Sciastra

What Sciastra does

SciAstra Education Private Limited, founded in 2021 and headquartered at C-76, Sector 63, Noida, India, operates a mobile-first online education platform preparing Indian science students for entrance examinations to premier research institutions. Its core offering targets the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT), the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST), ISI/CMI entrance exams, and CUET, serving Class 11, Class 12, and dropper cohorts pursuing undergraduate programs at IISc, IISERs, NISER, ISI, and CMI. The product stack combines a website portal (app.sciastra.com), native iOS and Android apps, named batch curricula (Vikram, HOMI, Raman, Kalpana, Dropper, Aryabhata), AI-assisted doubt solving through SciAstra AI, CBT-mode All India Mock Tests, and a book and PYQ store covering 2017–2025 patterns. An IAT & NEST 2027 Offline Batch extends the model into physical classroom delivery.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time, perpetual-license course and book sales, with course pricing ranging from ₹499 for PYQ books to ₹2,499 (launch, from a ₹5,000 MRP) for flagship batches like Kalpana, plus IAT/NEST mock books at ₹599–₹999. Distribution is entirely self-serve / product-led growth via the website and app stores, supplemented by WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, Instagram, Quora, and a blog engine for organic top-of-funnel demand. Mentors are drawn from IISc, IISERs, ISRO, BARC, and IITs, with named advisors including a former BARC Head and a former ISRO scientist. The company claims 500,000+ students and 3,000+ selections, has 51–100 employees, is privately held with no disclosed external funding, and reports no revenue or ARR in the available data.

Name

Sciastra

Legal name

SciAstra Education Private Limited

Website

https://sciastra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SciAstra is an India-based EdTech platform that prepares Class 11–12 and dropper science students for IAT, NEST, ISI/CMI, and CUET entrance exams through online courses, AI-assisted doubt solving, mock tests, books, and a new offline batch, with mentors from IISc, IISERs, ISRO, and BARC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Test Preparation

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Higher Education Admissions & Placement Exam Prep (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) (EDAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Application Review, Proofreading & Submission Support (EDANAEAJ)

Keywords

• Science entrance coaching
• Online test preparation
• Research institute admissions
• Live online classes
• EdTech exam prep

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Sales: Sale of online courses for Class 11, 12, and dropper batches covering IAT, NEST, CUET, and ISI/CMI exam preparation. Courses include live classes, recorded lectures, study material, and mentor access.
2. Book Sales: Sale of preparation books including IAT Mock Books (₹699), NEST Mock Books (₹899), NEST PYQ Books (₹599), and IAT PYQ Books (₹499).
3. Test Series: Mock test series and practice materials for various science entrance examinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SciAstra provides online and offline courses, All India CBT mock test series, preparation books, and personalized mentorship for Indian science and research entrance examinations including IAT (IISER Aptitude Test), NEST, ISI/CMI, CUET, and 12th Boards. The offering is delivered through a self-serve website portal and a mobile app (SciAstra AI-enabled), with content and mentorship sourced from graduates and researchers of top institutes such as IISc, IISERs, ISRO, and BARC.

Product overview

SciAstra is an online education platform offering comprehensive preparation courses for Indian science and research entrance examinations, primarily targeting IAT (IISER Aptitude Test) and NEST (National Entrance Screening Test). The platform operates on a modular course architecture combining live online classes, recorded content, AI-powered doubt solving (SciAstra AI), and mock test preparation. Core products include the SciAstra Mobile App (providing all course access), IAT & NEST Online Courses, IAT & NEST 2027 Offline Batch, and specialized named batches (Vikram, HOMI, Raman, Kalpana, Dropper batches). Supporting offerings include ISI/CMI Courses, CUET Courses, IAT Mock Test Series, and a Book Store for physical/digital study materials. The platform is complemented by free resources including blogs, news updates, exam information pages, and the SciAstra AI feature for instant doubt resolution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SciAstra Mobile App Native iOS and Android mobile application providing students access to live classes, recorded lectures, study materials, mock tests, AI-powered doubt solving and performance tracking for IAT and NEST preparation.
• IAT & NEST Online Courses Comprehensive online courses for IAT (IISER Aptitude Test) and NEST (National Entrance Screening Test) covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology for Class 11, Class 12 and dropper students, including live classes, recorded lectures, notes, DPPs and mentor access.
• IAT & NEST 2027 Offline Batch In-person offline coaching program for IAT and NEST 2027 examinations providing classroom-based learning from top mentors drawn from IISc, IITs and IISERs.
• ISI/CMI Courses Focused preparation courses for Indian Statistical Institute and Chennai Mathematical Institute entrance examinations, including the Aryabhata Batch for Class 12 students combining board and ISI/CMI entrance preparation.
• CUET Courses Preparation courses for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) covering science domain subjects for students targeting central university admissions.
• IAT Mock Test Series Full-length All India Mock Tests in computer-based test (CBT) mode with performance tracking, rank checking and detailed performance reports for IAT candidates.
• IAT & NEST Mock Books and PYQ Books Printed preparation books including IAT Mock Book, NEST Mock Book, NEST Previous Year Question (PYQ) Book and IAT PYQ Book covering 2017-2025 with chapter-wise trend analysis and exam-pattern alignment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 5,00,000+ students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Doubtnut: Indian EdTech platform that pioneered photo-upload, AI-driven doubt solving for students. SciAstra AI replicates the same photo-to-answer workflow, making Doubtnut the most direct feature-level peer.
• Vedantu: Indian K-12 and competitive-exam EdTech platform offering live online classes, test series, and self-serve content. Operates a similar product architecture (live classes + recorded + mock tests) to SciAstra.
• Unacademy: India's largest subscription-based online test-prep platform with structured batches and top educator rosters. SciAstra competes for the same Indian aspirant wallet and the same online live-class delivery model.
• Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya: Digital arm of the Sri Chaitanya group offering online JEE/NEET/foundation courses. Comparable in its integration of legacy offline coaching with an app-based online product similar to SciAstra's hybrid model.
• PhysicsWallah (PW): Leading Indian test-prep and EdTech platform covering JEE, NEET, and increasingly niche exams with affordable online courses and offline Vidyapeeth centers. Operates in the same digital-first, low-ARPU category as SciAstra.
• Embibe: AI-driven Indian test-prep platform acquired by Reliance Jio that personalizes learning paths for JEE/NEET and other exams. Closest large-scale peer to SciAstra's AI-doubt-solving and adaptive practice approach.

Broad incumbents

• Allen Career Institute: India's largest offline JEE/NEET coaching brand, now expanding online. SciAstra's IAT/NEST 2027 Offline Batch is the closest direct analogue to Allen's residential classroom model, though Allen is far broader in scope.
• FIITJEE: Established Indian JEE/NEET coaching chain with a strong offline and online presence. Comparable to SciAstra in offline-batch product structure but focused on engineering and medical entrances rather than research institutes.
• Aakash Educational Services: Pan-Indian test-prep chain concentrated on NEET and engineering entrances with a national offline footprint. Comparable in distribution scale and offline-coaching economics, though its exam coverage is broader and different from SciAstra's research-institute focus.

Emerging players

• Toppr (now part of BYJU'S): Indian K-12 and competitive-exam learning app with adaptive practice and mock tests, acquired by BYJU'S. SciAstra's mobile-first app and CBT-mode mock test series mirror Toppr's core product surface.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/VivekNISERsciASTRA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sciastra
• Instagraminstagram.com/sciastra_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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