Unlock 2026 Edtech Secrets: How AI Will Make Learning Addictive for Students

India's edtech sector heads into 2026 with hybrid learning dominance, as students flock to online platforms for competitive exams like NEET, JEE, UPSC, saving commute time and costs across metros to villages. Veranda Learning CEO Suresh Kalpathi forecasts seamless digital-physical integration, powered by AI for performance tracking, predictive paths, automated feedback, and career guidance, easing exam stress.​

Key Expectations:

Students: Flexible, budget-friendly courses with real-time mocks, skill modules, and project simulations for day-one job readiness; tier-2/3 access to quality resources surges.​

Parents: Affordable coaching options, progress monitoring, and culturally relevant content amid deeper internet penetration.​

Institutes: Post-Byju's reset emphasizes governance; PhysicsWallah IPO sets benchmarks, with SME listings, foreign university tie-ups for online degrees, and global apprenticeships like Germany's Ausbildung.​

GyanDhan CEO Ankit Mehra sees pragmatic maturity: outcome-driven platforms combining certifications, employability tools, and migration support. Tech strengthens human mentoring without replacement.​

Sources: NDTV​