mKay, a web based tech start up has raised funding from MyFirstCheque. The financial terms of the funding has not been disclosed, however MyFirstCheque, which is a seed fund, claims that its average investments are in the range of Rs 20 lakh, and go up to a maximum of Rs 25 lakh. This is the fund's second investment since it was launched; the first was MeriCar. mKay intends to provide solutions, services and products for various domains such as IT, Education, Legal, Healthcare, Agriculture, Social Welfare, among others under one web platform. The company is piloting a web service, apply2many.com, a global application form management service for various commercial entrance systems including education admissions, job applications, entrance exams, Insurance Policy/Mutual Funds/Bank forms, and entry to commercial enterprises, among others. The company claims that the service caters to both the institution and the applicant’s front at the same time, which is a distinguishing feature, compared to similar offerings in the education space. For Applicants The service allows applicants to select and apply to multiple institutions using a single application form. It automates the process of filling forms, since applicants can save personal details, and upload copies of certificates and marksheets to facilitate the application process. The candidates get instant notifications in case they are shortlisted via SMS and E-mail, in addition to alerts for submission deadlines. Apply2many charges applicants, 10% of the form fee, as the cost for using the service. For Institutions For institutes, mKay offers an Online Enroll Enlist Service (OEES), for managing application…
