Smart Classroom Market in India 2016-2020

Market outlook of the smart classrooms in India

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the smart classroom market in India to grow at a CAGR of more than 23% during the forecast period. Initiatives taken by the government of India plays a critical role in popularizing smart ways of learning. Various government initiatives are being undertaken in India to reform education and include digital content in the course curriculum. Digital India is one such initiative that aims to bridge the digital divide by providing nationwide connectivity. Numerous technology vendors have also extended their support for this initiative. For instance, Qualcomm has launched the Play 'n' Learn program for school children aged 5-8. The company has also introduced Qualcomm wireless reach initiative to provide 3G tablets as part of their program.

Availability of devices such as projectors and document cameras makes it possible for educational institutions to implement smart classroom instructions. Benefits of deploying various software solutions such as LMS and CCMS play a crucial role in augmenting the adoption of these solutions to improve classroom teaching pedagogy in India. This trend is expected to continue in this market in the upcoming four years.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the smart classroom market in India

• Higher education
• K-12

The K-12 segment was the largest revenue contributor to this market in 2015, and accounted for more than 65% of eth total market share. Much of the segment’s growth can be attributed to the high penetration of classroom hardware and favorable government policies. Several K-12 schools in India are investing in smart classroom teaching methods, thanks to the increase in digitization in the education sector. Besides procuring advanced hardware for classrooms such as tablets ad projectors, the schools are also focusing on building content infrastructure such as digital libraries.

Product segmentation and analysis of the smart classroom market in India

• Learning products
• Hardware
• Software

Learning products will dominate the smart classroom market in India during the forecast period and is likely to occupy more than 39% of the total market share by 2020. This segment comprises software solutions required to integrate smart classroom methodology in educational institutions. These products are helpful in collecting and managing student data and online course materials. To support digitization, teachers also require software to create e-learning content for students. Such requirements are likely to fuel the demand for learning products during the forecast period.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The smart classroom market in India is highly fragmented with the presence of numerous small, medium, and large vendors including international and regional players. The pricing of hardware and software solutions varies widely. Smart classroom solutions are either sold in a package or individually, as per the requirements of users. The leading market vendors will continue to serve this market through areas of learning products, hardware, and services until 2020.

The top five vendors in the market are -

• Educomp
• Everonn
• HCL Learning
• Microsoft
• Pearson
• Samsung

Other prominent vendors in the market include Apple, Dell, Dexler, Edurite (Pearson Company), Embibe, HP, IBM, Intel, LearnNext, Lenovo, Meritnation, Simplilearn, Sony, and Toshiba.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the smart classroom market in India?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the smart classroom market in India?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the smart classroom market in India?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the smart classroom market in India?  

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