PhysicsWallah Partners with CSC Academy to Launch Digital University for Rural India, Focus on AI and Cybersecurity Training

Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has partnered with CSC Academy (CSCA), a not-for-profit organisation under the Common Services Centres (CSC) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Through this partnership, the two entities will try to establish a Digital University that will offer accredited online degree programs and certifications, with Common Services Centres (CSCs) serving as Digital Learning Centres, aiming to expand access to quality higher education across rural and underserved regions of India.

Furthermore, the partnership attempts to leverage PW’s expertise in creating various educational and skill development programs with CSCA’s nationwide network of CSCs. These programs will be delivered through PW’s online, offline and hybrid modes as well as Common Service Centres as learning hubs.

This partnership will also try to focus on skill-based training, co-developing courses and certificate programs in emerging areas such as Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Behavioural Science. Additionally, in an attempt to aid rural capability development, PW will train CSCA and Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), who will further support the academic delivery at the local level.

Prateek Maheshwari, Co-Founder of PhysicsWallah, said, “At PhysicsWallah, we believe education should be accessible to every learner, regardless of geography or background. Our partnership with CSC Academy attempts to bring structured learning and trusted guidance to students in rural and underserved communities. This initiative will try to build an inclusive educational ecosystem that leaves no student behind.”

Pravin Chandekar, CEO of CSC Academy, said, “At CSC Academy, our mission has always been to bridge the digital and educational divide in rural India. This collaboration with PhysicsWallah will attempt to bring affordable education to learners in the remotest corners of the country. Together, we’re not just delivering content, we’re trying to deliver hope, opportunity, and a pathway to prepare for the future.”

By attempting to combine PW’s academic capabilities with CSCA’s grassroots network, the partnership is trying to create a future where no learner is left behind, regardless of geography.

About PhysicsWallah (PW) 

PhysicsWallah (PW), an education platform, 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 2016, PW now offers education to students through its YouTube channels, including 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, a skilling vertical, higher education, and education abroad. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.

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