Zoho Unveils Two New Campuses in Tamil Nadu

Zoho Schools of Learning, celebrating its 20th anniversary, announces new campuses in Tharuvai and Kumbakonam.

Takeaway Points

• Zoho has announced the expansion of the programme to two new locations in Tamil Nadu.
• Zoho Schools of Learning started in 2005 as a substitute for college education.
• The programme receives around 20,000 applications yearly from around the country.
• Zoho Corporation is one of the world’s most prolific technology companies. Headquartered in Chennai, India.
• The company owns and operates its data centers, providing full oversight of customer data privacy and security.

Zoho, the global technology company headquartered in Chennai, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Zoho Schools of Learning (ZSL), on Tuesday announced the expansion of the programme to two new locations in Tamil Nadu–Tharuvai and Kumbakonam. With this strategic expansion, the programme strengthens its efforts to bridge the skill gap by providing practical and hands-on training to young students in Tier Two towns.

Rajendran Dandapani, Director of Technology at Zoho and President of Zoho Schools of Learning, commented, “We started Zoho Schools of Learning with a belief: traditional college education was not preparing the students for the workforce. What began as a modest experiment with just a few students has now evolved into a sought-after alternative to college for students across the country. We are seeing results of this effort, as our alumni contribute meaningfully in various roles at Zoho–from taking up leadership positions to getting involved in deep-tech R&D projects and leading product development.”

Dandapani added, “As AI is reshaping the way we work, we are once again adapting ourselves. AI technology is advancing at such a fast pace that we can neither be proactive nor reactive. Instead, we are focussing on developing critical skills such as learning to ask the right questions and assessing the quality and validity of the answers AI generates. These skills will be needed regardless of the direction in which AI evolves.”

When was ZSL established?

According to the report, Zoho Schools of Learning started in 2005 with just six students and two teachers as a substitute for college education. It provides a two-year training programme for high school graduates, which includes a one-year internship at Zoho. The programme does not charge a fee but instead offers a stipend to the students, enabling them to focus on their education without financial stress. 

Presently, the programme receives around 20,000 applications yearly from around the country, and to date, it has produced over 2,000 graduates who make up over 10 percent of Zoho Corporation’s workforce, Zoho said.

About Zoho

With over 55 apps across nearly every major business category, Zoho Corporation is one of the world’s most prolific technology companies. Headquartered in Chennai, India, Zoho is privately held and profitable, employing more than 18,000 people worldwide. Zoho is committed to user privacy and does not rely on an ad-revenue business model. 

The company owns and operates its data centers, providing full oversight of customer data privacy and security. Over 100 million users globally—across hundreds of thousands of companies—trust Zoho to run their businesses, including Zoho itself.