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THE DAKSHANA COMMUNITY
The Dakshana Foundation is based out of Austin in Texas, USA. The India operations are headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra. Dakshana’s dynamic team is spread across the globe and is actively involved in its administration and growth.
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Manish Kumar Sevta
close HOD of Academics and Physics Faculty - JNV Bangalore UrbanHe discovered his interest in learning physics very early in life, which gave him the edge to become an experienced teacher instead of being so young. He has more than 7 years of experience in his field. His previous work includes being an associate professor in FIITJEE and academic head at VMC.
He joined Dakshana in the year 2019 and ever since, his focus has been to become an educator who can truly understand a student’s need and make physics more fun.
He has a great love for travelling to new places. A long drive and swimming also refresh him. -
Abhijeet Keshari
close Dakshana Chemistry Faculty - JNV PuneAbhijeet graduated from NIT Raipur in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He discovered that his interest in teaching could be a better professional option to pursue after working as a deputy manager in his primary field. As a result, he began his teaching career in Delhi and has approximately five years of experience.Abhijeet chose chemistry after being motivated by his high school chemistry teacher, who assisted him in clearing the AIEEE through self-study. He enjoys using numerous examples to convey subject and make learning entertaining for students. He loves to spend time with students and makes a cordial relation with them.
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Ankush Singla
close Dakshana Math Faculty - Bangalore UrbanHe had been passionate about mathematics since his childhood and developed an interest in teaching during graduation. He enjoys teaching and tries to make students confident in their subjects.
He is passionate about movies and exploring new places.
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Anoop Kumar Baranwal
close Dakshana Physics Faculty - JNV PuneAnoop was a Dakshana scholar at JNV Bengaluru Urban (2011–2013). He did his B.Tech in civil engineering from NITK Surathkal. His interest in teaching developed by clearing the doubts of his batchmates during his studies.Anoop likes the ideology – “Physics is the belief that a simple and consistent description of nature is possible”. He loves to cook and play table tennis in his leisure time.
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Arvind Gupta
close Dakshana Chemistry Faculty - JNV Bengaluru UrbanHe secured 100% marks in Chemistry and 43rd rank in the state at JEE Mains. He went on to graduate with B.Tech. in Chemical Science and Technology from IIT Guwahati in 2017. After graduation, Arvind worked as a Trainee Faculty cum Academic Officer for Super 30 at Sivasagar, Dibrugarh and Guwahati. Arvind belongs to Deoria in UP and loves to swim and cook when he is not teaching
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Banwari Mathuriya
close Dakshana Biology Faculty - Dakshana ValleyHe has mentored hundreds of students to accomplish their dream in -various Medical Colleges He loves playing cricket and listening songs.
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Maneesh Kumar Yadav
close HOD of Physics at Dakshana ValleyHe completed his schooling at JNV Pratapgarh in 2010 and pursued a B.Tech from MNNIT Allahabad in 2015. He has 7 years of experience guiding students for JEE Advanced, NEET, as well as KVPY students. He believes in “Educating for a better tomorrow”.Manish enjoys playing badminton.
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Dalchand Sain
close Dakshana Chemistry Faculty - Dakshana ValleyHe has cracked GATE Exam (Graduation Aptitude test). He has total 7 years experience of teaching chemistry. In this journey as a teacher he was mentor of AIR 84, 94 (JEE Advanced 2022) and AIR 32, 120, 218, 267 (NEET 2022) and taught various KVPY scholars. He has also worked in Resonance Kota, Allen Carreer Institute.
His hobbies include singing, travelling, and spending time with nature. -
Naqueeb Ahmad
close Dakshana Chemistry Faculty - Dakshana ValleyHe used to solve the problems of students and teach even when he was in college. He worked as a doubt solver at career 360 and worked as a Chemistry faculty at EnerJEE Kota.
He secured 112/120 marks in Chemistry (JEE) and ranked 435.
He graduated from IIT Delhi in 2021 in Mechanical Engineering.Naqueeb belongs to Purnia, Bihar. He is an alumnus of JNV Purnea and Dakshana Foundation- JNV Bundi batch (2014-16).
He loves sports very much as he was a gold medalist in volleyball in college and national level cricket player. He loves to eat and sleep.
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Rahish Dinodia
close Dakshana Physics Faculty - Dakshana ValleyHe has pursued a B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra. He started his career in teaching with Resonance at Kota. He has also served at VMC Jaipur as an Academic Head and Physics Faculty Member.Rahish feels that Dakshana Scholars, being from different parts of the country, make his job more interesting. His hobbies are listening to music and swimming.
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Shashikant
close Dakshana Math Faculty - Dakshana ValleyHe did his B.Tech in civil engineering from NITK Surathkal. He used to teach JEE students since his college days and he used to enjoy the process and so he thought to pursue his passion. He has also worked with Byju’s.
He belongs to West Bengal. He is alumnus of JNV Durgapur and Dakshana Foundation – JNV Bangalore urban.
He loves to play cricket and enjoys watching movies.
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Shivali Arora
close Dakshana Biology Faculty - JNV PuneShe has more than 15 years experience in teaching in various organisations.
She believe, teaching should be a passion as a good teacher inspires students. And a teacher is capable of dispelling all the clouds of ignorance and gaps in the knowledge book of children and bring all the motivation and excitement as well as lighting the spark of knowledge in them!
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Tarunjay Kumar Singh
close Dakshana Chemistry Faculty - Dakshana ValleyHe loves teaching chemistry as all the chemistry mechanism has real life similarities. He has mentored hundreds of students to accomplish their dream in -various IIT and Medical Colleges He loves playing football and listening songs.”
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