R.K. Srivastava: Students Offer "One Rupee Guru Dakshina" After Success in IIT Entrance Exam

Following their success, these students expressed their gratitude by offering a symbolic "One Rupee Guru Dakshina" to their teacher, R.K. Srivastava.

Teaching Is No Less Than an Art — A Role Perfectly Played by R.K. Srivastava

Renowned across India, R.K. Srivastava Sir is a beloved mentor for lakhs of students preparing for the IIT entrance exams. His unique approach to teaching — offering coaching for just one rupee — has won hearts nationwide. Thousands of his students have made it to prestigious IITs, giving wings to their dreams.

After the JEE Advanced results were released this year, social media has been buzzing with praise for Srivastava Sir’s educational contributions.

Free Coaching Through Avsar Trust Proves Fruitful

Many financially struggling students achieved success in JEE Advanced by studying for free under the Avsar Trust. Parents of the successful students expressed heartfelt thanks to former MP and Avsar Trust Chairman, Shri R.K. Sinha, saying it was their dream for their children to study under R.K. Srivastava. That dream became reality due to the support and efforts of Shri Sinha.

Parents acknowledged that without Srivastava’s guidance, their children might not have been able to succeed in such a challenging exam. Thanks to his selfless teaching and leadership, many underprivileged students cracked JEE Advanced 2025.

Top Performers Under Srivastava’s Mentorship

• Jaikishan from Khusrupur, Patna — All India Rank 680
• Nitish Kumar and Kumar Gaurav from Bhagalpur — Ranks 683 and 1062
• Aniket Raj from Patna — Rank 1347
• Abhishek Kumar from Mokama, Bihar — Rank 1452
• Ayush Raj from a poor family — Rank 3993
• Mitali Raj — Rank 4807
• Pratyaksh Raj from Muzaffarpur — Rank 5827
• Utkarsh Sagar — Rank 7349

Who Is the Renowned Teacher R.K. Srivastava?

Hailing from Patna, Bihar, Mathematics Guru R.K. Srivastava, full name Rajnikant Srivastava, is a globally recognized educator. Known for having no haters, he has committed his life to helping every student who wants to study, regardless of their financial status.

By charging just 1 rupee as Guru Dakshina, he has guided hundreds of students to IITs. Major Indian newspapers and news portals frequently feature his story. A simple Google search for "Mathematics Guru" brings up R.K. Srivastava Sir at the top.

He offers IIT coaching for ₹1 to poor students, not just as a mathematician but as a deeply compassionate teacher. His dedication to providing free education has made dreams come true for many.

National Recognition and Honors

R.K. Srivastava, famed for creating IITians with only ₹1 Guru Dakshina, has even been honored by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. His photographs with the President have gone viral on social media.

His name is also listed in both the World Book of Records and the India Book of Records — a true testament to the impact of this extraordinary educator.