service for universities and certifying agencies to launch or scale online/distance education programs, structured around the 5D approach (Design, Deploy, Develop, Deliver, Digital Marketing). Includes program design, technology deployment, e-content creation, learner administration, e-coaching, learner analytics, assessments, and digital marketing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% student pass rate vs. 60% for correspondence students in the same university exams
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), ChennaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRMIST is a NAAC A++ accredited, Category I university. 361DM partners to deliver online ODL programs including MBA, BBA, B.Com, BCA, MCA. Programs offer best-in-class delivery mode with opportunities for career growth.
• Jain Deemed-to-be University, BengalurucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is ranked among top universities in India. Jain Online, the e-learning platform, offers online degree programs. 361DM contributes to curriculum design and delivery for MBA, MCA, BBA, B.Com programs.
• Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) / Online ManipalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline Manipal is an initiative of Manipal Education and Medical Group. MUJ is UGC-approved and NAAC A+ accredited. UGC permitted online degree programs starting April 2021. 361DM supports delivery of MBA, M.Sc Data Science, BBA, B.Com, BCA programs.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), CoimbatoresecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner361DM signed an MoU with TNAU to offer one-year Energy Management certification programs fully online. The MoU also helps translate TNAU's research in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Kitchen and Rooftop Gardening, and Vermi Composting into short-term online courses.
• Annamalai UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnamalai University, founded 1929, is one of India's oldest universities. Its Distance Education arm was established in 1979. Ranked world's No. 1 in number of distance education programs. NAAC accredited. 361DM collaborates for online UG, PG, and PG Diploma programs. 361DM handles academic delivery and internal evaluation; university conducts external exams and awards degrees.
• Edexcel (Pearson)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdexcel, part of Pearson Education, is the UK's largest awarding body. 361DM offers Edexcel BTEC vocational qualifications in India — work-related programs recognized in 90+ countries. 1.1 million BTEC students enroll annually worldwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• edX (2U): edX is a global MOOC and online degree platform founded by Harvard and MIT — a broad incumbent that competes with 361DM for institutional online program delivery and credentialed learner demand.
• Coursera: Coursera is a global MOOC platform offering university-partnered degrees, certificates, and courses across thousands of subjects — a much larger incumbent competing for the same learners and institutional partnerships as 361DM.

Direct peers

• upGrad: upGrad is an Indian online higher education provider that partners with universities to deliver online MBA, degree, and certificate programs to working professionals — directly overlapping with 361DM's core model of university-partnered online degrees and corporate upskilling.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn is an India-headquartered online professional training provider offering certification courses (Data Science, Project Management, Digital Marketing) in partnership with universities and bodies — directly comparable to 361DM's certificate/credential offerings via 361online.com.
• Emeritus (in partnership with MIT, Columbia, etc.): Emeritus partners with top global universities to deliver online certificate and executive programs for working professionals — overlapping strongly with 361DM's executive education, corporate L&D, and university-partnered program delivery.
• Great Learning: Great Learning (by BYJU'S) offers online MBA, PGPM, and professional certificate programs in India, frequently in partnership with Indian and international universities — directly comparable to 361DM's B2B2C degree delivery model.
• Amity Online / Amity University Online: Amity Online delivers UGC-approved online MBA, BBA, and certificate programs in India through a proprietary platform — competing with 361DM for working-professional learners and corporate L&D contracts.
• TalentSprint: TalentSprint delivers executive education and deep-tech certification programs in partnership with IITs and other Indian institutions — comparable to 361DM's institutional partnerships and executive/corporate L&D programs.
• Jaro Education: Jaro Education is an Indian online higher education provider partnering with universities for online MBA, DBA, and certificate programs for working professionals — a closely comparable Indian peer in the same niche.

Others

• CL Educate: CL Educate is a listed Indian education company and the largest shareholder (39%) of 361DM — not a direct competitor but a strategic investor and ecosystem partner whose strategic decisions directly shape 361DM's trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/threesixtyoneonline

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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