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Unacademy helps to prepare for examinations and take any number of courses from various topics on Unacademy - an education revolution.
Overall Rating
3.0/5
based on 1.9k reviews
17% below
industry average
Critically rated for
Job security, Promotions, Work satisfaction
Work Policy
Work from office
67% employees reported
Monday to Friday
44% employees reported
Flexible timing
52% employees reported
No travel
84% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
87 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
68 employees reported
Free meal
53 employees reported
Cafeteria
49 employees reported
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About Unacademy
Founded in2015 (10 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersBangalore,Karnataka, India
Office Locations
Websiteunacademy.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
Unacademy is India’s largest, online learning platform. It allows educators to create courses on various subjects. Our vision is to get the best minds of the country to share knowledge in an easily comprehensible form. In terms of traction, our platform attracts more than two million video views monthly and the growth is mostly organic. You can find out more about our journey in this YourStory article: https://yourstory.com/2016/08/unacademy-funding-blume-ventures/. • In a span of 6 months, over 300,000 students have benefited from over 2,400 online lessons and specialized courses on cracking various competitive examinations, on our platform. • With over 2 million views every month, we are touching the lives of people in the remotest corners of the country. Check us out: https://blog.unacademy.com/ https://medium.com/@unacademyHQ Our Channels on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/unacademy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEe_mO3BXSlU3xpK52Zr4g Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unacademy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/unacademy
Mission: Democratise access to high quality education
Unacademy Ratings
based on 1.9k reviews
Overall Rating
3.0/5
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3.3
Salary
2.8
Skill development
2.7
Company culture
2.7
Work-life balance
2.7
Work satisfaction
2.4
Promotions
2.2
Job security
Unacademy is rated 3.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.9k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Unacademy
based on 1.8k reviews
3.2
Rated by 657 Women
Rated 3.3 for Salary and 2.9 for Company culture
2.9
Rated by 1.1k Men
Rated 3.3 for Salary and 2.7 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Unacademy
based on 215 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
67%
Permanent work from home
22%
Hybrid
11%
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Rating by Women Employees | 3.2 Average rated by 657 women | 3.2 Average rated by 3.6k women | 3.3 Average rated by 450 women | 3.5 Good rated by 37 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 2.9 Poor rated by 1.1k men | 3.0 Average rated by 10.8k men | 3.7 Good rated by 1.1k men | 3.8 Good rated by 101 men |
Job security | 2.2 Poor | 2.3 Poor | 3.4 Average | 3.5 Good |
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Unacademy Salaries
Unacademy salaries have received with an average score of 3.3 out of 5 by 1.9k employees.
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- DOQFY customises its platform for different industries including banking, finance, logistics and education.
- DOQFY serves more than 1,000 businesses, including DFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Swiggy, Meesho, Unacademy, Xiaomi and Axis Bank.
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- The funds will be used to attract customers, expand into more areas in Mumbai, and hire talent to improve operations and technology.
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Yourstory | 7 Jan, 2025
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- Indian startups continued to struggle with workforce cuts in 2024, even as some showed signs of recovery.
- Ola Cabs and Ola Electric cut employee numbers due to operational challenges.
- Paytm, Byju’s, Swiggy and Flipkart also laid off workers during the year.
- Byju’s let go of 500 employees from its marketing and sales teams, while Swiggy cut 350-400 jobs.
- Flipkart laid off between 1,100-1,500 individuals and suspended fresh hiring for a year.
- Paytm also cut jobs, with its payments bank unit trimming its workforce by 20%.
- Unacademy dismissed 250 employees while ShareChat cut 40 jobs.
- Culture.fit laid off 100-120 individuals and Good Glamm Group let go of 150 workers.
- Despite a slight recovery for some startups, layoffs in India's emerging tech sector remained high in 2024.
- Ola Electric revealed the cutting of 300-400 jobs with potential for further layoffs.
Economic Times | 31 Dec, 2024
Vedantu’s FY24 Loss Falls 58% To INR 158 Cr
- Edtech unicorn Vedantu's net loss declined 58% to INR 157.52 Cr in FY24.
- Vedantu's revenue from operations increased 21% to INR 184.50 Cr in FY24.
- Expenses reduced by 34% to INR 367.79 Cr in FY24 due to cost-cutting measures.
- Vedantu faces competition from Unacademy and Allen Career Institute in the Indian edtech sector.
Inc42 | 21 Dec, 2024
Unacademy Trims Net Loss To INR 285 Cr In FY24
- Unacademy, led by Gaurav Munjal, reduced its net loss by 82.09% to INR 285 Cr in FY24.
- The operating revenue dipped by 2.31% to INR 716 Cr in FY24.
- Unacademy's total income was INR 864 Cr, and other income increased to INR 148 Cr in FY24.
- The startup reduced its total expenditure by 53.29% to INR 1,149 Cr in FY24.
Inc42 | 18 Dec, 2024
Unacademy narrows losses by two-thirds, but sees revenue decline in FY24
- Edtech unicorn Unacademy reported a consolidated loss of Rs 630.9 crore in FY24, a decrease of 62.4% from the previous year.
- Operating revenue of Unacademy fell 7.4% YoY to Rs 839.8 crore in FY24.
- The decrease in revenue is attributed to a shift in focus towards offline business and a decline in revenue from the online test preparation segment.
- Unacademy reduced its expenditure by 40.5% YoY to Rs 1,627 crore in FY24, driven by a decline in employee benefits and other expenses.
Yourstory | 18 Dec, 2024
Unacademy’s $800 Mn Question & The Future Of Edtech
- Reports are indicating that Unacademy is close to an acquisition but denied by CEO Gaurav Munjal.
- Potential deal could signal silver lining after troubled times of past 2 years.
- Unacademy CEO has claimed that 2024 will be the best year for the edtech startup for growth.
- Unacademy narrowed is consolidated net loss by 40% in FY23 (ended March 31,2023).
- Unacademy has seen a slew of exits in addition to laying off employees to improve bottom line.
- Competition in edtech has heated up with rival startups such as Physics Wallah raising significant amounts of capital.
- Unacademy may need significant improvement in unit economics to be viable for acquisition.
- Munjal's claims for 2024 need to be backed by improved financial disclosures.
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- Unacademy is in a strong financial position with cash reserves of approximately Rs 1,500 crore and no debt.
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Unacademy FAQs
When was Unacademy founded?
Unacademy was founded in 2015. The company has been operating for 10 years primarily in the EdTech sector.
Where is the Unacademy headquarters located?
Unacademy is headquartered in Bangalore,Karnataka and has an office in Bangalore / Bengaluru
How many employees does Unacademy have in India?
Unacademy currently has more than 3,000+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Unacademy based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Unacademy have good work-life balance?
Unacademy has a work-life balance rating of 2.7 out of 5 based on 1,900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 52% employees rated Unacademy 3 or below for work-life balance. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for work-life balance. We encourage you to read Unacademy work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Unacademy good for career growth?
Career growth at Unacademy is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.4. 52% employees rated Unacademy 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Unacademy promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Unacademy?
Working at Unacademy does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for job security, promotions / appraisal and work satisfaction, based on 1,900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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