Summary
Choosing the right edtech app or website has become easy with multiple options for study modules, mock tests and more
Several of them offer expert guidance and practice sessions for NEET, JEE, Olympiads and other competitive exams
Online tutorial classes have seen a massive boom in business owing to the pandemic, with each tutorial platform trying to gain favour with students by offering out-of-the-box study material, modern teaching methods, advanced technology and newer innovations in curricula.
Here’s looking at a few virtual tutoring platforms that students have warmed up to.
BYJU’S
This online learning platform led the tutoring revolution in India, becoming a household name in no time since its launch in August 2015. Platforms like Khan Academy had already existed for students abroad. BYJU’S brought similar online tutoring models to India. Aside from its star brand ambassador and intriguing ads, BYJU’S brings recorded sessions and individual mentoring modules for students.
Toppr
The award-winning ed-tech platform offers its services via a downloadable application. It is a complete learning platform that prepares students from Class V to Class XII for school exams as well as competitive exams. Toppr covers the syllabi of 17 subjects from 22 boards. It also prepares students for 58 types of exams, including NEET, JEE and Olympiads. The platform appreciates the scholastic brilliance of students as well. It has all India tests based on which students can get scholarships worth up to Rs 10 crore.
Meritnation
Meritnation has been one of the established names in tutoring since 2009. In 2014, it became an online platform with a mix of paid and free content for students from Class I onwards. Solved question papers can be accessed for free, while tutorial services cost a fee. Students of ICSE and CBSE boards as well as state boards of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have the option of buying courses. The platform also offers specialized courses for students from Class IX onwards for entrance exam preparations.
Eduzyte
Eduzyte keeps it simple. On this platform, students start with a free demo class. They can then select a tutor from the thousands of educators around the world, pay for the sessions and attend classes. The service of professional tutors is available for both group and one-on-one sessions, according to the student’s choice. The variety of courses available covers state boards, international boards and central boards. Language courses, competitive exam courses and IT courses are additionally on offer at Eduzyte.
EdGuru
EdGuru offers important insights into a student’s progress, with parents of the enrolled students being able to have meetings with teachers to get regular updates. Experienced educators are assigned to students from Class V onwards. Like most other tutorial platforms, EdGuru has classes for ICSE and CBSE students. However, the site covers all subjects of the West Bengal state board as well. Students have the option of choosing Bengali or English as the medium of instruction.
Notebook
Evolving education technology platform Notebook is making learners self-reliant through explanatory short-form videos that students can watch to learn. The mobile-first learning space gives students of CBSE, ICSE and state boards of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal access to video and text-based lessons. Students can also self-tutor by watching chapter recap videos and reading the notes. The platform updates the available content based on student feedback. It promises to soon offer material for 16 boards in English and 10 vernacular languages.
Tutopia
Tutopia imparts learning in both English and Bengali with a focus on students of the West Bengal board. Currently, the platform caters to students from classes VIII to XI of the Madhyamik board. Content for classes VII to XI of the Madhyamik board as well as for ICSE and CBSE boards (classes VIII-X) will be available on the website soon. The online platform came to life after the pandemic, giving students access to videos and notes for different subjects and topics. The platform also has practice sessions apart from preparatory tests. With the material and tests made easily available, students of Tutopia can self-tutor themselves as well.
UrbanPro
UrbanPro is a holistic tutorial platform that goes beyond the classroom. The website has some 7.5 lakh verified tutors registered with it and students from Class I to Class XII can connect with them through the platform. It also allows learners to connect with professionals coaching various hobbies like photography, singing, yoga and so on. Learners can also connect with teachers of different international and Indian languages on UrbanPro. This unique platform acts more like a directory for learners to connect with the tutor or coach of their choice.
Edook
A combination of online and offline tutoring is available at Edook. It started as a tutoring centre, but the platform now offers professional home tutors as well. Students enrolling for classes at Edook need to provide their requirements, according to which they are matched with professional tutors. The number of classes, subjects and class timings can be adjusted in accordance with the student’s needs.
Edu-Care
Having been around since 1991, the decades-old trusted tutorial centre now offers classes online. With a repertoire of experienced and qualified educators, the platform primarily caters to students in and around Kolkata. Students from all classes and all boards are matched with tutors equipped to handle their scholastic needs. Highly qualified educators with Edu-Care are capable of preparing students for entrance exams as well.
Last updated on 20 Dec 2021
