- This is the country’s first PAN India initiative and guarantees admission into MU or other partner universities in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia.
- Offers significant benefits, including credits transferable to leading universities such as Carnegie Mellon, New York State, John Hopkins and others
Physics Wallah’s (PW) study abroad initiative, PW AcadFly, has launched a groundbreaking Dual Enrollment Program in India. This program, created in exclusive partnership with Marquette University (MU) in the USA, was introduced at The School Leaders Summit, organized by PW AcadFly, where 18 top schools from across India participated.
The unique Marquette Explorer Program allows high school students to earn up to 24 college credits during their 11th and 12th grades through PW AcadFly. This is equivalent to the first year of undergraduate studies. After completing this, students can spend the next three years on campus at MU or at other partner universities in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia. This program is also open to gap-year students and first-year international undergraduate students worldwide.
Upon finishing the program, students will receive transferable college credits and an academic transcript from MU. They can then choose to apply to MU or other top universities, such as The John Hopkins University, Carnegie Mellon University, and New York University, among others. Successful students are guaranteed admission to MU and a scholarship covering 50%-75% of the tuition fee for their second, third, and fourth years at Marquette University. Additionally, a select few meritorious students may receive a 100% scholarship.
Mayank Sharma, Senior Vice President, PW, said, “PW AcadFly began with a commitment to support students in their academic journey, transcending financial and geographical limitations. The Marquette Explorer Program is our first step in the direction of bringing a variety of study abroad immersions for students looking to study abroad. Not only does the Explorer Program reduce the cost of attendance by 50% and saves one full year for the student, it also simplifies the admission process by offering exemptions from standard tests. While being both time-efficient and cost-effective, it also offers a head start to university education while studying at school.”
Dr. John Baworowsky, Marquette University Vice President of Enrollment Emeritus, said, “The Explorer Program has allowed hundreds of students from around the world to begin taking college courses early, which has provided many benefits including tuition savings, academic advancement, and early graduation. We are very excited to be offering this program in India and to give Indian students these same advantages.”
About Physics Wallah (PW)
Physics Wallah (PW), India’s leading EdTech unicorn, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey (Founder & CEO) and Prateek Maheshwari (Co-Founder). Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW is democratizing education at scale across India through online, offline and hybrid platforms, and has reached 98% of the country’s pin codes. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2014, PW has been growing exponentially, now offering free quality education to over 4.6 crore students through its 112+ YouTube channels in 5 vernacular languages. The PW app has been downloaded 3+ crore times, and the company has over 55+ lakh paid students. PW is creating the biggest hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centers in 105 cities nationwide. As a lifelong learning partner, PW’s offerings span various educational segments, including 2 Gurukulam Schools, test preparation in 43+ categories, a skilling vertical, higher education, and study abroad (AcadFly). Additionally, the company also has an Institute of Innovation (IOI) that provides world-class 4-year residential job-ready programs. PW has raised $100 million in a single round of funding from investors Westbridge and GSV Ventures.
In Image (L-R): Mayank Sharma (Senior Vice-President, PW), Ms. Inderbir Thussu (Head of School, Kunskapsskolan School), Mr. Deepak Tiwari (Head of Placement Cell, SSCBS, DU), Prof. Sangeeta D. Gadre (Joint Dean Students Welfare, Delhi University), Dr. Ruchika Malhotra (HOD Software Engg Dept., Delhi Technological University), Ms. Jyoti Gupta (Director Principal, KR Mangalam World School)
