Mohan Babu University and PhysicsWallah Join Hands

TIRUPATI:
Mohan Babu University (MBU), recognized as the Best University in Andhra Pradesh among India’s premier institutions, has partnered with PhysicsWallah (PW Skills), an Indian edtech platform that provides accessible and comprehensive learning experiences to students, through its career-skills platform PW Skills. This is to strengthen the transition of the students from classroom learning to the workplace. The collaboration will bring industry exposure, hands-on learning and structured career preparation into the MBU experience, giving students opportunities to build technical capabilities alongside the broader skills needed to navigate an evolving employment landscape.

The partnership comes at a time when the gap between education and employment remains a national concern. The Human Capital for Viksit Bharat report notes that overall youth employability stood at 54.8% in 2025 and points to a 63% talent shortage reported by Indian companies, particularly across IT, engineering services and sales. At the same time, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that 39% of workers’ existing skill sets are expected to change or become outdated by 2030, with analytical thinking, adaptability, technological literacy, artificial intelligence and big data among the skills employers continue to prioritise. For universities such as MBU, these trends underline the need to integrate industry exposure, practical learning and career readiness more closely into higher education.

Under the partnership, MBU students will gain access to an industry-aligned learning experience delivered with PW Skills, through practical training, projects, exposure to current tools and technologies, and sessions led by industry experts. Students will also receive structured support focused on career readiness, including soft skills, aptitude preparation, domain-specific preparation, role-specific preparation and interview readiness. The program will follow a two-teacher mentorship model, where industry experts will provide students with exposure to real tools and industry context, while MBU faculty mentors will support them through the learning process on campus.

The learning journey is planned across three semesters and is designed to integrate skill development with students’ academic journey. MBU students will have access to multiple industry-aligned learning pathways covering Data Analytics and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Full Stack Development and Digital Marketing.

Vishnu Manchu, Pro-Chancellor, Mohan Babu University, said, “Our students are entering a world where the pace of change is as much a challenge as an opportunity. At MBU, we want them to see that change as their advantage. Strong fundamentals, exposure to real industry practice and mentorship they can trust are what turn ambition into careers. This collaboration with PW Skills gives our students that blend, in areas such as AI, data and digital, where
the future of work is being written. A university’s role is to open those doors early, and we are proud to do it together with PhysicsWallah.”

Vinay Maheshwari, Executive Director, Mohan Babu University, said, “Employability is not built in the final semester. It is built steadily, when learning, practice and guidance come together. Through the two-teacher model with PW Skills, industry practitioners and our own faculty mentors will work side by side with students across three semesters, alongside their academic journey. Our aim is simple, every MBU graduate should step into the workplace prepared, confident and ready to contribute.”

Speaking about the partnership, Alakh Pandey, Co-Founder, PhysicsWallah (PW), said, “A university education gives students the foundation they need, but the world of work also demands practical skills, confidence and the ability to keep learning. Through this partnership, we aim to bring industry exposure and practical learning closer to students while they are still in college, so that they can build the skills they need for the opportunities ahead.”

Through this collaboration, Mohan Babu University and PhysicsWallah aim to create a more connected learning journey where students can build academic knowledge and practical capabilities together, helping them prepare for the transition from higher education to the workplace.