T.I.M.E. Institute Franchise

T.I.M.E. Institute doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.

* Breakdown as published by T.I.M.E. Institute. T.I.M.E. Institute confirms 4 charges without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.

Ways to Partner with T.I.M.E. Institute

1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.

What the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about T.I.M.E. Institute — summarised by us, with every source linked.

• Legal / regulatory· Jan 2020

  Multi-crore claims against three former franchisees

  In Sep 2013 T.I.M.E. served notices claiming ₹5.1 Cr, ₹10.4 Cr and ₹7.3 Cr from franchisees in Kolkata, Bengaluru/Mysore and Chennai; they disputed the claims and even the arbitration clauses. Arbitrators were appointed only in Jan 2020; no awards are public.

  Source: Indian Kanoon (Telangana High Court)
• Legal / regulatory· Feb 2019

  NCLAT dismisses T.I.M.E.'s case against its joint-venture franchise partners (2019)

  T.I.M.E. alleged its partners in Inspire Educational Services, the joint-venture company set up to run its Kolkata franchise, diverted business to a rival; NCLAT upheld NCLT Hyderabad's dismissal and found no merit in the appeal.

  Source: Indian Kanoon (NCLAT)
• In the news· Apr 2022

  Network shrinking: 188 centres (2022) to 170 offices (2026)

  Inc42 reported 188 centres including franchisees in 98 cities in Apr 2022. T.I.M.E.'s About page said 185 offices in 91 towns and cities in Feb 2026 (archived copy) and says 170 offices in 85 towns and cities now (Oct 2026).

  Source: Inc42; T.I.M.E. About page
• In the news· Nov 2022

  Veranda Learning's ₹287 Cr takeover fell through (Nov 2022)

  Listed Veranda Learning agreed in Apr 2022 to buy T.I.M.E. but terminated the deal in Nov 2022 when conditions weren't met by the long-stop date.

  Source: EquityBulls (stock-exchange announcement)
• In the news· Mar 2025

  Operating company's profit down ~88% in FY25

  MCA filings via Tracxn show Advanced Educational Activities Pvt Ltd earned ₹1.67 Cr on ₹127.5 Cr revenue in FY25 (revenue down ~10%); the franchisor entity's revenue has fallen at about 16% a year over three years.

  Source: Tracxn (MCA filings)

Key Terms at T.I.M.E. Institute

The clauses that shape day-to-day running and your exit — read these before the fee.

Payments to the brand

Franchisees pay a 'fee royalty' — a fixed percentage of fees collected from students — and a 'material royalty' per set of study material ordered (NCLAT, 2019).

Payments must be by online transfer or demand draft to T.I.M.E. Pvt. Ltd., Secunderabad; no cash; offers are confirmed only from @time4education.com addresses.

Other terms

Past T.I.M.E. franchise agreements (2008–2013) carried arbitration clauses; Telangana High Court appointed arbitrators on them in 2020.

Renewal

A 2013 franchise agreement (Tirupati) was renewed twice before termination in Feb 2020.

Legal & Contract Summary

Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.

Who Can Apply for T.I.M.E. Institute

Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.

• Education: MBA / Engineer / Post-graduateRequired
• Owner involvement: Personal involvement in the day-to-day running of the centreRequired
• Office: Own, rented or business-centre office of at least 500 sq ftRequired
• Staff: At least one counsellor, one marketing executive and one office assistant, plus facultyRequired
• Applicant: An individual or a group of individuals (application form)Required

About the Brand

T.I.M.E. Institute Outlet Network

Cities with Outlets

The franchisor's own company health — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.

A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.

Company Health Check

What T.I.M.E. Institute's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.

Status with the registrar

Active

Annual filings

Up to date

Last AGM

16 Sep 2025

Paid-up capital

₹4.78 Cr

Auditor

Deloitte Haskins & Sells

Brand trademark

Registered: T.I.M.E. marks in several classes (e.g. nos. 2820865 and 2820861, filed 2014), relied on in a 2023 Delhi High Court decree

Source: MCA data via Tracxn; Indian Kanoon (checked Oct 2026)

How T.I.M.E. Institute looks once the numbers are checked side by side.

• ✓The franchisor company is profitableIts latest filed accounts show a net profit. That's the franchisor's money, not yours: a profitable franchisor doesn't mean its franchisees make money. Check real outlet numbers before you invest.
• ✓Brand operating for 34 yearsFounded in 1992. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
• !5 red flags in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.

Ask Before You Sign

Questions tailored to what T.I.M.E. Institute does and doesn't publish.

1. 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
2. 2Get a written, itemised cost breakdown — the brand hasn't published one.
3. 3Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
4. 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
5. 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
6. 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
7. 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
8. 8Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.

What T.I.M.E. Institute franchisees say

We haven't yet heard from enough T.I.M.E. Institute franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.

Frequently Asked Questions