Bhaskaracharya Pratishthan

What Bhaskaracharya Pratishthan does

Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana (BPRIM) is a Pune-based nonprofit educational and research institute in mathematics, founded in 1976 by world-renowned algebraic geometer Prof. Shreeram Shankar Abhyankar. It serves school students (5th–10th standard), undergraduate and postgraduate students, and mathematics teachers across India, with programmes delivered via classroom, online, and hybrid modes. Its core offerings span the High School Mathematics Training Programme (5th–9th standard), Mathematical Olympiad training pipelines culminating in International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) participation, the Madhava Mathematics Competition for undergraduates (run jointly with TIFR-HBCSE and funded by NBHM), the Bhaskaracharya Mathematical Talent Search Competition (BMTSC) for 6th–7th standard students, and the ROTARY GANIT OLYMPIAD for 7th–10th standard students. The institute additionally operates a Centre for Industrial Mathematics vertical offering Data Science and AI/generative-AI certificate courses alongside industrial consultancy, and runs lecture series with partner institutions (IISER Pune, SPPU, IAIAM).

The institute's academic depth is anchored by adjunct and distinguished faculty drawn from premier Indian institutions (IISER Pune, ISI Kolkata, IIT Kanpur, SPPU) and an alumni network that includes IMO medalists. BPRIM earned a notable international milestone in 2025 when Team MMC India — selected via the Madhava Competition — placed 27th out of 73 teams at the International Mathematics Competition for University Students in Bulgaria. The institute is also expanding outreach with newer, lower-prerequisite offerings such as 'Mathematics For Everyone' (launched August 2025) and the 60-Hour Certificate Course on Applications of Mathematics.

BPRIM's business model is fee-based and diversified across training-program tuition, competition registration fees (₹100–₹250 per participant), workshop and short-course fees, and grants/partnership support for national-level competitions. Per-program pricing is modest (₹1,000–₹25,500 per student per year for school training; ₹500–₹4,000 for workshops), with concessions available. No external institutional investors, parent company, or equity funding are disclosed; the organization operates as an independent nonprofit governed by academic custodians. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bhaskaracharya Pratishthan

Legal name

Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana

Website

https://bprim.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana is a Pune-based nonprofit mathematics education and research institute, founded in 1976, that delivers Olympiad training, school-to-postgraduate mathematics programmes, and national-level competitions for Indian students and teachers in classroom, online, and hybrid formats.

Ownership category

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Product category

Mathematics Education and Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Contest Prep Bootcamps & Intensive Workshops (EDAMAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Competition Coaching & Training Programs (AMC/AIME/USAMO/MathCounts) (EDAMAEAA), Math Talent Search & Gifted/Accelerated Math Programs (EDAMAEAJ), Problem-Solving & Enrichment Classes (Non-competition) (EDAMAEAB), Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF), Teacher Training for Math Enrichment & Competitions (EDAMAEAN)

Keywords

• Mathematics training
• Olympiad preparation
• Mathematics competitions
• Undergraduate mathematics
• Mathematics research

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue from various training programs for high school students (5th to 10th standard), undergraduate and postgraduate students, charged on a per-course basis.
2. Competition Registration Fees: Registration fees collected from participants in competitions such as Madhava Mathematics Competition (Rs. 100) and Bhaskaracharya Mathematical Talent Search Competition (₹250).
3. Workshop and Course Fees: Fees from specialized workshops, certificate courses, and general mathematics courses for diverse audiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana is a nonprofit mathematics education and research institute that delivers fee-based mathematics training programs, Olympiad preparation, and mathematics competitions to school students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and teachers. Its core offerings are the High School Mathematics Training Programme (grades 5–9), Mathematical Olympiad training for IMO, the Madhava Mathematics Competition for undergraduates, the Bhaskaracharya Mathematical Talent Search Competition (BMTSC) for middle school students, and the Rotary Ganit Olympiad, supplemented by certificate courses in applied mathematics, data science, and generative AI delivered via classroom, online, and hybrid modes.

Product overview

Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana operates as a unified mathematics education platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of training programmes, competitions, and courses. The core offerings include High School Mathematics Training Programme (HSTP) for grades 5th-9th, Mathematical Olympiad Training for IMO preparation, and Centre for Industrial Mathematics (CIM) providing Data Science and industry-focused courses. Major competition products include the Bhaskaracharya Mathematical Talent Search Competition (BMTSC) for middle school students and Madhava Mathematics Competition for undergraduates. The institute has expanded into AI education with Certificate Course in Deep Learning and Generative AI. Additional offerings span undergraduate/postgraduate training programmes, lecture series on specialized topics (Ancient Indian Mathematics, Harmonic Analysis), workshops, and professional development courses. The institute's programmes are delivered through classroom, online, and hybrid modes with experienced faculty and industry experts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre for Industrial Mathematics: Provides industrial mathematics training, data science courses, and consultancy services to industries.
• Madhava Mathematics Competition
• Bhaskaracharya Mathematical Talent Search Competition (BMTSC)
• Rotary Ganit Olympiad

Products and services

• High School Mathematics Training Programme (HSTP) Comprehensive mathematics training programme for students from 5th to 9th standard offering classroom and online batches with experienced faculty, covering regular syllabus plus Olympiad preparation tracks. Pricing ranges from ₹10,000 (classroom, 5th standard) to ₹25,500 (online, 9th standard/Olympiad Level 1) per academic year.
• Mathematical Olympiad Training Programme Accelerated training programme to prepare students for the Indian Mathematical Olympiad pipeline (PRMO/RMO/INMO/IMO) and beyond. Many BP-trained students have won medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The 2025 Golden Jubilee cohort is led by Dr. Mrudul Thatte (IMO 2011 Bronze, IMO 2012 Silver, PhD Columbia 2023).
• Madhava Mathematics Competition National-level mathematics competition for undergraduate students, organized jointly with Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR Mumbai) and funded by National Board for Higher Mathematics. Selects Team MMC India for the International Mathematics Competition; 4,000 students participated in the 2025 selection competition. Registration fee is ₹100.
• Bhaskaracharya Mathematical Talent Search Competition (BMTSC) National-level pre-Olympiad mathematics competition for students of 6th and 7th standard, conducted in two rounds (online objective + offline/online subjective). Prizes include cash awards up to ₹5,000 and a nurture camp for successful students. Registration fee is ₹250.
• ROTARY GANIT OLYMPIAD Annual mathematical competition for students in standard 7-10, conducted in partnership with Rotary Club of Pune Pride and Ganit Adhyapak Mandal. Serves as a preparatory step towards RMO and IMO.
• Certificate Course in Deep Learning and Generative AI Certificate course covering foundations and applications of deep learning and generative AI with case studies across text and image generation. Designed as a Fourth Industrial Revolution technology course. Instructors include Dr. S.A. Katre, Mr. Hrishikesh Khaladkar, Dr. Tushar Deshmukh, Mr. Abdul Aleem Heroli, and Mr. Sahil Kavitake.
• Data Science Course (with Rubiversity) Data science course offered in association with Rubiversity, part of the Centre for Industrial Mathematics portfolio.
• Undergraduate Mathematics Course Training programme for first and second year B.Sc./B.A students covering important topics in mathematics, taught by experienced faculty from various colleges in Pune. Approximately 30 hours of training for ₹1,000.
• Postgraduate Mathematics Training Programme Training programme for M.Sc. Mathematics students designed to create interest in mathematics, achieve conceptual clarity, and inculcate problem-solving skills. Approximately 20 hours of training.
• Mathematics For Everyone Innovative outreach course for all mathematics lovers requiring no prior mathematical background. 12 sessions of 2 hours each covering Mathematical Anecdotes, Games and Puzzles, Mathematics in Nature, Ancient Indian Mathematics, Origami, Women in Mathematics, Sports mathematics, and everyday applications. Priced at ₹4,000 for 12 sessions.
• Two-Week Training Program for Undergraduate Students Intensive two-week training program titled 'All The Mathematics that You Missed' for TY B.Sc. Mathematics students, featuring two lectures and problem-solving sessions daily by distinguished mathematicians. Registration fee ₹1,500; limited seats on first-come-first-served basis.
• 60-Hour Certificate Course on Applications of Mathematics Certificate course designed to help students understand mathematical concepts and apply them to solve real-world problems while developing industry-relevant skills.
• Workshop on Mathematical Methods in Physics and Scientific Instrumentation One-day workshop jointly organized with IAIAM covering Fourier Transform Spectroscopy, Magnetic Resonance, and scientific instrumentation methods. Includes breakfast, lunch, tea, and note pads. Registration fee ₹1,000.
• Centre for Industrial Mathematics (CIM) Industrial mathematics division offering Data Science courses, consultancy services to industries, optimization projects, and professional development programs. Includes sessions on AI in robotics and automation. Jointly organized with IAIAM.
• One-Day Workshop on Designing a Mathematics Laboratory One-day workshop for teachers focusing on activity-based mathematics teaching approaches and mathematics laboratory design. Registration fee ₹500 with participation certificate.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many students have won medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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AI capability3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, T.I.F.R., MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2024Co-organizer of Madhava Mathematics Competition, a national-level competition for undergraduate students. TIFR Mumbai provides academic oversight and legitimacy to the competition.
• Indian Academy of Industrial and Applicable Mathematics (IAIAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of programs including sessions on Industrial Mathematics, AI in Robotics and Automation, and workshops. IAIAM partners with BP for Centre for Industrial Mathematics initiatives.
• Rotary Club of Pune PrideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for ROTARY GANIT OLYMPIAD - an annual mathematical competition for students in standard 7, 8, 9, and 10. Rotary provides organizational support and funding.
• Ganit Adhyapak Mandal (Mathematical Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting institution for ROTARY GANIT OLYMPIAD. Provides mathematical expertise and academic guidance for the competition.
• Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of lecture series on Ancient Indian Mathematics and other academic programs. SPPU collaborates on lectures and faculty exchange.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Indian Statistical Institute (ISI): Premier Indian institution offering undergraduate/postgraduate statistics and mathematics programs. BPRIM draws faculty from ISI and addresses overlapping advanced-math audiences; comparable as a partner/source of faculty rather than a competitor.
• IISER Pune: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Pune — provides adjunct faculty and joint programming (Harmonic Analysis series) with BPRIM. Not a commercial peer but a closely tied institutional collaborator in mathematics.

Direct peers

• Art of Problem Solving (AoPS): U.S.-based online platform specializing in math olympiad preparation with courses, problem databases, and a community. Direct functional peer in math competition coaching — differs in geography and digital-first delivery model.
• Allen Career Institute: India's largest coaching brand with olympiad, KVPY, and mathematics enrichment programs for school students. Overlaps with BPRIM on the math-talent-development segment but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• FIITJEE: Large India-based test prep and olympiad training chain with classroom and online programs targeting the same math-talented school student segment. BPRIM competes for the same olympiad-track families, though FIITJEE serves a broader JEE/NEET curriculum.
• Resonance Eduventures: National test-prep and olympiad coaching chain in India with similar school-level math enrichment offerings, online and classroom delivery, and a focus on competitive examination preparation overlapping with BPRIM's olympiad training.

Emerging players

• Brilliant: Online problem-solving and math learning platform with global reach, including competition-style courses. Addresses similar math-curious and olympiad-aspirant audiences via a digital-first, subscription-based model.

Broad incumbents

• Vedantu: Large edtech platform offering live online math tutoring across K-12 and competitive exams. Competes for the same math-talented students online, though BPRIM's niche depth in olympiad coaching is a differentiator.
• Cuemath: Math-focused K-12 learning platform with franchise/tutor network across India. Operates in the broader math learning category but at a lower grade/difficulty level than BPRIM's olympiad programs.

Regional players

• Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE): TIFR-affiliated national body that runs India's Math and Science Olympiad pipeline. BPRIM is a partner (co-organizer of Madhava) but HBCSE is also a structural peer in olympiad ecosystem, providing training and selection infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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