Anand Kumar is an Indian teacher who is basically known for Super 30 Programme in Patna. He coaches the students and helps them in preparing for IIT – JEE examination.
CAREER:
It is known that Anand started teaching mathematics in 1992 and at that time, he started his own institute by renting a classroom in a school. In 2002, he started Super 30 coaching institute and students used to appear for the entrance exam of Super 300 Programme. He only takes 30 students in every batch to train them for IIT-JEE exams. Until now, 421 students out of 480 students have been admitted to IIT because of his teaching. Its only for poor students who can’t afford education. He gave them premium coaching freely.
Education
As per the information available, Anand completed his schooling from a Hindi medium government school. He later completed his graduation in mathematics and he also published a couple of papers. Later he was able to get admission in Cambridge University but he couldn’t go there to study because of financial issues.
Social Initiatives
Anand helps the children who belong to economically backward classes and he teaches those students. Anand provides them food, lodging and every other facility that a student requires.
Awards
Discovery channel aired a documentary on him and he had also been honored by The New York Times. It is known that he also received an award from Times Magazine and he also received S Ramanujan Award.
PERSONAL INFO
- Name: Anand Kumar
- Date of Birth: 1 January 1973
- Place of Birth: Bihar, Patna, India
- Religion: Hinduism
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Spouse: Not Known
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Profession: Teacher
- Years Active – 1992 to Present
- Website – http://www.super30.org
