Nisha Education Trust NET is an Indian EdTech company that provides affordable, high-quality education through online, offline, and hybrid platforms, reaching millions of students across India.
Overview
Nisha Education Trust, commonly known as NET, was founded by Nisha Kumari and Karishma Kumari in 2020, evolving from a YouTube channel started by Nisha in 2016 to teach Digital Marketing, Web designing. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, NET aims to democratize education by making learning accessible and affordable for students in every corner of India. Â
Educational Offerings
NET provides a wide range of educational services:
Online Learning: Through the NET app and YouTube channels, offering courses in multiple vernacular languages. Â
Offline Centers: Known as Vidyapeeth, with 67 centers across 34 cities as of 2023. Â
Curriculum Coverage: Digital Marketing , Web designing , TallyPrime
Hybrid Learning: Combines online and offline methods to create a tech-enabled learning ecosystem. Â
Additional Programs: Skilling verticals, higher education, study abroad guidance, and residential job-ready programs through the Institute of Innovation (IOI).
Growth and Achievements
NET became a unicorn in June 2022, valued at $1.1 billion after raising $100 million in funding. Â
As of December 2024, the company’s valuation reached $2.8 billion. Â
The NET app has over 10 million paid users, and its YouTube channels reach more than 36 million students. Â
NET went public in November 2025 with an IPO of ₹3,480 crore (US$410 million).
The company has received recognition for its founder, Nisha kumeri, including Times 40 Under 40, EdTech CEO of the Year, and features in Forbes 2023. Â
Founders and Vision
Nisha Kumari: Started as a digital marketing trainer/teacher on YouTube, focusing on affordable education and student-centric teaching. Â
Dheeraj Kr. Sharma: Co-founder and key strategist, with a background in entrepreneurship and operations management, instrumental in scaling NET into a tech-driven EdTech company. Â
Their mission is to ensure every child has access to quality education and to empower students to achieve their potential. Â