Extramarks

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Extramarks Education
TypePrivate
IndustryEdutech
Founded2007; 15 years ago (2007)
FounderAtul Kulshrestha
Headquarters
Noida
,
India
Area served
India, Indonesia, Africa, United Arab Emirates , Singapore
Key people
Atul Kulshrestha (MD & Chairman)
Ritvik Kulshrestha (CEO)
RevenueIncrease₹300 crore (US$40 million) (2021)
Number of employees
4500+ (2021)
Websitewww.extramarks.com

Extramarks Education is an education technology company, that provides online and offline schooling and curricula.[1][2][3] It was founded in 2007, and headquartered in Noida, India.[4]

As of March 2018, Extramarks has tied up with 9,000 government and private schools.[4] It has over 8 million students and over 1.1 million online users.[5]

Extramarks operates in India, Singapore, Indonesia, Ghana, South Africa, and the Middle East. Mukesh Ambani bought a 38.5% stake in Extramarks in 2011.[6] It was listed among Global50 Education Companies 2018 by Tyton Global Growth50.[7]

History[]

Extramarks was founded in 2007 by Atul Kulshrestha.[4]

In November 2011, its 38.5% stake was acquired by Mukesh Ambani owned Infotel Broadband and the investment was done through an affiliate company Reliance Strategic Investments for an undisclosed amount.[6][8][9]

In May 2017, the company launched the test preparation and coaching centres for entrance examinations like Joint Entrance Examination (Mains and Advanced), Medical and foundation (Classes VI-X) and has classroom coaching centers in Jaipur, Bhopal, Indore, Lucknow, and Haldwani.[10]

Products[]

In September 2015, Extramarks launched an Android app called Extramarks Smart Study, which allows students to study for Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and ICSE curricula, ranging from pre-primary (kindergarten) and Class 1 to Class 12.[5]

In August 2017, it developed an app called Total Learning, which allows students to access the curriculum-mapped learning solutions at home and lets teachers and parents track and monitor the student's performance.[11]

In November 2018, Extramarks launched IITJEE Test Prep App, which allows students to take mock online tests for IITJEE preparation.[12] It also has an app called Interactive Learning App, launched in February 2019.[13] In March 2019, it launched Extramarks Achieve, a mentorship program to provide one-to-one guidance and support to students.[14]

In October 2019, it created and launched an Artificial Intelligence-based chatbot called 'Alex' to help students clear their doubts.[15] Extramarks launched kids learning app called Lil One in November 2020.[16]

It has an app called The Learning App, which contains solutions for various subjects, including classes of both CBSE and ICSE Boards examinations along with JEE and NEET courses.[17]

Partnership[]

In October 2017, Extramarks Education was tied up with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to provide digital learning solutions to BSNL users.[18] In October 2016, Extramarks partnered with New Delhi Municipal Council to deploy a smart education system in NDMC schools.[19]

The company partnered with Power Grid Corporation of India to offer digital solutions at Indian Army-run schools in Jammu and Kashmir in January 2018.[20][21] The digital solutions learning programme, facilitated by Extramarks was inaugurated by General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of the Army Staff (India) at Army Goodwill School, Pahalgam, on May 25, 2018.[22] The company is also in partnership with Samsung,[23] Intel Education,[24] Advan,[25] New Delhi Municipal Council,[26] Muslim Educational Trust, DRB-HICOM[27] and Takalkar Edhub.[28]

In February 2020, the company was partnered with Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) to promote and encourage research in Artificial Intelligence.[29] It tied up with Mahindra Lifespaces in October 2020.[30]

Recognition[]

Year Award(s) Awarding organisation Category Result Ref.
2011 E-India 2011 Jury Award Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat Best ICT enabled content Won [31]
2013 IDA Award WORLDDIDAC India Excellence in K-12 Education Won [32]
2013 IDA Award WORLDDIDAC India Best Product & Solutions Won [33]
2015 IDA Award WORLDDIDAC India Best Product & Solutions and Digital content in education Won [34]
2015 National Education Excellence Award ASSOCHAM Best use of Technology in Teaching & Learning Won [35]
2017 Equipment Supplier of the year GESS Awards Secondary and Higher Education Resource Won [36]
2018 Tyton Global Growth50 Tyton Global Education sector Won [7]

References[]

  1. ^ Singh, Amrita (June 22, 2016). "Extramarks turns a new page in growth story". Business Standard.
  2. ^ "ई एजुकेशन में Extramarks की बड़ी छलांग, BSNL के साथ करार, 11 करोड़ उपभोक्ताओं को होगा फायदा" (in Hindi). News State. October 18, 2017.
  3. ^ Khosla, Varuni; Bhalla, Mohit (May 1, 2018). "FIITJEE, Extramarks seek more time from NCLT to bid for Educomp". The Economic Times.
  4. ^ a b c Pillai, Shalina (March 18, 2018). "MY STARTUP IDEA: Extramarks founder on his eureka moment". The Times of India.
  5. ^ a b Johari, Sneha (September 15, 2015). "Extramarks launches Android app for CBSE/ICSE curricula". The Economic Times.
  6. ^ a b "Mukesh Ambani buys 38.5% in Extramarks Education". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. January 21, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Tyton Announces Global Growth50". tytonpartners.com. June 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "Mukesh Ambani's Infotel buys 38.5% stake in Extramarks Education". Indian Express. November 9, 2011.
  9. ^ Sen, Sunny (September 4, 2017). "Free to profits: How Jio, Mukesh Ambani's $30bn startup, will make returns". FactorDaily.
  10. ^ "Extramarks launches test-prep, coaching centres in India". Millennium Post. May 1, 2017.
  11. ^ "Extramarks launches a Total Learning Application". Daily Pioneer. August 2, 2017.
  12. ^ "Extramarks launches online app for IIT-JEE aspirants". The Times of India. November 19, 2018.
  13. ^ "Where Innovation in Education is the Norm - Extramarks!". The Economic Times. February 20, 2019.
  14. ^ "Extramarks unveils personal mentor programme for students". The Hindu Business Line. May 3, 2019.
  15. ^ Vaishnav, Dhyanesh (October 3, 2019). "Extramarks Education deploys AI chatbot to solve students' doubts round the clock". The Hindu Business Line.
  16. ^ "Lil One by Extramarks – New App for Early Childhood Learning Launched by Extramarks". Millennium Post. November 21, 2020.
  17. ^ "Extramarks Learning App launches Go-To-School Campaign and JEE and NEET crash courses, starting March 20". India Today. March 16, 2020.
  18. ^ "Extramarks Education, BSNL tie up for offering digital learning solutions". News Nation. October 18, 2017.
  19. ^ "30 MCD Schools to Get Smart Education System". News 18. October 6, 2016.
  20. ^ "Five Army Goodwill Schools in J&K to get digitized classrooms soon". ddnews.gov.in. DD News. January 30, 2018.
  21. ^ "ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY 's tweet". Twitter.com. 29 Jan 2018.
  22. ^ "Extramarks Education Foundation ties up with Power Grid to offer digital solutions at Army-run schools in J&K". Indian Express. May 27, 2018.
  23. ^ "Extramarks Education SA (Pty) Ltd". samsung.com. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  24. ^ "Intel Education, Extramarks help students go 'bagless'". The Hindu Business Line. March 7, 2016.
  25. ^ Hidayat, Feriawan (July 18, 2018). "Extramarks Indonesia Luncurkan Solusi Belajar Digital". BeritaSatu.
  26. ^ "30 MCD Schools to Get Smart Education System". News 18. October 6, 2016.
  27. ^ Das Gupta, Surajeet (May 18, 2015). "Extramarks wants to take the bag out of school". Business Standard.
  28. ^ Kumar, Dhirendra (April 20, 2021). "छात्रों तक बेहतरीन शिक्षा पहुंचाने के लिए Extramarks और Takalkar क्लासेस में समझौता" (in Hindi). News Nation.
  29. ^ "IIIT-Delhi partners Extramarks to encourage research in AI". The Economic Times. February 10, 2020.
  30. ^ "Realty firm Mahindra Lifespace ties up with Extramarks Education". New Delhi: Business Standard. October 8, 2020.
  31. ^ "7th eindia Summit December 14-16, 2011,Gujarat". Eletsonline.com. 2015.
  32. ^ "Extramarks wins IDA award 2013 for Excellence in K-12 Education". India Infoline. October 16, 2014.
  33. ^ "Product & Solutions award for Extramarks Education". Daily Pioneer. September 12, 2015.
  34. ^ "2015 IDA Awards Finalists Announced". Indiadidac.org.
  35. ^ "Extramarks Earned Awards". Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  36. ^ "GESS Education Awards Winners 2017". gessawards.com. Retrieved August 7, 2019.

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