The partnership is expected to reach out largely to students in tier 2 and 3 towns and empower them with tools needed to achieve both academic as well as career goals.
CHENNAI, 7th MARCH 2025: Veranda Learning Solutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to deliver high-quality, accessible, and affordable education to aspirants for skill-building. The initial set of courses will help students to enhance their skills for competitive exams.
Under this initiative, Veranda Learning will offer a range of meticulously designed courses on the SWAYAM Plus platform—a digital learning initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with IIT Madras. The initial offering, focused on competitive exam preparation, is scheduled to launch in the coming months, with plans to diversify into other domains later. Emphasizing outreach to Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, this endeavour will empower students with the tools needed to achieve their academic and career goals.
SWAYAM Plus unites leading academic and industry partners to deliver quality courses across various disciplines. Veranda Learning’s involvement will bolster the platform’s skill-building segment, providing structured and effective learning pathways to thousands of students nationwide.
Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean of Planning at IIT Madras, stated, “SWAYAM Plus is designed to make quality education accessible to all, and this collaboration with Veranda Learning will enhance the learning experience for thousands of students across domains. Together, we aim to equip learners with the right knowledge and skills to succeed.”
Mr. Rajesh Pankaj, Chief Program Officer of Veranda Learning, added, “At Veranda Learning, we are committed to bridging the education divide by making quality learning accessible to all. Partnering with SWAYAM Plus enables us to extend our expertise to a broader audience, ensuring that aspirants across India receive high-quality courses across domains. Our initial focus will be on competitive exams.”