New Delhi [India], August 11: Protrainy, India’s fastest-growing upskilling platform for core engineers, is reshaping the career paths of professionals in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering by equipping them with the skills and industry exposure they need to transition into better-paying, high-growth roles. With a sharp focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, Protrainy is bridging a long-standing gap in the country’s technical education system by delivering job-aligned, practical training, helping engineers not just skill up, but move up.
India produces over 1.5 million core engineering graduates every year. However, despite explosive growth across sectors like construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, oil & gas, and renewables, a majority of these graduates remain underemployed or stuck in low-paying jobs. Many begin their careers earning between ₹15,000–₹20,000 a month, not due to a lack of talent, but because traditional engineering education often fails to prepare them for the First Program launched in 2021 by Biswajit Shaw, designed Protrainy to make engineers “industry ready” through rigorous, hands-on learning. It’s a live, cohort-based model that connects learners with experienced industry mentors and covers key areas like project planning, QA/QC, MEP systems, safety management, and design tools, ensuring engineers are equipped with high-demand, job-relevant skills. Bishal Shaw later joined as co-founder, helping the company scale its operations and deepen its national footprint.
Since its inception, Protrainy has empowered over 20,000 paid learners across India, particularly in cities like Surat, Ranchi, Nagpur, and Coimbatore. More than 70% of its learners have seen measurable career progress, including promotions, salary hikes, and successful role transitions. Alumni have moved into positions such as planning engineers, site managers, and safety officers, with some even landing overseas assignments and experiencing salary jumps of up to 70%.
In addition to technical training, the platform offers support in resume building, interview preparation, job referrals, and alumni networking, making it a comprehensive solution for core engineers seeking growth. Unlike mainstream edtech platforms that focus predominantly on IT and coding, Protrainy is singularly focused on India’s underserved but crucial core engineering workforce.
The platform’s credibility has been further cemented through recognition under AICTE’s NEAT 4.0 initiative, course validation by EICT Academy at IIT Guwahati,I Hub Divya Sampark IIT Roorkee and support from the Nexus Incubator, US Embassy India establishing Protrainy as a trusted name in outcome-based upskilling.
Protrainy has also successfully raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding from IIMA Ventures and a distinguished group of Indian and US-based angel investors, including Dhiraj Sinha (Founder, SucSEED Ventures), Suresh Reddy (Vibrant US), Avantika Sahay, AIC Nalanda, and others. The funding will be instrumental in scaling Protrainy’s reach, enhancing its tech platform, and expanding placement partnerships.
“Our vision is simple: no core engineer in India should earn less than ₹40,000 per month,” said founder Biswajit Shaw. “With the right training, mentorship, and exposure, India’s engineers can become the backbone of the nation’s growth story, building infrastructure, driving sustainability, and powering manufacturing excellence.”
Protrainy has built a thriving community of over 1,00,000 learners across India. The company aims to upskill over 1 million core engineers by 2030, expand its placement network, and deepen its presence in both metro and non-metro regions. The long-term goal is to make Protrainy the default destination for core engineering upskilling in India.
As India doubles down on its infrastructure push, smart city projects, and renewable energy expansion, the demand for practically skilled core engineers has never been higher. Protrainy is rising to meet this challenge, empowering engineers not just to find jobs, but to lead industries.