PhysicsWallah expands to South India with university tie-up
PhysicsWallah, the online education platform, is pushing into South India. Founder Alakh Pandey says he'll move there for two years to oversee the expansion. The company just signed a five-year deal with Mohan Babu University to deliver online AI and career courses to about 18,000 students. Pandey plans to focus on states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to grow PhysicsWallah's presence.
- Alakh Pandey relocating to South India for two years
- Five-year deal with Mohan Babu University
- Courses will reach about 18,000 university students
- Focus on Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
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