Anirudh Singh (name changed), a 34-year old working professional, saw an advertisement for a post graduate programme (PGP) from IIT-Bombay (IIT-B) popping up while he was surfing the internet for executive education programmes. “I clicked on it, and it took me to Great Learning’s page. On the main page, everywhere,…
Govt Airs Concerns Over Complaints Against Edtech Cos
The government has taken a serious view of alleged mis-selling of courses by edtech firms. Complaints against Byju’s and group entities were highlighted during a discussion, as the edtech leader caters to a large student base, people briefed on the matter said. Complaints against Byju’s and group entities were highlighted…
Aadhaar card for children makes UP school admissions a hassle
How edtech (Aadhar based authentication) can make a bad system much worse. Using Aadhar card for DBT to parents to buy textbooks is a very bad idea in more than one waythe Aadhar insistence will lead to exclusions and delaysgiving money is no guarantee the child will get the textbooks.…
Bengaluru students in peril after school shut for two years denies them TC
Denial of TC (Transfer Certificate) by private schools due to non payment of fees etc. is leading to thousands of students not being able to attend school. This is a violation of their fundamental right to education. Read about the sorry state of affairs in this article
Bengaluru: Man sues learning app for poor service
Read the article on BYJU’S sales practices.