Mercy Hospital

What Mercy Hospital does

The entity operating under the brand "Mercy India" and formally registered as the Council for Allied Health Care and Rehabilitation Professions of India (CAHRP of India) is a Section 8 non-profit educational council, not a hospital. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hyderabad with offices in Tirupati and Kadapa, it operates 16 academies offering more than 150 vocational, diploma, postgraduate diploma, and degree-level courses spanning healthcare (nursing, paramedical, biomedical technology, naturopathy), engineering, computer education, agriculture, fashion, hospitality, fire and safety, security, teacher training, and management. Its core technology is a non-formal education delivery system combining an online admission portal with a distributed network of examination and information centers across major Indian cities, supplemented by university partnerships with Sanskaram, Sikkim Professional, and Sikkim Skill Universities that confer recognized degrees.

Revenue is generated through five streams: annual course tuition (Rs. 26,000 for council diplomas up to Rs. 180,000 for MSc Nursing), one-time admission application fees (Rs. 1,000), registration fees (Rs. 2,000), recurring membership fees (Rs. 500), and examination fees collected at semester/annual exam events in major cities. Go-to-market is primarily direct via the mercyindia.com website, branch inquiry forms, email, and phone outreach. The council holds a Section 8 license, ISO 9001:2015 certification, MSME registration, NSDC affiliation, NITI Aayog NGO DARPAN registration, 12A/80G tax exemption, and trademark/copyright registrations, collectively positioning it as a government-credentialed autonomous qualification body serving a B2C mass-market student base across India.

Note: the firmographic header lists "Mercy Hospital" (Kottayam, Kerala, founded 1973, 59 employees), which appears inconsistent with the substantive data describing CAHRP of India (Hyderabad, founded 2019). The analysis above is grounded in the substantive operational data on CAHRP of India, as that is the entity for which product, pricing, partnership, and regulatory detail is provided.

Name

Mercy Hospital

Legal name

Council For Allied Health Care and Rehabilitation Professions of India

Website

https://mercyindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Council for Allied Health Care and Rehabilitation Professions of India (CAHRP of India), operating as Mercy India, is a Section 8 non-profit educational council running 16 academies that deliver 150+ vocational, diploma, and degree programs — primarily in nursing, paramedical, and allied healthcare — to individual students across India, credentialed through university partnerships and government registrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational and Allied Health Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAIAB

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAHAGAH

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAAALAK

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYHLAJACAC

Healthcare Licensing, Accreditation & Credentialing Boards

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Health Policy, Regulation & Compliance Authorities

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Paramedical training
• Allied health courses
• Nursing education
• Skill development

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Fees collected from students for various diploma, certificate, and postgraduate programs across multiple academies including nursing, paramedical, management, and vocational courses.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership and life membership fees with issuance of membership card and registration certificate.
3. Examination Fees: Fees collected at the time of examinations organized in major cities across India.
4. Admission Application Fee: One-time admission application fee of Rs. 1,000 as mentioned for nursing courses.
5. Registration Fee: Registration fee of Rs. 2,000 collected from students.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Council for Allied Health Care and Rehabilitation Professions of India (CAHRP of India), operating under the Mercy India brand, is a non-profit educational council that designs, delivers, and certifies vocational, professional, and academic courses across 16 academies covering nursing, paramedical and allied health, biomedical technology, naturopathy and yoga, computer education, engineering, agriculture, fashion design, hotel and hospital management, fire and safety, security, teacher training, vocational trades, and homeopathy. Course offerings range from council's own diplomas and certificates to university-affiliated degree programs (BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing) and conclude with examinations conducted in major Indian cities, with certificates and membership credentials issued to students.

Product overview

The Council For Allied Health Care and Rehabilitation Professions of India (CAHRP OF INDIA) operates as an educational council under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013, offering a portfolio of 16 academies providing vocational, professional, and academic courses. The portfolio includes Health and Paramedical Science, Mercy Nursing Training Academy, Biomedical Technology Academy, and Naturopathy and Yoga Science for healthcare education; Art Academy and Fashion Design and Textile Academy for creative arts; Computer Education Academy and Engineering and Technology Academy for technical skills; Agriculture Education Academy for agricultural sciences; Hotel and Hospital Management Academy and Management Education Academy for business studies; Fire and Safety Management Academy, Security Training Academy, and Vocational Education Academy for vocational training; and Teacher Training Academy for education professionals. The council issues diplomas, advanced diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, certificates, and degree-level qualifications recognized under various Indian government regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Academy Provides courses in music, dance, and performing arts including diplomas and certificates in classical dance, vocal music, and instrumental training, for learners seeking creative arts qualifications.
• Biomedical Technology Academy Provides diplomas and postgraduate diplomas in biomedical engineering, medical imaging technology, ICU equipment services, and clinical cosmetology, for students pursuing allied biomedical technology careers.
• Computer Education Academy Offers courses in computer applications, software engineering, programming, web design, networking, and IT certifications including PGDCA, master diplomas, and certificate courses, for learners seeking IT skills.
• Agriculture Education Academy Provides diplomas and postgraduate diplomas in agriculture, horticulture, dairy management, agri-business, and agricultural technology, for learners pursuing agricultural sciences careers.
• Engineering and Technology Academy Offers ITI programs, diplomas, and postgraduate diplomas in various engineering disciplines including mechanical, civil, electrical, electronics, computer science, and automobile engineering, for technical trade learners.
• Fashion Design and Textile Academy Provides diplomas and postgraduate diplomas in fashion designing, interior design, textile technology, and apparel design, for learners pursuing creative design careers.
• Health and Paramedical Science Offers diplomas and certificates in medical laboratory technology, physiotherapy, dialysis technology, cardiology technician, radiology, nursing, and various paramedical healthcare courses, for students pursuing allied health and paramedical careers.
• Naturopathy and Yoga Science Provides postgraduate diplomas and certificates in yoga therapy, yoga science, naturopathy, acupuncture, and cosmetology, for learners in alternative medicine and wellness.
• Fire and Safety Management Academy Offers diplomas, advanced diplomas, and postgraduate diplomas in fire safety, industrial safety, hazard management, and safety engineering, for learners seeking safety management careers.
• Mercy Nursing Training Academy Provides nursing degree and diploma courses including BSc Nursing, GNM, ANM, MSc Nursing, and auxiliary nursing programs recognized by medical education councils, for students pursuing registered nursing careers.
• Hotel and Hospital Management Academy Offers diplomas and postgraduate diplomas in hotel management, hospitality, travel and tourism, event management, food production, and catering services, for learners pursuing service industry careers.
• Management Education Academy Provides MBA programs, postgraduate diplomas, and advanced diplomas in business management, finance, HR, hospital management, retail management, and various other management specializations, for learners pursuing management careers.
• Security Training Academy Provides training programs for security professionals and security management, for learners entering or advancing in the security services profession.
• Teacher Training Academy Offers diplomas and certificates in teacher training including nursery teacher training, primary teacher training, yoga teaching, and computer teacher training, for learners pursuing teaching careers.
• Vocational Education Academy Provides vocational diplomas and certificates in solar energy, GST, taxation, electrical technician, plumbing, carpentry, digital art, and various trades, for learners seeking trade-based employment.
• Homeo (Homeopathy) Offers diploma in homeopathy for healthcare education, for learners pursuing alternative medicine practice in homeopathy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 vocational and professional courses available for self-employment

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sanskararam UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanskararam University - Authorized Admission Partner for Council for Allied Health Care and Rehabilitation Professions of India (CAHRP of India)
• Sikkim Professional UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSikkim Professional University - University partnership for allied health education programs
• Sikkim Skill UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSikkim Skill University - Skill development university partnership for vocational training programs
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Skill Development Corporation - Registered Under National Skill Development Govt. of India for skill development and vocational training

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): Public-private body under Ministry of Skill Development that funds and certifies skilling providers in India. Both an ecosystem enabler and a listed affiliation/registration partner of CAHRP, shaping the regulatory and funding landscape in which the council operates.
• Indian Nursing Council (INC): National regulatory body for nursing education in India. CAHRP references INC-recognized BSc Nursing and GNM/ANM programs, making INC the apex credentialing authority that ultimately determines the value of the council's nursing offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University Online: Large private university with extensive online vocational, undergraduate and continuing education programs. Overlaps on flexible, multi-discipline credentialing but at much larger scale and brand recognition.
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS): Government body providing open schooling, vocational and life-skill certifications. Comparable in offering affordable, flexible credentials to under-privileged learners but with much stronger public-sector recognition and scale.
• Symbiosis Skills and Open University: University offering open and skills-based degrees/diplomas including healthcare, IT and management. Comparable in vocational undergraduate focus, but operates as a recognized university rather than a partner-dependent council.

Direct peers

• Apollo Medskills: Apollo's healthcare-focused vocational training arm offering allied health, paramedical and nursing certificate/diploma programs across India. Closest direct peer given overlapping healthcare-skills focus, hospital-affiliated credibility, and multi-city delivery model.
• Tata Strive: Tata Trust's skilling initiative delivering vocational training with a focus on underserved youth, including healthcare tracks. Comparable in mission-driven vocational education, NSDC alignment and rural-youth outreach.
• Medvarsity: Online healthcare education platform offering certificates, diplomas and fellowship programs for working professionals. Comparable in targeting healthcare learners with vocational/continuing credentials, though more digital and less council-based.
• EduSkills: Non-profit skilling body offering industry-aligned vocational programs and certifications in India. Similar Section 8/society structure, NSDC linkage and multi-sector course catalog, including allied health-adjacent tracks.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mercyindia
• Facebookfacebook.com/mercyindia
• Instagraminstagram.com/mercyindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mercy-hospital-kottayam-

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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