Renowned educator and Drishti IAS founder Vikas Divyakirti announced the launch of Drishti School, a new digital learning vertical aimed at providing affordable supplemental education to students in classes 9 through 12.
The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between high-end urban schooling and the limited educational resources available in small towns and rural areas across India.
Divyakirti, who is widely recognized as a premier mentor for civil services aspirants, stated that the project is driven by a social mission to strengthen the foundational years of Indian students through conceptual clarity rather than rote learning.
The new venture is debuting as a YouTube-first platform with four dedicated channels covering secondary and senior secondary education.
These channels include specialized streams for Arts, Commerce, and Science for classes 11 and 12, alongside a combined channel for classes nine and 10.
During the current academic session, the platform will focus on providing intensive revision sessions and hand-holding for students preparing for their final examinations.
The curriculum will initially cater to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) students in English and Uttar Pradesh Board students in Hindi to maximize immediate impact.
Divyakirti emphasized that the vertical is designed to complement, not replace, the traditional school experience. He expressed a strong stance against students abandoning the social and physical environment of schools for private coaching, urging parents to let children enjoy sports and cultural activities.
The platform is intended to serve as a safety net for students who may struggle with specific topics at school or face disruptions due to teacher absenteeism.
To ensure accessibility, the program aims to maintain a nominal fee structure of approximately 100 to 150 rupees per month when it eventually transitions to a dedicated mobile application.
A significant portion of the announcement focused on the pedagogical ethics of the new vertical. Divyakirti criticized the growing trend of teachers acting as entertainers or “salespersons” on social media, arguing that such behavior undermines the dignity of the profession.
He pledged that Drishti School educators would adhere to a strict code of conduct that forbids jokes based on race, gender, body weight, or social identity. The goal is to cultivate mature citizens by ensuring that the language and conduct within the digital classroom remain refined and respectful.
The initiative has already onboarded 14 experienced educators who underwent a rigorous multi-stage selection process, including demo videos and two rounds of interviews. These teachers bring between five and 15 years of experience from both offline and online backgrounds.
Beyond academic subjects, Divyakirti plans to personally lead a series on career guidance to help students navigate the complex choices they face after class 10.
The expansion follows the success of Drishti IAS, a prominent coaching institute that has established a massive presence in the Indian edtech space with millions of subscribers across its various digital platforms.
