NxtWave is India's leading EdTech platform offering CCBP 4.0 (Continuous Career Building Program) certification programs designed to transform students into highly skilled software professionals through a comprehensive online learning ecosystem. Founded in 2020 by IIT alumni Rahul Attuluri (IIIT Hyderabad, Ex-Amazon), Sashank Gujjula (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur), NxtWave bridges the gap between academia and industry by rapidly building "4.0 technology skills" among youth.[^1]
With over 200,000+ students from 3,000+ colleges across 35 Indian states and union territories, NxtWave has established itself as a transformative force in tech education. The platform offers industry-aligned training in AI/ML, Full Stack Development, Data Analytics, and QA Automation, with 2000+ companies having already hired NxtWave-trained learners.[^2][^3]
CCBP 4.0 stands for Continuous Career Building Program 4.0, representing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) technologies. The program is designed to provide advanced training aligned with the evolving needs of today's job market, focusing on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Science, and Full Stack Development.[^4]
Unlike traditional education programs, CCBP 4.0 emphasizes:
Target Audience: Students who have completed 12th grade/Intermediate (1st, 2nd, 3rd year college students)
Program Duration: 2 years (flexible learning paths)
Learning Commitment: 4-6 hours per week
Program Structure:
The Academy offers two learning tracks:[^5]
Key Features:
Target Audience: Graduates, final year students, career switchers (all branches, no CGPA cutoff)
Program Duration: 5-8 months (based on job track)
Daily Commitment: 3 hours of classes + 3 hours of labs
Program Fee: ₹75,000 total (₹49,000 upfront + 12% of annual CTC after placement). Scholarships up to ₹16,000 available.[^6]
Job Tracks Available:
Key Features:
Languages Available: English, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
Target Audience: Post 12th/Intermediate students (PCM - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Program Type: Industry-ready upskilling at 10+ collaborating universities across India
Admission: Counseling open for 2026 batch
NIAT combines traditional university education with NxtWave's industry-aligned upskilling programs, offering students both a degree and advanced tech skills.[^7]
World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2024
Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2024
Forbes India 30 Under 30 2024
IIT Kharagpur Young Alumni Achiever Award 2024
Recognition by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
NxtWave is an official partner of NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India). Together, they launched SkillUp India 4.0, India's largest tech upskilling initiative aimed at empowering 30 lakh (3 million) students in 4.0 technologies including AI/ML, Gen AI, Full Stack, Cloud, Cyber Security, Data Science, and Autonomous Mobility.[^18][^19]
NxtWave collaborated with OpenAI Academy to launch the OpenAI Academy x NxtWave Buildathon - India's largest GenAI Innovation Challenge for students. The competition features:
NxtWave partnered with Japan's TIER IV and the Autoware Foundation to build the world's largest Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Developer Community. This collaboration aims to equip Indian youth with skills in autonomous driving technology and Physical AI, positioning India as a leader in the autonomous vehicle revolution.[^21][^22]
Recognized by NASSCOM, India's premier trade association for the IT-BPM industry, validating NxtWave's contribution to the tech ecosystem.[^1]
NxtWave has raised a total of $35.8 million across two funding rounds:[^23][^24]
Since inception, 2000+ companies have hired NxtWave-trained developers, addressing the talent gap in India's booming IT industry. NxtWave is on track to onboard 10,000+ companies in its hiring network.[^25][^26]
Companies Include:
And many more across various sectors.
NxtWave has built a suite of AI-powered learning platforms enabling effective, efficient, and consistent learning at scale. In a space where dropout rates are the norm, NxtWave students return to learn daily, willingly.[^1]
1. Vernacular Learning
2. AI-Powered Tools
3. Hands-On Practice
4. Expert Instruction
Trainers: Alumni of IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati) and professionals from top MNCs (Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia)
Career Coaches: IIT alumni (AIR 84 IIT Bombay, AIR 93 IIT Delhi) who help students land their first jobs
Product Developers: Backend architects and software development leads from IIT Guwahati, BIT Mesra who resolve technical doubts
Masterclass Mentors: Industry experts from:
NxtWave introduced India's first Industry-Ready Certification (IRC), which represents a learner's job readiness rather than just academic completion. This certification can be shared on LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp, and via email to enhance professional profiles.[^29]
NxtWave learners have secured positions at leading companies:
Sayak Dutta - Software Engineer at Google: "Bite-sized training and mentorship helped me learn advanced skills. It should be introduced to students of all ages."
Soumith - Software Development Engineer (Intern) at Amazon: "Starting early at CCBP 4.0 gave me a great edge over my peers in college."
Aditya Lodhi - Software Development Engineer (Intern) at Microsoft: "This is the best place for non-IT graduates to build programming skills. Practical learning helped me crack my first internship at Microsoft."
Jamma Sathwik - Secured internship at Amazon: "CCBP 4.0 helped me clear the coding rounds of Amazon, Goldman Sachs, D.E.Shaw, and many top MNCs."
Karthikeya - Full Stack Developer (Intern) at PayMatrix: "I got a tech internship with a stipend right in my 2nd year. Earlier, I feared coding. With CCBP 4.0 Academy, I'm building web apps on my own."
Meghna Barnwal - Software Development Engineer (Intern) at Flipkart: "Here, I've gained command over concepts like never before. It taught me how to approach a problem and then solve it."
NxtWave students have carved a name for themselves in the IT industry. CEOs, CXOs, and HR professionals from tech companies consistently praise NxtWave learners for:
NxtWave's trainers, coaches, and mentors are alumni of:
The teaching team brings experience from:
NxtWave is recognized by:
NxtWave has been featured in prominent media outlets:
Code Playground
Learning Management System
Placement Portal
Assessment Platform
NxtWave's mentor community comprises professionals from leading companies who believe in the power of sharing knowledge. The community includes mentors from:
Mentors provide:
Address: NxtWave WeWork Rajapushpa Summit Nanakramguda Road, Financial District Manikonda Jagir, Telangana 500032 India
Support Channels:
Social Media:
NxtWave CCBP 4.0 refers to the Continuous Career Building Program, designed to offer advanced training for high-demand job roles in Industry 4.0 technologies. The program transforms students into highly skilled software professionals through comprehensive online learning ecosystems with AI-powered tools, expert trainers from IITs and top MNCs, and placement support from 2000+ hiring companies.[^4]
CCBP 4.0 Academy is a 2-year comprehensive program for students who have completed 12th grade/Intermediate (1st, 2nd, 3rd year college students). It requires 4-6 hours of learning per week and provides structured pathways to achieve ₹12-24 LPA jobs.
CCBP 4.0 Intensive is a fast-paced 5-8 month program for graduates, final year students, and career switchers (all branches, no CGPA cutoff). It requires 3 hours of daily classes plus 3 hours of lab work and focuses on rapid skill acquisition for immediate job placement.[^4][^5]
NxtWave was founded in 2020 by three IIT alumni:
Both Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula were featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30 2024 in the Education category.[^1][^11]
2000+ companies have hired NxtWave learners since the platform's inception. NxtWave provides access to a hiring network of 3,000+ companies and is on track to onboard 10,000+ companies. The hiring network includes global tech giants, Fortune 500 companies, product startups, and service companies across various sectors.[^25][^26]
Industry-Ready Certification (IRC) is India's first certification that represents job readiness rather than just academic completion. Unlike traditional academic certificates, IRC validates that a learner possesses industry-relevant skills and is ready to contribute to companies from day one. The certification can be shared on professional platforms like LinkedIn to enhance career profiles.[^29]
NxtWave offers courses in multiple languages to break language barriers:
This vernacular approach makes tech education accessible to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds across India.[^27][^28]
NxtWave offers several proprietary AI-powered learning tools:
More than 200,000+ students from 3,000+ colleges across 35 Indian states and union territories are part of the NxtWave community. The platform serves students from diverse backgrounds, including Tier 1, 2, 3, and 4 cities.[^2][^3]
SkillUp India 4.0 is India's largest tech upskilling initiative launched by NxtWave in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative aims to empower 30 lakh (3 million) students across India in 4.0 technologies including AI/ML, Generative AI, Full Stack Development, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Science, and Autonomous Mobility.[^18][^19]
NxtWave Intensive is not a job guarantee program. However, it provides comprehensive placement support including:
2000+ companies have already hired NxtWave learners, demonstrating strong placement outcomes.[^25]
The OpenAI Academy x NxtWave Buildathon is India's largest GenAI Innovation Challenge for students. Key features include:
NxtWave is OpenAI Academy's first partner outside the United States for this initiative.[^20]
NxtWave has received numerous prestigious awards:
Global Recognition:
Founder Recognition:
Industry Awards:
Key differentiators include:
NIAT (NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies) offers industry-ready upskilling programs at 10+ collaborating universities across India. It combines traditional university education with NxtWave's advanced tech training, providing students with both a degree and industry-relevant skills. NIAT is designed for post 12th/Intermediate students (PCM background) from ICSE, CBSE, or any recognized board.[^7]
NxtWave provides comprehensive career support:
During Learning:
For Placement:
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