Shaheen Group of Institutions

What Shaheen Group of Institutions does

Shaheen Group of Institutions, founded in 1989 by Dr. Abdul Qadeer in Bidar, Karnataka, is a privately held Indian educational conglomerate operating 50+ owned and affiliated campuses across more than 15 Indian states and four countries (Saudi Arabia, Australia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan). The group delivers a comprehensive cradle-to-career portfolio spanning nursery through postgraduate education, including K-12 schools, PUC (Science/Arts/Commerce), undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, health science programs (BSc Nursing, BPT), professional law programs, and competitive exam coaching for NEET, JEE, and UPSC. Its flagship social-impact innovations are the Academic Intensive Care Unit (AICU), a 1:6 teacher-student ratio dropout rehabilitation program claiming 100% success over 15 years, and Madrasa Plus, a Government of Karnataka-affiliated madrasa mainstreaming initiative operating in 100+ madrasas.

The underlying technology layer comprises a proprietary ERP-based registration platform (shaheenerp.com and subdomains), tablet-based 24/7 learning delivery with pre-loaded educational apps, smart classroom infrastructure with interactive whiteboards, and face recognition attendance systems. Business model is tuition-driven, primarily recurring subscription-style fees across multi-year programs (K-12 through postgraduate), supplemented by professional services revenue from MBBS Abroad pathways (priced at 28.8 lakhs INR total including hostel/food) facilitated through channel partnerships with universities in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Go-to-market combines direct campus enrollment across 50+ locations, digital self-serve registration portals, community referrals within underserved Muslim populations, and event-driven credibility building through national education summits.

The group is entirely founder-led and bootstrapped under the corporate entity Shaheen Educational Services Private Limited, with no disclosed external institutional investors. Customer concentration is naturally low given the B2C student-family payer model distributed across diverse program lines and geographies, while recent strategic activity (2024 Dammam and ASI MoU, 2025 Mangalore expansion, 2026 Law College and MBBS Kyrgyzstan launches, WACE curriculum rollout) signals active multi-axis expansion.

Name

Shaheen Group of Institutions

Legal name

SHAHEEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Website

https://shaheengroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shaheen Group of Institutions is a privately held Indian educational conglomerate operating 50+ campuses across India, Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, delivering K-12, degree, professional, and competitive exam coaching programs primarily to underserved and Muslim-community students, with social-impact innovations AICU and Madrasa Plus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 and Higher Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT) (EDANABAD)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• Competitive exam coaching
• Higher secondary education
• Medical education abroad
• Professional health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bidar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from tuition fees across a comprehensive K-12 and post-secondary portfolio spanning nursery to postgraduate programs, including PUC (Science/Arts/Commerce), degree programs (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, M.Sc, M.A), and integrated coaching for NEET/JEE/UPSC.
2. NEET/JEE/UPSC Coaching: Integrated and standalone competitive exam coaching programs including NEET repeater courses, foundation programs, and one-year UPSC courses generating significant supplementary revenue.
3. MBBS Abroad Program: Guided international medical education pathways through partnerships with universities in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, including admission assistance, visa support, and on-ground coordination.
4. Health Science Programs: Revenue from BSc Nursing and Bachelor of Physiotherapy programs offered through Shaheen Health Science Courses.
5. International Schooling: Shaheen Australian International School (affiliated with WACE curriculum) and Shaheen International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering residential and day schooling programs.
6. Hifzul Quran Plus: Specialized Quran memorization program combined with academic education offered across multiple centers in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shaheen Group of Institutions operates as a diversified educational conglomerate delivering formal K-12 schooling, higher secondary (PUC), undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, professional healthcare courses (BSc Nursing, BPT), MBBS abroad pathways, and integrated competitive exam coaching (NEET, JEE, UPSC) across 50+ campuses in India and internationally. The group serves over 1 lakh students with a particular focus on students from underserved, rural, madrasa, and economically disadvantaged backgrounds through proprietary interventions like the Academic Intensive Care Unit (AICU) and Madrasa Plus programs.

Product overview

Shaheen Group of Institutions operates as a diversified educational conglomerate offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across multiple educational levels and disciplines. The organization provides school education (Nursery to Class X), higher secondary programs (PUC Science/Arts/Commerce), degree and postgraduate courses (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, M.Sc, M.A, MBA), professional programs (MBBS abroad, Health Science including BSc Nursing and Physiotherapy), and specialized coaching for competitive exams (NEET, JEE, UPSC). Key flagship programs include the AICU (Academic Intensive Care Unit) for dropout rehabilitation, Madrasa Plus for Madrasa reform, Pre Plus Two foundation program, and 5-Year Integrated Programme combining secular and religious education. The institution also operates international schools including Shaheen Australian International School (WACE curriculum) and facilitates MBBS abroad studies in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. With 50+ institutions across India and beyond, the group focuses on academic excellence, value-based learning, and career-focused education from nursery to postgraduate levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Madrasa Plus: Transformative initiative strengthening Madrasa education through structured academic integration with 1:6 teacher-student ratio
• Pre Plus Two
• Academic Intensive Care Unit (AICU)
• Shaheen Australian International School

Products and services

• Class XI & XII (Science) Higher secondary science education program integrated with NEET/JEE and KVPY preparation along with regular board studies using NCERT syllabus, targeting Class 11-12 students aspiring to medical and engineering careers.
• NEET Repeater Program One-year intensive NEET training program for students who have completed Class 12th and want to crack the NEET examination for medical admission, offered across multiple campuses.
• MBBS Abroad Program Guided international medical education pathway with admission assistance, visa support, and on-ground coordination for studying MBBS in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan at a total program cost of 28.8 lakhs including food and hostel.
• Pre Plus Two (3-Year Pre-NEET/JEE Foundation Program) 3-year academic pathway for students who have passed Class X, including AICU phase, NCERT foundation program, and integrated NEET/JEE coaching to build strong fundamentals for competitive exams.
• 5-Year Integrated Programme Integrated 5-year program combining Class XI-XII/PUC with undergraduate degree (B.A., B.Com, or BCA) and Alimiyath for Huffaz and general students seeking combined secular and religious education.
• Madrasa Plus Transformative initiative strengthening Madrasa education through structured academic integration with 1:6 teacher-student ratio, achieving approximately 80% Class X success rate among students with no prior formal schooling, implemented across 100+ madrasas in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka.
• Academic Intensive Care Unit (AICU) Innovative targeted intervention program for madrasa dropout and probable dropout students from grades 1 to 12, featuring daily dictation tests, weekly written tests, one-to-one teaching with a 1:6 teacher-student ratio, and a 100% success rate maintained for 15 consecutive years.
• Hifzul Quran Plus Specialized program combining Hifz (memorization of the Quran) with contemporary academic education for holistic development, offered across multiple centers in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
• Health Science Courses Healthcare education programs including BSc Nursing and Bachelor of Physiotherapy for students aspiring to careers in the medical and health sector.
• Shaheen Australian International School Premier international school affiliated with the WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) Curriculum offering world-class international education from playgroup to Grade 12, with residential hostel facilities and inquiry-based, experiential learning.
• Maulana Madani Memorial Education and Law College New law college offering 5-year B.A. LLB and 3-year B.Com+CA integrated programs with scholarship opportunities for law aspirants and integrated CA students.
• MBBS Mentor (Free 1-to-1 Counselling) Free one-to-one counselling service provided by expert NEET counsellors to help students select MBBS seats in India and abroad.
• Shaheen Integrated Civil Services (SICS) Program First-of-its-kind residential program aligned with NEP 2020 to elevate learning standards and transform academic learning into competitive preparation for civil services examinations.
• One Year UPSC Course (For Girls) One-year UPSC civil services coaching program specifically designed for female students, available for academic year 2025-2026.
• Shaheen Degree College (UG and PG Programs) Undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs including BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, M.Sc, and M.A offered across multiple Shaheen campuses in Bidar, Hyderabad, and other locations.
• Class XI & XII (Coaching Integrated) Integrated Class XI & XII program combining regular board academics with NEET/JEE coaching, designed for students pursuing professional career tracks alongside their higher secondary education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate for AICU program consistently over 15 years
• +6 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, regional and core.

• Shepherds International AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Expansion to Mangalore in collaboration with Shepherds International Academy, establishing a new regional presence in Karnataka.
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2024Shaheen Group signed a MoU with ASI to maintain the historic Mahmud Gawan Madrasa in Bidar, a renowned 15th-century centre of Islamic learning. This partnership demonstrates Shaheen's commitment to heritage preservation alongside education.
• Narayana HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2024Narayana Health and Shaheen Group jointly offered 100% tuition fee scholarship for NEET aspirants, combining medical education expertise with coaching infrastructure.
• EnshetaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Collaboration with Ensheta for Shaheen Group's expansion to Dammam, KSA, establishing a new educational presence in Saudi Arabia with dedicated admission registration facilities.
• Government of KarnatakacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadrasa Plus program implemented in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, supporting thousands of students with structured curriculum, technology-enabled monitoring, and dedicated academic mentoring. The program operates across 100+ madrasas and represents Shaheen's flagship social impact initiative.
• Universities in KyrgyzstancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with universities in Kyrgyzstan for MBBS abroad program offering quality medical education at 28.8 lakhs total cost including food and hostel. Shaheen serves as the Indian representative for admission, visa, and student support services.
• Universities in TajikistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with universities in Tajikistan for MBBS abroad program with world-class infrastructure where university, hospital, and hostel are within the same campus. Shaheen provides admission assistance, academic guidance, and international student support.
• Narayana and ChaitanyaminorOthersVisiting faculty drawn from reputed institutes including Narayana and Chaitanya, supplementing Shaheen's core teaching team with experienced educators for competitive exam preparation.
• Dr. Khalid FoundationregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-way collaboration between GSI Shaheen Dhanbad (Global School of India), Shaheen Group of Institutions, and Dr. Khalid Foundation for educational operations in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Regional players

• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large Indian private university group with multiple campuses and international admissions pathways. Comparable to Shaheen's degree college and international study-abroad channel (MBBS abroad) but operating primarily at the higher-education tier.

Broad incumbents

• Ryan International Group: Pan-India K-12 school chain with international curriculum offerings. Comparable to Shaheen's broader K-12 and international schooling (WACE) ambitions but at materially larger scale.
• Amity Education Group: Large diversified Indian education group spanning K-12, universities, and professional programs. Comparable to Shaheen's integrated K-12-to-postgraduate model as a broader incumbent player.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Established Indian higher education and professional services group with medical, nursing, and allied health programs. Comparable to Shaheen's MBBS, health science (BSc Nursing, Physiotherapy), and degree college programs but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Resonance Eduventures: Kota-based NEET/JEE coaching major with residential and classroom programs across India. Directly comparable to Shaheen's NEET repeater and foundation programs in the standardized exam coaching category.
• Narayana Group of Schools: Large Indian K-12 and competitive exam coaching chain offering integrated schooling with NEET/JEE preparation. Shaheen sources visiting faculty from Narayana, underscoring direct comparability in the integrated school-plus-coaching model.
• Aakash Educational Services Limited: India's largest NEET/JEE coaching chain with hundreds of centers and integrated classroom + test prep model. Directly comparable to Shaheen's integrated schooling + NEET coaching offering, but with materially larger national scale and brand recognition.
• Allen Career Institute: Kota-headquartered NEET/JEE coaching leader with a national residential and classroom footprint. Directly comparable to Shaheen's NEET-focused coaching business, but operating at a much larger scale and premium brand position.
• Chaitanya Group of Institutions: Telangana/AP-focused integrated K-12 and NEET/JEE coaching network. Direct competitor in Shaheen's core South Indian geography with a similar integrated school + competitive exam model.
• Podar Education Network: Large Indian K-12 school network operating CBSE/ICSE/IB curricula with national reach. Comparable to Shaheen's K-12 school footprint and multi-state expansion strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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