Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan

What Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan does

Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan (SCSA) is a privately held, Society-registered (Society Act 1860, Reg. No. 31/2013) vocational and computer education organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in Delhi, with its operational base in Dasuya, Punjab. It is led by founder and CEO Dr. Ranveer Singh Arora (BSC IT, MCA), supported by Principal Nidhi Arora and a core team of approximately five employees handling administration, marketing, and faculty oversight. SCSA's primary delivery model is a franchise network of 160+ affiliated institutes operating under the SCSA brand across 10+ Indian states, including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra.

The product portfolio consists of 40+ vocational and IT courses spanning 3-month certificates (Tally, C, C++, Java, PHP, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, English Speaking, Japanese Language), 1-year diplomas (Hardware & Network, Web Designing, Fashion Designing, Hotel Management, Beautician, Mobile Repairing, Nanny Care, Financial Accounting, Computer Application, AutoCAD, Nursery Teacher Training, Desktop Publishing, Business/Marketing/Event/Advertising/Retail Management, Cookery, Hospitality Management), and 2-year advanced diplomas (Information Technology, Fashion Designing, Hardware Technology, Nursery Teacher Training, Hospitality Management, Cookery, Business/Marketing/Event/Advertising Management). Training is delivered using industry-standard tools (HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Tally, Adobe Photoshop) in physical computer labs with individual workstations, and the organization claims 100% job assistance and placement support. Certifications are issued through SCSA-approved centers across India, recognized under its ISO 9001:2015 certification, NIESBUD partnership, and approval as a study center of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) course tuition fees paid by students enrolling at franchise centers, (2) franchise onboarding and renewal fees from sub-center operators, (3) certificate issuance and re-issuance fees (Rs. 500), re-examination fees (Rs. 500), and document verification fees (Rs. 2,200 DD), and (4) episodic B2G training contracts with named government clients including PSPCL, Himachal Pradesh Board, Punjab Police, and the Post Office Department. Marketing relies on the franchise network as the primary channel, supplemented by the SCSA website, social media presence, and franchise opportunity announcements. No external institutional funding, acquisition activity, or M&A is disclosed, and the organization has not pursued a public listing or technology platform expansion beyond the educational franchise model.

Name

Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan

Legal name

Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan

Website

https://scsa.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan (SCSA) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, Society-registered vocational and computer education franchise network operating 160+ institutes across 10+ Indian states, delivering 40+ diploma and certificate courses to students, job seekers, and government department clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

Keywords

• Computer education
• Vocational training
• Diploma programs
• Skill development
• Franchise institutes

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fee Revenue: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for various diploma, certificate, and advanced diploma courses in computer applications, hardware, web design, fashion designing, hotel management, beautician, mobile repairing, nanny care, and financial accounting. Course durations range from 3 months to 2 years.
2. Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchisee partnerships where individuals or organizations establish SCSA-affiliated study centers under the brand. Franchisees pay fees and receive rights to operate under the SCSA brand and use their curriculum and certification.
3. Certificate Issuance Fees: Fees charged for certificate issuance upon course completion. Additional re-issuance fees apply for lost certificates (Rs. 500). Re-examination fees of Rs. 500 for students who fail to clear exams.
4. Document Verification Fees: Fees charged for physical and letter verification of documents (Rs. 2200 DD payable to Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan (SCSA) is a vocational computer education institute that delivers diploma and certificate courses in IT (hardware, networking, programming, web design, financial accounting), business management, hospitality, fashion design, beautician services, mobile repairing, nanny care, nursery teacher training, and languages through a franchise-operated network of 160+ institutes across India. Programs range from three-month certificate courses to two-year advanced diplomas, with each student receiving individual computer access and instruction using industry-standard tools (Tally, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL).

Product overview

Sarva Computer Shiksha Abhiyan (SCSA) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified computer education institute offering a diverse portfolio of vocational and professional diploma programs. The organization operates as a franchise-based educational network with 160+ institutes across India. The product portfolio spans IT and technology courses (Diploma in Hardware & Network, Web Designing, Computer Application, AutoCAD, programming courses in C, C++, Java, PHP), business management programs (Diploma/Advance Diploma in Business Management, Marketing, Event Management, Advertising, Retail), hospitality programs (Hotel Management, Cookery, Hospitality Management), creative courses (Fashion Designing, Beautician, Cutting and Tailoring, Desktop Publishing, Adobe Photoshop), professional training (Nanny Care, Nursery Teacher Training), and language courses (English Speaking, Japanese). Programs range from 3-month certificates to 2-year advanced diplomas, with certifications awarded upon successful examination completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma in Hardware & Network One-year diploma program covering computer hardware maintenance and networking technologies with industry-relevant skills, delivered to students seeking hardware/networking careers.
• Diploma in Web Designing One-year diploma in web design and development using HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL for creating e-commerce websites, targeting aspiring web developers.
• Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) One-year diploma program in computer applications covering various software tools and applications, used as foundational computer literacy and certification program for students and government department staff.
• Advance Diploma in Information Technology Two-year advanced diploma providing comprehensive information technology education and training for students seeking professional IT careers.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application One-year post graduate diploma in computer applications for advanced IT skills, taken by graduates seeking higher specialization.
• Diploma in Financial Accounting One-year diploma equipping managers with financial accounting knowledge and skills (including Tally software use) for effective job performance.
• Certificate Course in TALLY (Financial Accounting) Three-month certificate course in TALLY software for financial accounting and bookkeeping, used by students and job seekers aiming for bookkeeping roles.
• Diploma in Fashion Designing One-year diploma program covering fashion design principles, curriculum structure, and business classes for career opportunities in the fashion industry.
• Advance Diploma in Fashion Designing Two-year advanced diploma in fashion designing with comprehensive curriculum and business training for senior fashion industry roles.
• Diploma in Cutting and Tailoring One-year diploma in cutting and tailoring for garment construction careers.
• Diploma in Beautician Comprehensive diploma covering skin, hair, makeup, nails, SPA, and body treatments for long-term beauty industry careers.
• Diploma in Hotel Management One-year diploma program providing foundational training for careers in the hospitality industry.
• Advance Diploma in Hotel Management Two-year advanced diploma in hotel management covering hospitality operations and services for senior hospitality positions.
• Diploma in Hospitality Management One-year diploma in hospitality management covering hotel operations and guest services.
• Advance Diploma in Hospitality Management Two-year advanced diploma in hospitality management for senior positions in hotels and tourism.
• Diploma in Cookery One-year diploma in culinary arts and cookery fundamentals.
• Advance Diploma in Cookery Two-year advanced diploma in culinary arts and cookery for hospitality careers.
• Diploma in Mobile Repairing Prestigious mobile repair program offering chip-level and advanced mobile repair training aligned with industry trends for students entering the mobile repair industry.
• Advance Diploma in Hardware Technology Two-year advanced diploma in computer hardware technology and repair.
• Diploma in Nanny Care One-year diploma providing in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge for early childhood development support, aligned with International Nanny Association membership.
• Diploma in Nursery Teacher Training One-year diploma program for training nursery school teachers in early childhood education methods.
• Advance Diploma in Nursery Teacher Training Two-year advanced diploma in nursery teacher training with enhanced pedagogical methods.
• Diploma in Business Management One-year diploma in business management covering core business operations and practices for entry-level management roles.
• Advance Diploma in Business Management Two-year advanced diploma in business management for business leadership.
• Diploma in Marketing Management / Retail Management / Event Management / Advertising Management A family of one-year diploma programs (Marketing Management, Retail Management, Event Management, and Advertising Management) covering marketing principles, retail store operations, event planning/execution, and advertising/promotion careers respectively.
• Advance Diploma in Marketing Management / Event Management / Advertising Management A family of two-year advanced diploma programs (Marketing Management, Event Management, Advertising Management) for senior marketing, event planning leadership, and advertising industry roles.
• Certificate Course in C / C++ / Java / PHP / HTML & CSS / Web Programming A family of three-month certificate programming courses covering C language fundamentals, C++ programming concepts, Java programming, PHP programming with hands-on project training, HTML & CSS web development fundamentals, and Web Programming.
• Certificate Industrial Training in Java / Embedded System Three-month industrial training certificates in Java programming and embedded systems technology for students seeking industry-exposure certifications.
• Diploma in AutoCAD One-year diploma in AutoCAD for computer-aided design applications across engineering and design roles.
• Diploma / Certificate in Desktop Publishing Diploma (one-year) and Certificate (three-month) in desktop publishing using industry-standard design software for students pursuing publishing and design roles.
• Certificate Course in Adobe Photoshop Three-month certificate course in Adobe Photoshop for graphic design and image editing, used by aspiring designers and content creators.
• Certificate Course in Japanese Language / English Speaking / Typing (English & Hindi) A family of language certificate courses (three-month Japanese language, three-month English speaking/communication, and six-month English & Hindi typing) for students and job seekers building communication and typing skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160+ franchise institutes operating across 10+ Indian states
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NIESBUD (National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSA is a training partner with NIESBUD, a premier organization under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. NIESBUD engages in training, consultancy, research, and promotes entrepreneurship through management development programs, entrepreneurship-cum-skill development programs, and cluster interventions.
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSA is an approved study center of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The organization provides IT and vocational trade training and issues certificates to successful candidates through approved training centers across India.
• Franchisee/Sub-Center NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor160+ franchise/sub-centers operating across 10+ Indian states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra. Partners operate SCSA-affiliated institutes using standardized curriculum and certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SSDN Technologies: India-based IT training franchise offering programming, networking, and certification courses through authorized centers. Comparable as a direct competitor in the IT training franchise category with similar course catalog and target student segments.
• CETPA Infotech: IT training franchise in India offering programming, web development, and professional certification courses through partner centers. Comparable on franchise-based IT course delivery and student demographic of early-career learners.
• Jetking Infotrain: India-focused hardware and networking training franchise, with an extensive network of authorized learning centers. Highly comparable on the Diploma in Hardware & Network offering and franchise-led delivery to Tier 2/3 markets.
• Aptech Limited: Long-standing IT training and vocational education franchise in India, with courses in hardware, networking, multimedia, and software development delivered through authorized centers. Closely comparable on franchise distribution model and IT-vocational course mix.
• IIHT (Indian Institute of Hardware Technology): Specialist hardware, networking, and IT infrastructure training franchise operating centers across India. Directly comparable on curriculum overlap (hardware, networking) and franchise-driven scale model targeting the same student demographic.
• Arena Animation: Vocational training franchise in India focused on animation, web design, VFX, and digital media. Comparable on franchise-led creative/IT curriculum and similar target learners seeking job-ready vocational credentials.
• NIIT Limited: India's most established IT education and training franchise network, offering diploma and certificate programs in programming, networking, and digital skills through a nationwide center footprint. Directly comparable to SCSA on franchise-based IT/vocational delivery model and target student segments.

Others

• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver professional and IT courses. An ecosystem-level alternative that competes for the same learner wallet share, particularly for higher-quality credentialed IT content.

Broad incumbents

• Simplilearn: Large online professional training platform offering IT, digital, and certification courses globally. Adjacent competitor that targets the same working-professional and career-switcher segment with a digital-first delivery model that challenges SCSA's physical franchise economics.

Emerging players

• MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics): Vocational franchise in India specializing in animation, VFX, and multimedia training. Partially comparable on the creative/vocational franchise model and shared target audience of diploma-seeking students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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