Dear Supporters,
Thank you for standing with us to hold UpGrad accountable for its deceptive practices. To ensure you’re fully informed, we’re sharing credible news articles that document UpGrad’s history of misconduct across its core platform, UpGrad KnowledgeHut, and UpGrad Abroad. These reports, from reputable sources, highlight systemic issues affecting thousands of students and reinforce that our petition is grounded in documented evidence, not individual opinions.
Key Articles Exposing UpGrad’s Practices:
Economic Times (Nov 21, 2023): “Trust Deficit? Some Students Cry Foul Over UpGrad’s Refund Policy, Allege Misrepresentation” reveals how UpGrad Abroad students were misled about international admissions and visa support, facing refund denials and prompting legal action. Read here
Times of India (Apr 19, 2023): “Ed-Tech Firm Shuts Shop in Telangana’s Rangareddy, 700 Recruits Left in Cold” details the abrupt closure of UpGrad KnowledgeHut’s INSOFE, leaving 700 students without jobs or refunds despite job placement promises. Read here
Times of India (Apr 20, 2023): “Will Repay Loans, Says Ed-Tech Firm; Staff Demand Relief in Hyderabad” reports student protests after INSOFE’s closure, with UpGrad’s CEO promising loan repayments but refusing further compensation for broken job guarantees. Read here
Inc42 (Apr 2023): “UpGrad’s INSOFE Leaves 700 Students Fuming, Abruptly Shuts AI/ML Course” highlights the fallout from INSOFE’s shutdown, with students left stranded after investing in courses with unfulfilled job assurances. Read here
LinkedIn Post by Salman Sh (Nov 2023): This post amplifies the Economic Times article, criticising UpGrad’s trust deficit and urging accountability for misleading UpGrad Abroad students. Read here
These articles underscore UpGrad’s pattern of misleading students, denying refunds, and failing to deliver promised outcomes, affecting thousands across its programs. Your support is crucial to demand justice and prevent further harm.
Please share these articles and the petition to spread awareness and strengthen our call for accountability.
Thank you for your continued support!
Petition Organizer
May 14, 2025