AASOKA, a leading EdTech initiative by MBD Group, has announced a landmark achievement in forming strategic partnerships with over 3000 schools throughout India in the academic year 2024-25. This partnership supports a ground-breaking learning and teaching model that has already been adopted by over 9 lakh students and 70,000 teachers in more than 438 cities nationwide—the platform spearheads integrating blended learning solutions into schools’ educational frameworks, significantly enhancing the education landscape.
The AI-powered, learner-centric platform AASOKA offers comprehensive and customized curriculum solutions for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. This approach empowers schools, teachers, and students and underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to transforming educational experiences and outcomes. With every update and new feature, it is dedicated to positively impacting how education is delivered and received.
AASOKA isn’t just expanding its reach, it’s continuously innovating to transform education. As a sign of its dedication to impacting the region, the company is tripling its presence in important markets. The platform is constantly updated with new features, sparking excitement and anticipation in the educational community. In Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, AASOKA’s Foundational Learning Series paves the way for integrating several essential programmes. This exciting new addition harnesses the magic of much-loved characters to create captivating and interactive learning books. This approach is not only improving student engagement but also setting a new standard for an engaging education. Another new series, Coding and Computers, enriches the knowledge of students by introducing them to the world of coding and programming, thereby improving their computational and digital skills. It encourages them to explore and develop an interest in new and emerging technologies like AI.
Speaking on the collaboration, Monica Malhotra Kandhari, Managing Director of AASOKA & MBD Group, said:
With the launch of AASOKA, our goal has been to collaborate with schools in their quest to deliver top-notch education through personalized and engaging learning experiences. Our six decades in the education sector uniquely position us to meet the evolving needs of schools, teachers, parents, and students. Last year, we introduced AASOKA 2.0, powered by AI, which enhances our ability to track and visualize students’ academic progress across various dimensions, leading to notable improvements in student performance. Our customer base has expanded from 300 to over 3000 schools in three years, with a retention rate of 90%. We’re committed to further developing our reach to 20,000 in the next two years and continuing to enrich the educational journey.
The startup also facilitates in-person training sessions for teachers nationwide to ensure proficiency in NEP 2020, NCF, and the latest technologies, including AI. The comprehensive training curriculum of the platform covers crucial aspects to enable trainers to leverage technology and enhance their teaching methods. It aims to offer a comprehensive 360-degree solution that includes a Learning Management System (LMS), School Management System (SMS), fee management, attendance tracking, digital content, adaptive tests, and tools for homework and assignments, learning gap analysis, and detailed evaluation of student learning outcomes.
AASOKA has been developed to meet the diverse teaching and learning management requirements. It has been a reliable assistant to educational institutions in delivering customized education to transform schools into technology-enabled schools. The firm’s model curriculum aligns with NEP (National Education Policy) 2020, encouraging students to learn through dynamic, engaging, creative, and meaningful experiences.
