Key Highlights
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PW acquires 40% stake in SarrthiIAS at ~₹250 Cr valuation
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SarrthiIAS to retain independence, backed by PW’s tech infrastructure
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Move strengthens PW’s expansion into UPSC preparation market
Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah (PW) has made a strategic move into the civil services exam space by acquiring a 40% stake in UPSC coaching institute SarrthiIAS. The deal, pegged at around ₹250 crore, was confirmed by sources close to the development.
Independence With Digital Edge
While PW now holds a significant stake, SarrthiIAS will continue to operate independently, maintaining its own academic style and faculty. However, the institute will now be able to leverage PW’s tech-driven platforms, digital tools, and wider student reach to scale faster.
Why UPSC Matters
The UPSC preparation market has emerged as one of India’s most competitive and aspirational education segments, with lakhs of students preparing each year. By investing in SarrthiIAS, PW is signaling its ambition to become a pan-competitive exam player, spanning engineering, medicine, and now civil services.
Industry View
Analysts say the deal blends SarrthiIAS’s academic credibility with PW’s affordability and technology-first model, potentially reshaping how UPSC coaching is delivered. It could also set the stage for more consolidation in India’s coaching ecosystem.
PhysicsWallah’s acquisition of a 40% stake in SarrthiIAS is more than a financial deal — it’s a bet on India’s next wave of aspirants and a step toward redefining the UPSC coaching landscape.
