Around 47% Online School Enrolments Concentrated In Metro India
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Nearly seven in ten metro students in Vikalp Online School’s FY 2026-27 internal analysis come from Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, highlighting the growing concentration of online schooling in India’s southern technology hubs.
The data shows that metro cities account for 47% of Vikalp Online School’s student base in India. Among these metro enrolments, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai together contribute nearly 69%, making South India the dominant region for online schooling adoption.
Bengaluru accounts for 27% of all metro enrolments, followed by Hyderabad at 23% and Chennai at 19%. Together, the three cities significantly outpace other metropolitan markets, including Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Kolkata.
Beyond metros, the data also indicates widening interest in online schooling across the country. While metro cities account for 47% of enrolments, Tier 1 cities contribute 35% and Tier 2 cities account for the remaining 18%, suggesting that alternative schooling models are gradually expanding beyond India’s largest urban centres.
“While interest in online schooling is growing across the country, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai continue to stand out as key markets. The concentration of students from these cities reflects the increasing acceptance of flexible and personalised learning pathways among urban families. As parents become more aware of alternative education models and seek learning experiences tailored to individual student needs, we believe online schooling will see wider adoption across India, extending well beyond metropolitan centres in the coming years,” said Dinesh Gupta, Founder & CEO, Vikalp India.
The concentration of students in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai reflects how digitally connected cities are increasingly shaping emerging education preferences and accelerating the adoption of alternative learning models.
