EdTech

India is expected to house the largest student population by 2025; a burgeoning 59 million shall graduate over the next 5-6 years, so edtech has important role to play

We are almost at the end of the year 2018. For education sector, this year has been full of technological leaps and 2019 will be more about emerging technologies like AI, Machine Learning among others.

For those who are new to coding, IIIT Bangalore and UpGrad have created another program - PG Program in Software Development - specialization in Blockchain which teaches students the fundamentals of programming along with Blockchain development priced at Rs 2,25,000 for 11 months.

Gurugram-based EdTech startup PlanetSpark which offers gamified learn-tech products and certified teachers in K8 segment, has raised Rs 1.6 crore from FIITJEE.

IBM and IIT Delhi are collaborating for advance AI research in India. Under the partnership, IIT Delhi will join the AI Horizons Network of IBM

EdTech platform Vedantu has raised funds of $11 million which will be used for technology and market expansion.

IIT-JEE: The Joint Entrance Exam for admission into the premier IITs is among the toughest, most cut-throat competitive exams in India.

AI and ML focused Noida-based Edtech startup Genius Corner said it has raised angel funding of Rs 2 crore which will be used for product enhancement and expansion.

Microsoft India announced the 4th edition of its worldwide Skype-a-Thon event. The annual 2-day event will be held on November 13 and 14.

Delhi-based EdTech startup, GuruQ has raised Rs 2.5 crore funding from a group of HNIs. The company will use these funds for expansion and marketing.