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| Name | Kumar Gaurav Methi |
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| Birth Date | July 18, 1994 |
| Birth Place | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | teacher |
Kumar Gaurav is a well-known teacher and YouTuber from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, born on July 18, 1994. He has become famous for teaching General Knowledge (GK) and Current Affairs to students, both online and offline. He currently works with Utkarsh Classes, where he has broken records for his popular live YouTube classes, making him one of the country’s top educators.
Early life and education
Kumar Gaurav was born in a middle-class family. His father was an army officer, and despite facing financial challenges, Kumar Gaurav always excelled in his studies. He completed his early schooling in Jodhpur and was a top student throughout his school years. Later, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at S.S. Jain Subodh PG College in Jaipur. He was so good in his studies that he even earned a Gold Medal for his academic performance.
Even as a student, Kumar Gaurav had a passion for teaching. He started coaching other students in his neighborhood, focusing on GK, which became his specialty.
Career
Kumar Gaurav’s journey as a teacher took off when he joined Utkarsh Classes. Initially, he was a student there, but his talent for teaching soon got noticed. The founder of Utkarsh Classes, Nirmal Gehlot, saw his potential and offered him a teaching role.
In 2019, Kumar Gaurav officially started teaching Current Affairs at Utkarsh Classes. His unique and engaging teaching style quickly made him a favorite among students. He gained national recognition in 2020 when he set a world record by teaching a live YouTube class attended by over 1 lakh students. Two years later, in 2022, he broke his own record with more than 3 lakh students attending another live class.
Kumar Gaurav’s classes are highly sought after by students preparing for competitive exams. His deep knowledge of GK and Current Affairs, combined with his ability to make complex topics easy to understand, has made him one of the best teachers in the country.
Personal life
Kumar Gaurav is married to Deepanshi Khandelwal, and the couple has a son. Despite his busy schedule and rising popularity, Kumar Gaurav stays close to his family and ensures he spends quality time with them.
Awards and achievements
Kumar Gaurav has achieved several milestones in his teaching career, including:
Gold Medalist in his college for his excellent academic performance.
World Record Holder for conducting a live class with over 1 lakh students in 2020, and later breaking that record in 2022 with 3 lakh students attending.
Widely recognized as one of the top educators in India for teaching GK and Current Affairs.
External links
References
- Utkarsh – Arjun Series: Free SSC Online Course for GK/GS by Kumar Gaurav Sir
- DNA India – Popular Rajasthan Teacher Kumar Gaurav Sir Goes Viral After Taking Classes on His Wedding Day
- Economic Times – India’s Top Test Prep Educators Teach Millions, Earn Big with Technology
- Business Standard – Utkarsh Classes Secures Semi-Naming and Station Branding Rights of Jaipur Sindhi Camp Metro Station