Classplus, India’s leading B2B EdTech startup that helps educators and content creators launch and scale their online coaching businesses, has established Polaris School of Technology (PST), an initiative by Classplus dedicated to shaping the next generation of tech leaders.
Founded by Mukul Rustagi and Bhaswat Agarwal, the founders of Classplus, Polaris School of Technology aims to groom the next generation of techies through a comprehensive and innovative 4-year BTech programme. This unique programme offers students a blend of classroom learning and hands-on industry experience, ensuring they are well-equipped to enter the dynamic tech industry. With specializations in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, the programme is designed to meet the highest standards of tech education.
Mukul Rustagi and Bhaswat Agarwal, with their extensive tech experience, have launched PST to address the gap between industry requirements and the job preparedness of fresh graduates of traditional BTech programmes.
Speaking about the development, Mukul Rustagi, Co-founder of Classplus and Polaris School of Technology, said:
At Polaris, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. Our unique approach combines rigorous academic learning with real-world experience, ensuring that our graduates are skilled and industry-ready. PST will set a new standard for tech education in India and globally.
The PST programme is based on a work-integrated degree model, focusing on 5000 hours of live coding, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience right from day one. Students can also start internships in their second year, gaining practical experience and industry exposure. The faculty at PST includes top IIT alumni, tech leaders, CTOs, and founders, providing 1:1 mentorship and guidance to students. Beyond the classroom, it also aims to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship in the students through its in-house incubator, Polaris Tech Combinator, where students can launch and pitch their tech startups and raise seed funding of up to $10,000. Additionally, students can shadow CXOs from leading tech companies, participate in hackathons and live projects, and join tech communities like Web3, GenAI and many more to connect with like-minded techies.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, PST offers students an immersive campus experience with easy access to leading global tech companies. The corporate campus will provide an environment conducive to professional growth, inspired by US-based master’s programmes where networking is at the core of the curriculum. The school recently announced a few first-of-its-kind scholarships for the upcoming batch of students, allowing them to get a 100% waiver of the program fees.
Since its inception, Classplus has raised approximately $150+ million from global marquee investors like Tiger Global, AWI, RTP Global, Blume Ventures, Sequoia Capital India’s Surge, Spiral Ventures, Strive, Times Internet and Abu Dhabi-based Chimera Ventures. This success and impact of Classplus is a testament to educators’ value and integral role in its operations.
