In Bharat’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, where guidance and trust are in short supply, one name stands tall as a visionary edupreneur, mentor, and community builder—Sumit Varma. With over three decades of experience in the education sector, he is the driving force behind two of Bharat’s most impactful educational platforms: Schoolyatra and Collegeyatra.
Born with a passion to make education more accessible, inclusive, and future-ready, Sumit Varma has dedicated his life to bridging gaps in Bharat’s fragmented educational journey—from preschool to postgraduate counseling. His work is a testament to how technology, experience, and vision can come together to reshape the way Bharat learns.
Sumit Varma – The Edupreneur and Changemaker
Known widely across Bharat as a respected Edupreneur and host of the popular podcast Brewed Talks, Sumit Varma has built his reputation on deep community engagement and authentic educational leadership. His podcast invites Bharat’s top educators, changemakers, and policy influencers for impactful conversations about the future of learning in Bharat.
With a career rooted in grassroots educational advocacy, Sumit has worked closely with preschools, schools, universities, educational boards, and institutions to enable not only academic excellence but also operational innovation. His strength lies in understanding the real challenges faced by both parents , students and institutions—and building long-term solutions for them.
As a natural community builder, Sumit Varma believes in “education beyond classrooms” and has worked relentlessly to promote value-based, technology-integrated, and holistic learning environments.
Schoolyatra – One Platform, Countless Solutions
One of his most celebrated ventures, Schoolyatra, was born out of the realization that parents in Bharat struggle to find the right early & formal learning options for their children. Today, Schoolyatra is a comprehensive discovery and support platform that helps families find preschools, schools , activity centers, parenting experts, camps, kids events and more—all under one digital roof.
But it doesn’t stop there. Schoolyatra is also a B2B powerhouse, offering consulting to early and formal educational institutions, digital marketing services, and even manufacturing school essentials like:
• Customized uniforms, bags, books, trophies
• Personalized worksheets and educational accessories
Its events, often attended by thousands of families and kids brands, are shaping a vibrant and connected educational community across Bharat.
Collegeyatra – Simplifying Higher Education Decisions
While Schoolyatra addresses the needs of younger learners, Sumit Varma’s vision for higher education is brought to life through Collegeyatra—a platform that provides free, personalized guidance for students exploring undergraduate and postgraduate courses across Bharat and abroad.
Trusted by over 1.2 million students and parents each month, Collegeyatra has become a beacon for those seeking clarity in a highly competitive higher education landscape. With career counseling, expert sessions, and institutional outreach & events , Collegeyatra empowers students with confidence, clarity, and choice.
Shiven Varma – The Torchbearer of Innovation
Following in his father’s footsteps, Shiven Varma, a 22-year-old digital native, is rapidly emerging as a key figure in Bharat’s educational transformation. With a strong focus on technology, inclusivity, and innovation, Shiven brings youthful energy and futuristic thinking to the platforms.
He works closely with his father , Sumit Varma to align both Schoolyatra and Collegeyatra with Viksit Bharat 2047, Bharat’s long-term vision for national development. His focus on digital outreach, data-driven guidance, and scalable community models ensures the platforms remain relevant and impactful for the next generation.
Together, Sumit Varma and Shiven Varma represent two generations of purpose-driven leadership. While Sumit Varma brings the wisdom of experience and deep-rooted connections in the education ecosystem, Shiven Varma contributes fresh perspectives and technological fluency.
With Schoolyatra and Collegeyatra, this visionary duo is not just offering educational solutions— together, they are shaping the educational journey of Bharat—empowering every student, supporting every parent, and strengthening every institution.
