After investing in brick-and-mortar skilling institutes for technology and management, the edtech unicorn Physics Wallah (PW) has expanded into healthcare, further broadening its range of skilling-related offerings.
Under the umbrella of PW Skills—the upskilling vertical of the Alakh Pandey-led firm—the School of Healthcare aims to address the shortage of skilled healthcare workers by offering specialized courses.
PW’s School of Healthcare, located in five cities—Noida, Indore, Lucknow, Patna, and Delhi—will offer programs designed to meet industry standards and cater to the diverse needs of the healthcare market.
India’s healthcare sector is experiencing rapid growth, yet only 15% of the 65 lakh allied health professionals are vocationally trained, highlighting an urgent need for high-quality, affordable education. With the launch of the healthcare school, the company aims to bridge this gap by offering diverse, hands-on training programs.
The courses include practical internships for hands-on professional development. For vocational courses such as Medical Lab Technician (MLT) and Operation Theatre Technician (OTT), students will undergo two years of classroom training followed by a one-year internship. Advanced Diploma programs in MLT and OTT consist of a one-year classroom component and a one-year internship. PW Skills plans to offer comprehensive placement support, including interview preparation, soft skills, and computer literacy, with the aim of securing global placements for graduates in the future.
This development comes a few months after the Alakh Pandey-led firm entered the physical schools segment with PW Gurukulam Schools in Gurugram and Varanasi. PW, which started in the test-prep segment and later expanded into the skilling space, aims to replicate this success with its schools.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Noida, the edtech firm aspires to be a lifelong learning partner for its students. Its offerings span various educational segments, including two Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in over 43 categories, a skilling vertical, higher education, and study abroad programs.
