In Bharat’s fast-evolving educational landscape, where trust, transparency, and guidance are more essential than ever, one name has become synonymous with purposeful transformation—Sumit Varma. Born on 1st April 1975, Sumit Varma is more than just an edupreneur. He is a mentor, community builder, and visionary thinker who has spent over three decades empowering students, supporting parents, and strengthening educational institutions across the country.
At a time when education was largely confined to classrooms and conventional models, Sumit Varma envisioned something larger—a learning ecosystem that spans early education to post-graduation, that connects technology with values, and that supports every stakeholder involved, from students and parents to educators and institutions.
His journey into education began at the grassroots level. Having worked closely with preschools, K-12 schools, coaching centers, universities, and even educational boards, Sumit has an unparalleled understanding of Bharat’s academic ecosystem. What sets him apart is not just his knowledge, but his empathy. He recognizes the challenges that families face while making crucial educational choices—and has made it his life’s mission to simplify those decisions.
One of Sumit’s most impactful ventures is Schoolyatra, a unique platform born from his observation that parents in Bharat often feel lost when trying to find the right early learning environments for their children. From preschools, schools, activity centers, and parenting experts to kids’ events and camps, Schoolyatra offers a complete digital discovery and support ecosystem. It is not only a boon for families but also a powerful B2B solution for educational institutions. Through Schoolyatra, institutions receive guidance in operations, digital branding, event promotion, and even essential product manufacturing, such as customized uniforms, educational kits, trophies, and worksheets.
But Sumit’s vision does not stop at early education. Understanding the confusion students face after school, he also founded Collegeyatra, a comprehensive higher education guidance platform. Trusted by over 1.2 million students and parents every month, Collegeyatra offers personalized support for those exploring undergraduate and postgraduate courses both in Bharat and abroad. Through career counseling, expert-led sessions, and university collaborations, the platform empowers students to make informed, confident decisions about their futures.
Apart from these digital platforms, Sumit Varma is also known for his influential podcast, Brewed Talks—a space where he hosts leading voices in education, policy, and innovation for candid, forward-looking conversations. His deep involvement in educational reforms, advocacy, and mentorship has positioned him as one of Bharat’s most respected voices in education.
Yet, perhaps Sumit’s greatest strength is his belief in “education beyond classrooms.” He champions value-based, tech-integrated, and holistic learning models that nurture not just academic excellence but also personal growth, ethics, and community consciousness.
In recent years, his legacy has gained new momentum with the involvement of his son, Shiven Varma. At just 22 years old, Shiven Varma is rapidly emerging as a key force in Bharat’s evolving education landscape. As the son of renowned educationist Sumit Varma, Shiven continues a powerful legacy,bringing in fresh perspective, digital innovation, and a deep commitment to inclusive growth. He is playing a pivotal role in strengthening the family’s flagship platforms, Schoolyatra and Collegeyatra,through technology-driven solutions and community-centric models. Working closely with his father, Shiven is aligning both initiatives with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, ensuring they remain relevant, scalable, and impactful for the learners of tomorrow. Together, the Varma duo is transforming how Bharat learns—blending experience with innovation for a brighter educational future.
Through Schoolyatra and Collegeyatra, Sumit Varma & Shiven Varma is not merely offering educational services—they are shaping a movement. A movement rooted in trust, access, and empowerment. A movement that is making education more inclusive, informed, and future-ready for every Indian student.
