Aanand Kumar is an Indian mathematician and educator, best known for his role in founding the "Super 30" program. This program aims to provide free coaching and guidance to economically disadvantaged students in India to help them prepare for the highly competitive Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE).
Aanand Kumar was born on January 1, 1973, in Patna, Bihar, India. He pursued his education in Mathematics and completed his postgraduate studies from the University of Bihar (now Patna University). Recognizing the challenges that underprivileged students faced in accessing quality education, Aanand Kumar established the Super 30 program in 2002.
Under the Super 30 initiative, Aanand Kumar and his team select 30 talented students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds each year and provide them with free coaching, study materials, and lodging. The program has gained significant attention and acclaim for its remarkable success rate in helping students from humble backgrounds crack the IIT-JEE and secure admission to prestigious engineering institutions.
Aanand Kumar’s dedication to education and his efforts to empower disadvantaged students have earned him recognition and accolades both in India and internationally. His work has inspired many and serves as a shining example of how education can be a powerful tool for social change and upliftment.