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Alakh Pandey

Alakh Pandey

Harcourt Butler Technical University

Published: April 1, 2026
Event Date: February 15, 2023

Indian educator

Achievement Award

Event Description

Alakh Pandey is the founder and CEO of Physics Wallah (PW), one of India's most prominent educational technology (EdTech) companies. Known popularly as "Alakh Sir," he transitioned from a local physics teacher to a billionaire entrepreneur, gaining massive popularity for his energetic and plainspoken teaching style aimed at making quality education affordable

Summary

As the founder of Physics Wallah, Alakh Sir redefined the "Guru-Shishya" tradition for the digital age. His teaching is characterized not just by academic rigor, but by an unwavering empathy for the "last student in the row." By democratizing competitive exam preparation, he has empowered millions of aspirants from the furthest corners of India to dream of premier medical and engineering careers.

Award Details

Teaching Excellence Award

Institution Details

Harcourt Butler Technical University

Educational Institution

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