Quick Info
| Profession | Teacher |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/07/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Gonda, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Ojha Sir
01/02/2025
Avadh Ojha, AAP's high-profile candidate from Patparganj in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, conceded defeat to BJP's Ravinder Singh Negi. Despite his massive social media following as 'Ojha Sir' among UPSC aspirants, he stated he couldn't connect sufficiently with voters. The loss highlighted challenges for AAP in retaining the seat amid a competitive electoral battle.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Avadh Ojha |
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| Full Name | Avadh Pratap Ojha |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts in History | |
| Master of Arts in Hindi Literature | |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | |
| Master of Philosophy (MPhil) | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hindi Literature |
Personal Life
| School | Fatima Inter College, Gonda |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1 May 2007 |
Family
| Father | Shrimata Prasad Ojha |
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| Spouse | Manjari Ojha |
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Career
| Founded IQRA IAS Academy in Pune, Maharashtra in 2019 to provide affordable UPSC coaching. | |
| Taught at prestigious institutes including Chanakya IAS Academy, Vajiram & Ravi IAS, Unacademy, The ABC Academy of Civil Services, and Barthakur IAS Academy. | |
| Started teaching career in 2005 at coaching institutes in Allahabad after failing UPSC mains. | |
| Gained popularity on YouTube during COVID-19 pandemic with unique teaching style combining history, geopolitics, and current affairs. | |
| Joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on 2 December 2024 in presence of Arvind Kejriwal. | |
| Contested 2025 Delhi Assembly elections from Patparganj seat as AAP candidate but lost to BJP's Ravinder Singh Negi. | |
| Launched YouTube channel 'Ray Aad Ojha' in 2020 with over 950,000 subscribers providing educational insights and motivational content. | |
| Initiated programs providing free education to underprivileged students. |
Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@RayAadOjha |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ojha Sir, an Indian teacher, is renowned for his distinctive teaching approach, particularly in History optional for the UPSC examination. | |
| 2. He has conducted classes at numerous IAS coaching institutes. | |
| 3. One of his students, Pradeep Singh, achieved All India Rank 26 in the UPSC exam in 2019. | |
| 4. In 2020, he introduced his app on Google Play Store and established a YouTube channel with more than 101k subscribers. | |
| 5. During 2020, he arranged a bicycle rally and written books on competitive exams. | |
| 6. It is also known that Ojha Sir has a deep affection for animals. | |
| 7. He aspired to become an IAS officer from childhood and his father sold land to fund his education in Delhi. | |
| 8. He cleared the UPSC prelims exam but failed in the mains before transitioning to teaching. |