Vinod Kumar Bansal
| Vinod Kumar Bansal | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Vinod Bansal October 26, 1949[1] Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Benares Hindu University |
| Occupation | Founder of Bansal Classes |
Vinod Kumar Bansal is an Indian businessman , founder of Bansal Classes, a test preparation company.[2]
Biography
Vinod Kumar Bansal was born in Jhansi India on October 26, 1946. He graduated in mechanical engineering at the Banaras Hindu University in 1971. Post graduation, he got married and moved to Kota, Rajasthan India as an engineer at JK Synthetics, a chemicals company.[3]
In 1974, Vinod was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, which left him physically impaired, and was predicted to shorten his lifespan. In 1983, he met with G. D. Agrawal of Mumbai, who inspired him to start coaching students for IIT JEE, the entrance test for the Indian Institutes of Technology. Subsequently, he left his engineering job and started training students, initially at his dining-room table.[4] His popularity grew after few of his students managed to pass the IIT JEE, and in 1991, he founded Bansal Classes.
References
- ↑ Jacob, Sachu (July 5, 2011). "A Lesson In Education". Business World. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ Jha, Sachin. It All Adds Up: The Story of V.K. Bansal. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184754049.
- ↑ "This coach prepares a success formula for youthful dreams". Live Mint. March 14, 2007. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ Bellman, Eric (September 30, 2008). "India's Cram-School Confidential: Two Years, One Test, 40,000 Students". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 12 March 2014.