Archive · 12 Sep 2025
PhysicsWallah Shifts to Offline Classes, Raising Funds for Expansion
Imagine a company that started by teaching kids online using videos.
Now, that company, called PhysicsWallah, is building real classrooms!
They're realizing that many students want to learn in person.
They are spending money to rent buildings, hire teachers, and compete with traditional schools.
Even though it costs more, the company is making more money from each student who attends classes in person.
They plan to open more classrooms, especially in smaller cities, and are trying to raise money.
The goal is to provide a more structured learning environment and help students better.
The company's hope is that this strategy pays off, growing fast and bringing in more money from each student.
PhysicsWallah, an edtech company, is shifting from online to offline education.
The company's offline business brought in nearly as much revenue as the online courses in FY25.
Offline average revenue per user (ARPU) is more than ten times higher than online.
The company plans to open more physical classrooms in new cities to expand.
The offline expansion involves risks, including fixed costs and ensuring consistent quality.
- Who
- PhysicsWallah, an edtech company.
- What
- Shifting its focus from online to offline education by opening physical classrooms and expanding.
- When
- Started in 2016, the company is now expanding offline in FY25.
- Where
- Across various cities in India, including those beyond traditional hubs like Kota.
- Why
- To increase revenue, capture demand in new markets, and hedge against over-dependence on specific locations.
- Company
- PhysicsWallah
- Online Revenue (FY25)
- Rs 1,404 crore
- Offline Revenue (FY25)
- Rs 1,351.9 crore
- Total Revenue (FY25)
- Rs 2,886.6 crore
- Offline ARPU (FY25)
- Rs 40,404
- Offline Centers
- Nearly 200 across 109 cities
- Online ARPU (FY25)
- Rs 3,682
- Losses (FY25)
- Rs 243.3 crore