Mumbai, January 31, 2006: Aptech Limited has been featured amongst ‘India’s Biggest Newsmakers’ in the third annual Business Today – Cirrus Image Review of CEOs and Companies that got the best press coverage in 2005. The report covers the period January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005. This is for the second consecutive year that Aptech finds a place in this list. The Business Today – Cirrus annual survey is the only cross industry report of its kind.

Aptech Limited, a Global Learning Solutions Company with a presence in over 50 countries across 5 continents, is playing a key role in helping individuals, organizations and nations adapt to the changing requirements of a knowledge-driven world. Aptech’s various business lines include IT & Multimedia Education & Training (Aptech Computer Education, Arena Multimedia & SSI Education); Offshore Content Development (Aptech Learning Services); e-learning (onlinevarsity.com), Testing & Certification (ATTEST); Soft Skills & IT Training Solutions (Aptech Training Solutions) and Manpower services.

Aptech commenced its IT education & training business in 1986 and has trained over 4 million students – globally. Aptech is an ISO 9001:2000 organization and was the first IT training and education organization in Asia to receive the ISO 9001 quality certification for Education Support Services in 1993. Aptech’s global billing was in excess of Rs. 4910 million in 2004. Aptech is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, India.