National Technology Day : Top 5 edtech platforms for students wanting to pursue higher education post-12th

In today’s digitally-driven world, technology has become a cornerstone of education, fundamentally transforming how students prepare for higher studies post-12th grade. EdTech platforms harness the power of technology to revolutionize traditional learning methods, offering students innovative tools and resources to navigate the complexities of higher education admission processes. These platforms not only provide access to a wealth of educational content but also leverage adaptive algorithms, interactive interfaces, and real-time feedback mechanisms to personalize learning experiences and optimize academic outcomes. In this concept note, we delve into the top five EdTech platforms specifically tailored for students aspiring to pursue higher education, highlighting how technology is reshaping the landscape of academic preparation and empowerment.

Zell Education: India’s leading finance and accounts ed-tech platform – Founded in 2015 by enterprising professionals Pratham Barot and Anant Bengani, Zell Education bridges the gap between academic excellence and practical skill development. As a cutting-edge learning platform, Zell offers comprehensive training to aspiring finance and accounting students. Zell Education is a leading institute that prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in finance and accounting in today’s competitive world.

College Vidya — Established in 2019 and headquartered in Noida, College Vidya is a trailblazing education platform at the forefront of India’s online educational landscape. College Vidya was incorporated, introducing a transparent system that provides students with accurate and factual information about various colleges and courses, guiding them toward diverse and promising career paths. With a rich heritage stemming from the esteemed Blackboard Education & Research Foundation established in 1996, College Vidya has positioned itself as the nation’s foremost and One-stop solution for making informed online education choices Driven by a spirit of innovation, the company is dedicated to transforming the traditional education system and democratizing access to high-quality learning experiences.

Coursera: The Coursera app provides you access to learn on the go with access to more than 1,000 courses in the field of Computer science, Data Science, Data Business, Entrepreneurship, Courses in Science and Medicine, Art, Design, Photography, Music, and Creative writing among many more specialised courses developed by 140+ of the best colleges and universities in the world. Coursera’s courses help you to advance in your career or continue your education by mastering subjects that will make your CV stand out from the competition.

Udemy: Udemy is an educational website that allows users to create personalised courses in IT and technology, design, business, marketing, photography, and other fields. Though not all of its courses are entirely free, there are over 5,000 online video courses to assist you to learn everything from Bitcoin trading to using online video and android development – simply put ‘free’ into the search bar on the main page to access the free online courses for upskilling.

BridgeLabz: BridgeLabz Solutions Pvt Ltd was set up to bridge the impending skill-gap amongst the existing talent pool of Indian engineers by making them job-ready through experiential learning and focused mentorship. The first organisation to claim 100% guaranteed job placement to engineers on emerging technologies. Through its Maker Program, the training in industry-specific skills, as per the needs of its various partner companies, hires engineers from top institutes and provides them with hands-on companies.In this manner, companies get access to custom-trained engineers by acquiring product-focused skill sets. It has successfully made 3000+ engineers employable to date, over the course of 50+ Maker Programs, and there has been a 100 percent increase in the salary paid to Makers since the inception of the program. The Fellowship Program grooms the talent on job readiness and engineers are given the security of an assured job. Since its inception in 2015, BridgeLabz has succeeded in supporting talent requirements of companies such as Yatra, Fullerton, Urban Ladder and Capgemini.