Unacademy and Lumi, side by side
Every row comes from public material, numbered against the source list below and checked on 2 Oct 2026. Where something is not published, we say so rather than guess. Features change; check the source before you decide.
| Feature | Unacademy | Lumi |
|---|---|---|
| What it is[1][3][7] | UnacademyOnline learning platform with live and recorded classes from educators | LumiAdaptive practice, diagnostics and revision app for NEET UG and JEE, with free lessons, notes and a question bank on lumineet.com |
| Exams covered[1][2][4][7] | UnacademyJEE, NEET UG, CAT, SSC, state PSCs and CBSE classes 6 to 12; website states 200+ exams | LumiNEET UG and JEE Main |
| Lessons[1][2][7] | UnacademyInteractive live classes with live chat and polls, and doubts cleared during class; listing states 2.6K+ free live classes a day | LumiNo live classes; free interactive lessons with simulations and curated YouTube classes, chapter by chapter, on lumineet.com/learn |
| Notes and revision material[1][4][6] | UnacademyRecorded sessions of live classes and downloadable lecture notes | LumiFree NCERT notes and doubts pages for every NEET chapter; AI-generated flashcards and custom tests in the app |
| Doubt solving[1][4] | UnacademyUpload a photo or screenshot of a question; answered by educators | Lumi24x7 AI tutor |
| Mock tests[1][3] | UnacademyWeekly full-length mock tests and quizzes; free mock tests with a chance to win scholarships | LumiAdaptive exams that pick the most informative question at your current ability |
| After a test[1][3] | UnacademyCorrect and incorrect questions, topic-wise breakdown and a percentile score | Lumi2PL Item Response Theory ability estimate and per-question diagnostics |
| Mentorship and progress[1][4] | UnacademyOne-on-one mentorship from subject experts with the Iconic subscription | Lumi24x7 AI tutor; parent and educator insights |
| Revision scheduling[1][3] | UnacademyNot stated publicly | LumiFSRS at a desired retention of 0.9 |
What Unacademy offers
- Live classes where you can ask questions while the class is on.
- Recordings to rewatch and lecture notes to download.
- Doubts answered by educators.
- One subscription across NEET and other exams, and one-on-one mentorship on its Iconic plan.
What Lumi gives you
- A practice layer that shows which concepts are actually weak, whoever teaches you.
- Revision of older chapters scheduled by FSRS, not left to memory.
- An ability estimate that weighs hard questions more than easy ones, as 2PL IRT does.
- Free on lumineet.com: NCERT notes and a doubts page for every NEET chapter, interactive lessons with simulations and YouTube classes for NEET and JEE, and a 780-question NEET bank with full solutions.
- One app for NEET UG and JEE Main, across Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths.
Frequently asked questions
How do Unacademy and Lumi differ for NEET and JEE?
Lumi offers adaptive practice, an Item Response Theory ability estimate, FSRS revision scheduling and a 24x7 AI tutor, with free lessons, notes and a question bank on lumineet.com. Unacademy offers live and recorded classes, mock tests and doubts answered by educators. Many students pair classes with Lumi for revision.
Does Unacademy have free classes for NEET?
Unacademy's App Store listing describes free live classes and free mock tests, and states 2.6K+ free live classes conducted every day across its platform. Full access to courses and classes is by subscription.
Does Unacademy use spaced repetition?
Unacademy's listing and homepage describe a practice section, mock tests and lecture notes for revision, but not a spaced repetition scheduler, so it is not stated publicly. Lumi uses FSRS.
Can I use Lumi with an Unacademy subscription?
Yes. Attend classes on Unacademy, then practise the chapter in Lumi so its scheduler knows what to bring back for revision.
Sources · Checked on 2 Oct 2026
- 1Unacademy Learner App on the App Store (India)
- 2Unacademy website
- 3Lumi: How it works (FSRS, 2PL IRT, simpleKT)
- 4Lumi NEET AI on the App Store (India)
- 5Lumi: free NEET question bank (lumineet.com/questions)
- 6Lumi: free NCERT notes and doubts pages (lumineet.com/ncert)
- 7Lumi Learn: free interactive lessons for NEET and JEE (lumineet.com/learn)