Rakesh Ranjan Appointed CEO of Allen Online to Lead Digital Growth

National, September 25, 2025: Allen Career Institute Private Limited (“Allen”), one of India’s foremost education pioneers, has appointed Rakesh Ranjan as the Chief Executive Officer of its digital division, Allen Online. This strategic move reinforces Allen’s commitment to leveraging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver world-class learning experiences at scale.

With this leadership appointment, Allen aims to deepen its digital-first strategy, building on its 37-year-old legacy of academic excellence to reach millions of learners across India.

Rakesh Ranjan brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in technology and consumer internet sectors. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Zomato’s Food Delivery business, where he led the company to profitability and established market leadership. He also played a pivotal role in scaling Hyperpure, Zomato’s B2B supply chain venture, into a high-growth enterprise within 18 months. Earlier in his career, he was with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), advising top Indian conglomerates on large-scale transformation.

“At Allen, we believe that India’s education gap can be bridged through technology-enabled access and outcome-driven learning,” said Nitin Kukreja, CEO of Allen Career Institute. “Rakesh’s proven track record in scaling technology platforms and solving complex operational challenges makes him the ideal leader to drive Allen Online’s mission.”

Operating from Bengaluru, Allen Online merges Allen’s proven pedagogy with cutting-edge technology. Its AI-powered platform handles over one million student queries monthly with 98.84% accuracy and recently achieved an AIR-equivalent rank of 8 in NEET 2025 via its AI engine. In the past two years alone, over 1,200 Allen Online students, including 220 from live digital classes, secured admissions to India’s top IITs. Additionally, 647 students earned government medical seats in 2024, including 40 at AIIMS.

Commenting on his new role, Rakesh Ranjan stated:
“Education technology is only meaningful when it delivers better outcomes. At Allen, we are building scalable, personalized learning journeys rooted in decades of academic success. Our goal is to democratize high-quality education, ensuring every student—regardless of geography or background—can fulfill their potential.”

Rakesh holds a degree in engineering from NSIT and an MBA from ISB Hyderabad, both secured with merit scholarships.

About Allen Career Institute

Established in 1988 by Rajesh Maheshwari in Kota, Rajasthan, Allen Career Institute has touched the lives of over 4 million students. Today, it operates over 300 classroom centers in 65 cities, backed by an expert faculty and an adaptive teaching methodology. Allen provides foundational to advanced-level coaching across formats including physical classrooms, live online sessions, and distance learning materials. The institute is synonymous with success in NEET, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and various international Olympiads.