Physics Wallah (PW) Founder and CEO Alakh Pandey has given a full fee waiver on some of its paid batches to 51,000 students for the academic session 2023-2024 to support and empower those from economically weaker sections of society and lack access to quality education. The total cost, amounting to the contribution in terms of waiving the fee, is over Rs 17 crore, as per the official statement from the platform.
As per the release, through its affordable pricing model, PW has contributed to the market by offering multiple for approximately Rs 3,000-4,000, which include additional features. Despite these efforts, a large number of students cannot afford even these courses, prompting PW Founder and CEO Alakh Pandey to announce this initiative aimed at levelling the playing field for students in terms of opportunities. Additionally, PW provides free education on YouTube to more than four crore students.
“This initiative is for students from disadvantaged financial backgrounds who haven’t given up on their academic aspirations. We aim to encourage them and provide hope that we stand by them, and financial constraints won’t hinder their Right to Education. Our commitment to advancing this revolution at scale across Bharat will continue,” PW Founder and CEO Alakh Pandey, said.
To avail the benefit of this initiative, termed the ‘Right to Education programme,’ students had to fill out a form on the PW App.
Release further added that the fee waiver was applied to NEET Ultimate Crash Course 2.0, JEE Ultimate Crash Course 2.0 for droppers and grade 12 students, Arjuna JEE and NEET 4.0, Board booster for grade 12 science, class 10th board booster, NEET Hindi crash course, Neev fast track for class 9, Umang 2.0 for grade eight and commerce exam booster for grade 11 and 12, as well as arts courses for grade 11 and 12.