Anand aspired to be a mathematician and contribute new ideas to mathematics from a young age. |
He developed a passion for math while attending a Hindi Medium Government School. |
He had the opportunity to study at Cambridge and Sheffield University, but couldn't go due to his father's passing and financial constraints. |
To support his family, Anand's mother made and sold 'Anand Papad,' and he delivered them after college. |
Instead of taking a job offer at the postal department, he started teaching math to underprivileged students at Ramanujan School of Mathematics. |
Anand would travel to Central Library, BHU to read Mathematics journals that were not available at his university. |
His work on Number theory during graduation got published in mathematical journals. |
Anand rented a classroom for INR 500/month to start 'Ramanujan School of Mathematics' with nearly 500 students within three years. |
He co-founded Super 30 to help underprivileged students crack IIT JEE but parted ways with his co-founder in 2008. |
A financially challenged student unable to afford tuition led him to establish Super 30. |
Super 30, providing free education and accommodation, began in 2002 with students selected through a competitive exam. |
Anand received accolades from Bihar Government, Limca Book of Records, Time magazine, and Karpagam University for his educational initiatives. |
His Super 30 batches consistently achieved significant success in the IIT JEE Examination. |
Facing threats, the government provided him with security following a violent incident. |
He has faced challenges from coaching institutes trying to undermine his work with Super 30. |
Anand Kumar aims for his students to win the Nobel Prize. |
Several filmmakers have shown interest in making a movie about Super 30, with his wish for James Cameron to direct it. |