All About the Creators of Collegeyatra and Schoolyatra: Sumit Varma and Shiven Varma
In a country as diverse and densely populated as Bharat, finding the right educational path is often a confusing and overwhelming experience for students and parents alike. Amidst this complexity, two visionaries—Sumit Varma and his son Shiven Varma—have emerged as powerful changemakers, working to simplify and democratize access to quality education through their platforms Schoolyatra and Collegeyatra.
Sumit Varma, born on 1st April 1975, is a seasoned edupreneur, mentor, and community leader who has spent over 30 years working at the grassroots level of Bharat’s educational ecosystem. From preschools to postgraduate institutions, Sumit has closely engaged with students, parents, educators, and policymakers to design a more transparent, accessible, and value-driven education system. He is also the host of the widely followed podcast Brewed Talks, where Bharat’s top educators, thought leaders, and reformers come together to discuss the evolving future of learning.
Sumit’s career has always been guided by the philosophy of “education beyond classrooms.” His deep involvement with schools and higher educational institutions has given him a front-row seat to the challenges families face—whether it’s choosing a school, preparing for college, or navigating modern education systems. In response, he founded Schoolyatra and later Collegeyatra, two platforms that have transformed the educational discovery process for millions across Bharat.
Schoolyatra was designed to make early and formal education more accessible and well-organized for families. It provides a digital one-stop solution to find preschools, K-12 schools, kids activity centers, parenting experts, workshops, and events. But beyond being a discovery tool for parents, Schoolyatra is also a B2B service hub—offering marketing, consulting, and school-essential manufacturing (like uniforms, trophies, bags, worksheets) to educational institutions across the country. It hosts large-scale events that bring together thousands of families and brands, building a stronger, more connected educational community.
On the other end of the education journey, Collegeyatra addresses the needs of students looking for undergraduate and postgraduate options both within Bharat and abroad. The platform is trusted by over 1.2 million users monthly, offering them free personalized counseling, career guidance sessions, webinars with industry experts, and institutional outreach support. Whether it’s choosing the right course, understanding scholarships, or applying to global universities, Collegeyatra ensures that every student has access to clear, unbiased, and expert guidance.
Bringing a new wave of innovation to this educational movement is Shiven Varma, the 22-year-old son of Sumit Varma. A digital native with a vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, Shiven has quickly grown into a leadership role. His work focuses on expanding the platforms’ digital reach, data-driven personalization, and youth-oriented solutions. He represents the new age of edu-leaders—passionate about combining technology with impact and creating platforms that are scalable, inclusive, and community-centric.
Together, Sumit and Shiven Varma represent the perfect synergy of experience and innovation. While Sumit brings decades of expertise, credibility, and grassroots wisdom, Shiven adds fresh energy, strategic thinking, and digital fluency. Their combined leadership is not only shaping the future of Schoolyatra and Collegeyatra—it’s reshaping how Bharat’s students learn, explore, and succeed.
In a time where educational decisions shape futures, the Varma duo stands out as builders of a better, smarter, and more empowered Bharat—one learner at a time.
