PaGaLGuY
{{Short description|Online tutoring platform}}
{{sources exist|date=May 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox website
| name = PaGaLGuY
| logo = PaGaLGuY_company_logo.png
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| url = {{URL|pagalguy.com}}
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| registration = Yes
| language = Indian
English
| num_users = {{increase}} 400,000{{cite web | url=http://www.indiannewsandtimes.com/2014/10/30/pagalguy-aims-reach-10-million-students/ | title=PaGaLGuY aims to reach out to 10 million students | publisher=Indian News & Times | date=30 October 2014 | accessdate=5 November 2014}}
| country_of_origin = India
| owner = Inzane Labs Private Limited
| founder = Allwin Angel
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2002|df=yes}}
| key_people = Sandeep Kalidindi (CTO)
| industry = EdTech
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| current_status = Active
| headquarters = 228, Champaklal Industrial Estate, Next to Sion MTNL Exchange, Sion (East), Mumbai
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PaGaLGuY is an educational services company based in Mumbai, India. It operates an online platform designed for students and offers an educational app, Prepathon, which provides resources for online learning.
History
The website was founded in 2002 by an India's MBA student Allwin Agnel. Initially, the website was an easy to use education discussion forum.{{cite web | url=http://www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2012/07/12/pagalguy/ | title=PaGaLGuY reinvents MBA networking | publisher=MBA Crystal Ball | date=12 July 2012 | accessdate=5 November 2014 | author=Kamat, Sameer | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904144124/http://www.mbacrystalball.com/blog/2012/07/12/pagalguy/ | archive-date=2014-09-04 | url-status=dead }}
In 2009, PaGaLGuY launched India's largest B-school rankings initiative. The project was a response to a growing need of both MBA aspirants and recruiters for a credible rating of B-schools.{{cite web | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/et-empower/stockpile-pagalguy-com-launches-online-b-school-rankings-initiative/articleshow/2593488.cms | title=Stockpile: PaGaLGuY.com launches online B-school rankings initiative | work=The Times of India | date=4 December 2007 | accessdate=5 November 2014}}
On 12 December 2009, community members announced a protest against the government for a scam involving medical exams held in India.{{Cite web|url=https://www.admissionbackup.com/medical-admission/medical-entrance-exam/|title=Medical Entrance Exam 2018 – NEET, AIIMS, JIPMER UG & PG Exams|website=Admission Guidance & Career Solutions|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-01}} The students called the test unfair, inconsistent and chaotic, and alleged that the questions were leaked even as the examination was underway.{{cite web | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/cat-aspirants-to-take-protests-to-cyber-world/article1-485593.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609111828/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CAT-aspirants-to-take-protests-to-cyber-world/Article1-485593.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=9 June 2013 | title=CAT aspirants to take protests to cyber world | publisher=Hindustan Times | date=12 December 2009 | accessdate=5 November 2014}}
In 2010, PaGaLGuY launched an MBA affiliate program, enabling students to register on the platform and apply to multiple colleges through a single interface. An applicant's status can be tracked, and he or she can correspond with institutes and pay application fees via the portal.{{Cite web|title=~~direct admission in BMS college of engineering 2020~~|url=https://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/direct-admission-in-bms-college-of-engineering-2020-76033852361985|access-date=2020-06-26|website=www.pagalguy.com|language=en}}
In July 2012, the website was relaunched incorporating social networking features to its platform, changing from a forum website to a social network.
In January 2016, the company launched an interactive test preparation learning application called Prepathon.{{cite web|url=https://techstory.in/pagalguys-prepathon/ |title=PaGaLGuy's Prepathon To Enhance The Learning Skills Of Students |website=techstory.in |date=2016-01-18 |accessdate=2018-05-14}} The application raised undisclosed Series A funding in May, and in July received media coverage for its use of automated bots.{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/security-tech/technology/ed-tech-firms-like-smartivity-and-pagalguy-using-bots-augmented-reality-to-enhance-learning-experiences/articleshow/53328609.cms |title=Ed-tech firms like Smartivity and PaGaLGuY using bots, augmented reality to enhance learning experiences |website=economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2016-07-22 |accessdate=2018-05-14}}{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/prepathon-raises-funds-from-blume-ventures-in-pre-series-a/articleshow/52092578.cms |title=Prepathon raises funds from Blume ventures in pre-series A |website=economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2016-05-03 |accessdate=2018-05-14}}
In July 2018, PaGaLGuY was covered as one of the top 11 brand by CNBC as a part of its book Booming Brands – The Inspiring Story of 11 'Made in India' Brands{{Cite book|title=BOOMING BRANDS– INSPIRING JOURNEYS OF 11'MADE IN INDIA' BRANDS|date=2018-07-01|publisher=TV18 Broadcast Ltd|isbn=9789387860087|language=English}}
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