Quick Info
| Profession | Educator, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Alakh Pandey
15/09/2026
PhysicsWallah said it was expanding its offline network as part of its IPO-driven growth strategy, with Alakh Pandey noting plans to grow to about 500 centres over the next three years. The company also highlighted continued strength in its online business alongside the expansion push.
17/02/2025
Pandey drew attention during the CBSE board exam season by saying his class content would cover the questions students were expected to see in the papers. The remark spread widely online and became a talking point around his teaching style and influence among board-exam students.
08/01/2025
Alakh Pandey said Physics Wallah would keep its courses priced below Rs 5,000, pushing back against speculation that the company was preparing to sharply raise fees. He framed affordable pricing as a core commitment of the brand and said the company should not exist if that principle were abandoned.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Physics Wallah |
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| Also known as | Alakh Sir |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | BTech In Mechanical Engineering (drop Out) |
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Personal Life
| School | Bishop Johnson School & College, Prayagraj (2010) |
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| College/University | Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 22/02/2023 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shivani Dubey |
| Spouse | Shivani Dubey |
Family
| Father | Satish Pandey (private contractor) |
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| Mother | Rajat Pandey (teacher at Vishnu Bhagwan Public School) |
| Siblings | Aditi Pandey (works in a software company) |
| Spouse | Shivani Dubey |
Career
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | 2021: Rising EdTech Startup of India’ at ZEE Rise Startup by Piyush Goyal | 2022: Received an Award from Arvind Kejwal for his contribution in the field of education | 2022: Times 40 Under 40 North -2022 Leaders | 2022: e4m D2C Revolution Summit and Awards 2022 | 2022: India’s First EdTech Unicorn Founder (Bootstrapped) | 2024: Named in Hurun's top young entrepreneurs under 35 list |
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| Net Worth | ₹4,500 crore (approx.) |
| Company | Physics Wallah Limited |
| IPO Listing | November 2025 |
| Co-Founder | Prateek Maheshwari |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Hyundai I20 | Ford EcoSport |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Alakh Pandey, also known as Physics Wallah, is an Indian online educator and motivational speaker celebrated for his unique physics teaching techniques. | |
| 2. Despite facing financial hardship in his childhood, Alakh Pandey persevered through challenging times, with his family even selling their house. | |
| 3. From a young age, Alakh took up tutoring to support his family, traveling long distances daily on a bicycle to earn money. | |
| 4. As he progressed in his studies, Alakh began tutoring students of various classes and developed an interest in acting during his high school years. | |
| 5. Deciding to drop out of his engineering course in his third year due to a lack of passion and dissatisfaction with the teaching style, Alakh ventured into tutoring at a training center. | |
| 6. Acknowledging the limitations of offline classes, Alakh launched his YouTube channel, Physics Wallah – Alakh Pandey, in 2016, gradually gaining popularity with his free physics lecture videos. | |
| 7. In addition to his main channel's success, Alakh started a personal YouTube channel, further expanding his content reach. | |
| 8. His Physics Wallah channel boasts more than 9.25 million subscribers, while his self-titled channel has over 2.3 million subscribers as of December 2022. | |
| 9. Alakh also established an educational institute in Kota, Rajasthan, and successfully launched the Physics Wallah mobile app for students preparing for various exams. | |
| 10. In a significant achievement, Physics Wallah became the 101st Indian company to join the prestigious Unicorn list in 2022. | |
| 11. Expanding beyond physics, Alakh ventured into different subjects and created various educational videos, including the 'Physics Wallah' web series on Amazon Mini TV. | |
| 12. Recognized for his dedication to education, Alakh declined a lucrative job offer to focus on affordable education for students. | |
| 13. He has been featured on the covers of esteemed magazines and invited as a motivational speaker at events like TEDx Talks. | |
| 14. In 2024, Alakh raised concerns over irregularities in the NEET-UG exam conducted by the NTA, shedding light on the issue and advocating for fairness in the examination process. |
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