SRINAGAR: Speaking at an annual event in Kota-Disha 2025 – amid students, Alakh Pandey, Founder & CEO of PhysicsWallah (PW) said, “As educators, it breaks our hearts to see students take drastic measures when they lose hope. We want to be their hope. Today I appeal to you all – to join us in our effort to avert tragedies. Use our 24×7 country-wide free helpline – Prerna and seek support whenever you feel stressed or overwhelmed.” Furthermore, he announced a 30 per cent off for the coming academic year 2025-26 across all offline batches till 20th January 2025.
PhysicsWallah (PW), an Indian Ed-Tech platform, currently has over 150 Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres across 20 states of India. Approximately ten of these centres also have the Vidyapeeth Residential Programme (VPRP). For the current academic year (AY) 2025-26, PW has broadened its offline presence by opening Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres in several new cities including key locations like Dibrugarh, Chennai, and Udaipur. Chennai marks the platform’s first offline foray into the state of Tamil Nadu.
The event also saw participation from students who previously studied at PW and secured seats at government colleges such as IIT and AIIMS. These students were congratulated and asked to share their journey with the current students.
The Vidyapeeth Residential Program (VPRP) is designed for NEET and JEE aspirants seeking a learning experience with residential support. This program provides a structured and academically stimulating environment, allowing students to fully dedicate themselves to their academic objectives. By offering consistent faculty for both online and offline classes, VPRP is trying to ensure a smooth learning experience, and attempting to minimize and attempting to minimize the challenges typically associated with switching between formats.
PhysicsWallah (PW), an Indian EdTech company, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW aims to democratize education through online, offline and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, PW now offers education to students through its YouTube channels in multiple vernacular languages. PW aims to create a hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centres in cities nationwide. PW’s offerings span various educational segments, including test preparation in multiple categories, a skilling vertical, higher education, and study abroad. Additionally, the company also has an Institute of Innovation (IOI) that provides residential job-ready programs. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.