Dr Vikas Divyakirti Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	IAS trainer, Author, Lecturer
Known for	Being the founder of Drishti IAS, a coaching centre for UPSC aspirants
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 165 cm in meters– 1.65 m in feet & inches– 5’ 5”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth	26 December 1973 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2022)	49 Years
Birthplace	Haryana, India
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Haryana, India
School	Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Bhiwani, Haryana
College/University	Zakir Husain Delhi College, Delhi University
Educational Qualification(s)	• BA in History • MA in Hindi Literature and Sociology • M. Phil • LLB • Ph.D. • A Postgraduate degree in English to Hindi translation ^[1]Facebook- Dr Vikas Divyakirti
Religion/Religious Views	According to Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, he is an agnostic, his parents follow Arya Samaj, and his wife follows Sanātana Dharma. In an interview, he said that Osho’s ideologies influenced him a lot while he was studying in college, and he was also influenced by Karl Marx and Max Weber due to which he followed atheism for a few years.
Controversy	Trolled For Comparing Sita With ‘Ghee Licked By Dog’ In November 2022, a video went viral in which Dr Vikas compared Sita With ‘Ghee Licked By Dog’ while he was giving a lecture to the UPSC aspirants. In the lecture, he quoted the Ramayana and said that lord Rama did not fight the war with Ravana for Sita because she was like the ‘ghee licked by a dog’ and not ‘eligible’ for him. Following his remarks, he was heavily trolled on social media, and the remraks started a hashtag #BanDrishtiIAS. ^[2]Outlook
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse	Dr. Taruna Verma (MD at Drishti- The Vision)
Children	Son– Satwik Divyakirti
Parents	Father– Name Not Known (taught Hindi literature at a college affiliated with Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana) Mother– Name Not Known (school teacher (PGT) in Bhiwani, Haryana)
Siblings	He has two brothers. His eldest brother is a software engineer in the United States, while his elder brother is a civil servant who is serving as a DIG at the CBI.
Favourites
Food	Chana Bhatura
Beverage	Tea
Holiday Destination	Kashmir
Film(s)	The Lunchbox (2013), Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007), Gulaal (2009), Masaan (2015)
Philosopher(s)	Socrates, Plato, Immanuel Kant, Osho
Sociologist(s)	Karl Marx, Max Waber

Some Lesser Known Facts About Dr Vikas Divyakirti

In Delhi, Drishti IAS is a coaching center for UPSC aspirants, founded and directed by Dr. Vikas Divyakirti.

, hailing from a middle-class family in Bhiwani, Haryana, completed his education in his hometown. His passion for politics was evident from a young age as he emerged victorious in numerous parliamentary elections held at his school.

During the interview, he openly admitted struggling with the English language and consistently failing the subject throughout his academic years. Nevertheless, he somehow found a way to successfully pass the yearly exams.

After finishing his education in Bhiwani, Haryana, he enrolled at Zakir Husain Delhi College, which is affiliated with Delhi University.

Dr. Vikas enrolled at Delhi University with the intention of pursuing a political career, as per his father’s wishes. Subsequently, he joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

During his initial year at Zakir Husain, he gained immense popularity and actively participated in the nationwide protest against the Mandal Commission, which was established by the Janata Party government led by Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

During his first year in college, he encountered financial limitations within his family, which compelled him to take on various odd jobs such as working as a salesman and selling calculators. Additionally, he contributed his efforts to a printing firm and supported his brother in his own printing business. Eventually, they ventured into establishing their very own printing business.

Despite his aspiration to compete in the student election and assume the role of president in the Student Union, he ultimately heeded the advice urging him to abstain from participating. The counsel warned him that his safety would be at risk if he were to run, prompting him to choose not to pursue the contest.

While studying at Delhi University, he actively participated in various debates and succeeded in winning numerous cash prizes.

After completing his Master’s degree, he made the decision to take the UPSC exam. In 1996, on his first try, he successfully passed the UPSC examination with sociology as his optional subject. He achieved a ranking of 384th, and as a result, Vikas was appointed as an Assistant Commandant by the CISF. However, due to having flat feet, he was declared medically unfit for the position. Consequently, he joined the central secretariat of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Afterwards, he made his second appearance for the UPSC examination, but unfortunately, he did not qualify for the mains. Subsequently, he embarked on his PhD journey while taking his third shot at the UPSC, but unfortunately, he was unable to pass the interview round. During this attempt, his chosen optional subject was philosophy. Additionally, he spent four months teaching at DAV College while simultaneously preparing for his third UPSC attempt.

In 1999, he received his joining letter from the central secretariate, but he chose not to join at that moment. However, he eventually decided to join in order to resolve his debts. He secured a position as a desk/section officer in the Rajbhasha department under the ministry of home affairs. Despite working there for six months, he left the job due to a lack of job satisfaction.

Vikas established the Drishti IAS Coaching Classes in Delhi for UPSC aspirants in 1999, gaining popularity for his unique teaching methods. During an interview, he shared that the idea for starting Drishti IAS came to him after being rejected for a Hindi lecturer position at Shivaji College, Delhi University. Dr. Vikas mentioned that he started Drishti IAS with a borrowed sum of Rs. 15 thousand, which he used to rent chairs and classrooms. The first batch at Drishti IAS consisted of approximately 12-15 students. Presently, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti continues to be involved in his institute.

After realizing the importance of making his lectures accessible to every student, Dr. Vikas made the decision to deliver them in Hindi. Consequently, he spent the next eleven years teaching Philosophy.

is a monthly magazine focused on current affairs, and its editor is him.

Dr. Vikas Divyakirti is the author of the book ‘Nibandh Drishti.’

In 2017, he established a YouTube channel called ‘Drishti IAS.’ On his channel, he shares videos catering to UPSC aspirants, including study materials, lectures on various subjects, and exam preparation strategies. As of 2021, the channel boasts approximately 6 million subscribers.

During an interview, he disclosed that at 24 years old, he embarked on teaching UPSC aspirants while awaiting his placement after successfully passing the UPSC examination on his initial try. The choice to pursue teaching during that period was influenced by the financial burdens he faced, as he was burdened with significant debts.

During his free time, he indulges in the practice of jotting down his thoughts in a personal diary. Additionally, he derives great pleasure from immersing himself in the pages of newly published books.

Vikas has a strong affection for animals and is the proud owner of a pet dog. Dr. Vikas Divyakirti and his loyal four-legged friend

Some of his interests include engaging in conversations about psychology, philosophy, social issues, cinema studies, and political science.

With a keen interest in music, he begins each day by immersing himself in the captivating notes of “Chadhta Sooraj Dheere Dheere” from the Bollywood masterpiece Indu Sarkar (2017). Being an ardent cinema enthusiast, he has openly shared his aspiration to create his own film during an interview. Driven by his deep passion for the silver screen, he embarked on a filmmaking course at FTII, Pune, and further enriched his knowledge by studying film studies at an esteemed institution in Mumbai. Not stopping there, he even ventured into pursuing a PhD in arts and aesthetics at JNU, all fueled by his unwavering love for the art of cinema.

Dr. Vikas, an avid traveler, indulged in numerous long drives on his motorcycle during his college years, embarking on journeys from Delhi to Mumbai, Delhi to Patna, and Delhi to Goa.

During an interview, he discussed his trip to New York, USA, where he attended both the US Open Women’s final and Men’s semi-final matches with his older brother, who resided in the city. Additionally, he had the thrilling opportunity to go skydiving during his time in the United States.

He made an attempt at politics in 2015 by participating in the election for the Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) in his neighborhood in Delhi, and emerged victorious.