R-CAT

Name

R-CAT

Legal name

Rajasthan Centre of Advanced Technology

Website

https://rcat.rajasthan.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ), Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

Keywords

• IT finishing school
• Technology certification training
• Emerging technology skilling
• Government scholarship program
• Faculty development program

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training (Scholarship Programs): Training programs fully sponsored by Government of Rajasthan for candidates selected through Quiz-A-Thon entrance examination. Programs are free for scholarship recipients. Funded through government budget announcement for 2021-22.
2. Paid Certification Courses: Fee-based certification programs ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 109,000 per course. Payment available via lump sum or installments. Global certification vouchers included with some courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R-CAT is a Government of Rajasthan IT finishing school that delivers outcome-driven certification training programs in advanced and emerging technologies. Course offerings include AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Robotics & Automation, Embedded Systems, Digital Design, Digital Marketing, GIS, and CRM, delivered through official partnerships with 15+ global technology OEMs. Training is provided via instructor-led classroom sessions with hands-on labs, supplemented by a Quiz-A-Thon scholarship selection process, Faculty Development Programs, and an Assured Career placement program.

Product overview

R-CAT (Rajasthan Centre of Advanced Technology) is a Government of Rajasthan initiative established in August 2022 as an IT finishing school. It offers outcome-driven, practitioner-designed certification programs from global tech partners including AWS, Adobe, Oracle, Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, SAS, EC-Council, ESRI, Cisco, Apple, Phytec, Autofina Robotics, Google, and Salesforce. The portfolio includes core programs: Certification Courses across AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Robotics, and Digital Marketing; Quiz-A-Thon scholarship selection process; Faculty Development Programs; and Assured Career Programs with placement assistance. The course offerings range from 20-hour foundational programs to 1200-hour advanced certifications, covering technologies like AWS ML pipelines, Azure AI, VMware vSphere, Red Hat Linux, SAS Analytics, CEH cybersecurity, Robotics & Automation, Adobe Design, ESRI GIS, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce CRM, and Apple development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quiz-A-Thon: Scholarship selection process for R-CAT training programs where candidates selected get sponsored training by Government of Rajasthan.

Products and services

• R-CAT Certification Courses Government of Rajasthan IT finishing school offering certification courses in advanced and emerging technologies including AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Robotics, and Digital Marketing through partnerships with global tech companies.
• Quiz-A-Thon Scholarship Program Scholarship-based selection process for R-CAT training programs, offering up to 100% scholarship on course fees for eligible candidates from Rajasthan pursuing tech graduation programs.
• Faculty Development Program (FDP) Training of Trainers program bringing industry giants like Apple, Microsoft, EC-Council, Phytec, Oracle, Cisco, VMware, SAS, Red Hat, Adobe, and Autofina Robotics to upskill and reskill faculties and trainers in Rajasthan across 9 technology tracks.
• Assured Career Program Career placement assistance and industry partnership programs including CIEL and HCL Early Career Program to connect trained candidates with employment opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 863 training completed, 636 certifications obtained, 302 placements across various IT companies

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle provides cloud computing, database, and enterprise software certification programs at R-CAT. Oracle courses include Java Development on Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations, and Cloud Infrastructure Architect training with globally recognized certifications.
• SAS India Pvt LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAS delivers data analytics and business intelligence certification programs including SAS Certified Specialist: Visual Business Analytics, SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming, and SAS Internship on Analytics with global certification vouchers.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware provides virtualization and cloud infrastructure certification courses including VMware vSphere, VMware vRealize Automation, and VMware Cloud Foundation training programs.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationRed Hat delivers Linux and open-source technology certifications including RHCSA and RHCE training programs with globally recognized credentials and exam vouchers.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides Azure cloud platform certifications including Azure AI Associate and Azure Security Technologies Associate training courses.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe delivers digital design and creative software certification programs covering Graphics Design, Digital Application Design UI/UX, and Digital Media Editing using Creative Cloud applications.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS provides cloud computing certification courses including Machine Learning Pipeline on AWS training with industry-recognized credentials.
• Cisco Systems, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Networking Academy program provides networking technology training with focus on network security and infrastructure courses.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationApple offers iOS App Development training and Apple Product Support certifications at R-CAT's AATCe Lab with certified expert instruction.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC-Council provides cybersecurity certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Ethical Hacking Essentials, and Certified SOC Analyst training programs.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationESRI India delivers GIS (Geographic Information System) certification courses including ArcGIS Fundamentals Foundation, ArcGIS Pro Foundation, and Web/Mobile Apps configuration training.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle provides Digital Marketing certification programs including Google Ads, Analytics, and Digital Marketing Advanced courses with Google certified credentials.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSalesforce offers CRM certification programs including Salesforce Certified Associate and Salesforce Certified Administrator training.
• Phytec Embedded SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPhytec provides embedded systems and IoT certification programs including Embedded Full Stack IIOT Analyst and Basic Embedded Full Stack IIOT Analyst courses.
• Autofina RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationAutofina Robotics delivers Robotics and Automation certification courses including Certificate Course on Robotics & Automation, Advance Certificate Course on Robotics & Automation, and Embedded & Robotics Internship programs.
• Rajasthan Technical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTU is a major academic partner with approximately 58 affiliated engineering colleges and over 1.5 lakh students. R-CAT coordinates with RTU for circulating Faculty Development Program calendars to member institutions.
• Mohanlal Sukhadia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSU hosts an R-CAT spoke (extension center) on its campus as part of the Hub and Spoke approach, extending R-CAT's training programs to Southern Rajasthan students.
• Banasthali VidyapithsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanasthali Vidyapith is a major women's residential educational institution with over 16,000 students, serving as an academic partner for R-CAT training delivery.
• Manipal University JaipursupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUJ is a self-financed State University launched in 2011, collaborating with R-CAT for technology skill development programs.
• Vivekanand Global UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVGU is a private university established under Rajasthan State Assembly Act 11/2012, partnering with R-CAT for industry-academia linkage.
• JECRC UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJECRC University is a partner institution for R-CAT training delivery and academic collaboration.
• HCLsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCL offers Early Career Program through R-CAT, providing employment pathways for trained candidates.
• CIEL (Centre for International Education and Leadership)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIEL is listed as an Assured Career partner under the R-CAT ecosystem, providing career guidance and placement support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TCS iON: Strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services offering learning and assessment platforms for education and workforce skilling. Comparable to R-CAT's IT certification and employability focus, with TCS iON serving as a much larger India-wide incumbent.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and tech companies (Google, IBM, AWS) to deliver certification courses. Comparable to R-CAT's globally recognized certification offerings, though Coursera operates at much larger scale and broader curriculum scope.

Others

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): Government of India's flagship skilling scheme providing free short-term training and certification across sectors including IT. Comparable to R-CAT as a state/government-backed free training initiative targeting employability, though PMKVY operates at national scale.

Direct peers

• Simplilearn: Online professional training provider offering certification bootcamps in partnership with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other OEMs. Highly comparable to R-CAT's vendor-authorized certification training model, though delivered primarily online rather than through physical finishing schools.
• Great Learning: Professional upskilling platform offering certification programs in AI/ML, cloud, data science, and cybersecurity in collaboration with global universities and tech companies. Comparable to R-CAT's emerging-technology certification portfolio targeted at engineers and working professionals.
• UpGrad: Online higher education and skilling platform offering tech and data science certification programs with placement support. Comparable to R-CAT in its career-focused certification programs, employer partnerships, and emphasis on employability for engineers and graduates.
• Coding Ninjas: India-focused tech bootcamp offering courses in programming, data science, and web development with placement assistance. Comparable to R-CAT's programming/Java/Python tracks and emphasis on job outcomes for engineering students.
• Masai School: Outcome-focused tech skilling program with pay-after-placement model and intensive full-stack curriculum. Comparable to R-CAT's emphasis on employability, industry-aligned curriculum, and Indian engineering student target segment.
• Aptech Limited: Indian IT and multimedia training company offering career and certification courses through physical centers and partner institutions. Comparable to R-CAT's finishing-school model with classroom-based IT certification programs targeting employability outcomes.
• NIIT Limited: One of India's largest IT training and finishing school providers, offering globally certified programs across cloud, cybersecurity, data, and programming. Directly comparable to R-CAT in delivering corporate/individual IT certification training to students and working professionals in India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RCAT_Raj
• Facebookfacebook.com/RCATRaj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rcatrajasthan
• Instagraminstagram.com/rajrcat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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