Quick Info
| Profession | IAS trainer, Author, Lecturer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/12/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Haryana, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the founder of Drishti IAS, a coaching centre for UPSC aspirants |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm (5’ 5”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BA | History |
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| MA | Hindi Literature and Sociology |
| M. Phil | Hindi Literature |
| LLB | Yes |
| Ph.D. | Hindi Literature |
| Postgraduate degree | English to Hindi translation |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Haryana, India |
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| School | Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Bhiwani, Haryana |
| College/University | Zakir Husain Delhi College, Delhi University |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Dr. Taruna Verma (MD at Drishti- The Vision) |
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| Children | Son - Satwik Divyakirti |
| Father | Name Not Known (Hindi literature teacher) |
| Mother | Name Not Known (school teacher) |
| Siblings | 2 brothers |
Career
| Founder and Director | Drishti IAS Coaching Classes in Delhi |
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| Editor | Drishti Current Affairs Today |
| Author | Nibandh Drishti |
| YouTube Channel | Drishti IAS |
| Former Civil Servant | Cleared UPSC CSE in 1996 with AIR 384, served in Ministry of Home Affairs, resigned after one year |
Favourites
| Food | Chana Bhatura |
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| Beverage | Tea |
| Holiday Destination | Kashmir |
| Films | The Lunchbox, Eklavya: The Royal Guard, Gulaal, Masaan |
| Philosophers | Socrates, Plato, Immanuel Kant, Osho |
| Sociologists | Karl Marx, Max Weber |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised in a middle-class background in Bhiwani, Haryana. | |
| 2. Developed a passion for politics from a young age. | |
| 3. Participated in school's parliamentary elections. | |
| 4. Initially struggled with the English language. | |
| 5. Established Drishti IAS with borrowed money. | |
| 6. Delivers lectures in Hindi for better comprehension. | |
| 7. Successfully competed in the RWA election in Delhi in 2015. | |
| 8. Started Drishti IAS after being rejected for a Hindi lecturer post at Shivaji College. |