Startup Meritnation.com is using technology to change the way kids study - in India and abroad

Meritnation.com, India’s largest online learning platform caters to the rapidly growing student population of CBSE and other boards, across India and abroad. One of the early movers in India's online education space, the company now has over 85 lakh registered students. Since 2007 the company has been investing steadily in creating technology and content which has resulted in products and services which make learning easy and fun. Today, parents want their children to learn from the best educational content using the latest learning methodologies.

Prayag Panchwadkar, VP, Marketing says: “The Live classes feature of the platform, allows students to study with the best of teachers from the comfort and safety of their homes. It allows them to clear all doubts regarding study topics so that they are able to gain a deeper understanding of the topics”.

Meritnation.com has pioneered the concept of social learning in India. Explaining the benefits of this unique feature Prayag says: “Studies by experts have shown that academic performance of children improves dramatically when they enjoy what they are studying. Healthy competition too gives similar results. The “Facebook” style social learning on the platform enables students to see what other students are studying and which tests are being taken. It allows students to interact with and help each other on study related topics. The social feeds for users also capture and retain student interest and keep them updated about study topics that are “trending”.”

Meritnation.com has several mobile apps on iOS and Android which enable students to study on the go. The latest mobile app is digital “Report card” App on the Android play store aimed at the parents of Meritnation students. This app allows parents to partner with kids in their educational progress by enabling parents to identify key progress areas for the child and launch early intervention in case support is required. There are segments of student population which do not have easy access to the internet. Meritnation has set up Offline Learning Centres which are staffed with qualified and friendly mentors who help students achieve their study goals.