Khan Academy: Free Learning Tools for CBSE, JEE, NEET, and More

When you need help with math, science, or English without paying for coaching, Khan Academy, a free, nonprofit online learning platform founded by Salman Khan, offering video lessons and practice exercises across subjects. Also known as free educational videos, it's used by millions of students in India to fill gaps left by crowded classrooms and expensive coaching centers. Unlike paid apps or coaching institutes, Khan Academy doesn’t ask for your credit card. You don’t need to sign up. You just open it, pick a topic, and start learning. And it works—whether you’re stuck on quadratic equations, confused about cell division, or trying to speak English more clearly.

It’s not magic, but it’s close. CBSE syllabus, the standardized curriculum followed by over 20,000 schools across India, including most in Himachal Pradesh is fully covered—from Class 6 algebra to Class 12 calculus. The same goes for JEE Mains, the national engineering entrance exam that determines admission to NITs and IIITs. You’ll find clear explanations of Newton’s laws, organic chemistry reactions, and electrostatics—all broken down without jargon. Even NEET preparation, the medical entrance exam requiring deep biology and chemistry knowledge, gets solid coverage with labeled diagrams and step-by-step problem solving. No coaching center in Hamirpur or Shimla can match this level of free, on-demand access.

What makes Khan Academy different isn’t just the content—it’s the control. You pause, rewind, replay. You skip what you know. You spend hours on one topic or breeze through ten. It’s not a lecture hall. It’s your personal tutor that never sleeps, never gets tired, and never charges you. Students using it alongside NCERT books report better retention, fewer doubts, and more confidence during exams. One student from Solan scored 98% in Class 12 Physics after using only Khan Academy videos and practice quizzes. No coaching. No extra books. Just consistent, focused learning.

It’s not perfect. Some advanced topics like JEE Advanced-level thermodynamics or NEET pharmacology need deeper resources. But for building fundamentals, clearing confusion, and practicing daily—it’s unmatched. And if you’re trying to improve your English speaking skills, its language section offers real conversations, pronunciation drills, and grammar lessons that actually stick.

Below, you’ll find real stories and guides from students who used Khan Academy to crack JEE, pass CBSE exams, and finally speak English without fear. Some used it as their main resource. Others used it to fix weak spots. All of them saved money—and time.