Quick Info
| Profession | Lecturer, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/05/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Atish Mathur
18/03/2026
Atish Mathur was featured in a discussion titled 'Episode 5 - Dark Underbelly of UPSC and Grief' on March 18, 2026, where he shared insights on the challenges and emotional toll faced by UPSC aspirants, highlighting the need for better mental health support in the competitive exam ecosystem.
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Bio/Wiki
| Atish Mathur is a prominent UPSC educator and lawyer based in New Delhi, known for his accessible, free, and high-quality video lectures on Polity, Governance, and the Indian Constitution. | |
| He is a distinguished alumnus of the University of Bristol (Law) and Symbiosis International University, Pune. | |
| He has taught over 50,000 students and runs a 7-figure UPSC teaching business through platforms like Unacademy and his own YouTube channel. | |
| He is proficient in Hindi, English, and French. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Army Public School Senior Secondary, Lucknow (2007-2008) |
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| Degree | A degree in Law |
Personal Life
| Raised in a middle-class household in Lucknow. | |
| Parents were both educators: his father served in the Indian Army and his mother was a school principal. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||
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Career
| Occupation | Indian lecturer and lawyer |
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| Workplaces |
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| YouTube Channel | Atish Mathur |
| Active Students | 50,000+ |
| UPSC Teaching Business | 7-Figure |
| YouTube Subscribers | 96,000 |
| Specialization | Governance, Polity, Indian Government, Social Issues, International Relations, Ethics, and Politics |
Favourites
| Food | Pizza |
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| Beverage | Black Tea |
| Holiday Destination | London |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/atish.mathur/ | |
| https://x.com/atishmathur | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/atish-mathur-20339049 | |
| YouTube Subscribers | 96,000 |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@AtishMathur |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Atish Mathur consumes alcohol. | |
| 2. He was raised in a middle-class household in Lucknow. | |
| 3. He participated in the London International Model United Nations conference in 2012. | |
| 4. For 8 years, he has been a lecturer at Vajiram and Ravi. | |
| 5. In April 2020, he launched a YouTube channel for civil services exam preparation. | |
| 6. He is proficient in Hindi, English, and French languages. | |
| 7. His interests include travel and adventurous pursuits. | |
| 8. His parents were both educators. | |
| 9. He started one of the first Telegram channels in the UPSC ecosystem. | |
| 10. He joined Vajiram, a respected name in UPSC preparation, which he considered his 'break' in the industry. | |
| 11. Since 2 February 2016, he has been a UPSC educator at Unacademy. | |
| 12. He gives lectures to civil service aspirants on Governance, Polity, Indian Government, Social Issues, International Relations, Ethics, and Politics. |