Excelsoft and VTCT Skills partners to power Saras platform to deliver about 3 lakh exams annually; rollout slated in the coming months
Excelsoft Technologies has won a mandate from UK-based awarding organisation VTCT Skills to build and run a next‑generation, AI‑enabled e‑assessment platform.
Excelsoft announces that the contract awarded by VTCT Skills envisages the delivery of around 3,00,000 exams annually on its proprietary Saras platform, following a competitive global evaluation of assessment providers. The company added that Saras was selected for its “advanced configurability,” rapid customisation for assessment organisations and breadth of features unified under one product suite.
The platform will serve VTCT Skills’ multi‑sector qualifications portfolio with emphasis on scalability, uniform delivery and security, Excelsoft noted. However, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Excelsoft and VTCT Deal: AI-led Features & Accelerated Rollout
The Mysuru-based firm stated that AI‑powered capabilities embedded in Saras will support end‑to‑end assessment workflows — from item authoring and scheduling to marking and reporting — with the aim of boosting efficiency and learner engagement. Excelsoft further said the implementation is already underway, with VTCT and the company targeting a go‑live “within the next few months,” per the release.
“We are thrilled to partner with VTCT Skills on their journey toward digital excellence,” said Ajay Kulkarni, Head of Sales at Excelsoft, adding that Saras is designed to help organisations “transform assessment delivery” and embrace AI, according to the statement. VTCT Skills’ Chief Executive Alan Woods OBE said the platform aligns with the organisation’s digital ambitions and focus on industry‑relevant skills.
VTCT Footprint & Excelsoft Scale
Providing context, Excelsoft relayed that VTCT Skills is a frontrunner in vocational and technical education, working with employers and training providers across 17 industry sectors. The awarding body operates through over 3,000 training centres and supports more than 1.2 lakh learners annually.
On its own scale, Excelsoft described itself as a global provider of education and training technology solutions, serving over 200 organisations and 3 crore users worldwide. The company added that Saras offers data‑migration utilities and interoperability for seamless third‑party integrations.
Excelsoft and VTCT Deal: Highlights
- Partnering awarding body: VTCT Skills (UK)
- Platform: Excelsoft’s Saras e‑assessment suite with AI‑enabled workflows
- Volume: About 3,00,000 exams per year
- Rollout: Implementation underway; launch targeted “in the next few months,” per Excelsoft
- Selection process: Global evaluation of platforms; Saras chosen for configurability and speed, the filing stated
- VTCT scale: 17 sectors, 3,000+ centres, 1.2 lakh learners annually
- Excelsoft scale: 200+ organisations, 3 crore users globally
Conclusion
Excelsoft’s win with VTCT Skills adds a marquee awarding body to its client roster and underscores growing demand for secure, AI‑assisted assessment delivery in vocational education. While commercial terms of Excelsoft and VTCT deal were not disclosed, execution quality, platform reliability and data security will be key watchpoints as the rollout progresses over the next few months, according to the company’s communication.
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