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BasicFirst to provide free Doubt-clearing sessions to 2.5 Lakh students

New Delhi: Nearly 90% of school teachers are unable or unavailable to resolve students’ academic issues pertaining to the sheer paucity of time versus the intensity of the syllabus to be completed. This impedes the entire learning process, resulting in a diminution in self-confidence, and increased stress and anxiety among students. Keeping this into consideration, BasicFirst brings back its Doubt-Clearing Program for students to access expert and clear the concepts. As part of the initiative, the company is likely to provide free of cost sessions to the first 2.5 lakh students across India who wish to enroll and benefit from the program.

BasicFirst, a Jharkhand Innovation Lab-selected edtech startup, holds expertise in tackling the universal problem of providing a personalized learning experience to the students. Beginning from December 14th, 2021, BasicFirst’s “Doubt-clearing on Text” programme will be available to students studying in 6th – 12th standards who are appearing for Board exams, preparing for JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, NEET, Olympiad, NTSE, KVPY, and Scholarship Examinations with unlimited “Ask your Question” absolutely free for an entire year. The Doubt-clearing sessions can be scheduled on-demand, 24*7 via text or chat messages. The company will ensure allocation of seats to students across states on prorate basis.

Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Randhir Kumar, Founder & CEO, BasicFirst Learning, said, “80% of our students come from semi-urban areas that helped us in designing an aspirational product for students who don’t have access to good education. While learning, the main hurdle for students is resolving doubts. Providing students with the best possible tools to help them achieve their academic goals is always a top priority for our platform. Our flagship Doubt-Clearing programme is an interactive platform that allows them to resolve their queries quickly and easily. We endeavor to create a learning environment that is devoid of stress, building confidence, motivation, and perseverance for exam preparations amongst students.”

BasicFirst recently announced the launch of 300+ offline Doubt Clearing Facilities for its students in India and abroad, with 15 centers in the UAE and 3 in Singapore. The edtech startup is partnering with schools and coaching institutes to establish doubt clearing centers, and to date has signed MoUs with 129+ centers in 75+ cities. BasicFirst aims to build on its phygital module by providing students with online and offline classes to help them study more effectively.

BasicFirst goes phygital; plans to open 300+ doubt-clearing centers in India and abroad

New Delhi: Offering holistic learning options and teaching methodology for students, BasicFirst, a Jharkhand Innovation Lab-selected ed-tech startup, today announced the launch of offline 300+ Doubt Clearing Centers for its students in India and overseas, with the UAE and Singapore opening 15 and 3 centers respectively. The company aims to build on its phygital module by providing students with online and offline classes to help them study more effectively. BasicFirst is partnering with schools and coaching institutes to establish doubt clearing centers and has already identified and signed MoUs with 85+ centers throughout 45+cities.

In addition to this, BasicFirst is expanding its teaching faculty with individuals having long-standing expertise in their respective course and will have top-notch flying faculty who will visit centers once or twice a month based on the course and the need for students. The flying faculty will be based out of Ranchi, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Moreover, BasicFirst is employing qualified teachers and faculty members to deliver top grade learning experiences in regional languages, including Urdu, to meet the demand for state board students.

Doubt-clearing sessions can be scheduled on-demand, 24*7 text or chat messages. The programme will be open for K6 to K12 level students from 22 state boards and 84 competitive examinations with a key focus on students preparing for competitive exams. Speaking on the expansion, Mr. Randhir Kumar, Founder & CEO, BasicFirst Learning, said, “At BasicFirst, we aim to strengthen our students’ preparation by offering them best-in-class doubt clearance sessions and helping them achieve their desired result. We believe that the physical module, which includes both online and offline sessions is the way to go in today’s world, and that online and offline doubt clearing sessions will complement one another, resulting in superior results. Doubt solving is one of the key aspects of online learning, as every student has a different doubt or query which can be addressed in a one-on-one mode – online as well as offline. By setting up 300 centres across India and abroad, we want to provide an edge to students and help them build confidence, motivation, mindset and perseverance for exam preparations.”

BasicFirst, a bootstrapped edtech startup, delivers customized interactive educational content that is curated by instructors/ teachers based on their interactions with students. The online learning platform integrated with AI/ML technology accelerates student learning and enhances the overall experience. The personalized live e-learning session equips students with essential communication skills, aptitude, subject competency, and foundational knowledge to excel in academic goals, crack competitive exams, and advance their careers.

In recent times, the startup has seen considerable month-on-month growth of 100% with a 52% CAGR in the last nine months due to a strong demand arising from Tier II and beyond locations. The company recently announced the appointment of its CTO in the US as well as the company’s recruiting strategy for 1000+ talent in marketing, sales, and technical profiles across India, US, UAE and Singapore markets.

BasicFirst appoints Mir Hajmiragha as Chief Technology Officer for its Tech Innovation center in the US

New Delhi: BasicFirst, a Jharkhand Innovation Lab-selected edtech startup, today announced Mir Hajmiragha as Chief Technology Officer of the company’s technology center based out of Kirkland, US. Mr. Mir will lead BasicFirst’s technology innovation to strengthen the product portfolio while leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, to provide students with a holistic, seamless, and personalized learning experience.

Recently, BasicFirst set up its technology excellence center in Kirkland, USA to accelerate innovation in the education sector. The center will play a strategic and instrumental role in the company’s journey to transform learning and teaching pedagogy for students in the digital era. Mr. Mir Hajmiragha who has nearly four decades of expertise and experience in the technology space will head both the centers located in Kirkland, US and Bengaluru, India.

On the appointment, Mr. Randhir Kumar, Founder & CEO, BasicFirst Learning said, “At BasicFirst, we endeavor to provide tailored interactive educational mentorship to students enabled with AI/ML technology that accelerates their learning and instills confidence. We are delighted to welcome Mir Hajmiragha as the CTO who will join us on our mission to provide students with the best possible education. Mir’s technical expertise and intuitive understanding of cutting-edge technology will strengthen the company’s capabilities and competencies to propel its growth and footprints. I am confident that his experience and skills will aid BasicFirst’s expansion and enable us to take it to the next level.”

Mir Hajmiragha, CTO, BasicFirst Inc. said, “India has seen exponential growth in online learning lately. Digital learning not only broadens the students’ information horizons but also improves their overall skills in communication, collaboration, technology, and education as a whole. It gives me great pleasure to be a part of an organization that has the potential to alter the edtech and online learning sectors by pushing the boundaries of what technology can do in the online education field. I am excited to contribute to the organization and be a part of BasicFirst’s path to becoming one of the leading edtech companies.”

Mir Hajmiragha is a senior technology specialist with cross-industry experience, focusing on leading strategic development in technological and new-age product development. He is a seasoned business leader who has held positions at Microsoft, Price Waterhouse Coopers, DocuTouch Corporation (now DocuSign), GE Healthcare IT – Enterprise Solutions, The Software Revolution Inc, Zags Inc, and Telavance Inc, among others. Mir graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a master’s degree in computer technology and business. Further, he holds six technology-related patents on the document management system, electronic signature system, and system for managing transferable records.