IIT Delhi’s former students introduces PiFy, India’s first WhatsApp-based AI programme for students, which provides innovative and affordable educational support. PiFy provides quick doubt resolution for both students and teachers. Users can effortlessly scan a QR code to visit PiFy on WhatsApp, where they can obtain immediate, step-by-step solutions, produce mock test papers, and submit revision notes, all on a seamless and accessible platform.
PiFy aims to address the challenges students face in accessing quality academic support. Many existing AI-based education tools are expensive or difficult to access and often do not offer real-time assistance. The platform overcomes these challenges by providing an affordable, accessible platform through WhatsApp, where students can send text or image queries and receive accurate, step-by-step solutions. This service is available 24/7, allowing students to resolve doubts anytime during study sessions or in preparation for exams.
The platform’s pay-per-use model makes it a highly cost-effective solution, allowing users to resolve up to 100 doubts for under INR 200. PiFy’s AI is designed to cater to various academic needs, covering all subjects, competitive exams, and regional languages. Its advanced capabilities, including Natural Language Processing (NLP) and image recognition, enable it to provide personalized, context-aware solutions, making it a reliable companion for students at all levels. Focusing on affordability, accessibility, and real-time support empowers students to learn independently and confidently, enhancing their academic journey.
Rupesh Kumar, Co-Founder of PiFy and an IIT Delhi alumnus, stated:
We designed PiFy not just to answer queries but to think like a teacher, analyzing the question, breaking it down step by step, and delivering precise explanations in real-time. The real challenge was building an AI that genuinely understands students’ academic needs. Existing tools often struggle with accuracy, subject diversity, or accessibility, especially for students in remote areas. By integrating AI with WhatsApp, we removed these barriers, ensuring that any student, anywhere, can get instant, reliable academic support without extra apps or subscriptions.
PiFy was developed with the assistance of DRIIV, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India, based at IIT Delhi. It provides a safe and confidential space for students to ask questions, which benefits individuals who may be hesitant to seek assistance in regular classroom settings. The platform, which requires no app downloads, is intended to be user-friendly and accessible to students at all levels.
