Vidyalankar Group of Educational Institutes

What Vidyalankar Group of Educational Institutes does

Vidyalankar Group of Educational Institutes is a privately held, Mumbai-based educational organization founded in 1960 by Prof. C.S. Deshpande as a single-classroom coaching setup and grown into a multi-entity group spanning coaching, degree-granting institutions, and international education services. The group's core offering is high-stakes entrance exam preparation - IIT-JEE, NEET, MHT-CET, foundation courses (Std VII-X), and Std XI-XII board and competitive coaching - delivered through physical centers in Dadar (headquarters), Nerul, Thane, Borivali, Wadala, and Pune, supplemented by the StudEase digital platform for e-courses. Subsidiary entities include Vidyalankar Classes & Publications (coaching arm), Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Vidyalankar Polytechnic, Vidyalankar School of Business, Vidyalankar School of Information Technology, Vidyalankar Institute for International Education (VIIE), Admit Abroad (study abroad counseling), and Skillville (placement services).

The company makes money through classroom coaching fees (annual subscriptions, with VSAT-based scholarships up to 100%), per-course e-course unit sales (₹25-₹3,500 tier) on StudEase, publication sales (Score Booster series), and counseling fees for study abroad services. StudEase, powered by a partnership with Graphy and accessible via a dedicated mobile application, extends content access 24/7 through recorded video lectures, notes, graded questions, exam questions, and practice papers organized by syllabus (engineering FE-SE-TE-BE and B.Sc IT Sem V-VI). Student testimonials highlight top JEE Advanced AIR ranks, MHT-CET 100 percentile outcomes, and NEET qualifiers admitted to medical colleges, used as primary social proof in marketing.

Vidyalankar operates a multi-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer admissions counseling at physical centers, demo lectures as a top-of-funnel conversion tool, self-serve digital storefront (StudEase), and WhatsApp/LinkedIn as engagement channels. The company is founder-led with no disclosed external investment, private equity, or venture capital backing, and no publicly traded equity. Headcount is reported at 236 employees, though this does not appear to capture faculty at all subsidiary degree-granting institutes.

Name

Vidyalankar Group of Educational Institutes

Legal name

Vidyalankar Classes & Publications

Website

https://vidyalankar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vidyalankar Group of Educational Institutes is a 1960-founded Mumbai-based private education group offering IIT-JEE, NEET, MHT-CET, foundation, engineering, and B.Sc IT coaching across physical centers in Maharashtra and through the StudEase digital platform, supplemented by study abroad counseling and multiple subsidiary institutes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test Preparation Coaching

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Test Prep Learning Centers (SAT/ACT, AP/IB, State Exams) (EDANAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA), Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Higher Education Admissions & Placement Exam Prep (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) (EDAGADAC), Language Proficiency & Admissions Testing Prep (TOEFL/IELTS/DELE/HSK, etc.) (EDAGADAE)

Keywords

• Entrance exam coaching
• Engineering exam preparation
• Medical entrance coaching
• E-learning platform
• Study abroad counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Classroom Coaching Fees: In-person coaching for IIT-JEE, NEET, MHT-CET, Foundation courses, and Std XI-XII at physical centers
2. E-Course Subscriptions: Digital courses sold per subject or per semester through the StudEase platform, with prices ranging from ₹25 for past papers to ₹3500 for full video courses with notes
3. Publications and Study Materials: Sale of score booster books for Std X and XII, e-books, and specialized study materials
4. Admission Counseling Services: Study abroad counseling services including university selection, application assistance, and profile building

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vidyalankar Group, founded in 1960 in Mumbai, provides classroom and digital coaching for Indian competitive exams including IIT-JEE, NEET, and MHT-CET, along with engineering and IT degree programs, foundation courses (Class VII-X), and study abroad counseling through its Admit Abroad vertical. The institute also operates the StudEase e-learning platform and a publishing arm producing the Score Booster series and e-books for supplemental learning material.

Product overview

Vidyalankar Group of Educational Institutes operates as a multi-brand educational organization offering both in-person coaching and e-learning solutions. The core offerings include IIT-JEE, NEET, and MHT-CET entrance exam coaching, alongside engineering degree and B.Sc IT coaching programs. The digital portfolio centers on the StudEase e-learning platform which delivers recorded video lectures, study materials, and practice resources for engineering (FE-SE-TE-BE), B.Sc IT, and exam preparation courses. Sub-brands include VIIE for international education and Admit Abroad for study abroad counseling, while products like Score Booster series, Placement Track, and E-Books serve as supplementary offerings. The organization serves students across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Pune with both offline classroom and online digital learning options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StudEase: E-learning platform and mobile application offering digital courses, video lectures, study material, and practice questions for engineering and B.Sc. IT students.
• Score Booster
• CET Score Booster

Products and services

• IIT-JEE Coaching Classroom coaching program for students preparing for the Indian Institutes of Technology Joint Entrance Examination, including JEE Main and JEE Advanced, delivered to high-school and higher-secondary students.
• NEET Coaching Classroom coaching program for students preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses in India.
• MHT-CET and JEE Main Coaching Combined coaching program for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test and JEE Main, targeted at students seeking admission to engineering and pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra and across India.
• Foundation Courses Early-stage academic preparation courses for students in Classes VII through X, designed to build fundamentals for future competitive exam preparation.
• Engineering Degree Programs Undergraduate engineering degree programs offered in partnership with affiliated universities, providing students with full-time degree pathways alongside coaching.
• B.Sc IT Coaching Coaching and preparation support for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, including curriculum-aligned instruction and exam readiness.
• MAH-BMS / BBM / BBA / BCA-CET Coaching Coaching program for Maharashtra Common Entrance Tests for Bachelor of Management Studies, Bachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Computer Applications programs.
• StudEase E-Learning Platform In-house digital learning platform providing e-courses and online content for competitive exam preparation, enabling students to access study material and lectures remotely.
• Admit Abroad Study abroad counseling and admission support service guiding students through applications to international universities, including program selection and admission process assistance.
• Score Booster Series Published study material series in book form designed as supplementary revision and practice resources for competitive exam aspirants.
• E-Books and Digital Publications Digital study resources and e-books distributed online as supplementary preparation material for competitive exams.
• VIIE Vidyalankar-branded institute offering advanced or specialized learning programs for students targeting higher-order competitive exams and academic outcomes.
• Skillville Skill-development training offering focused on building practical and vocational skills for students alongside their academic preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple students achieving top 100 All India Ranks in JEE Advanced
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• Career Launcher: Test prep and admissions counseling brand covering IIT-JEE, CAT, GMAT, GRE and study abroad. Closely comparable to Vidyalankar's combined classroom coaching plus Admit Abroad/VIIE international education portfolio.
• FIITJEE: Pan-India IIT-JEE coaching institute with classroom centers and digital programs. Most directly comparable to Vidyalankar on JEE coaching, scholarship tests, and study material, but operates at a national scale with deeper capital and broader center footprint.
• IMS Learning: Test prep institute focused on CAT, GMAT, GRE and other management/graduate admissions exams with classroom and online delivery. Comparable to Vidyalankar's higher education admissions and study abroad counseling arms.
• Allen Career Institute: India's largest offline coaching brand for IIT-JEE and NEET with flagship Kota operations and an expanding national center network. Competes head-to-head for the same top-rank aspirant segment that Vidyalankar serves in Maharashtra.
• Resonance: Kota-headquartered IIT-JEE/NEET coaching institute with strong academic outcomes and expanding offline-plus-online model. Comparable to Vidyalankar on test prep pedagogy, scholarship programs, and result-driven branding.
• Aakash Educational Services: Largest NEET-focused coaching chain in India, now owned by BYJU'S, with national center coverage and digital delivery. Direct competitor on the medical entrance coaching side of Vidyalankar's offering.
• TIME (Triumphant Institute of Management Education): India's largest CAT/MBA entrance coaching network with national center presence. Closely comparable to Vidyalankar's MAH-BMS/BBA-CET coaching and study abroad MBA (e.g., Germany) offerings.

Emerging players

• PhysicsWallah (PW): Edtech-led JEE/NEET prep platform founded by Alakh Pandey that began with affordable YouTube content and has expanded into offline centers (PW Vidyapeeth). Competes with Vidyalankar's StudEase digital offering and increasingly on classroom coaching in Tier 1/2 markets.
• Vedantu: Live online tutoring platform covering K-12, IIT-JEE, NEET and competitive exams. Competes with Vidyalankar's StudEase digital platform for online learners and price-sensitive segments.

Broad incumbents

• Unacademy: Large online learning platform offering JEE, NEET, and competitive exam preparation through a creator-led subscription model. Competes with Vidyalankar's StudEase e-course vertical and has begun opening physical learning centers, blurring the offline/online line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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