What Is Apna PC?

Only 9.9% of Indian households have access to a computer. According to the Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey, 2022-23, the digital divide remains alarmingly wide. In urban India, just 21.6% of households own a computer. In rural areas, it drops to a mere 4.2%. That means millions of students are growing up without the tools they need to participate in the digital world.

Think of a bright student from a small town in India, eager to learn coding but unable to practice because the nearest computer center is miles away. Imagine another child, gifted in design, forced to sketch ideas on paper because a computer is simply unaffordable. Across India, countless children face these realities every day, never realizing their potential because the right tools aren’t accessible to them.

What if the next Sundar Pichai or Satya Nadella is sitting in a rural classroom today, unable to discover their full potential just because they don’t have access to a computer?

The current market offers “student computers,” but most are expensive laptops designed primarily for entertainment or general tasks, not real educational growth. They’re cluttered with distractions and not tailored to genuine learning needs, leaving students confused and parents disappointed.

But what if a computer existed that was crafted specifically for education, simple enough for a child to use, yet powerful enough to ignite their imagination and talent?

That’s exactly why Apna PC was created: a dedicated educational computer designed to empower India’s youth, turning digital dreams into real achievements.

Let’s explore what Apna PC really is and why it could change the way India learns.

What Is Apna PC?

Apna PC is a custom-built, education-focused computer developed by Apni Pathshala. It’s designed to meet the unique needs of Indian students, especially those from underserved communities.
This is not just another desktop. It’s a carefully crafted learning ecosystem that includes both powerful software and durable hardware, created to promote real, lasting skill development.
Let’s break down what makes Apna PC unique.

The Software Side of Apna PC

Apna PC is not just about the hardware. What truly makes it powerful for students is the software it comes with. All tools are carefully selected or built by Apni Pathshala to support real learning no distractions, no unnecessary apps, just tools that help students grow.

Let’s look at the software that makes Apna PC a complete learning system.

1. Learning Management System (LMS)

This is the main learning platform built by Apni Pathshala. It helps manage everything a student does:

• Students can learn from structured courses.
• Teachers and POD leaders can track progress easily.
• It shows how much of the course is completed.
• Helps in planning what the student should learn next.
• Works even in low internet or offline settings.

2. Beyond Exams – Learning Beyond the Classroom

Beyond Exams is an educational platform included in Apna PC. It offers:

• Access to over 30,000 courses on school subjects, skills, and competitive exams.
• Notes, reading material, and a section to ask and answer questions.
• Certificates on course completion (useful for building resumes).
• A large learning community of over 8,000 students and 400+ teachers.

More at beyondexams.org

3. Eklavya – AI-Powered Learning for Everyone

Eklavya is an AI-based tutor built by Apni Pathshala. It gives students a way to learn without needing a human teacher all the time. Like the legendary student who learned in silence, Eklavya is your 24/7 guide.

Key features:

• Adaptive learning is based on how the student performs.
• Instant feedback on answers.
• Helps understand difficult topics step-by-step.
• It gives real-life examples with every response
• Always available, students can learn at any time.

Visit: https://nios.eklavya.io

4. Niyantram

Introducing Niyantram – a smart safety system designed to address growing concerns around screen time and exposure to harmful content. With Apni Pathshala’s Niyantram Dashboard, parents, guardians, and administrators can easily view and track internet activity, websites visited, and apps being used. This ensures a secure and focused digital environment for children and students..

• Blocks all non-educational websites and apps.
• Only allows learning tools and courses.
• Tracks screen time, study hours, and progress.
• Sends reports to parents so they know what their child is learning.

The Hardware Side of Apna PC

If software is the soul, then hardware is the spine, and Apna PC has a strong one.
It’s tested in PODs across India and built for villages, busy homes, and learning centers alike.

Currently, there are two available models.

Specification	APNA PC V1	APNA PC V2
Processor	Intel Core i3 7th Gen	Intel Core i5 9th Gen
RAM	8 GB DDR4	8 GB DDR4
Storage	256 GB SSD	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Display Output	2x DP, 1x VGA	2x DP, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI
USB Ports (Front/Back)	6 Total (2 Front + 4 Back)	4 Total (1 Front + 3 Back)
Audio	Headphone + MIC ports	Headphone + MIC ports
Network	LAN Port	Ethernet Port
OS Options	Zorin OS / Windows	Zorin OS / Windows

Is Apna PC Enough for a Student’s Learning?

Let’s go back to one of India’s oldest success stories: Eklavya. He mastered archery by observing his guru from a distance. He didn’t have access, but he had drive.
Today’s students still have that same fire to learn. What they need is access to the right tools.
Apni Pathshala is currently using Apna PCs in numerous PODs across India, including rural and tribal areas. The results? Students who once feared computers are now creating websites, editing videos, and even freelancing.

Explore our success stories here.

Conclusion:

Apna PC is not just a device. It’s a complete learning system built for one purpose.
To make education truly accessible for every child.
From its carefully designed software, like the Apni Pathshala LMS and Beyond Exams, to a strong Niyantraml dashboard and rugged, student-ready hardware, every feature exists to support students where they are and help them reach where they want to be.
In a world filled with distractions, Apna PC stays focused on what matters: real growth, real learning, and real opportunities.
It’s time we shift from tools made for work or entertainment to those designed only for learning.
Apna PC is that shift.
Curious about the true impact? Discover the story of students who became mentors!

• Want to learn more about Apna PC? Visit our Apna PC page
• Check out our comic featuring inspiring Success Stories here.

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