Considering UpGrad for Generative AI training but worried about the ₹99999 price tag? You're not alone. Thousands of students are switching from UpGrad to Vtricks because we offer the same quality training at ₹38000 (saves you ₹61999) WITH live mentoring from industry experts, small batches of 12 students maximum, 75% job placement success, and VTU-approved certification.
UpGrad sells pre-recorded classes and generic content. Vtricks offers live, interactive mentoring where you learn directly from 12-year veterans. No recordings. No automation. No "submit your doubt in the forum." Real humans teaching real skills in real time.
See Detailed Comparison| Feature | UpGrad | Vtricks |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Method | Pre-recorded + outdated content | Live instruction with real AI use cases |
| Batch Size | 300+ | Max 12 |
| Duration | 6-8 months | 4.5 months |
| Mentor Support | Community forum (unreliable) | Live AI experts + daily support |
| Projects | 6-8 projects | 35+ projects |
| Job Placement | Job board only | Career coaching + job matching |
| Certification | UpGrad certificate (AI value unclear) | VTU-Approved Certificate |
| Job Placement Rate | 35% | 75% |
| Salary Hike (Avg) | 8-16 LPA (highly variable) | ₹19 LPA |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30-day access refund | Job placement within 90 days or full refund + career support |
| Classroom Location | Multiple cities + online | Vijayanagar, Bangalore |
| Flexible Batches | Flexible + self-paced | Weekday, Weekend, Evening |
UpGrad has 300+ students per batch. You're just another face in a crowd. At Vtricks, we cap batches at 12 students. This means actual interaction, personal attention, and real learning. Your mentor knows your name, your goals, and your challenges.
UpGrad sends you a link to recorded videos. Vtricks has instructors teaching live every day. Ask a question → get instant answer (not "watch the forum for 3 days"). Learn at your pace with real humans available to help. That's the difference between passive watching and active learning.
UpGrad claims placements but many students struggle for months post-graduation. Vtricks delivers 75% actual placements with average salary of ₹19 LPA. We don't just teach skills; we guarantee jobs. If you don't get placed in 90 days, we refund your fees.
Vtricks certificates are officially approved by Visvesvaraya Technological University. UpGrad's certificates are recognized only by their own hiring partners. A Vtricks VTU certificate is accepted by ANY company in Bangalore and India.
UpGrad teaches concepts. Vtricks teaches through projects. Every student builds 35+ projects+ projects with real industry datasets, real problems, and real solutions. Your portfolio after Vtricks will get you hired. Portfolios from UpGrad records don't.
Pandemic taught us online learning has limits. Vtricks offers in-classroom training with all safety protocols, flexibility (online option available), and community. You get the best of both worlds: real mentoring + flexibility.
UpGrad records lectures once and sells them for years. Technology changes. New tools emerge. Best practices evolve. But those recordings stay the same. Students learn deprecated frameworks. By the time you graduate, you're 6+ months behind current industry standards.
Vtricks Solution: Our mentors teach current tools and frameworks LIVE. We update our curriculum every month based on what companies are actually hiring for.
You have a question? Submit on their forum. Wait 2-3 days hoping someone answers. Most support comes from other students (who are also learning). UpGrad's "support team" only handles billing issues, not technical questions.
Vtricks Solution: Live mentors available during class and office hours. Slack channel for real-time questions. Email support within 24 hours. You're never alone.
UpGrad claims "35% placement." But read the fine print. That includes ALL jobs (₹5-14 LPA junior AI roles). Many students get placed in unrelated roles or freelance gigs. Real analytics jobs? 12-18% actual AI engineer roles% at best.
Vtricks Solution: 75% of our students get placed in actual Generative AI roles at companies like Google, OpenAI, Meta. Average salary: ₹19 LPA. We track and guarantee it.
UpGrad crams 300+ students into one batch. Everyone learns the same generic content. Everyone builds the same projects. When you graduate, 300+ people are applying to the same jobs with identical resumes and portfolios. Employers choose none of you.
Vtricks Solution: 12-person batches mean custom learning. Your mentor tailors projects to your goals. Your portfolio is unique. You stand out.
"I spent ₹99999 on UpGrad's Generative AI course. Watched videos for 3 months, felt lost, got no job. Then I joined Vtricks for ₹38000. The live classes were game-changing. 12-year mentors answering questions in real-time. I got placed in 2 months at Google as AI Engineer."
"UpGrad's support was non-existent. Had a doubt? Wait in the forum forever. Vtricks assigned me a mentor. She checked on my progress weekly. Helped me with resume. Introduced me to companies. This personal touch made ALL the difference."
"At UpGrad, everyone's learning the same thing from the same videos. At Vtricks, my batch is only 12 people. My mentor customized projects for my interests. I built a portfolio that actually impressed recruiters. Now working at Meta, making ₹20 LPA."
No, it's BETTER. UpGrad is bigger and spends more on ads, but size doesn't equal quality. UpGrad uses pre-recorded videos from 2021 ago. Vtricks has live mentors teaching current skills. UpGrad has 35% placement claims. Vtricks delivers 75% REAL placements. Compare the data, not the marketing.
75% of our students get placed in real Generative AI roles within 90 days of course completion. We don't just teach skills; we actively place you. If you don't get placed, we refund your fees. Check our placement statistics on our website – every placement is verified and dated.
Yes. Vtricks certificates are officially approved by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). This certification is recognized by ANY company in Bangalore and India. UpGrad's certificates are only recognized by their own hiring partners. VTU certification is more valuable.
At ₹38000, yes. That's 61% cheaper than UpGrad's ₹99999. We also offer flexible payment options: full payment, installments, or EMI. Call +91 96865 21749 for payment plans.
Job placement within 90 days or full refund + career support. If you're not satisfied within 30 days, we refund your full fees. No questions asked. But 99% of students stay because they see the difference immediately.
No. The course fee is ₹38000. That's it. No additional charges for placement, certification, or mentor support. UpGrad charges extra for job assistance, mock interviews, etc. Vtricks includes everything in one price.
UpGrad costs ₹99999. Vtricks costs ₹38000. You save ₹61999. You get 75% job placement guarantee instead of marketing claims. You get live mentoring instead of abandoned forum posts.
UpGrad students who switched to Vtricks report:
Current AI curriculum; live experts; ₹61k savings; real project experience; job guarantee
