Schoolnet India
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| Industry | EdTech, Education |
| Founded 📆 | 1997 (28 years ago) |
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Key people | RCM Reddy (MD, CEO) |
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| 🌐 Website | https://www.schoolnetindia.com/ |
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Schoolnet India Limited (formerly known as IL&FS Education and Technology Services Limited) is an Indian EdTech company providing digital learning solutions for K-12 schools and skill development programs.[1][2][3]
Schoolnet India operates across 30 Indian states and union territories as well as 17 countries globally with the headquarter being in Noida, India.[4] The company is led by RCM Reddy (MD), its Managing Director and CEO.[5]
History
Schoolnet India Limited was founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of IL&FSin Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The company was rebranded as Schoolnet India Limited in 2020 after approvals from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.[6] The company pioneered the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in school education, introducing KYAN, a 6-in-1 teaching-learning device, developed in collaboration with IIT Bombay.[7][8]
In July 2024, Schoolnet acquired Genius Teacher, an AI-driven EdTech startup co-founded by Advitiya Sharma (ex-Housing.com), in an all-stock deal to enhance its AI solutions for private schools.[9]
Awards and Recognition
- IDA-ICT Company of the Year Award (2015) – Indian Didactics Association[10]
- India's Fastest Growing Emerging Company (2015) – Business Today[6]
- 53rd SKOCH Award (Bronze) for Corporate Excellence (2018) – SKOCH[11]
Philanthropy
Schoolnet runs Project Tejaswini in Jharkhand, supported by the World Bank, to help adolescent girls complete formal education via NIOS certifications.[3][12]
References
- ↑ "Delhi government launches India's first virtual school, invites admission applications". The Economic Times. 2022-08-31. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ "How Schoolnet Is Ensuring India's Poorest Children Don't Fall Further Behind". Forbes India. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Schoolnet India collaborate to empower 10 Million students with transformative initiatives". bestcolleges.indiatoday.in. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ↑ Ranjan, Garima (2024-07-09). "Schoolnet Buys Housing.com's Advitiya Sharma Cofounded Learning App Genius Teacher". Inc42 Media. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ "IIM-Ranchi hosts Skill Conclave". dailypioneer.com. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "How IL&FS Education has cashed in on awareness about computer education, skilling". Business Today. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ "Schoolnet, Global Learning Council join forces to launch school-focused 'EcoInnovators Ideathon' and more initiatives". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ↑ www.tofler.in. "Schoolnet India Limited | Company Details". Tofler. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ "Schoolnet acquires Housing cofounder's startup Genius Teacher in edtech consolidation". The Economic Times. 2024-07-09. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ↑ "IL&FS Education has Been Awarded Globally Recognized IDA - ICT Company of the Year Award, 2015". moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ↑ NSN, Team (2018-09-27). "IL&FS Education wins big at the 53rd SKOCH awards". National Skills Network- NSN. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ↑ "Schoolnet India launches Project Tejaswini to bring girls back to school". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
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