Extramarks
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Edutech |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Atul Kulshrestha |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Middle East, North Africa, South East Asia, Europe, USA, Australia |
| Key people | Atul Kulshrestha (MD & Chairman) Ritvik Kulshrestha (CEO) Poonam Singh Jamwal (CBO) |
| Revenue | ₹284 crore (US$29 million) (2025[1]) |
Number of employees | 1000+ (2026) |
| Website | www |
Extramarks Education is an Indian education technology company that develops digital learning solutions for schools and students.[2][3] It was founded in 2007 by Atul Kulshrestha and is headquartered in Noida, India. The company provides technology-based educational content and platforms used by schools for classroom teaching and learning. Its services are primarily used in the school education segment.[4]
The company operates in India and has expanded its presence to several international markets, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States.[5]
History
Extramarks Education was founded in 2007 as an education technology company in India. It initially operated on a business-to-business (B2B) model, providing digital classroom solutions, including Smart Class products, to schools and educational institutions.[4][6]
In November 2011, a 38.5% stake in the company was acquired by Infotel Broadband, owned by Mukesh Ambani, through its affiliate Reliance Strategic Investments, for an undisclosed amount.[7]
In May 2017, the company expanded into test preparation services for entrance examinations, including the Joint Entrance Examination (Mains and Advanced), medical entrance examinations, and foundation-level courses for Classes VI–X. It also established classroom coaching centres in Jaipur, Bhopal, Indore, Lucknow, and Haldwani.[8]
In 2018, the company expanded its operations into B2C segment with the launch of its mobile application, Extramarks-The Learning App.[6]
Products
In September 2015, Extramarks released Extramarks Smart Study, an Android application aligned with CBSE and ICSE curricula for students from pre-primary level to Class 12.[9] Between 2018 and 2019, the company launched several additional products, including the IITJEE Test Prep App, Interactive Learning App, and Extramarks Achieve, a mentorship programme providing academic guidance and support to students.[10][11][12]
In October 2019, Extramarks introduced an artificial intelligence-based chatbot, Alex, for responding to student queries.[13] In November 2020, it launched Lil One, a learning application for children.[14] In March 2022, the company launched The Teaching App, providing tools for online classes, assessments, content access, live instruction, and classroom management for educators and institutions.[15]
Operations
The company reports over 10 million learners using its platforms and states that more than 1 million teachers have been trained in the use of its digital education tools and teaching methodologies.[6][9]
Partnership
In October 2016, Extramarks partnered with the New Delhi Municipal Council to implement a smart education system in NDMC schools.[16] In 2020, it collaborated with the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) on artificial intelligence research and entered into a partnership with Mahindra Lifespaces.[17][18] In February 2022, Extramarks announced a multi-year agreement with Arsenal Football Club to serve as its official learning partner in India, South Africa, and the Middle East.[19]
References
- ↑ "Extramarks bets on test prep & AI-led learning for next growth phase". The Financial Express. 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- ↑ Singh, Amrita (June 22, 2016). "Extramarks turns a new page in growth story". Business Standard.
- ↑ Khosla, Varuni; Bhalla, Mohit (May 1, 2018). "FIITJEE, Extramarks seek more time from NCLT to bid for Educomp". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- 1 2 Pillai, Shalina (March 18, 2018). "MY STARTUP IDEA: Extramarks founder on his eureka moment". The Times of India.
- ↑ Joseph, Lancelot (2026-05-21). "Extramarks goes the extra mile to make intelligent schools". Business India. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 Shanthi, S. (2022-06-08). "Enriching Educational Experience in a Hybrid Classroom Setting". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ Datta, Aveek (2011-11-09). "Infotel picks up 38.5% in digital learning firm Extramarks". mint. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Extramarks launches test-prep, coaching centres in India". Millennium Post. May 1, 2017.
- 1 2 Johari, Sneha (September 15, 2015). "Extramarks launches Android app for CBSE/ICSE curricula". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "Extramarks launches online app for IIT-JEE aspirants". The Times of India. November 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Where Innovation in Education is the Norm - Extramarks!". The Economic Times. February 20, 2019.
- ↑ "Extramarks unveils personal mentor programme for students". The Hindu Business Line. May 3, 2019.
- ↑ Vaishnav, Dhyanesh (October 3, 2019). "Extramarks Education deploys AI chatbot to solve students' doubts round the clock". The Hindu Business Line.
- ↑ "Lil One by Extramarks – New App for Early Childhood Learning Launched by Extramarks". Millennium Post. November 21, 2020.
- ↑ Kahekashan (2022-03-16). "Extramarks launches an all-exclusive 'The Teaching App'". Thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
- ↑ "30 MCD Schools to Get Smart Education System". News 18. October 6, 2016.
- ↑ "IIIT-Delhi partners Extramarks to encourage research in AI". The Economic Times. February 10, 2020.
- ↑ "Realty firm Mahindra Lifespace ties up with Extramarks Education". New Delhi: Business Standard. October 8, 2020.
- ↑ Srivastava, Prasoon (17 July 2022). "Extramarks aims to double revenue to Rs 1,000 crore this fiscal". Financial Express. Retrieved 2022-12-10.