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Physics Wallah

Affordable online and hybrid learning for India’s exam-focused students

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Key Details

Founded: 2020

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Founder(s): Alakh Pandey, Prateek Maheshwari

Website: https://www.pw.live

Funding: $100M Series A (Unicorn status in 2022, backed by GSV Ventures & WestBridge Capital)

About Physics Wallah

Physics Wallah is India’s leading edtech platform focused on affordable and high-quality exam preparation for students in classes 6–12, JEE, NEET, UPSC, and other competitive exams. It began as a YouTube channel by Alakh Pandey and grew into a full-scale edtech startup impacting millions of learners, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

With a strong emphasis on Hindi-medium and regional-language content, Physics Wallah combines interactive video lectures, printed study materials, live doubt-solving, and test series. The platform has democratized access to quality education at a fraction of the cost charged by traditional coaching institutes.

Their flagship mobile app and PW Vidyapeeth offline centers offer a hybrid learning experience trusted by over 10 million students.

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Alakh Pandey

Alakh Pandey

Founder & CEO

Physics teacher turned entrepreneur. Built PW from a YouTube channel into India’s top edtech unicorn.

Prateek Maheshwari

Prateek Maheshwari

Co-Founder

IIT Varanasi alumnus. Drives platform development, product innovation, and operations at PW.

FAQs

What makes Physics Wallah unique in edtech?
Physics Wallah delivers high-quality content in Hindi and regional languages at low prices, making it accessible for students from non-metro cities.
Do they offer offline classes too?
Yes, through PW Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centers in cities like Patna, Kota, Lucknow, and Delhi.
Is their app available for free?
The PW app is free to download and includes free lectures, practice tests, and live classes with optional paid courses.
Which exams does Physics Wallah help with?
JEE, NEET, UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence exams, CUET, and school-level exams from classes 6 to 12.