Edukemy aiding non-science stream students crack civil services exams

Delhi-NCR-based Edukemy has built a tech-enabled standardised evaluation model for the non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) category to create personalised learning pathways for every student, says Chandrahas Panigrahi, one of the three founders. It is focused on training non-science stream students to crack the civil services exams.

Eduekemy offers digital courses with doubt-solving interactive classes and digital mentoring. The learning model is focused on a few key steps: pre-evaluation, where the needs of students are understood and a pathway laid for their growth; digital evaluations, comprising subjective and objective tests that enable students to understand how well they are prepared.

Chandrahas, along with Shabbir A Bashir and Deb Tripathi, graduated from the University College of Engineering in 1996 and each of them has around 20 years of work experience across corporate and education sectors. They all wanted to do something in education; in fact, Shabbir is a teacher, who has been running the education company SAB Learning Systems, which he co-founded in 2018.

Digital courses are offered in geography, sociology, history, policy, economics, essay writing, and general studies. Chandrahas says, “We simplify the content with cutting-edge evaluation tools using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology”. According to him, the focus is on curating processes and solutions rather than following a marketplace model.

Edukemy charges Rs 22,500 for subscription to its content and teaching. The first batch of more than 300 students signed up in April last year for the IAS test prep course. At present, the startup has more than 5,000 subscribers.

Even as the edtech sector has been flourishing in the country, especially since the lockdown early last year, Chandrahas says access and understanding of technology and internet penetration are still challenges, particularly in rural areas.