Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited

What Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited does

Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly promoted by the Government of Odisha and Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL), incorporated in 2011 as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 1956 and operating under the administrative control of the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha. The company delivers government-recognized digital literacy and IT education programs to students, job seekers, government officials, and education entrepreneurs, primarily across the state of Odisha, India.

OKCL's core offerings span the OS-CIT (Odisha State Certificate in Information Technology) family — a basic computer proficiency course plus OS-CIT A and OS-CIT A+ career-based tiers — alongside OCOC career-oriented courses, the eSchool platform for Odia-medium K-12 students (Classes I–XII), the Learning Companion mobile/desktop app, Exam Live for online assessments, and Edumart for B2B education-sector procurement. Technology infrastructure includes the ERA (eLearning Revolution for All) LMS, AI/VR-enabled smart classrooms, 30,000+ assessment items vetted by Board of Secondary Education experts, and three ISO certifications (9001:2015, 27001:2013, 20000-1:2018). The platform claims international-standard parity with ICDL, ISTE, Microsoft Office, ECDL, and NorthStar standards.

OKCL operates a franchise-led distribution model through 900+ Authorized Learning Centres (ALCs) across every district of Odisha, supplemented by direct enrollment, government institutional contracts (e.g., PACS/LAMPCS official training), and university partnerships (BPUT, Sambalpur University). Revenue is generated primarily through course fees — OKCL retains ₹1,400 of the ₹4,000 OS-CIT fee per student, ₹2,400 of the ₹9,000 OS-CIT A fee, and ₹4,400 of the ₹19,000 OS-CIT A+ fee — with the balance paid to ALC operators. The NCR 2027 initiative targets 1,000 additional centres, and cumulative e-learner numbers exceed 2.5 million since inception, alongside 50,000+ Smart Teachers trained and 300,000+ e-admissions processed.

Name

Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited

Legal name

Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited

Website

https://okcl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) is a Government of Odisha-promoted Special Purpose Vehicle that delivers government-recognized digital literacy and IT education programs — including OS-CIT certification, OCOC career courses, and the eSchool K-12 platform — to students, job seekers, government officials, and franchise operators across Odisha through a 900+ Authorized Learning Centre network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Language Assessment, Placement Testing & Proficiency Certification Tools (EDAFAOAH), Group Work, Breakout & Collaborative Document/Workspace Tools (EDAFAGAE)

Keywords

• Digital literacy training
• Computer certification courses
• K-12 eLearning platform
• Vocational IT training
• Odia medium education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fee Revenue (OS-CIT): Revenue from OS-CIT basic computer proficiency course fees at ₹4,000 per student for 3 months. Revenue is shared between OKCL (₹1,400) and ALCs (₹2,600) per enrollment.
2. Advanced Course Fees (OS-CIT A, OS-CIT A+): Revenue from career-based computer application courses OS-CIT A (₹9,000 for 6 months) and OS-CIT A+ (₹19,000 for 12 months), with revenue shares of ₹2,400 and ₹4,400 respectively going to OKCL.
3. OCOC Course Fees: Revenue from OKCL Career Oriented Courses covering tracks in Accounting, Graphic Design, Programming, Digital Marketing, IT Hardware & Networking, and Smart Teaching, delivered through the ERA platform.
4. New Centre Registration (NCR) Franchise: Revenue from onboarding new Authorized Learning Centres (ALCs) through the NCR program, which requires registration and centre setup infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OKCL delivers government-recognized computer proficiency courses (OS-CIT, OS-CIT A, OS-CIT A+), career-oriented vocational training (OCOC), and K-12 digital learning content (eSchool) for Odia-medium students and job seekers through a network of 900+ Authorized Learning Centres across Odisha. The organization also implements institutional training programs for government departments, cooperatives, and schools. Operations are supported by proprietary platforms including the ERA LMS, Learning Companion App, Exam Live, and Edumart.

Product overview

OKCL operates as an integrated educational technology ecosystem with OS-CIT (basic, A, and A+ levels) as its foundational digital literacy offerings, supplemented by OCOC for career-oriented vocational training. The platform extends to eSchool for K-12 Odia medium students with companion Learning Companion App, while LMS and Exam Live provide infrastructure services. Edumart addresses procurement needs, and NCR enables partner expansion. The portfolio also includes the OKCL Olympiad Movement for competitive academics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OS-CIT (Odisha State Certificate in Information Technology): A government-recognized basic computer proficiency course endorsed by 2,25,000 users. International standard digital literacy course providing career-based computer application skills.
• eSchool
• OCOC (OKCL Career Oriented Courses)
• OKCL Olympiad Movement (OOM)
• Learning Companion App

Products and services

• OS-CIT (Odisha State Certificate in Information Technology) A government-recognized 3-month basic computer proficiency course providing digital literacy and career-oriented skills to students, job seekers, and youth through Authorized Learning Centres (ALCs) across Odisha.
• OS-CIT A A 6-month comprehensive computer application course designed to prepare youth for digital careers with advanced skill training beyond the basic OS-CIT certification.
• OS-CIT A+ A 12-month advanced career-based computer application course providing opportunity for employment and professional development in IT careers.
• OCOC (OKCL Career Oriented Courses) Short-term, skill-based job-ready IT courses (2-3 months) covering Tally Prime, Graphic Design, Advanced Excel, Web & Mobile App Development, Programming, Digital Marketing, IT Hardware & Networking, and Smart Teaching, delivered through the ERA platform with certification by Odisha State Open University (OSOU).
• eSchool Digital learning platform for Odia medium students (Class I-XII) offering interactive eContent, live classes, and preparation for Olympiads and competitive exams like JEE/NEET with Odia-medium curriculum-aligned content.
• NCR - New Centre Registration Franchise registration program enabling education entrepreneurs to establish Authorized Learning Centres (ALCs) for delivering OKCL's digital education portfolio with structured roadmap, fee structures, and revenue sharing models.
• OKCL Olympiad Movement (OOM) Academic competition movement for Odia medium school students featuring Math Olympiad with district and state-level examinations, live classes, and study materials to nurture mathematical talent.
• Achievers Coaching program for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations, providing targeted preparation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 million+ e-learners trained since inception
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sambalpur UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2026MoU signed on July 30, 2026 to collaborate on advancing AI, digital education, skill development, research and innovation. Partnership aims to build a future-ready higher education ecosystem in Odisha through industry-academia collaboration.
• Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026MoU signed at BPUT Tech Carnival 2025 enabling students of BPUT and affiliated colleges to undertake structured internships across 1,000 OKCL centres statewide. Partnership focuses on digital skills development and industry integration.
• Cooperation Department, Government of OdishacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Implementation partner for OS-CIT IT Proficiency Enhancement Training for PACS and LAMPCS officials. Joint initiative covering 5,422 officials from 2,711 societies across 314 blocks, focusing on digital literacy, e-governance, AI awareness, and cybersecurity.
• Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 January 2026OCAC conceptualized the State-Level Emerging Technologies Training Camps and OKCL implements on-ground delivery across institutions. Camps cover AI, IoT, Robotics, and Cyber Security for secondary and higher secondary students.
• School & Mass Education Department, Government of OdishacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Partner in Emerging Technologies Training Camps inauguration alongside Electronics & IT Department. Minister Nithyananda Gond co-inaugurated the program at ICONIC Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya.
• Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint promoter of OKCL alongside Government of Odisha. MKCL provides technological expertise and operational guidance for digital literacy and e-governance initiatives. OKCL was established as a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly promoted by both entities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aptech Limited: Established IT training and vocational education company in India offering computer proficiency, career courses, and certification programs through a franchisee network comparable to OKCL's ALC model.
• Tata Strive: Tata Group's skilling initiative delivering vocational and IT training programs across India, including government-partnered capacity building. Comparable in addressing digital literacy and employability through structured training programs.
• NIIT Limited: India's longest-standing computer training and IT education company offering CCC, digital literacy, and career-oriented IT courses. Targets similar student and professional learner segments with broader geographic reach and commercial (rather than government-affiliated) positioning.
• Byju's: India's largest EdTech company offering K-12 supplemental learning, competitive exam preparation (JEE/NEET), and career upskilling. Overlaps with OKCL's eSchool and OOM (Olympiad) offerings, though primarily direct-to-consumer rather than government-affiliated.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): Government of India entity under the Ministry of Skill Development that funds and coordinates skill training across India. Directly comparable to OKCL in mission of digital literacy and vocational skilling, with broader national scope.

Others

• DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing): Government of India's national digital education platform offering free K-12 content in multiple Indian languages. A free alternative to OKCL's eSchool platform, directly competing for the same Odia-medium school student segment.
• SWAYAM: Government of India's MOOC platform offering free online courses from Class 9 through postgraduate level. Comparable in offering accessible digital courses at zero cost, potentially competing with OKCL's OCOC career-oriented offerings.

Emerging players

• PhysicsWallah: Indian EdTech platform offering affordable K-12 and competitive exam preparation with strong penetration in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Comparable to OKCL's eSchool/OOM in target audience and Odia-medium rural student focus, though technology-led rather than government-affiliated.
• ICT Academy: Public-private partnership initiative focused on IT training and skill development for students and faculty across Indian states. Comparable to OKCL in PPP-structure and government-aligned digital literacy mission.

Direct peers

• Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL): OKCL's joint promoter and the original Maharashtra state-level knowledge corporation. MKCL operates the same SPV model with MKCL's computer literacy (MSCIT) course, government-recognized certification, and Authorized Learning Centre network. Direct comparable in business model, product, and target segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OKCL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odisha-knowledge-corporation-limited

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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