Learn who founded and owns the Aakash Institute one of India’s leading test-prep and coaching networks started in 1988 by Dr. J.C. Chaudhry and now part of a larger education group. The institute, known for NEET, JEE and competitive exam coaching, has expanded to hundreds of branches nationwide and operates under Aakash Educational Services Ltd. Major stakeholders today include Ranjan Pai’s Manipal Group, Byju’s parent company Think & Learn, founder J.C. Chaudhry’s family and Byju Raveendran, reflecting a diversified ownership. As of FY 24-25, the company’s valuation is estimated at around ₹5,050 crore (approx. $700 million), showing its significant presence in India’s coaching industry.