PW Institute of Innovation

What PW Institute of Innovation does

PW Institute of Innovation (PW IOI) is an India-based higher education institution operating under the PhysicsWallah group, offering two flagship programs — a 4-Year Integrated B.Tech in Computer Science and AI through the School of Technology (SOT), and a 2-Year MBA through the School of Management (SOM). The institute operates across four physical campuses in Bengaluru, Noida, Pune, and Lucknow, with a stated faculty base of 120+ mentors drawn from IIT, IIM, and ex-Google/Amazon backgrounds. Both programs are delivered in partnership with Medhavi Skills University, a UGC-recognized Skills University, where PW IOI acts as the Industry Skilling Partner — Medhavi awards the degree while PW IOI delivers the industry-skills component, including On-the-Job Learning and experiential modules.

The B.Tech program is positioned around MacBook-enabled classrooms under an Apple partnership, Microsoft certification integration covering Data Structures & Algorithms, Deep Learning + GenAI, Cloud Computing & DevOps, and GenAI & Agentic AI specialization, mandatory On-the-Job Training from Semester 1, and reported internship exposure from the first year. The MBA program offers two specializations — AI-Driven Product Management & Business Analytics and Startup & Business Leadership — featuring an embedded IIM Certification in Semester 2, access to a ₹5 crore student venture fund, and second-year startup immersion via a School of Startups partnership in Noida. Curriculum spans data structures, algorithms, cloud, DevOps, GenAI foundations, and product management.

PW IOI generates revenue primarily through multi-year tuition subscriptions. The published B.Tech fee is ₹14,75,000 over four years, billed annually, with the MBA program carrying a separate fee structure and a ₹3 crore scholarship pool. Total scholarship commitments across programs reach ₹5 crore, with merit-based awards up to 100% coverage, EmpowerHer scholarships for female students, and EWS scholarships for economically weaker sections. The go-to-market motion is sales-led through a multi-stage admission funnel — Common Entrance Exam, profile shortlisting, personal interview, and a Fast Track Process for students meeting thresholds such as JEE Main 80%ile or CUET 600/800 — augmented by PhysicsWallah's brand and digital platform. Disclosed SOT'23 placement outcomes include 89% internship placement with top stipends of ₹50,000 and a batch average of ₹24,000.

Name

PW Institute of Innovation

Legal name

Physics Wallah Institute of Innovation

Website

https://pwioi.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PW Institute of Innovation (PW IOI) is an India-based higher education institution offering 4-year B.Tech in CS & AI and 2-year MBA programs across four campuses, in partnership with Medhavi Skills University and powered by the PhysicsWallah brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), Technical Universities with Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH)

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B.Tech Program Tuition Fees: Integrated B.Tech in Computer Science and AI program with total fees of ₹14,75,000 over 4 years. Year 1: ₹4,75,000 (One-Time ₹25,000 + Academic ₹2,60,000 + Non-Academic ₹1,90,000), Years 2-3: ₹3,70,000 each, Year 4: ₹2,60,000. Optional hostel and degree fees separate.
2. MBA Program Tuition Fees: 2-Year MBA program with scholarship pool of ₹3 crore available. Merit-based scholarships up to 100% based on personal interview performance, EWS criteria, and female student support.
3. Scholarship Programs: Total scholarship pool of ₹5 crore across all programs including merit-based (up to 100%), EmpowerHer for female students, and EWS scholarships for economically weaker sections. Additional scholarships for B.Tech up to ₹3 crore.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PW Institute of Innovation is a higher education institution offering two flagship academic programs delivered in partnership with Medhavi Skills University: a 4-Year Integrated B.Tech in Computer Science and AI through the School of Technology (SOT) and a 2-Year MBA program through the School of Management (SOM) with specializations in AI-Driven Product Management & Business Analytics and Startup & Business Leadership. Programs emphasize industry integration through paid internships from Semester 1, mentorship from IIT/IIM alumni, MacBook-enabled Apple classrooms, Microsoft certification, and access to a ₹5 crore student venture fund.

Product overview

PW Institute of Innovation (PW IOI) is an educational institution offering two primary academic programs: a 4-year Integrated B.Tech in Computer Science and AI through the School of Technology (SOT) and a 2-year MBA program through the School of Management (SOM). Both programs are delivered in partnership with Medhavi Skills University, where PW IOI serves as the Industry Skilling Partner. The SOT program features MacBook-enabled learning, Microsoft certification integration, and internship exposure from the first year, while the SOM program offers specializations in AI-Driven Product Management & Business Analytics and Startup & Business Leadership. The institution operates across four campuses in India (Bengaluru, Noida, Pune, and Lucknow) and provides scholarship programs up to 100% based on merit and eligibility criteria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4-Year Integrated B.Tech in Computer Science and AI (School of Technology) Integrated B.Tech program in Computer Science and AI delivered in partnership with Medhavi Skills University, focusing on on-the-job learning, experiential learning, and industry immersion. Includes internship exposure from Semester 1, MacBook-enabled learning environment (Apple Classroom), Microsoft certification integration covering data structures, deep learning + GenAI foundations, cloud computing & DevOps, and GenAI & Agentic AI specialization, plus On-the-Job Training modules in Frontend Development and JavaScript Web Development. Designed for Class 12-passed Indian students aspiring to tech careers, with 100% placement assistance.
• 2-Year MBA Program (School of Management) 2-year MBA program delivered in partnership with Medhavi Skills University with two specializations: AI-Driven Product Management & Business Analytics (with IIM Certification in Semester 2 and access to ₹5 crore Venture Fund) and Startup & Business Leadership (with second-year startup immersion in Noida via the School of Startups partnership, IIM Certification in Semester 2, and direct access to the ₹5 crore Venture Fund). Designed for graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking management education with industry integration.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Medhavi Skills University (MSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysics Wallah Institute of Innovation is the Industry Skilling Partner of Medhavi Skills University (MSU). MSU is a UGC-recognized Skills University. This partnership facilitates On-the-Job Learning, experiential learning, and industry immersion for students. Students enroll in MSU degree programs designed with the latest pedagogy and strong industry integration. The partnership provides the degree-granting framework while PW IOI delivers the industry-relevant skills component.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration4-Year B.Tech Program integrated with Microsoft certification. Curriculum covers fundamentals of data structures & algorithms, deep learning + GenAI foundations, cloud computing & DevOps, GenAI & Agentic AI specialization + deployment. Students graduate not just with a degree but with credentials the industry trusts.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationApple Enabled School providing MacBook for all SOT students with Apple Classroom management. Features include AirDrop sharing, Focus mode, Live screen view, and 200 GB per student cloud storage. Managed by Datalogics and powered by Apple Classroom.
• School of StartupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-Year Startup Immersion program in Noida via School of Startups partnership. Students build inside a live founder ecosystem, not a simulation. Part of the Founder's Program - AI & Venture Leadership specialization in MBA.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Unacademy:

Direct peers

• upGrad: India's largest online higher-education platform offering degree and certificate programs in tech, data, and management with strong industry partnerships (similar to PW IOI's tech+MBA portfolio). Comparable model blending university-issued degrees with industry-integrated curricula and high-CTC placement claims.
• Great Learning: Operates degree-aligned tech and management programs (B.Tech, MBA, PG) in partnership with universities such as BITS Pilani and Jain University, with industry mentors and placement support — closely paralleling PW IOI's industry-skilling-partner model with Medhavi Skills University.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PW-IOI/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/PWIOI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/pw-ioi
• Instagraminstagram.com/pwinstituteofinnovation?igsh=MXQxYmVpazFlcjZsNg==

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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