How MT Educare's Mahesh Shetty is transforming the future of education in India
The ‘edupreneur’ is leading a revolution, and building the nation with his visionary ideas for education and proactive strategies.
By ET Bureau |
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Mahesh Shetty, founder-promoter, MT Educare Ltd
In the 1980s, a young man in his early 20s started a coaching class from a small room. With just one table and a few chairs in the room, the youngster decided that he would dedicate his life to teaching and went on to become one of the most popular teachers in Mumbai.
The coaching class that he founded (popularly known as Mahesh Tutorials) has today become a corporate education conglomerate, MT Educare Ltd. The man behind it, Mahesh Shetty, founder-promoter, MT Educare Ltd, has been in the forefront to transform the traditional chalk-and-talk classrooms to usher in the modern-day digitised teaching-learning era.
Making a difference
For the past 37 years, Shetty, popularly called Mahesh sir by his students, has worked in the field of education. He is an ‘edupreneur’ who is leading a revolution and building the nation with his visionary ideas for education and proactive strategies. Shetty has been primarily instrumental in the growth of the company, which currently has 250+ centres and colleges all across India.
Shetty’s fundamental principles for teaching have been simple: ‘Learn. Grow. Evolve.’ His advice to students: “Whatever you do in life, do it only because you have the passion for it.”
MT Educare Ltd trains students to excel in board exams including matriculation and Higher Secondary across boards (ICSE, CBSE & State Board). It also prepares them for competitive exams like Science and Math Olympiads, NTSE, KVPY, IIT JEE (Mains & Advance), NEET, AIIMS, CA & MBA Entrance.
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Live And Learn: Quotes By Mahatma Gandhi That Remain An Inspiration
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as ‘Bapu’, was more than just a freedom fighter. His deep insights and knowledge on life and the various struggles remain an inspiration.
On his 150th birth anniversary, here are some quotes that continue to inspire millions.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as ‘Bapu’, was more than just a freedom fighter. His deep insights and knowledge on life and the various struggles remain an inspiration.
On his 150th b..
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Gandhi believed in honesty. Trying to conceal a lie may require a person to lie even more and this becomes a vicious circle. Therefore, a person should be honest in the first instant, no matter how harsh the truth is.
Gandhi believed in honesty. Trying to conceal a lie may require a person to lie even more and this becomes a vicious circle. Therefore, a person should be honest in the first instant, no matter how..
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The lawyer-turned-freedom fighter believed that forgiveness is an attribute of the strong. Anger is an emotion difficult to contain, therefore, the weak give into it. But the strong ones possess the power to control this emotion.
The lawyer-turned-freedom fighter believed that forgiveness is an attribute of the strong. Anger is an emotion difficult to contain, therefore, the weak give into it. But the strong ones possess th..
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If you are complaining about the kind of world you live in, the best way to deal with it is by being the difference you want to see.
If you are complaining about the kind of world you live in, the best way to deal with it is by being the difference you want to see.
A man's strength is not his physical capacity. Gandhi believed that a man's strength is defined by his will power.
A man's strength is not his physical capacity. Gandhi believed that a man's strength is defined by his will power.
An advocate of non-violence, he firmly believed that revenge could unleash destruction on the world.
An advocate of non-violence, he firmly believed that revenge could unleash destruction on the world.
Gandhi believed in making the most of every day. Think of every day as your last and live it to the fullest. Learning, on the other hand, should be on ongoing process.
Gandhi believed in making the most of every day. Think of every day as your last and live it to the fullest. Learning, on the other hand, should be on ongoing process.
Innovative teaching MT Educare Ltd not only trains students to excel in examinations, but also prepares them to be successful in life.
“It has been a great sense of responsibility in this journey. The best feeling throughout has been developing a management team and grooming teachers. The innovative learning methods have been the hallmark experience of these 37 years,” Shetty says about his journey.
The ‘innovative learning methods’ are the use of technology in teaching and learning, which the company has adopted to simplify pedagogy.
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Integrating ‘Technology and Teachers’ in MT Educare classrooms, teachers help students understand concepts with presentations and animations.
Shetty also launched Robomate+, a mobile-based app that has video lectures of all courses taught at MT Educare and assessment tools to gauge the progress of students.
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Another feather in Shetty’s cap is the My R+ Book, which combines the textbook, notebook, study material and lectures of Robomate+ to give a comprehensive all-in-one book to a student.
“MT focuses on each child’s needs. The focused approach of our teachers includes understanding and respecting each child, which results in sure success,” says Shetty, who recently launched another vertical of his company, ‘Lakshya Prep’.
This is a high school and junior college program that prepares students for engineering and medical entrance examination, along with other professional competitive exams in science.
Shetty and his team plan to scale new heights of success in the education sector in the years to come.
Thank You, Coach Dravid! What Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant Learnt From The Wall
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Rahul Dravid is a name that needs no recognition in India. Dravid, known as the Wall of Indian cricket, safeguarded the team, on and off the field. Often regarded as one of the greatest batsmen the game has produced, the classy cricketer turns a year older today.
Dravid, known to be a patient mentor and a great manager, has instilled the values of life in his juniors. From teaching wannabe Team India members how to tame their raging minds to accepting success and failure gracefully, he has been a lighting torch for the upcoming generations.
As head coach for the U-19 and India-A teams, the 46-year-old has produced some exceptional players who actively follow in the footsteps of their calm coach and present a great show on the field. And for these disciples of Dravid, learning was not always about cricket.
Honouring the 'Mr Dependable' of Indian cricket team, here's what these disciples have to say about what they learnt from their 'Guru'.
(In pic from left: Prithvi Shaw, Rahul Dravid, Rishabh Pant)
Rahul Dravid is a name that needs no recognition in India. Dravid, known as the Wall of Indian cricket, safeguarded the team, on and off the field. Often regarded as one of the greatest batsmen the g..
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Right-handed opening bastman Mayank Agarwal made his international Test cricket debut in December 2018 against Australia. Trained under Dravid, the 27-year-old credits his Guru for teaching him the tricks of great batting and the art of managing mental energy.
It was during the Test series against the hosts, Australia, that Agarwal fed on the knowledge and experience of Dravid. Debuting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Agarwal, had a top score of 77, and aspires to go higher under the guidance of India's Mr Dependable.
Right-handed opening bastman Mayank Agarwal made his international Test cricket debut in December 2018 against Australia. Trained under Dravid, the 27-year-old credits his Guru for teaching him the t..
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Right-handed batsman Shreyas Iyer made his ODI debut in December 2017 against Sri Lanka. The 24-year-old is a man of calm composure and credits coach Dravid for it. Iyer has often stated that it was Dravid who taught him how to stay focused and not get distracted by matters not under his control.
Iyer, who is the skipper of the IPL Franchise Delhi Capitals (Formerly known as Delhi Daredevils), scored 162 runs in the home series against Sri Lanka.
Right-handed batsman Shreyas Iyer made his ODI debut in December 2017 against Sri Lanka. The 24-year-old is a man of calm composure and credits coach Dravid for it. Iyer has often stated that it was ..
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Right-handed, top order batsman and former captain of India's U-19 team, Prithvi Shaw is another aggressive disciple of calm coach Dravid. The 19-year-old has often shed light on how his mentor has been instrumental in fixing a rather technical issue with his batting skills.
Shaw, who was earlier struggling to keep his back leg in line with the ball, credits him for helping him stick to his own batting style and focus to score more runs.
Shaw made his Test debut in October 2018 against West Indies and has a top score of 134 till date.
Right-handed, top order batsman and former captain of India's U-19 team, Prithvi Shaw is another aggressive disciple of calm coach Dravid. The 19-year-old has often shed light on how his mentor has b..
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Wicketkeeper-bastman Rishabh Pant is another student of Dravid who is grateful for teaching him how to be patient on and off the field. He also thanks his calm coach for teaching the art of playing in accord with the situation. Pant made his debut in international cricket in February 2017 against England.
With 20 catches and 350 runs in the four-match Test series, Pant broke former captain MS Dhoni's record after putting up a sensational show in the test series against Australia. Pant, who continues to shoot for the stars, thanks Dravid for his achievement and aspires to go higher with what he learnt from his Guru.
Wicketkeeper-bastman Rishabh Pant is another student of Dravid who is grateful for teaching him how to be patient on and off the field. He also thanks his calm coach for teaching the art of playing i..
