India, Sept. 29 -- Faculty Discontent At PhysicsWallah

As Alakh Pandey-led PhysicsWallah (PW) gears up to be the first Indian edtech to go public, a storm is brewing within its ranks. The company is facing a significant faculty problem, marked by allegations of unfair terminations, an opaque review system, and a culture that prioritises student retention over educational outcomes.

A Revolving Door of Teachers: Faculty attrition has become a major red flag, soaring from 18% in FY23 to a staggering 40.4% in FY24 before settling at 26% in FY25. Teachers report receiving "mutual separation" emails mid-academic year-a highly unusual practice.

This has sparked legal challenges, with former educators alleging unfair termination and discrepanc...