It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and commitment to establish a successful business. Many a time, fearing the struggles, people often give up, however, Pankaj Agrawal and Nalini Agrawal’s story is an inspiration. The duo founded KC Overseas Education in the year 1998 from a single office in Maharashtra’s Nagpur and went on to build a global presence with over 65 offices across eleven countries. Now, the organization is achieving notable success in the EdTech sector, particularly in student recruitment, through its platform, coursefinder.ai.
In this article, we’ll look at their journey, career, education, net worth, and more.
About Pankaj Agrawal and Nalini Agrawal’s education
KC Overseas Education was founded by Pankaj Agrawal, a Chartered Accountant (CA), and his wife Nalini Agrawal, a Civil Engineering professional.
Pankaj Agrawal began his academic journey in 1987, obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Meerut University. In 1994, he achieved the Chartered Accountant qualification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, demonstrating his commitment to the field of finance and accounting. From 2002 to 2003, Agrawal served as the Chairman of the Nagpur Branch of Chartered Accountants in India, contributing to the local professional community. Prior to this role, he worked as a Partner at K M Agrawal and Co. Chartered Accountants in India from 1988 to 1998.
In contrast, Nalini Agrawal’s journey into higher education began with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in 1994. In 1996, she completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Marketing from Rashtrasant Tukadoj Maharaj Nagpur University. Before pursuing her MBA, she pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of Indian University in the same year.
About Coursefinder
Launched in 2018, coursefinder.ai is a digital platform that simplifies the process of studying abroad. It allows users to explore, shortlist, and apply to universities in more than 31 countries, choosing from over 750+ institutions. The platform has a vast database of over 85,000 courses, enabling students to make informed decisions about their educational paths. Additionally, the platform assesses students’ eligibility for courses before applying.
KC Overseas Education has teamed up with universities and higher education institutions worldwide. They offer free counseling services for students in selecting the best countries, courses, and universities, as well as providing support for test preparation and the application process.
Company investments
Over the past three years, KC Overseas Education has invested more than US$ 3 million in its tech platform, coursefinder.ai, and an additional US$ 2 million in its fintech division, Elanloans.com, all funded from internal resources.
Conclusion KC Overseas Education’s journey from a single office in Nagpur to a global EdTech success story serves as an inspiring example of how technology can empower educational access and opportunity on an international scale.
