- By Ritesh Kumar
- Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:25 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Avadh Ojha Net Worth: Civil services coaching teacher and motivational speaker Avadh Ojha joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday in the presence of party chief Arvind Kejriwal and senior leader Manish Sisodia. Ojha expressed his alignment with the party's ideology, particularly its focus on the future of children, and called the development of education his biggest ambition. The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February next year.
Who is Avadh Ojha?
Avadh Ojha, popularly known as "Ojha Sir" among UPSC aspirants, is a 40-year-old mentor from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Born on July 3, 1984, his full name is Avadh Pratap Ojha.
After facing challenges in clearing the UPSC exams himself, Ojha Sir turned to teaching and started his career at coaching institutes in Allahabad. His innovative teaching style, blending historical events, geopolitical trends, and current affairs, earned him a strong following. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when offline classes were suspended, he gained significant popularity on YouTube, leveraging his unique methods to reach a wider audience. Over the years, he has taught at several prestigious IAS coaching institutes in New Delhi. He founded IQRA IAS Academy in Pune, Maharashtra in 2019.
Avadh Ojha's Net Worth
According to media reports, Avadh Ojha Sir has an estimated net worth of around Rs 11 crore. As per the official website of Avadh Ojha Classes, the fee for the UPSC GS Foundation Course is Rs 80,000 (including GST) in the online mode, while for the offline mode, the fee is set at Rs 1.2 lakh.
Avadh Ojha embraced the power of digital platforms by launching his YouTube channel, "Ray Avadh Ojha," in 2020. With over 909,000 subscribers, the channel offers motivational talks and educational content.
Avadh Ojha's Family Background
Avadh Ojha's father, Shrimata Prasad Ojha, served as a postmaster in Gonda and was deeply invested in his son's education. He even sold land to fund Ojha’s mother’s education. She then became a lawyer.
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Aadh Ojha's Early Education
Avadh Pratap Ojha pursued his early education in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. In several interviews, he has shared stories about his mischievous childhood, revealing that his school principal often complained to his family about his behavior. His mother, determined to instill discipline, would frequently scold him for his antics at school. Ojha went on to complete his graduation from Fatima Inter College in Gonda.
Ojha Sir's journey to success was marked by struggles, particularly during his UPSC preparation. After failing in his final attempt at the exam, he had a heated argument with his mother, who taunted him over his failure. This incident led him to leave home, a moment he later recounted in a various media interview. Despite these setbacks, Ojha turned his experiences into a source of motivation, eventually becoming a mentor to countless UPSC aspirants.