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Author of 70 books in Mathematics, Former Principal of

Patna Science College (arguably Bihar’s best college) and uthor of 70 books in Mathematics, being a double-gold medalist from Patna University in both accessible and affordable, especially
Former Principal of Patna
in the rural areas. His greatest support
his graduation and post-graduation.
currently Vice Chancellor of Nalanda Open University and Science College (arguably Bihar’s The road to becoming India bestselling Mathematics in this direction has come from his
acting Vice Chancellor of Veer Kunwar Singh University, best college) and currently author was not easy. For his first book (Coordinate sons - Anurag Chandra, Abbyshek
and
Ankit
Chandra
Geometry), no publisher was willing to risk publishing a
Vice Chancellor of Nalanda
Chandra
Prof. K. C. Sinha is considered a living legend. He has won Open University and book written by a 28-year-old in those days. It took a lot who are all committed to reform
several prestigious awards including the “Maulana Abul acting Vice Chancellor of effort and running around to finally find a publisher. education in India after graduating
Kunwar
from prestigious institutions like IIT
Professor Sinha’s unique writing style, solving complex
of
Veer
Kalam Azad Shiksha Puraskar” (highest state education Singh University, Prof. K. C. Sinha
award), the “Icons of Bihar” award and the “Global is considered a living legend. He
has won several prestigious awards
Excellence Award”. including the “Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad Shiksha Puraskar” (highest
state education award), the “Icons Prof. Sinha’s mission is to make basic education
of Bihar” award and the “Global
Excellence Award”. accessible and affordable, especially in the rural areas.
Professor K.C. Sinha have helped hundreds of thousands sons - Anurag Chandra, Abbyshek Chandra and Ankit
His greatest support in this direction has come from his
For almost 40 years, his books
of students crack one of the most
difficult exams in the world – IIT- Chandra who are all committed to reform education in
JEE and they continue to do so even India after graduating from prestigious institutions like
Icon of Education now. That’s not all! Another several IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee/ISB Hyderabad and Manipal
hundreds of thousands of students
benefit from his K-12 books in their
primary, middle and secondary school Institute of Technology).
every year.
Professor Sinha was born on
29 December 1954 in the Bhojpur
District. Scarcity of resources
during his school and college mathematical problems in simple steps, soon made him Kanpur, IIT Roorkee/ISB Hyderabad
days could not limit his the favourite author of students as well as teachers. That and Manipal Institute of Technology).
ambition to reach the top. He multiple publishers continue to line-up to get rights for He considers his wife, Mrs. Indu Sinha
says he inherited his fighting his next book, showcases his success as an author both as the foundation of his success for it
spirit from his parents, Late academically and commercially. Prof. Sinha has worked was she who supported him selflessly
Revathi Raman Prasad with top publishers like Eduwiser, Bharti Bhawan, Students’ in his life’s journey.
and Late Lakshmi Friends, Rastogi Publication, JPNP and Kiran Prakashan. Prof. Sinha is very popular and
Devi. Top marks in He believes that to remain at the top, it is important active on social media. A YouTube
board examinations to adapt with time. He says that today’s era belongs to video dedicated to him - ‘Mathematical
and a National Merit technology and he makes sure he is up-to-date on it. In fact, Love story’ made by one of his
Scholarship helped him he has actively supported Eduwiser as an educationist and students had become viral and is
shift to Patna and secure author to bring quality education to the remotest villages of worth checking out. On Facebook, he
admission at Patna Science India, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, UP, J&K, West Bengal has over 60,000 fans who are in direct
College for his Intermediate and Orissa through the use of technology. On the same touch with him. Despite his success,
education. He continued with his lines, he has also contributed to promoting girl education in fame and celebrity stature, he leads
B. Sc and M. Sc degrees at the same Bihar by creating free digital content for NGOs. a very simple life and is an idol for
college and holds the distinction of Prof. Sinha’s mission is to make basic education many.