Latest News about Chirag Falor
04/07/2026
Chirag Falor, the 2020 JEE Advanced AIR 1 topper from Pune, is currently a senior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has publicly stated his intention to major in Physics and AI with a minor in Mathematics, continuing his academic journey in the United States rather than pursuing admission at any Indian Institute of Technology despite his top ranking.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the topper of IIT/JEE Advanced Examination 2020 |
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| Full Name | Chirag Falor |
| Age Note | Senior at MIT (as of 2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Arnold's Central School, Pune, India |
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| College/University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
| Degree | S.B. in Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics, with Minor in Music & Technology (2020-2024) |
| Current Degree Pursuit | MEng in AI and Decision Making (Expected Feb 2025) |
| GPA | 5.00/5.00 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Pawan Falor (Software Development Manager at Decisiv) |
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| Mother | Pooja Falor |
| Siblings | He has one sister |
Career
| Achievements |
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| JEE Advanced Rankings |
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| Coaching Institute | Aakash Institute, Pune | ||||||
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragfalor |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Achieved 98.4% in 12th grade from CBSE Board. | |
| 2. Passionate about astronomy and stars. | |
| 3. Commended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | |
| 4. As a child, desired a telescope to observe stars. | |
| 5. Shares knowledge of celestial events with others. | |
| 6. Born in grandparents' house in Kolkata, spent early childhood there before moving to Pune. | |
| 7. Decided to pursue education at MIT instead of taking admission in any IIT despite securing AIR 1 in JEE Advanced 2020 |