PhysicsWallah (PW), the edtech company led by Alakh Pandey, has signed an agreement with Sandiksha, the SSB Wives Welfare Association. This initiative aims to help the children of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel access better education. PW’s mission is to support the families of soldiers who guard India’s borders.
Under this plan, PW will provide 100% free coaching to the children of SSB martyrs and those who died in the line of duty. Additionally, the children of serving and retired SSB personnel will receive 35% discounts on offline coaching. These benefits will help students prepare for major exams like JEE, NEET, UPSC, SSC, and Banking.
Students can avail themselves of PW’s online classes or attend sessions at its offline centres in various cities. To access these benefits, families must present valid service documents, which PW and SSB will jointly verify to ensure the support reaches the rightful beneficiaries.
Alakh Pandey emphasised that education is essential for the growth of families, while Sandiksha President Shikha Prasad stated that this partnership will further strengthen their support for SSB families.
PhysicsWallah (PW) has grown from a humble YouTube channel to one of India’s highest-valued edtech startups. Having raised a combined $312 million, including $210 million from Hornbill and Lightspeed and other $100 million from Westbridge and GSV Ventures. Its valuation has soared from $1.1 billion in 2022 to $3.7 billion in early 2025.
In FY24, PW’s operating revenue surged to ₹1,940 crore, up 161%, although it posted a net loss of ₹1,131 crore due to non-cash expenses. The company expects to achieve positive EBITDA in FY25 and has already submitted confidential draft IPO documents for a ₹4,500–4,600 crore offering.
PW is also exploring strategic acquisitions in the UPSC test-prep segment, although its negotiations with Drishti IAS recently fell through. Amid stiff competition from BYJU’S, Unacademy, and Vedantu, PW continues to stand out by offering simple, high-quality education at affordable prices, especially for the families of India’s heroes—reflecting its commitment to both intellectual excellence and social good.
