The Founders

Born: January 4, 1998, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

From an early age, Digraj Singh Rajput showed a deep passion for education and a desire to enhance learning experiences for students. He completed his graduation specializing in History and Education, developing a distinctive and effective teaching style that emphasizes conceptual understanding over rote learning.

He began his teaching career by providing offline tuition before extending his reach via multiple YouTube channels and collaborations with leading ed-tech firms such as Unacademy. In May 2020, he started his own YouTube channel, which quickly grew to over 2.4 million subscribers, making him one of India’s most popular educators for CBSE and NCERT social studies content.

In November 2023, he co-founded Next Toppers with the vision to provide high-quality, accessible education to all students. Under his leadership, the platform became a pioneer known for large-scale live classes and deep student engagement. His contributions earned him the Excellence in Education Award at the Times Power Icons 2025 event.

Born: December 9, 2001, Alwar, Rajasthan

After completing his B.Tech in Computer Science from Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, Prashant initially pursued a corporate career but soon realized his true calling lay in education.

He started creating educational content for competitive exams like JEE and NEET through his YouTube channel "ExpHub – Prashant Kirad" launched in February 2021. With over 9 million subscribers, his concise teaching style and innovative memory techniques have inspired millions. His motto, “Ab India Padhega Free Mein”, reflects his commitment to free, accessible education for all.

Before co-founding Next Toppers in 2023, he ran ExpHub, an ed-tech platform offering affordable, structured learning. Now at Next Toppers, he mentors students nationwide, helping them reach their full potential through innovation, motivation, and modern teaching methods.

Born: March 17, 2001, Delhi

Shobhit Nirwan is a renowned math teacher known for his practical, easy-to-understand teaching style and motivational content. He graduated with a B.Tech in Information Technology from IIIT Vadodara after completing his education in Delhi and Kota.

Since 2019, he has become a leading figure in India’s online education space, focusing on CBSE and competitive exam preparation. His YouTube tutorials not only simplify complex concepts but also guide students on consistency, discipline, and mindset.

He authored the bestseller “Unbarbaad”, a book about study techniques and student motivation. As co-founder of Next Toppers, Shobhit combines academic expertise with mentorship, earning the ET Business Leader Award 2024 for ‘Most Trusted Educator.’

Founded: 2023

Founders: Digraj Singh Rajput, Prashant Kirad, and Shobhit Nirwan

Next Toppers was established with a shared mission: to make education accessible, affordable, and engaging for every student in India. Combining Digraj's social science expertise, Prashant’s mentorship and tech-driven pedagogy, and Shobhit’s motivational guidance, the platform offers live classes, recorded lectures, daily quizzes, and personalized feedback aligned with CBSE standards.

Within just seven months, Next Toppers garnered over 200,000 live viewers during board exam sessions and became a beacon for quality, interactive education. The founders’ combined vision continues to shape the learning journey of countless students, helping them achieve both academic success and personal growth.