PhysicsWallah has partnered with Nasscom to align technology courses offered through PW Skills and Earners with National Occupational Standards. The collaboration will provide eligible learners with access to recognised certification, credit eligible programmes and government incentives through FutureSkills Prime.
Satish Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer at PhysicsWallah, and Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, CEO, SSC Nasscom, outline the FutureSkills Prime collaboration offering eligible learners recognised certifications, academic credits and incentives of up to ₹5,000.
Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has entered into a partnership with Nasscom to provide technology learners with access to industry recognised training, certification and academic credit opportunities.
The collaboration will operate through FutureSkills Prime, a national digital skilling initiative jointly developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Nasscom.
Under the arrangement, technology courses offered through PhysicsWallah’s skilling divisions, PW Skills and Earners, will be aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS) and listed on the FutureSkills Prime portal.
The initiative is intended to connect technology education with recognised occupational requirements and provide learners with additional ways to demonstrate their skills.
Certification and Academic Credit Opportunities
Courses that meet the applicable standards may qualify as credit eligible programmes under the relevant national qualifications and credit systems.
Eligible learners who complete these programmes will be able to pursue an assessment based certification process through FutureSkills Prime.
Those who meet the certification requirements can receive an official Nasscom certification in addition to their PhysicsWallah course completion certificate.
The arrangement creates a pathway for learners to obtain credentials linked to recognised industry standards.
However, certification and academic credit eligibility will depend on the specific programme, applicable requirements and successful completion of the relevant assessments.
Learner Incentives of Up to ₹5,000
The partnership also provides eligible students with an opportunity to receive government learner incentives.
The incentive amount can be up to ₹5,000 or 50% of the course fee, whichever is lower.
These benefits are subject to the applicable scheme conditions and assessment verification.
The incentive is therefore not an automatic payment to every student enrolling in a course.
The initiative is intended to make qualifying technology training more accessible while connecting course completion with recognised assessment standards.
PhysicsWallah Highlights Practical Technology Skills
Satish Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at PhysicsWallah (PW), said, “Today’s tech landscape is evolving rapidly, and students need more than just degrees. They need practical skills that translate directly into careers.”
He explained that the collaboration will provide learners with access to government supported, industry recognised skilling opportunities.
Sharma added, “Through this initiative, students gain both academic credit and job-ready confidence.”
The partnership is expected to support PhysicsWallah’s existing technology education activities by connecting selected courses with the FutureSkills Prime ecosystem.
Nasscom Focuses on Industry Requirements
Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, CEO, SSC Nasscom, highlighted the need to connect education with the skills required by employers.
She said, “India’s digital talent ambitions depend on building a strong, industry-aligned skilling ecosystem that connects education with opportunities.”
According to Dr. Gaur, the collaboration is intended to make digital skills more accessible while reducing the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
She added, “Through FutureSkills Prime, we remain committed to strengthening India’s talent competitiveness and advancing the vision of a Digital Talent Nation.”
Opportunities for Higher Education Institutions
Beyond individual learners, the partnership may also be relevant to colleges and universities seeking to include industry aligned technology training in their academic programmes.
Courses mapped to National Occupational Standards can provide a basis for integrating qualifying technical skills into academic offerings.
FutureSkills Prime also supports learning pathways connected with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
The collaboration aims to help higher education institutions incorporate relevant technology courses while providing students with access to recognised assessments and credentials.
The actual award and acceptance of academic credits will remain subject to applicable qualification requirements and institutional arrangements.
About FutureSkills Prime
FutureSkills Prime is a joint digital skilling initiative of MeitY and Nasscom.
It provides learning opportunities in emerging technologies through courses, assessments and certification pathways linked to industry requirements.
According to the information supplied by the organisations, FutureSkills Prime ranked third among 47 digital skilling initiatives assessed in the European Commission’s 2024 Pact for Skills report.
The initiative was also selected for WorldSkills Skills CoLab 2026 and received recognition through the BRICS Gender Inclusive Learning & Empowerment initiative.
These developments form part of its wider efforts to expand access to digital skills training.
About PhysicsWallah
PhysicsWallah Limited was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari.
The education company is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Its origins date to a YouTube education channel launched in 2014.
PhysicsWallah now offers learning through digital platforms, physical centres and hybrid formats.
Its education services include competitive examination preparation, higher education coaching, international education support and technology skilling through PW Skills and Earners.
The company also provides programmes in multiple Indian languages.
PhysicsWallah Limited was listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on November 18, 2025.
The partnership with Nasscom adds an industry aligned certification and credit pathway to the company’s technology training activities.
Through FutureSkills Prime, eligible learners will have opportunities to pursue recognised credentials and qualifying financial incentives while developing skills relevant to the digital economy.
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