Quick Info
| Profession | Educator, Entrepreneur, Former Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/07/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Raikaranpura Village, Kotputli Town, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Educator, Entrepreneur, Former Civil Servant (IAS), Doctor, Motivational Speaker |
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| Famous For | Co-founding Unacademy, one of India's largest online learning platforms; clearing UPSC CSE 2013 with AIR 18 at age 22 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | AIIMS, New Delhi |
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| Educational Qualification | MBBS from AIIMS |
| UPSC Exam Details | UPSC CSE 2013 - Rank 18, Optional Subject: Medical Science, Total Marks: 884 |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 32 Years |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Playing the Guitar, Puzzle Solving, Travelling, Listening to Music, Driving Tractors |
| Controversy | In October 2017, Roman Saini filed an F.I.R. at the Indiranagar Police Station in Bengaluru, stating that a woman named Chitra Geetha had been harassing him since 2016. He mentioned that she was forcing him to marry her and pay her ₹1.6 lakh/month. The woman had joined Unacademy in 2016. |
| Caste | Mali (Gardener) Community (OBC) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
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Career
| IAS Service | 2014 batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, Rank 18 |
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Favourites
| Favourite Sports | Cricket | ||||
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| Favourite Cricketers | Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers | ||||
| Favourite Chess Player | Magnus Carlsen | ||||
| Favourite Music Band | Pink Floyd | ||||
| Favourite Singer(s) | Babul Supriyo, Atif Aslam, Arijit Singh | ||||
| Favourite Musician(s) | David Gilmour, Led Zeppelin, Ani DiFranco | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Roman Saini was born in Jaipur to a middle-class family. | |
| 2. He excelled in studies with his family's support. | |
| 3. Until 10th grade, Roman didn't prioritize studies and preferred outdoor activities. | |
| 4. At 16, he became the youngest to clear the AIIMS entrance exam. | |
| 5. He worked as a Junior Resident Doctor at AIIMS. | |
| 6. After visiting medical camps in impoverished areas, he decided to pursue civil services in 2011. | |
| 7. In 2013, Roman co-founded the educational startup Unacademy. | |
| 8. At 22, he cleared the Civil Service Exam and became the Assistant Collector in Jabalpur. | |
| 9. In 2016, he left his position to focus full-time on Unacademy. | |
| 10. Unacademy's educational videos reached millions and supported many UPSC aspirants. | |
| 11. Roman Saini sees himself as unique in society. | |
| 12. He advocates for pursuing interests and enjoyable activities. | |
| 13. Driven by passion, Roman has had various career shifts. | |
| 14. He opposes the memorization-focused exam culture. | |
| 15. Through his work in education, Roman actively gives back to society. | |
| 16. Aside from his professional pursuits, he enjoys playing the guitar and driving tractors. | |
| 17. In 2013, he co-founded the educational startup Unacademy with Gaurav Munjal. | |
| 18. In 2016, he left his IAS position to focus full-time on Unacademy. |