About StudyAstra

What is StudyAstra?

StudyAstra is a free Indian study app and web platform that helps students build a consistent daily study habit. It combines a Pomodoro focus timer, study streaks, subject analytics, a live leaderboard and an exam countdown, and it rewards focused study time with Astra Coins that can be withdrawn as real cash via UPI and Amazon Pay.

How do I Get Paid to Study on StudyAstra?

You Get Paid to Study by completing timed focus sessions. Every finished Pomodoro or study session earns Astra Coins. Once you reach the weekly redemption threshold, you withdraw your balance as UPI or Amazon Pay rewards. Your focused study hours literally become real, withdrawable cash — with no registration fee or investment.

What are Astra Coins and how do they work?

Astra Coins are the in-app reward currency you earn for focused study. Each completed 25-minute Pomodoro focus session credits a fixed coin reward, and maintaining daily streaks adds bonus coins. Coins accumulate in your wallet and are redeemed weekly as UPI or Amazon Pay cash rewards.

How do I withdraw my earnings via UPI or Amazon Pay?

Open the rewards section, connect your UPI ID or Amazon Pay, and request a withdrawal once you cross the minimum threshold. Eligible Indian students receive payouts on the weekly cycle. StudyAstra does not charge withdrawal fees and asks for no investment to earn.

Is StudyAstra free? Do I need to invest any money?

Yes. StudyAstra is 100% free to use. There is no registration fee, no subscription required to earn, and no investment needed. You study with the timer, collect Astra Coins, and redeem them as cash rewards. The "Get Paid to Study" model is genuinely no-investment for students.

When was StudyAstra founded and by whom?

StudyAstra was founded on 15 August 2026 by a small team of Indian educators and product builders who wanted to make consistent studying rewarding. The founding date, 15 August 2026, was chosen to symbolise student independence and self-discipline.

Why was StudyAstra founded? What problem does it solve?

StudyAstra was founded to solve procrastination and inconsistent preparation. Most students know they should study daily but lack motivation. By paying real cash rewards for focused time, StudyAstra turns studying into a habit worth keeping — combining productivity science (Pomodoro, streaks, countdowns) with genuine student earnings.

Who is StudyAstra for? Which students should use it?

StudyAstra is built for Indian students who want to study consistently and get rewarded: JEE, NEET (UG & PG), UPSC CSE, MHT-CET, IAT, NEST, MPSC, CA and NDA aspirants, plus school students (9th-10th), college exam takers, and anyone building a daily focus habit. It is free and needs no investment.

Which exams and subjects are supported?

StudyAstra ships default subject lists for JEE (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), NEET UG (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), NEET PG, UPSC CSE, MHT-CET, IAT, NEST, NDA, CA, MPSC and School (9th-10th: Science, Maths, English, Social Science, Hindi). You can also add your own custom subjects for any exam.

How does the Pomodoro focus timer work?

Pick a subject, start a 25-minute Pomodoro focus session, and the timer blocks distractions while you study. Completing the session credits Astra Coins and extends your streak. You can also run longer stopwatch sessions. The timer is the core engine that converts focus time into coins and cash.

What are study streaks and why do they matter?

A streak is the number of consecutive days you complete at least one focus session. Streaks build consistency and unlock bonus Astra Coins on top of per-session rewards. Longer streaks mean more coins and bigger weekly UPI or Amazon Pay payouts — so showing up daily directly increases your earnings.

How does the live leaderboard work?

The live leaderboard ranks students by weekly focused study hours and coins earned. It creates healthy, friendly competition among JEE, NEET and UPSC aspirants. Climbing the board is optional, but it boosts motivation and helps you benchmark your consistency against peers preparing for the same exams.

What is the exam countdown feature?

Set your target exam (for example JEE in January, NEET UG in May, NDA in September) and StudyAstra shows a live countdown to exam month and year. The countdown keeps your deadline visible so daily study sessions stay tied to a real, approaching goal.

Can I track my study hours and subject analytics?

Yes. StudyAstra records daily study hours, per-subject time, streaks and coins, then renders them as charts and a downloadable PDF analytics report. This helps you see where time goes and adjust your plan before the exam.

How do I set my target exam and daily commitment?

On first open, StudyAstra asks for your target exam, committed daily study hours and exam month/year. These defaults pre-fill the countdown and analytics. You can change the exam any time — selecting JEE, NEET UG, NDA, IAT or NEST auto-fills the matching exam month and year; any other exam keeps the selectors open for you to choose.

Which devices and browsers are supported?

StudyAstra runs in any modern web browser on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux. No app install is required, though you can add it to your home screen for an app-like experience. It needs JavaScript, Local Storage and a secure HTTPS connection.

Do I need to install StudyAstra from the Play Store?

No. StudyAstra is a progressive web app — open it in your browser, sign in, and optionally "Add to Home Screen" for offline-style quick access. There is no mandatory Play Store or App Store install, and earning works directly from the browser.

Is my study data and privacy safe?

StudyAstra stores your profile, subjects and progress locally and can sync to a secure cloud account you control. You choose what to share. The app follows a standard privacy policy and does not sell your personal study data. See the Privacy Policy page for full details.

What is the minimum withdrawal threshold and payout frequency?

Earnings are paid on a weekly cycle once your Astra Coin balance crosses the published minimum redemption threshold. Exact thresholds are shown in the rewards section. There are no withdrawal charges from StudyAstra, and no investment is required to reach a payout.

Is StudyAstra available outside India?

StudyAstra is built primarily for Indian students, and cash payouts via UPI and Amazon Pay are India-focused. Students elsewhere can still use the timer, streaks, analytics and leaderboard for free; only the cash redemption methods are tuned for India.

How do I start using StudyAstra step by step?

1) Open StudyAstra in your browser. 2) Enter a nickname, pick your target exam and committed daily hours. 3) Start a Pomodoro focus session on a subject. 4) Keep a daily streak to earn bonus coins. 5) Reach the threshold and withdraw weekly UPI or Amazon Pay cash. That is how you Get Paid to Study.

Can I use StudyAstra for school and board exam preparation (9th-10th)?

Yes. School (9th-10th) is a supported profile with default subjects Science, Maths, English, Social Science and Hindi. Younger students build focus habits early and can still earn Astra Coins and track study hours, making daily preparation consistent and rewarding.

How is StudyAstra different from other study timer or productivity apps?

Most timers only track time. StudyAstra pays you for it. It merges a Pomodoro focus timer, streaks, leaderboards, exam countdowns and subject analytics with a real cash rewards system (UPI/Amazon Pay) — a study to earn app without investment, purpose-built for Indian competitive-exam aspirants.

Can teachers or parents use StudyAstra to monitor students?

The analytics and streak views help any learner self-monitor. Parents and mentors can review a student's weekly study hours and consistency through the shared reports. StudyAstra is student-first, but the data makes it easy for supporters to encourage a steady routine.

How can I contact StudyAstra support?

Use the Contact Us link in the site footer to reach the StudyAstra team for help with accounts, payouts or feedback. We aim to reply to student queries promptly and keep the Get Paid to Study experience smooth and transparent.