Edtech and online learning report
AI visibility and ranking report
- Industry
- Education
- Sub-industry
- Edtech and online learning
- Country
- India
- Published
- Q3-CY26
- Categories
- 5
- Questions
- 25
- Citations
- 375
- Domains
- 249
Disclaimer: This is original research data created using AI simulations, so treat it as an opinion piece rather than a statement of fact. AI models can make mistakes, and the figures here reflect what engines returned on the run date. Do your own research before you make any decision based on it.
Executive summary
This report asked 25 questions an Indian learner or parent would ask about learning online, and recorded what the engines named in reply. It produced 375 citations from 249 separate domains and named 64 organizations. That is the widest spread we have measured.
Vedantu leads on 32.0 percent, named on 11 of the 25 questions and first on three. PhysicsWallah follows on 26.4 and BYJU'S on 24.0. Size and visibility have come apart in this market, and the gap is not small.
The sharper finding is about sources. The most cited domain in the report is a question and answer forum, not a company or a government page, and 193 of the 249 domains appear exactly once across all 25 answers.
Top 10 brands by AI visibility score
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Vedantu | Online learning app | 32.0% | |
| 2 | PhysicsWallah | Exam prep (listed) | 26.4% | |
| 3 | BYJU'S | Insolvent edtech | 24.0% | |
| 4 | Unacademy | Exam prep (upGrad) | 17.6% | |
| 5 | Coursera | Upskilling platform | 12.0% | |
| 6 | ALLEN | Coaching institute | 10.4% | |
| 7 | Aakash | Coaching institute | 10.4% | |
| 8 | Udemy | Course marketplace | 9.6% | |
| 9 | SWAYAM | Government portal | 8.0% | |
| 10 | WhiteHat Jr | Kids coding | 7.2% |
The visibility score gives a brand five points for first place, four for second and so on down to one for fifth, then divides the total by the maximum available across all 25 questions. Every organization named is ranked.
Type says what each organization actually is, because the engines name learning apps, coaching institutes, universities, regulators, lenders and forums in the same breath. Nothing is excluded from the ranking. The label carries the difference instead.
Top 25 cited domains
These are the pages the engines leaned on across all 25 questions. The list is unusually flat for this series. No single publisher owns the subject, and more than three quarters of the domains here were cited only once.
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | quora.com | 14 | 3.7% | |
| 2 | academycheck.com | 12 | 3.2% | |
| 3 | vedantu.com | 10 | 2.7% | |
| 4 | careers360.com | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 5 | pw.live | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 6 | techcrunch.com | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 7 | classcentral.com | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 8 | bajajfinserv.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 9 | business-standard.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 10 | courseguidance.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 11 | findmyguru.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 12 | play.google.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 13 | superprof.co.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 14 | amityonline.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 15 | byjus.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 16 | cheggindia.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 17 | collegevidya.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 18 | gauravtiwari.org | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 19 | infinitylearn.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 20 | jaroeducation.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 21 | motion.ac.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 22 | shiksha.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 23 | trainings.internshala.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 24 | urbanpro.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 25 | anglebelearn.com | 2 | 0.5% |
Categories and why we chose them
These five categories follow a learner from the first search to the certificate at the end. Together they cover school children, exam candidates and working adults, which is the whole of what Indians mean when they say learning online.
| # | Category name | Reason for selection |
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| 1 | Choosing an online learning platform | Every journey starts with somebody asking which app to use. These questions carry the most search volume in the sub industry, they force an engine to name companies rather than give advice, and they are the questions a paid listing most wants to win. |
| 2 | Fees, free options and refunds | Price decides most of these purchases. Indian learners compare paid courses against free government platforms, ask about refunds after a bad experience, and look for instalments when the fee is large. Each of those is a separate commercial moment. |
| 3 | School learning and tuition | School parents are the largest group of buyers in Indian edtech and they search differently from adults. They ask about boards, homework help, tuition fees per month and coding classes for children, and they buy on behalf of somebody else. |
| 4 | Online exam coaching | Exam coaching is where the money and the search volume sit in India. Entrance and government job exams drive year round demand, and the answers to these questions decide where families spend a large share of household savings. |
| 5 | Certificates, degrees and jobs | The last question a learner asks is whether the certificate counts. Validity, employer acceptance and placement promises are where regulation actually bites in this market, so this is where official sources should appear if they appear anywhere. |
Category 1 of 5
Choosing an online learning platform
Five questions about picking a platform: which app is best, whether online matches offline, who has the best teachers, how to judge whether a course is worth paying for, and which companies have closed.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | PhysicsWallah | Exam prep (listed) | 52.0% | |
| 2 | Unacademy | Exam prep (upGrad) | 40.0% | |
| 3 | BYJU'S | Insolvent edtech | 36.0% | |
| 4 | Vedantu | Online learning app | 28.0% | |
| 5 | Aakash | Coaching institute | 24.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | academycheck.com | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 2 | techcrunch.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | business-standard.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | findmyguru.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | quora.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | careers360.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | courseguidance.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | esi.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | gulfnews.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | slashdot.org | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 1.1 | Which is the best online learning app in India? |
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| 1.2 | Is online coaching as good as offline coaching in India? |
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| 1.3 | Which online learning platform has the best teachers in India? |
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| 1.4 | How do I pick an online course that is actually worth the money? |
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| 1.5 | Which edtech companies in India have shut down? |
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Question 1.1
Which is the best online learning app in India?
This is the highest volume question in the sub industry and the answer is a list, not a winner. Review blogs and comparison pages supply almost every source, and four platforms trade places depending on which list the engine reads first.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1PhysicsWallah
- Rank 2BYJU'S
- Rank 3Vedantu
- Rank 4Unacademy
- Rank 5Extramarks
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | digittrix.com | https://www.digittrix.com/blogs/top-online-learning-platforms-in-india-2026-reviews-pricing | Click here |
| 2 | jaroeducation.com | https://www.jaroeducation.com/blog/top-online-learning-platforms-india-skill-development | Click here |
| 3 | learnox.in | https://learnox.in/best-online-classes-app-for-students-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | cosmosiq.ai | https://cosmosiq.ai/blog/best-online-learning-platforms-india-2026 | Click here |
| 5 | apeejay.edu | https://www.apeejay.edu/modeltown/blog/top-10-best-educational-apps-in-india-for-students-in-2026/ | Click here |
| 6 | onlineeducationindia.com | https://onlineeducationindia.com/top-online-learning-platforms-india-2026-comparison/ | Click here |
| 7 | riseupp.com | https://www.riseupp.com/blog/top-edtech-companies-india-best-platforms-ranked | Click here |
| 8 | slashdot.org | https://slashdot.org/software/online-learning/in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | trainings.internshala.com | https://trainings.internshala.com/blog/best-online-learning-platforms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | motion.ac.in | https://motion.ac.in/examinfo/10-best-online-learning-apps-for-students-in-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | slashdot.org | https://slashdot.org/software/comparison/Byju-vs-Physics-Wallah-vs-Unacademy-vs-Vedantu/ | Click here |
| 12 | findmyguru.com | https://www.findmyguru.com/compare/best-tutoring-apps-for-school-students | Click here |
| 13 | findmyguru.com | https://www.findmyguru.com/compare/physicswallah-vs-vedantu-jee | Click here |
| 14 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-largest-and-best-learning-apps-in-India | Click here |
| 15 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/question-what-is-the-best-learning-app | Click here |
Question 1.2
Is online coaching as good as offline coaching in India?
Almost every source on this page is a coaching company answering a question about itself. The two leading names run large offline networks, so the pages arguing both sides are written by the businesses that sell both.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1ALLEN
- Rank 2Aakash
- Rank 3PhysicsWallah
- Rank 4Unacademy
- Rank 5iQuanta
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | iquanta.in | https://www.iquanta.in/blog/why-is-online-neet-coaching-better-than-offline/ | Click here |
| 2 | aakash.ac.in | https://www.aakash.ac.in/blog/offline-coaching-vs-online-coaching-which-is-a-better-choice/ | Click here |
| 3 | news.allen.in | https://news.allen.in/offline-vs-online-coaching-which-method-is-best-for-exam-preparation/ | Click here |
| 4 | margshree.com | https://margshree.com/blog/online-or-offline-coaching-for-neet-preparation/ | Click here |
| 5 | reliablescholarsacademy.com | https://reliablescholarsacademy.com/online-vs-offline-coaching-for-jee-which-is-better/ | Click here |
| 6 | pw.live | https://www.pw.live/vp-blogs/exams/jee-neet-preparation-online-vs-offline | Click here |
| 7 | landing.unacademyguwahati.com | https://landing.unacademyguwahati.com/online-vs-offline-coaching-2026/ | Click here |
| 8 | studycart24.com | https://studycart24.com/offline-vs-online-coaching/ | Click here |
| 9 | spmandlalans.com | https://spmandlalans.com/blog/online-vs-offline-coaching-best-learning-choice/ | Click here |
| 10 | spmandlalans.com | https://spmandlalans.com/blog/online-vs-offline-coaching-for-neet/ | Click here |
| 11 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/question-for-bank-preparation-either-online-coaching-is-best-or-offline | Click here |
| 12 | vidyamandir.com | https://vidyamandir.com/studyhub/online-vs-offline-jee-neet-preparation/ | Click here |
| 13 | iibedu.com | https://iibedu.com/iib-neetcoaching/comparing-online-and-offline-neet-jee-coaching-which-is-better/ | Click here |
| 14 | interfaceclasses.com | https://interfaceclasses.com/blog/offline-vs-online-coaching-jee-neet.html | Click here |
| 15 | momentum.ac.in | https://www.momentum.ac.in/online-classes-vs-offline-classes-which-one-to-choose-for-jee-preparation | Click here |
Question 1.3
Which online learning platform has the best teachers in India?
One affiliate review site supplies five of these fifteen sources, the most any single domain contributes to any question in this report. Teacher quality has no public measure, so whoever publishes a ranking becomes the ranking.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1PhysicsWallah
- Rank 2Vedantu
- Rank 3Unacademy
- Rank 4Aakash
- Rank 5Infinity Learn
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-online-learning-platform-in-India-has-the-best-teachers | Click here |
| 2 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-is-the-best-physics-wallah-Unacademy-or-Vedantu | Click here |
| 3 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-online-neet-coaching-institutes | Click here |
| 4 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-5-online-neet-coaching-platforms-in-india-2026-for-neet-2027-aspirants | Click here |
| 5 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-10-jee-online-coaching-centres-in-india-2026-comparison | Click here |
| 6 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/best-online-coaching-institutes-for-jee-neet-2027 | Click here |
| 7 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-online-neet-coaching-for-neet-2025 | Click here |
| 8 | gauravtiwari.org | https://gauravtiwari.org/best-iit-jee-online-coaching-websites/ | Click here |
| 9 | upeducators.com | https://www.upeducators.com/10-most-popular-online-apps-for-teaching-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | supatutor.in | https://supatutor.in/best-online-tutoring-platforms-for-indian-teachers/ | Click here |
| 11 | urbanpro.com | https://www.urbanpro.com/online-tutors | Click here |
| 12 | ekhool.com | https://ekhool.com/blogs/online-teaching-platforms | Click here |
| 13 | findmyguru.com | https://www.findmyguru.com/compare/best-platforms-to-teach-online-in-india-2026 | Click here |
| 14 | cheggindia.com | https://www.cheggindia.com/earn-online/online-teaching-platforms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | collegeadmi.com | https://collegeadmi.com/Blog/top-online-jee-class | Click here |
Question 1.4
How do I pick an online course that is actually worth the money?
The only question in the report where the sources are mostly about avoiding a bad purchase rather than making a good one. Global platforms lead here because the advice pages compare them, not because Indian buyers prefer them.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Udemy
- Rank 2Coursera
- Rank 3upGrad
- Rank 4Vskills
- Rank 5Naukri
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | esi.in | https://esi.in/blog/are-online-courses-worth-it-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | esi.in | https://esi.in/blog/how-to-choose-online-course-platform-india | Click here |
| 3 | collegevidya.com | https://collegevidya.com/blog/how-to-select-the-best-online-courses/ | Click here |
| 4 | prolaud.com | https://prolaud.com/blog/online-course-platform-india | Click here |
| 5 | digitaldefynd.com | https://digitaldefynd.com/IQ/online-course-legitimate-or-a-scam/ | Click here |
| 6 | skillshub.com | https://www.skillshub.com/blog/online-course-scams/ | Click here |
| 7 | thehansindia.com | https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/stay-smart-stay-safe-how-to-spot-and-avoid-online-course-scams-944696 | Click here |
| 8 | thehansindia.com | https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/education-careers/stay-smart-study-safe-the-guide-to-identify-online-course-scams-944541 | Click here |
| 9 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-choose-an-online-course-for-upskilling-covid-article3/ | Click here |
| 10 | vskills.in | https://www.vskills.in/certification/blog/are-online-certifications-worth-it-in-india-what-employers-actually-think/ | Click here |
| 11 | henryharvin.com | https://www.henryharvin.com/blog/online-certification-platforms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | courseguidance.in | https://courseguidance.in/is-udemy-worth-it-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | courseguidance.in | https://courseguidance.in/is-upgrad-worth-it-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | upskillwise.com | https://upskillwise.com/udemy-vs-coursera/ | Click here |
| 15 | zoutons.com | https://zoutons.com/news/udemy-vs-coursera-india-2026-which-saves-more | Click here |
Question 1.5
Which edtech companies in India have shut down?
The technology press owns this answer completely. No learning platform ranks as a source, and the companies named are the ones that closed or shrank, so visibility on this question is the opposite of good news.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1BYJU'S
- Rank 2WhiteHat Jr
- Rank 3Unacademy
- Rank 4Lido Learning
- Rank 5Toppr
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/byju-s-lays-off-500-employees-terminates-employment-over-phone-calls-124040201104_1.html | Click here |
| 2 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/byju-s-controversies-the-troubles-hurting-india-s-biggest-edtech-company-124021200921_1.html | Click here |
| 3 | indiahousefoundation.org | https://indiahousefoundation.org/byjus-rise-and-fall-from-edtech-unicorn-to-legal-battles-and-leadership-crisis | Click here |
| 4 | gulfnews.com | https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/massive-layoffs-byjus-cuts-600-jobs-as-edtech-space-shrinks-in-india-1.1656564788759 | Click here |
| 5 | gulfnews.com | https://gulfnews.com/amp/story/business%2Fmarkets%2Fbyjus-ceo-broke-down-in-tears-as-crises-engulfed-indias-troubled-edu-tech-startup-1.1690339461101 | Click here |
| 6 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2022/10/12/indian-edtech-giant-byjus-cuts-2500-jobs | Click here |
| 7 | newsbytesapp.com | https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/byju-s-owned-whitehat-jr-and-toppr-lay-off-employees/story | Click here |
| 8 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/22/byjus-has-discussed-shutting-down-coding-platform-whitehat-jr/amp/ | Click here |
| 9 | inventiva.co.in | https://www.inventiva.co.in/trends/edtech-startup-lido-learning-insolvency/ | Click here |
| 10 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/02/indian-edtech-unacademy-cuts-another-250-jobs | Click here |
| 11 | yourstory.com | https://yourstory.com/2023/12/edtech-2023-review-byjus-unacademy-physicswallah-funding-layoffs | Click here |
| 12 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/over-2-000-startups-in-edtech-sector-shut-shop-in-past-five-years-125010801062_1.html | Click here |
| 13 | analyticsindiamag.com | https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-startups/is-indian-edtech-still-worth-the-bet-after-2150-failed-startups/ | Click here |
| 14 | inc42.com | https://inc42.com/buzz/from-talent-wars-to-mass-layoffs-shutdowns-edtech-startups-fire-7000-employees-in-2022/ | Click here |
| 15 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/21/bytedance-is-shutting-down-edtech-business-snapsolve-in-india/amp/ | Click here |
Category 2 of 5
Fees, free options and refunds
Five questions about money: what online coaching costs, where to learn for free, whether a cancelled course can be refunded, whether scholarships exist, and whether a course fee can be paid in monthly instalments.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Vedantu | Online learning app | 36.0% | |
| 2 | PhysicsWallah | Exam prep (listed) | 32.0% | |
| 3 | Coursera | Upskilling platform | 24.0% | |
| 4 | Unacademy | Exam prep (upGrad) | 20.0% | |
| 5 | SWAYAM | Government portal | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | vedantu.com | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 2 | bajajfinserv.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | pw.live | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | shiksha.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | academycheck.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | bajajfinservmarkets.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | careers360.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | classcentral.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | coursera.org | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | jurigram.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 2.1 | How much does online coaching cost in India? |
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| 2.2 | Where can I learn online for free in India? |
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| 2.3 | Can I get a refund if I cancel an online course in India? |
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| 2.4 | Are there scholarships or fee waivers for online courses in India? |
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| 2.5 | Can I pay for an online course in monthly instalments in India? |
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Question 2.1
How much does online coaching cost in India?
Fee pages published by the coaching companies themselves supply most of these sources, so the engines quote sellers on their own prices. The two names that publish the clearest fee tables are the two names that rank first.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Vedantu
- Rank 2PhysicsWallah
- Rank 3Unacademy
- Rank 4Aakash
- Rank 5Infinity Learn
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/jee-main/average-fees-range-for-jee-coaching-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | surveyheart.com | https://surveyheart.com/explore/coaching-classes-fees-india-2026 | Click here |
| 3 | leapscholar.com | https://leapscholar.com/blog/ielts-coaching-fees-course-duration-fees/ | Click here |
| 4 | shiksha.com | https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/fees-for-ielts-coaching-articlepage-89533 | Click here |
| 5 | gateiit.com | https://gateiit.com/how-much-does-iit-coaching-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/question-how-much-fees-for-neet-long-term-coaching/amp | Click here |
| 7 | prepmed.in | https://prepmed.in/blog/post/neet-online-coaching-class-fees-complete-guide-for-2026-aspirants | Click here |
| 8 | mbaguru.in | https://mbaguru.in/cat-online-coaching-fees/ | Click here |
| 9 | collegedwar.com | https://collegedwar.com/news/neet-coaching-fees-in-india-2026-complete-institute-wise-fee-comparison | Click here |
| 10 | gauravtiwari.org | https://gauravtiwari.org/best-iit-jee-online-coaching-websites/ | Click here |
| 11 | collegeadmi.com | https://collegeadmi.com/Blog/top-online-jee-class | Click here |
| 12 | findmyguru.com | https://www.findmyguru.com/compare/physicswallah-vs-vedantu-jee | Click here |
| 13 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-online-neet-coaching-institutes | Click here |
| 14 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-10-neet-online-coaching-institutes-in-india-2026-rankings-fees | Click here |
| 15 | teachernestlearning.in | https://teachernestlearning.in/how-much-does-1-to-1-online-tuition-cost-in-india-in-2026 | Click here |
Question 2.2
Where can I learn online for free in India?
The government platforms win the question that asks for free learning by name. Note the detail the sources mostly skip: the courses are free to watch, but the proctored certificate exam carries a separate fee.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1SWAYAM
- Rank 2NPTEL
- Rank 3Coursera
- Rank 4Udemy
- Rank 5Class Central
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | classcentral.com | https://www.classcentral.com/country/india | Click here |
| 2 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-free-online-learning-resources-in-India | Click here |
| 3 | salarybox.in | https://salarybox.in/top-10-free-online-learning-platforms-in-india-2026-no-cost-high-value/ | Click here |
| 4 | infinitylearn.com | https://infinitylearn.com/knowledge-base/where-to-access-free-or-affordable-online-learning-resource-in-india | Click here |
| 5 | shiksha.com | https://www.shiksha.com/online-courses/free-online-courses-certificates | Click here |
| 6 | cheggindia.com | https://www.cheggindia.com/earn-online/free-online-courses-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | classcentral.com | https://www.classcentral.com/report/swayam-moocs-course-list/ | Click here |
| 8 | studyindia.ai | https://www.studyindia.ai/online-courses | Click here |
| 9 | skilljobgov.com | https://skilljobgov.com/education/free-government-courses-with-certificates-in-india-2026-guide/ | Click here |
| 10 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/courses-certifications/articles/online-top-government-free-online-courses-with-certificates-for-career-advancement | Click here |
| 11 | udemy.com | https://www.udemy.com/courses/free/ | Click here |
| 12 | coursera.org | https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free | Click here |
| 13 | guru99.com | https://www.guru99.com/free-online-course-with-certificate.html | Click here |
| 14 | shiksha.com | https://www.shiksha.com/provider/udemy-226849/courses-free | Click here |
| 15 | gujjuticks.com | https://www.gujjuticks.com/blog/top-online-learning-platforms-in-india-free-paid-courses-reviewed | Click here |
Question 2.3
Can I get a refund if I cancel an online course in India?
The consumer regulator ranks first on this question, which is unusual in this report. Its 2024 coaching guidelines require a seller to disclose its exit and refund policy, but they do not require it to give a refund.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1CCPA
- Rank 2BYJU'S
- Rank 3AICTE
- Rank 4Vedantu
- Rank 5Unacademy
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | thebetterindia.com | https://thebetterindia.com/160585/school-college-refund-aicte-guidelines/ | Click here |
| 2 | lawsikho.com | https://lawsikho.com/refund-policy | Click here |
| 3 | eazygrad.com | https://www.eazygrad.com/career-guidance/how-to-cancel-university-admission-and-get-a-full-refund | Click here |
| 4 | moneylife.in | https://www.moneylife.in/article/fees-refund-should-students-sue-education-institutes-and-can-they-do-so-yes/37790/66120.html | Click here |
| 5 | jurigram.com | https://jurigram.com/blog/consumer-law/coaching-institute-refund-if-course-not-delivered | Click here |
| 6 | jurigram.com | https://jurigram.com/blog/consumer-law/school-fee-refund-after-admission-cancellation-india | Click here |
| 7 | coachingclassesnearme.com | https://www.coachingclassesnearme.com/post/refund-cancellation-policies-demand-in-writing | Click here |
| 8 | acte.in | https://www.acte.in/refund-cancellation-policy | Click here |
| 9 | etvbharat.com | https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!bharat/ccpa-issues-new-guidelines-to-address-misleading-advertisements-in-coaching-industry-enn24111306695 | Click here |
| 10 | lawvaani.com | https://lawvaani.com/the-legal-side-of-no-refund-policies-in-coaching-classes-can-you-get-your-fee-refunded-if-you-drop-out/ | Click here |
| 11 | righttoinformation.wiki | https://righttoinformation.wiki/coaching-institute-refund-rights-india | Click here |
| 12 | nyaykar.in | https://www.nyaykar.in/complaint/education | Click here |
| 13 | theprint.in | https://theprint.in/judiciary/deliberately-indifferent-consumer-panel-order-to-byjus-to-refund-dissatisfied-customer-rs-65k/1789475/ | Click here |
| 14 | outlookbusiness.com | https://www.outlookbusiness.com/corporate/byjus-ordered-to-pay-rs-95k-for-failing-to-deliver-curriculum-material-report | Click here |
| 15 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/coaching-institutes-refund-rs-1-56-cr-to-students-after-govt-intervention-125022200542_1.html | Click here |
Question 2.4
Are there scholarships or fee waivers for online courses in India?
A government portal takes first place and one platform supplies four of the fifteen sources with its own scholarship test pages. The answer splits cleanly between public money and a company selling entry through a discount exam.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1National Scholarship Portal
- Rank 2PhysicsWallah
- Rank 3Coursera
- Rank 4Buddy4Study
- Rank 5Udemy
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scholarship_Portal | Click here |
| 2 | ilearn.gov.in | https://ilearn.gov.in/scholarship | Click here |
| 3 | buddy4study.com | https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarships | Click here |
| 4 | unstop.com | https://unstop.com/scholarships | Click here |
| 5 | coursera.org | https://www.coursera.org/degrees/coursera-financial-resources/scholarships-and-grants | Click here |
| 6 | jusoor.ngo | https://www.jusoor.ngo/scholarships/jusoor-coursera-scholarship | Click here |
| 7 | scholarships360.org | https://scholarships360.org/financial-aid/guide-to-coursera-scholarships-financial-aid/ | Click here |
| 8 | learn.org | https://learn.org/financial-aid/coursera-scholarships-financial-aid | Click here |
| 9 | pw.live | https://www.pw.live/news/physicswallah-acadfly-asat-2026-scholarship-study-abroad | Click here |
| 10 | pw.live | https://www.pw.live/vp-blogs/exams/pwnsat-scholarship | Click here |
| 11 | pw.live | https://www.pw.live/vp-blogs/exams/physics-wallah-fee-structure | Click here |
| 12 | pw.live | https://www.pw.live/study-abroad/exams/physicswallah-acadfly-study-abroad-scholarship-asat-2026-exam | Click here |
| 13 | services.india.gov.in | https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/apply-for-scholarships-through-the-national-scholarship-portal | Click here |
| 14 | services.india.gov.in | https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/apply-for-scholarships-through-national-scholarships-portal-1 | Click here |
| 15 | vajiramandravi.com | https://vajiramandravi.com/current-affairs/national-scholarship-portal-nsp/ | Click here |
Question 2.5
Can I pay for an online course in monthly instalments in India?
A lender ranks first on a learning question, and three of the top five names here are finance companies rather than schools. The answer to how you pay is owned by whoever is lending, not by whoever is teaching.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 2Propelld
- Rank 3Eduvanz
- Rank 4Vedantu
- Rank 5Unacademy
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/bmall/educational-courses/unacademy | Click here |
| 2 | onlineuniversitiess.com | https://www.onlineuniversitiess.com/blogs/online-courses-in-india-monthly-emi | Click here |
| 3 | propelld.com | https://propelld.com/site/blog/propelld-vs-eduvanz-education-loan | Click here |
| 4 | bajajfinservmarkets.in | https://www.bajajfinservmarkets.in/education-loan/propelld-education-loan | Click here |
| 5 | collegedunia.com | https://collegedunia.com/education-loan/48-propelld | Click here |
| 6 | propelld.com | https://propelld.com/site/college-loan | Click here |
| 7 | eduvanz.com | https://eduvanz.com/ | Click here |
| 8 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/bmall/educational-courses/students | Click here |
| 9 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/bmall/educational-courses | Click here |
| 10 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/online-educational-courses-on-emi | Click here |
| 11 | bajajfinservmarkets.in | https://www.bajajfinservmarkets.in/emi-card/aakash-institute-courses-on-emi | Click here |
| 12 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/blog/what-is-the-fee-of-the-vedantu-jee-courses-for-1-year | Click here |
| 13 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/jee-main/vedantu-jee-online-coaching-fees-discounts | Click here |
| 14 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/jee-main/vedantu-jee-offline-coaching-fees-discounts | Click here |
| 15 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/blog/jee-neet-coaching-fees-breakdown | Click here |
Category 3 of 5
School learning and tuition
Five questions a parent asks: the best app for a CBSE student, the best way to get a maths doubt solved, online tuition against a home tutor, what tuition costs each month, and coding classes for children.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Vedantu | Online learning app | 72.0% | |
| 2 | BYJU'S | Insolvent edtech | 60.0% | |
| 3 | Superprof | Tutor marketplace | 24.0% | |
| 4 | Doubtnut | Q and A app (ALLEN) | 20.0% | |
| 5 | WhiteHat Jr | Kids coding | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | quora.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 2 | superprof.co.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | vedantu.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | byjus.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | anglebelearn.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | cbinsights.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | myengineeringbuddy.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | play.google.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | reviewadda.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | techcrunch.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 3.1 | Which learning app is best for CBSE students in India? |
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| 3.2 | What is the best app to solve maths doubts in India? |
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| 3.3 | Is online tuition better than a home tutor in India? |
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| 3.4 | How much does online tuition cost per month in India? |
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| 3.5 | Which app is best for kids to learn coding in India? |
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Question 3.1
Which learning app is best for CBSE students in India?
Two names dominate the parent market and both were built before 2020. The sources are mostly listicles and head to head comparison pages, and the board itself does not appear anywhere in the fifteen.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1BYJU'S
- Rank 2Vedantu
- Rank 3Extramarks
- Rank 4Unacademy
- Rank 5myCBSEguide
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | educationalappstore.com | https://www.educationalappstore.com/best-apps/best-cbse-apps-for-students | Click here |
| 2 | collegesimplified.in | https://www.collegesimplified.in/post/best-apps-for-cbse-class-10-students-2026-top-learning-apps-for-board-exam-preparation | Click here |
| 3 | supertutor.in | https://supertutor.in/resources/blog/best-study-apps/ | Click here |
| 4 | mvmcbse.com | https://mvmcbse.com/blogs/10-best-educational-apps-for-students/ | Click here |
| 5 | apeejay.edu | https://www.apeejay.edu/modeltown/blog/top-10-best-educational-apps-in-india-for-students-in-2026/ | Click here |
| 6 | byjus.com | https://byjus.com/cbse/study-apps-for-class-10/ | Click here |
| 7 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.techchefs.MyCBSEGuide&hl=en_IN | Click here |
| 8 | cbse360.com | https://www.cbse360.com/blog/best-study-apps-cbse-students-2025 | Click here |
| 9 | mytuitionapp.com | https://mytuitionapp.com/best-online-tuition-in-india-for-cbse-and-state-board-students/ | Click here |
| 10 | anglebelearn.com | https://anglebelearn.com/angle-belearn-vs-byjus-vs-vedantu-cbse-class-9-12/ | Click here |
| 11 | tryreadable.ai | https://www.tryreadable.ai/analysis/byjus-vs-vedantu-for-online-tuition-and-personalized-learning | Click here |
| 12 | reviewadda.com | https://www.reviewadda.com/institute/article/162/byjus-vs-vedantu-vs-meritnation | Click here |
| 13 | sourceforge.net | https://sourceforge.net/software/compare/Byju-vs-Extramarks-vs-Unacademy-vs-Vedantu/ | Click here |
| 14 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-is-best-Vedantu-or-BYJUS | Click here |
| 15 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/compare/byjus-vs-unacademy | Click here |
Question 3.2
What is the best app to solve maths doubts in India?
A single doubt solving app takes first place through app store listings and download mirrors rather than through editorial coverage. The app is now owned by a large offline coaching institute, which none of these pages mentions.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Doubtnut
- Rank 2Vedantu
- Rank 3Chegg
- Rank 4BYJU'S
- Rank 5Toppr
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.mirrorscore&hl=en_IN | Click here |
| 2 | tribuneindia.com | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/schools/4-apps-to-help-you-solve-mathematical-doubts-with-a-click-231316/ | Click here |
| 3 | vocal.media | https://vocal.media/education/top-15-online-learning-and-doubt-solving-apps-for-competitive-exams | Click here |
| 4 | doubtsolvingapp.com | https://doubtsolvingapp.com/maths-doubt-solver-app/ | Click here |
| 5 | doubtsolving.com | https://doubtsolving.com/maths-doubt-solver-app/ | Click here |
| 6 | indiastudychannel.com | https://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/178862-top-15-online-learning-and-doubt-solving-apps-for-competitive-exams | Click here |
| 7 | doubtnutapp.com.in | https://doubtnutapp.com.in/ | Click here |
| 8 | doubtnut.en.aptoide.com | https://doubtnut.en.aptoide.com/app | Click here |
| 9 | free-iit-jee-maths-solutions-ncert-cbse-doubts-app.en.softonic.com | https://free-iit-jee-maths-solutions-ncert-cbse-doubts-app.en.softonic.com/android | Click here |
| 10 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/25/james-murdoch-lupa-systems-leads-31-million-funding-in-india-doubtnut | Click here |
| 11 | easelearnai.in | https://easelearnai.in/blogs/blog-post-16-best-doubt-solving-apps-in-india-2026-honest-comparison | Click here |
| 12 | allbestapps.net | https://allbestapps.net/android/doubtnut-solve-math-doubts | Click here |
| 13 | cheggindia.com | https://www.cheggindia.com/earn-online/genuine-online-tutoring-jobs-for-students-in-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | inc42.com | https://inc42.com/buzz/vedantu-acquires-doubt-solving-app-instasolv-to-complement-k-12-learning/ | Click here |
| 15 | franchiseindia.com | https://www.franchiseindia.com/insights/en/article/vedantu-launches-a-free-instant-doubt-solving-app-for-students-of-classes-9-12.52431 | Click here |
Question 3.3
Is online tuition better than a home tutor in India?
Tutor marketplaces and small tuition agencies write most of these pages, and each concludes in favor of what it sells. The two large platforms rank because they publish landing pages for both sides of the question.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Vedantu
- Rank 2BYJU'S
- Rank 3Superprof
- Rank 4TutorHive
- Rank 5Ziyyara
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | superprof.co.in | https://www.superprof.co.in/blog/moocs-uk/ | Click here |
| 2 | tutorhive.in | https://tutorhive.in/blog/online-tuition-vs-home-tuition/ | Click here |
| 3 | merahometutor.com | https://www.merahometutor.com/blog/45/Online-Tuition-Vs-Home-Tuition.html | Click here |
| 4 | theceo.in | https://www.theceo.in/press-release/is-online-tuition-better-than-offline-tuition-at-home | Click here |
| 5 | justtutors.com | https://www.justtutors.com/blogs/online-tutoring-vs-home-tuition | Click here |
| 6 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/online-tuition/tuition-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/tuition | Click here |
| 8 | byjus.com | https://byjus.com/online-tuition/ | Click here |
| 9 | byjus.com | https://byjus.com/home-tuition/ | Click here |
| 10 | anglebelearn.com | https://anglebelearn.com/online-vs-offline-tuition-for-cbse-which-works-better-for-your-child/ | Click here |
| 11 | learnkolkata.com | https://www.learnkolkata.com/online-vs-offline-tuition-which-is-best-for-your-child-learn-kolkata/home-tutors/ | Click here |
| 12 | ziyyara.in | https://ziyyara.in/blog/1-on-1-online-tuition-vs-group-tuition-detailed-comparison.html | Click here |
| 13 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-is-better-home-tuition-or-online-tuition | Click here |
| 14 | indiatutoronline.com | https://indiatutoronline.com/blogs/online-tuition-vs-home-tuition-for-primary-school-students/ | Click here |
| 15 | thinkiit.in | https://thinkiit.in/online-tuition/ | Click here |
Question 3.4
How much does online tuition cost per month in India?
One international tutor marketplace supplies three of the fifteen sources with its own pricing surveys. Indian per month tuition prices are mostly published by the sellers, and no independent survey of them appears in the answer.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Vedantu
- Rank 2BYJU'S
- Rank 3Superprof
- Rank 4UrbanPro
- Rank 5Meritnation
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | superprof.co.in | https://www.superprof.co.in/lessons/academic-tutoring/online/ | Click here |
| 2 | superprof.co.in | https://www.superprof.co.in/blog/regional-tutoring-prices/ | Click here |
| 3 | superprof.co.in | https://www.superprof.co.in/blog/fair-cost-tutors/ | Click here |
| 4 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/blog/what-is-the-fee-structure-of-vedantu-online-sessions | Click here |
| 5 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/online-tuition | Click here |
| 6 | myengineeringbuddy.com | https://www.myengineeringbuddy.com/blog/vedantu-reviews-alternatives-pricing-offerings/ | Click here |
| 7 | myengineeringbuddy.com | https://www.myengineeringbuddy.com/blog/byjus-in-2025-review-pricing-alternatives-future/ | Click here |
| 8 | businesstoday.in | https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/byjus-cuts-annual-course-fees-by-30-40-hikes-sales-incentive-by-50-100-428949-2024-05-09 | Click here |
| 9 | urbanpro.com | https://www.urbanpro.com/online-tuition | Click here |
| 10 | reviewadda.com | https://www.reviewadda.com/institute/article/162/byjus-vs-vedantu-vs-meritnation | Click here |
| 11 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-are-the-fees-of-Byjus-and-Vedantu | Click here |
| 12 | supatutor.in | https://supatutor.in/online-teaching-pricing-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | teachernestlearning.in | https://teachernestlearning.in/how-much-does-1-to-1-online-tuition-cost-in-india-in-2026 | Click here |
| 14 | muskantutor.com | https://muskantutor.com/tuition-fees-class-1-to-5-per-month-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 15 | indiatutor.in | https://indiatutor.in/teacher-resources/how-much-should-you-charge-as-a-private-online-tutor-in-india/ | Click here |
Question 3.5
Which app is best for kids to learn coding in India?
The most visible name in kids coding is one whose current operating status we could not confirm, and much of its coverage is about its sale and its critics. Newer competitors rank below it on far fresher pages.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1WhiteHat Jr
- Rank 2Codingal
- Rank 3Tynker
- Rank 4CodeYoung
- Rank 5Scratch
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | whitehatjr.com | https://www.whitehatjr.com/ | Click here |
| 2 | sites.google.com | https://sites.google.com/view/whitehat-jr-coding-classes/ | Click here |
| 3 | techcrunch.com | https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/05/indias-byjus-acquires-whitehat-jr-for-300-million | Click here |
| 4 | techjockey.com | https://www.techjockey.com/detail/whitehat-jr | Click here |
| 5 | tracxn.com | https://tracxn.com/d/companies/whitehat-jr/__uQLNH-Oc8HqW4VXeRF2oMXdCrGyFucOSNyoOBZ2_df0 | Click here |
| 6 | codingal.com | https://www.codingal.com/coding-for-kids/blog/codingal-vs-tynker-which-is-better-for-kids-online-coding-education/ | Click here |
| 7 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/compare/codeyoung-vs-whitehat-jr | Click here |
| 8 | tynker.com | https://www.tynker.com/blog/tynker-vs-scratch-coding-for-kids-program-comparison/ | Click here |
| 9 | jetlearn.com | https://www.jetlearn.com/blog/15-best-coding-platforms-and-websites-for-kids-teens | Click here |
| 10 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-online-coding-platform-for-kids-in-India | Click here |
| 11 | edtechreview.in | https://www.edtechreview.in/research/top-online-coding-platforms-for-your-kids/ | Click here |
| 12 | makervidya.com | https://www.makervidya.com/blog/Which-are-the-leading-coding-classes-for-kids-in-India | Click here |
| 13 | 21kschool.com | https://www.21kschool.com/in/blog/best-websites-for-kids-to-learn-coding/ | Click here |
| 14 | urbanpro.com | https://www.urbanpro.com/online-coding-classes-for-kids | Click here |
| 15 | learn.modernagecoders.com | https://learn.modernagecoders.com/blog/whitehat-jr-alternative | Click here |
Category 4 of 5
Online exam coaching
Five questions about exam preparation: the best online coaching for JEE, for NEET and for UPSC, whether free resources alone are enough to clear an exam, and the best app for government job exams.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | PhysicsWallah | Exam prep (listed) | 36.0% | |
| 2 | ALLEN | Coaching institute | 32.0% | |
| 3 | Vedantu | Online learning app | 24.0% | |
| 4 | Aakash | Coaching institute | 20.0% | |
| 5 | Unacademy | Exam prep (upGrad) | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | academycheck.com | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 2 | quora.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | blog.oureducation.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 4 | careers360.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 5 | classcentral.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | infinitylearn.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | makemyexam.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | motion.ac.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | notesly.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | play.google.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 4.1 | Which is the best online coaching for JEE in India? |
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| 4.2 | Which is the best online coaching for NEET in India? |
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| 4.3 | Which is the best online coaching for UPSC in India? |
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| 4.4 | Can I clear a competitive exam using only free online resources in India? |
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Question 4.1
Which is the best online coaching for JEE in India?
The answer is written almost entirely by coaching companies and by review sites that take commissions from them. One affiliate blog supplies two of the fifteen sources, and no exam body or public institution appears at all.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1PhysicsWallah
- Rank 2Vedantu
- Rank 3ALLEN
- Rank 4Aakash
- Rank 5Unacademy
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | vedantu.com | https://www.vedantu.com/online-course/jee-online-courses | Click here |
| 2 | aakashdigital.com | https://aakashdigital.com/jee | Click here |
| 3 | competishun.com | https://competishun.com/best-online-jee-coaching-in-india-features-fees-and-how-to-choose/ | Click here |
| 4 | gauravtiwari.org | https://gauravtiwari.org/best-iit-jee-online-coaching-websites/ | Click here |
| 5 | iitianspace.com | https://iitianspace.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-online-jee-coaching-pros-cons-what-to-look-for/ | Click here |
| 6 | blog.oureducation.in | https://blog.oureducation.in/best-online-iit-jee-coaching-institutes/ | Click here |
| 7 | iitianguide.com | https://iitianguide.com/top-10-online-iit-jee-coaching-institutes-in-india-for-2026/ | Click here |
| 8 | iquanta.in | https://www.iquanta.in/iit-jee-coaching | Click here |
| 9 | infinitylearn.com | https://infinitylearn.com/knowledge-base/best-online-jee-coaching-in-india-2026-how-to-choose | Click here |
| 10 | askiitians.com | https://www.askiitians.com/iit-jee/best-coaching-institutes-for-iit-jee.html | Click here |
| 11 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-10-jee-online-coaching-centres-in-india-2026-comparison | Click here |
| 12 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-5-jee-coaching-institutes-in-india-based-on-online-education-2026 | Click here |
| 13 | notesly.in | https://www.notesly.in/article/top-5-jee-coaching-institutes-in-india-for-online-learning-2026 | Click here |
| 14 | origineducare.com | https://origineducare.com/best-online-coaching-platforms-for-iit-jee-2026/ | Click here |
| 15 | motion.ac.in | https://motion.ac.in/examinfo/10-best-online-learning-apps-for-students-in-india/ | Click here |
Question 4.2
Which is the best online coaching for NEET in India?
The oldest offline brand ranks first on an online question, ahead of the largest online platform by revenue. Medical entrance coaching is the one place in this report where the traditional institute still owns the answer.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1ALLEN
- Rank 2PhysicsWallah
- Rank 3Aakash
- Rank 4Vedantu
- Rank 5Unacademy
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | allen.in | https://allen.in/neet | Click here |
| 2 | motion.ac.in | https://motion.ac.in/examinfo/top-10-online-coaching-institutes-for-iit-jee-neet-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-online-coaching-institute-is-best-for-the-NEET-preparation | Click here |
| 4 | adda247.com | https://www.adda247.com/neet/live-classes-study-kit | Click here |
| 5 | neetonlinecoaching.com | https://www.neetonlinecoaching.com/ | Click here |
| 6 | blog.oureducation.in | https://blog.oureducation.in/best-online-neet-coaching-institute/ | Click here |
| 7 | nesto.in | https://www.nesto.in/top-10-neet-online-coaching-centres-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | ksquareinstitute.in | https://ksquareinstitute.in/blog/neet-online-coaching/ | Click here |
| 9 | viskool.com | https://viskool.com/achieve-top-neet-scores-with-the-best-online-neet-coaching-for-2026-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | infinitylearn.com | https://infinitylearn.com/knowledge-base/best-online-neet-coaching-in-india-2026-how-to-choose | Click here |
| 11 | xylemlearning.com | https://xylemlearning.com/online-coaching-for-neet-preparation/ | Click here |
| 12 | notesly.in | https://www.notesly.in/article/top-5-online-neet-coaching-platforms-in-india-2026-for-neet-2027-aspirants | Click here |
| 13 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/top-5-online-neet-coaching-platforms-in-india-2026-for-neet-2027-aspirants | Click here |
| 14 | updf.com | https://updf.com/education/best-app-for-neet-preparation/ | Click here |
| 15 | learnpick.in | https://www.learnpick.in/blog/10-free-apps-neet-aspirants-should-know-about | Click here |
Question 4.3
Which is the best online coaching for UPSC in India?
Civil service coaching has its own set of names and almost none of them appear anywhere else in this report. Every leading source is an institute selling its own course, and each ranks itself first.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Vajiram and Ravi
- Rank 2Drishti IAS
- Rank 3Unacademy
- Rank 4Shankar IAS Academy
- Rank 5Next IAS
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | vajiramandravi.com | https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-online-coaching/ | Click here |
| 2 | shankariasacademy.com | https://www.shankariasacademy.com/upsc-online-class/ | Click here |
| 3 | drishtiias.com | https://www.drishtiias.com/upsc-courses | Click here |
| 4 | online.vajiraoinstitute.com | https://online.vajiraoinstitute.com/ | Click here |
| 5 | nextias.com | https://www.nextias.com/upsc-live-class | Click here |
| 6 | plutusias.com | https://plutusias.com/plutus-ias-online-coaching/ | Click here |
| 7 | deoghariasacademy.com | https://www.deoghariasacademy.com/blog/best-online-coaching-for-upsc-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/question-best-institute-for-ias-ips-nda-coaching-after-12/amp | Click here |
| 9 | unacademy.com | https://unacademy.com/content/best-upsc-online-coaching/ | Click here |
| 10 | spmiasacademy.com | https://spmiasacademy.com/upsc-online-coaching-2026/ | Click here |
| 11 | legacyias.com | https://www.legacyias.com/best-online-ias-coaching-in-india-2026-complete-guide/ | Click here |
| 12 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/upsc-best-online-test-series | Click here |
| 13 | iascoachings.com | https://www.iascoachings.com/best-online-coaching-for-upsc/ | Click here |
| 14 | pulsephase.in | https://www.pulsephase.in/online-coaching-for-ias/ | Click here |
| 15 | primebook.in | https://www.primebook.in/blog/top-apps-for-upsc-preparation | Click here |
Question 4.4
Can I clear a competitive exam using only free online resources in India?
The public platforms take the top two places, which happens nowhere else in the report. The sources are mostly aggregator lists rather than government pages, so even the free answer is assembled by commercial sites.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1SWAYAM
- Rank 2NPTEL
- Rank 3Testbook
- Rank 4BYJU'S
- Rank 5Class Central
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | taiyarho.in | https://www.taiyarho.in/guides/best-free-resources-government-exams/ | Click here |
| 2 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-are-the-best-online-platforms-to-study-for-competitive-exams-for-free-in-India | Click here |
| 3 | vrinda-international.com | https://vrinda-international.com/online-study-sites-for-competitive-exams-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | study24x7.com | https://www.study24x7.com/article/4929/complete-guide-to-online-competitive-exam-preparation-f | Click here |
| 5 | testbook.com | https://testbook.com/ | Click here |
| 6 | jitinchawla.com | https://www.jitinchawla.com/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-free-study-resources-for-competitive-exams-school-exams-and-government-exams | Click here |
| 7 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-useful-websites-for-the-competitive-exams | Click here |
| 8 | selligion.com | https://www.selligion.com/blogs/related/unlocking-competitive-exam-success-free-online-resources-for-indian-children | Click here |
| 9 | academycheck.com | https://academycheck.com/blog/free-10-best-online-study-video-websites-apps-for-competitive-exams | Click here |
| 10 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/question-can-you-crack-your-competitive-exams-jee-neet-etc-from-byjus-the-learning-app | Click here |
| 11 | classcentral.com | https://www.classcentral.com/course/swayam-english-language-for-competitive-exams-7964 | Click here |
| 12 | classcentral.com | https://www.classcentral.com/report/swayam-moocs-course-list/ | Click here |
| 13 | testbook.com | https://testbook.com/ugc-net-paper-1/swayam-mooc | Click here |
| 14 | swayam.gov.in | https://swayam.gov.in/nc_details/NPTEL | Click here |
| 15 | myswayam.online | https://myswayam.online/ | Click here |
Question 4.5
Which app is best for government job exam preparation in India?
This question is answered by app store pages and small review blogs, and the names that rank are the ones with the strongest app listings. The largest brands from the rest of the report do not appear here at all.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Adda247
- Rank 2MakeMyExam
- Rank 3Oliveboard
- Rank 4Smartkeeda
- Rank 5Jobaaj
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adda247.app&hl=en | Click here |
| 2 | makemyexam.in | https://www.makemyexam.in/ | Click here |
| 3 | smartkeeda.com | https://www.smartkeeda.com/blog/six-important-apps-for-test-preparation | Click here |
| 4 | classami.com | https://classami.com/2024/12/17/best-govt-exam-apps-top-apps-to-ace-government-job-preparations/ | Click here |
| 5 | daytalk.in | https://daytalk.in/best-android-apps-for-government-exam-preparation/ | Click here |
| 6 | appreview.in | https://appreview.in/govt-exam-preparation-app/ | Click here |
| 7 | govtcareerhub.com | https://govtcareerhub.com/best-mobile-apps-for-government-exam-preparation/ | Click here |
| 8 | makemyexam.in | https://www.makemyexam.in/make-my-exam-app | Click here |
| 9 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-app-is-best-for-preparation-for-the-SSC-exam-and-the-bank-exam | Click here |
| 10 | leverageedu.com | https://leverageedu.com/blog/bank-exam-preparation-apps/ | Click here |
| 11 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.oliveboard.prep&hl=en_IN | Click here |
| 12 | getmyuni.com | https://www.getmyuni.com/articles/best-apps-for-bank-exam-preparation | Click here |
| 13 | acscu.net | https://acscu.net/list/which-app-best-bank-exam-preparation | Click here |
| 14 | competition.careers360.com | https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upcoming-government-exams | Click here |
| 15 | truejobs.co.in | https://truejobs.co.in/blog/top-10-free-government-job-preparation-apps-websites-2026-bilingual | Click here |
Category 5 of 5
Certificates, degrees and jobs
Five questions about what a course is worth afterwards: whether online degrees are valid, whether employers accept online certificates, which course leads to a job, how approval is checked, and what a job guarantee means.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amity Online | Online university | 36.0% | |
| 2 | UGC | Regulator | 36.0% | |
| 3 | Simplilearn | Upskilling platform | 36.0% | |
| 4 | Coursera | Upskilling platform | 20.0% | |
| 5 | upGrad | Upskilling platform | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | amityonline.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 2 | careers360.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 3 | collegevidya.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 4 | courseguidance.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 5 | jaroeducation.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | manavrachnaonline.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | marwadiuniversity.online | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | quora.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | trainings.internshala.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | upesonline.ac.in | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 5.1 | Are online degrees valid in India? |
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| 5.2 | Do employers in India accept online certificates? |
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| 5.3 | Which online course is best for getting a job in India? |
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| 5.4 | How do I get a UGC approved online degree in India? |
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| 5.5 | What does a job guarantee in an online course actually mean in India? |
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Question 5.1
Are online degrees valid in India?
The regulator ranks second on a question about its own rules, behind a university marketing its programs. Degrees from recognized universities are equivalent to on campus degrees, but several fields cannot be taught online at all.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Amity Online
- Rank 2UGC
- Rank 3PhysicsWallah
- Rank 4Jaro Education
- Rank 5College Vidya
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | amityonline.com | https://amityonline.com/blog/online-degree-programmes-myths-and-facts | Click here |
| 2 | pw.live | https://www.pw.live/online-degree/exams/is-online-degree-valid-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | onlineamrita.com | https://onlineamrita.com/blog/is-online-degree-valid-in-india-myths-and-facts/ | Click here |
| 4 | varthana.com | https://varthana.com/student/regular-vs-online-degree-courses | Click here |
| 5 | farakdekho.com | https://www.farakdekho.com/is-online-degree-valid-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | touchcampus.in | https://www.touchcampus.in/blog/online-degrees-are-they-valid-in-india-debunking-the-myths | Click here |
| 7 | edifyedu.in | https://edifyedu.in/guides/is-online-degree-valid-india | Click here |
| 8 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/question-how-many-hours-in-a-day-does-an-online-course-take | Click here |
| 9 | amityonline.com | https://amityonline.com/ | Click here |
| 10 | jaroeducation.com | https://www.jaroeducation.com/blog/ugc-online-degree-courses-in-india | Click here |
| 11 | onlinejain.com | https://onlinejain.com/blogs/does-ugc-approve-online-degree | Click here |
| 12 | upesonline.ac.in | https://upesonline.ac.in/blog/ugc-approved-online-degree-courses-in-india | Click here |
| 13 | marwadiuniversity.online | https://marwadiuniversity.online/blogs/ugc-approved-online-degree-courses-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | degreefyd.com | https://degreefyd.com/blogs/verify-online-degree-validity-india-ugc | Click here |
| 15 | collegevidya.com | https://collegevidya.com/blog/accredited-online-colleges-and-universities-in-india/ | Click here |
Question 5.2
Do employers in India accept online certificates?
Nobody who employs anyone appears in these fifteen sources. The answer is written by course sellers, certification bodies and career blogs, all of whom have an interest in the answer being yes, and none of whom hire at scale.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Coursera
- Rank 2Udemy
- Rank 3Henry Harvin
- Rank 4Vskills
- Rank 5Shiksha
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | henryharvin.com | https://www.henryharvin.com/blog/online-certification-platforms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | vskills.in | https://www.vskills.in/certification/blog/are-online-certifications-worth-it-in-india-what-employers-actually-think/ | Click here |
| 3 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Do-IT-companies-in-India-accept-online-certification-from-institutes-like-Coursera-Academy | Click here |
| 4 | 2coms.com | https://2coms.com/category/online-degree-programme/are-online-degrees-accepted-by-employers-2 | Click here |
| 5 | researchgate.net | https://www.researchgate.net/post/Do-certificates-of-online-courses-count-for-employers | Click here |
| 6 | jobsacademy.co | https://jobsacademy.co/online-degree-programs/are-online-degrees-accepted-by-employers/ | Click here |
| 7 | distanceeducationbangalore.com | https://www.distanceeducationbangalore.com/online-distance-learning-degrees-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | skill2work.com | https://www.skill2work.com/online-degrees-acceptance-by-employers/ | Click here |
| 9 | rcm.ac.in | https://rcm.ac.in/are-coursera-certificates-valid/ | Click here |
| 10 | blog.loopcv.pro | https://blog.loopcv.pro/get-a-job-with-a-coursera-certificate/ | Click here |
| 11 | truescho.com | https://truescho.com/en/blog/are-coursera-certificates-recognized-2026 | Click here |
| 12 | mltut.com | https://www.mltut.com/are-coursera-certificates-worth-it/ | Click here |
| 13 | open2study.com | https://open2study.com/coursera/is-coursera-recognized-by-employers/ | Click here |
| 14 | tpij.co.in | https://tpij.co.in/coursera-certificates-are-they-really-recognized-in-india | Click here |
| 15 | hrcabin.com | https://www.hrcabin.com/udemy-certificate-value-in-india/ | Click here |
Question 5.3
Which online course is best for getting a job in India?
Three upskilling platforms lead, and the sources include their own blogs and a set of comparison pages weighing them against each other. Employer demand data plays almost no part in how this answer is built.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1upGrad
- Rank 2Simplilearn
- Rank 3Great Learning
- Rank 4Internshala
- Rank 5Scaler
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | upgrad.com | https://www.upgrad.com/blog/best-online-computer-courses-for-job/ | Click here |
| 2 | trainings.internshala.com | https://trainings.internshala.com/blog/best-courses-for-working-professionals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-online-learning-platform-is-better-upGrad-Simplilearn-or-GreatLearning | Click here |
| 4 | scaler.com | https://www.scaler.com/blog/best-data-science-course/ | Click here |
| 5 | courseguidance.in | https://courseguidance.in/is-simplilearn-worth-it-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | courseguidance.in | https://courseguidance.in/upgrad-vs-simplilearn-cloud-computing-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | cosmosiq.ai | https://cosmosiq.ai/blog/upgrad-vs-simplilearn-vs-cosmosiq-vs-great-learning-2026 | Click here |
| 8 | technoven.com | https://www.technoven.com/upgrad-vs-simplilearn/ | Click here |
| 9 | analyticsjobs.in | https://analyticsjobs.in/question/which-of-the-three-online-learning-platforms-upgrad-simplilearn-or-greatlearning-is-the-best/ | Click here |
| 10 | jobaajlearnings.com | https://www.jobaajlearnings.com/blog/top-online-courses-indian-students-should-take-in-2026 | Click here |
| 11 | trainings.internshala.com | https://trainings.internshala.com/placement-and-job-guarantee-courses/ | Click here |
| 12 | verandahighered.com | https://verandahighered.com/blogdetail/best-online-courses-for-working-professionals-in-india-boost-your-career-in-2025 | Click here |
| 13 | yukio.in | https://www.yukio.in/blog/best-online-courses-in-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | manavrachnaonline.com | https://manavrachnaonline.com/blogs/high-demand-online-courses-india-students-working-professionals/ | Click here |
| 15 | ipcsglobal.com | https://ipcsglobal.com/best-job-oriented-courses-in-2026-with-high-salary-in-india/ | Click here |
Question 5.4
How do I get a UGC approved online degree in India?
The regulator ranks first here, the only question in the report where that happens. The practical answer is to check the approved list for the year of admission, which most of these commercial pages mention only briefly.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1UGC
- Rank 2Amity Online
- Rank 3Chandigarh University
- Rank 4Jaro Education
- Rank 5Manav Rachna Online
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | jaroeducation.com | https://www.jaroeducation.com/blog/ugc-online-degree-courses-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | amityonline.com | https://amityonline.com/ | Click here |
| 3 | onlinecu.in | https://www.onlinecu.in/ | Click here |
| 4 | manavrachnaonline.com | https://manavrachnaonline.com/blogs/ugc-approved-online-degrees-in-india-admission-guide/ | Click here |
| 5 | upesonline.ac.in | https://upesonline.ac.in/blog/ugc-approved-online-degree-courses-in-india | Click here |
| 6 | cdoe.sppuef.in | https://cdoe.sppuef.in/blog/ugc-approved-online-universities-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | careers360.com | https://www.careers360.com/courses/is-your-online-college-approved-ugc-deb-compliance-check-2026 | Click here |
| 8 | marwadiuniversity.online | https://marwadiuniversity.online/blogs/ugc-approved-online-degree-courses-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | collegevidya.com | https://collegevidya.com/blog/accredited-online-colleges-and-universities-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | paruluniversity.online | https://paruluniversity.online/ | Click here |
| 11 | dsuonline.com | https://dsuonline.com/resources/blogs/top-accredited-online-degree-courses-recognised-by-ugc/ | Click here |
| 12 | degreedrishti.com | https://www.degreedrishti.com/blog/top-ugc-approved-online-universities | Click here |
| 13 | mbaquery.com | https://mbaquery.com/blogs/77/ugc-approved-online-degree-courses-in-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | online.collegekampus.com | https://online.collegekampus.com/best-ugc-approved-online-degree-in-2026/ | Click here |
| 15 | apsadmissionpanel.com | https://www.apsadmissionpanel.com/blogs/ugc-approved-online-degree-courses | Click here |
Question 5.5
What does a job guarantee in an online course actually mean in India?
The 2024 advertising guidelines bar a coaching seller from promising a job or a selection, yet every top ranked source here is selling a program with a guarantee attached. The rule and the search result do not match.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Simplilearn
- Rank 2ICA Edu Skills
- Rank 3Class Central
- Rank 4Springboard
- Rank 5GRM Institute
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | onlinetraining.simplilearn.com | https://onlinetraining.simplilearn.com/job-guarantee-programs | Click here |
| 2 | icajobguarantee.com | https://www.icajobguarantee.com/blog/6-jg-courses-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | classcentral.com | https://www.classcentral.com/report/job-guarantees-guide/ | Click here |
| 4 | springboard.com | https://www.springboard.com/how-it-works/tuition-job-guarantee/ | Click here |
| 5 | grm.institute | https://grm.institute/blog/it-courses-with-job-guarantee-what-to-look-for/ | Click here |
| 6 | nucamp.co | https://www.nucamp.co/blog/coding-bootcamp-india-ind-coding-bootcamps-with-job-guarantee-in-india-in-2025 | Click here |
| 7 | curominds.com | https://www.curominds.com/blog/online-certification-courses-with-job/ | Click here |
| 8 | sharpener.tech | https://www.sharpener.tech/blog/course-with-job-guarantee/ | Click here |
| 9 | pynetlabs.com | https://www.pynetlabs.com/top-job-guarantee-course-in-delhi/ | Click here |
| 10 | tipa.in | https://www.tipa.in/career/job-guarantee-courses-india | Click here |
| 11 | news.careers360.com | https://news.careers360.com/jobs-attached-how-some-online-courses-also-promise-employment/amp | Click here |
| 12 | change.org | https://www.change.org/p/prakash-javadekar-fake-100-job-guarantee-by-training-institutes | Click here |
| 13 | righttoinformation.wiki | https://righttoinformation.wiki/fake-job-executive-course-scams-india | Click here |
| 14 | climbhire.co | https://climbhire.co/career-development/job-guarantee-courses/ | Click here |
| 15 | myonlinecollege.in | https://www.myonlinecollege.in/blog/these-online-certification-courses-come-with-job-guarantee-start-earning-fast | Click here |
Conclusion
This report is a snapshot. AI engines refresh their sources every week, and the brands that move first tend to hold the top spot. The most cited domain in the report is a question and answer forum, not a company or a government page, and 193 of the 249 domains appear exactly once across all 25 answers.
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