Personal Information

Full Name: Alakh Pandey

Nickname: Physics Wallah, Alakh Sir

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1991-10-02

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Acting, Theatre, Writing, Teaching

Education

School: Bishop Johnson School, Prayagraj (Allahabad)

College: Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur

Degrees Obtained: College Dropout (Dropped out of B.Tech in 3rd Year to pursue teaching)

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Satish Pandey and Mother: Rajat Pandey

Siblings: Aditi Pandey

Marital Status: married

Wife: Shivani Dubey

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Founder & CEO / Educator

Skills:

Net Worth: ₹14,510 Crore

Awards & Achievements: Hurun India Rich List 2025 ,Unicorn Status ,Times 40 Under 40 ,Rise Award

Biography Details

Born in Prayagraj to a humble family, Alakh Pandey faced significant financial hardships, including the sale of his family home. He began teaching at a young age to support his family. Although he enrolled in HBTU Kanpur for engineering, he dropped out to pursue his passion for teaching full-time.

In 2016, he launched the "Physics Wallah" YouTube channel. His unique, theatrical, and simplified teaching style struck a chord with JEE/NEET aspirants. Rejecting lucrative offers from major competitors, he launched the PW App in 2020 to keep education affordable. By 2022, PW became a Unicorn. In 2025, he successfully took the company public, solidifying his status as one of India's most influential entrepreneurs.

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