CarDekho Group has invested $10 million (about ₹90 crore) in CollegeDekho, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing edtech platform as it scales operations beyond major urban centres. The follow-on funding underscores investor confidence in CollegeDekho’s profitable, scalable model and its potential to simplify higher-education choices for students across India.
Expansion to Tier-II and Tier-III Cities
CollegeDekho will deploy the fresh capital primarily to expand its presence in tier‑II and tier‑III cities, where structured college information, counselling and admissions support remain limited. These smaller cities account for a growing share of aspirants who face challenges in accessing reliable guidance and local institutional information.
The company also plans to deepen partnerships with colleges and universities nationwide and enhance its technology stack to offer more personalised counselling, smoother admissions journeys and data-driven decision support for students.
Track Record and Business Health
Founded in 2015 by Ruchir Arora, Saurabh Jain and Rohit Saha, CollegeDekho has grown into one of India’s prominent higher-education discovery platforms. It helps students explore colleges and courses, compare options, prepare for entrance exams and obtain admissions counselling domestically and overseas.
Over the years the platform has tied up with thousands of institutions and serves millions of students annually. Unlike several peers in the edtech sector, CollegeDekho has reported profitability, a factor that likely influenced CarDekho Group’s decision to follow on with fresh funding amid broader industry consolidation.
Linking Education to Employability
A persistent aim for CollegeDekho is to bridge gaps between educational choices and employability. The company has been developing specialised, outcome-oriented programmes to help students select courses with stronger career prospects and industry relevance.
Management says the new funds will accelerate these initiatives, particularly in skill‑based and outcome‑focused pathways, while enabling the platform to scale responsibly with continued emphasis on quality and transparency.
Strategic Rationale for CarDekho Group
For CarDekho Group, led by Amit Jain, the investment is part of a broader diversification strategy beyond its core auto marketplace businesses. Education is seen as a large, underserved market with durable demand and social impact potential.
The group has a history of backing businesses that address everyday consumer needs at scale; supporting CollegeDekho aligns with its aim to build profitable digital ecosystems that also deliver measurable value to users.
Implications for the Indian Edtech Sector
The funding comes at a time when investors are increasingly selective in edtech. CarDekho Group’s continued support of a profitable player like CollegeDekho sends a positive signal about the market appetite for sustainable growth, strong unit economics and clear value creation in education technology.
As competition intensifies and students prioritise outcomes, CollegeDekho’s expansion and renewed backing position it to play a larger role in India’s higher-education discovery and admissions ecosystem.
