Upgrad is an India-based online higher-education platform that partners with universities to deliver career-focused courses. The company employs approximately 600 people and has recorded 136 recent hires alongside 184 departures, signaling ongoing adjustments to its workforce size. Upgrad’s employee base is spread across multiple Indian cities, with a concentration in major tech and business hubs.
Business Management is the largest function, accounting for 132 employees or roughly one-fifth of the workforce. Sales & Support (89 employees) and Marketing & Product (79 employees) follow, highlighting the company’s emphasis on customer acquisition and program development. Human Resources (71 employees) and Engineering (55 employees) round out the core operational groups, while smaller teams in Education, Finance & Administration, Legal, and Program & Project Management collectively support the firm’s learning and compliance initiatives. The headcount figures suggest a balanced mix of commercial, technical, and academic expertise.
Upgrad’s talent footprint is primarily domestic. Mumbai hosts the largest group with 159 employees, followed by Bengaluru at 118. Delhi (53) and Gurugram (41) give the company additional presence in North India, while Hyderabad (30) and Pune (28) serve as secondary southern and western hubs. Smaller teams operate in Noida, Kolkata, and Lucknow, and about 140 staff members work from various other locations. This distribution illustrates a strategy of maintaining strong representation in India’s major metropolitan areas while supporting flexible or remote roles elsewhere.