Khan Sir’s affordable education mission from Patna classroom to millions online
Patna: Faizal Khan, popularly known as ‘Khan Sir’, has built one of India’s largest education movements from a small classroom in Patna. Today he runs Khan GS Research Centre and Khan Global Studies, teaching millions of students preparing for UPSC, SSC, Railways and other competitive exams.
Born in 1993 in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, Faizal Khan grew up dreaming of joining the Indian Army. He cleared written exams for Sainik School and NDA but was turned away due to physical conditions. For many, that would have ended a lifelong ambition. For Faizal, it became the start of something bigger. He picked up a piece of chalk and decided to help young people build better futures through education.
He began teaching in Patna around 2016-17, often to students from families that struggled to pay fees. His charge was just Rs 200 per course, sometimes as low as Rs 149, when mainstream coaching institutes were charging much more. If a student was willing to learn, Khan Sir was willing to teach. That belief became the foundation of Khan GS Research Centre, which he formally started in 2010 and expanded into a full institute in Musallahpur Haat by 2019.
Khan Sir distinguished himself by simplifying complex topics like geopolitics, general studies and current affairs. He uses Hindi, local humor, relatable analogies and map-reading classes that made difficult subjects easy. Students say his style is “unique and phenomenal” and makes concepts stick. Former associates recall he built a loyal following through test-series discussions and GS classes before expanding to YouTube.
In 2019 he launched the ‘Khan GS Research Centre’ YouTube channel. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his online classes exploded in popularity. Today the channel has over 24 million subscribers with videos covering GK, history, science and current affairs. He also launched a mobile app in 2021 for online courses, and opened Khan Global Studies branches in Delhi, Prayagraj and Dehradun. Reports say he rejected a Rs 107 crore offer to keep education affordable for his students.
Beyond teaching, Khan Sir has become the voice of students on exam reforms and recruitment policies. He spoke up during BPSC and Railway exam protests and criticized the NEET paper leak issue. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan visited his Patna institute in June 2025 to discuss education and social concerns.
To supporters, Khan Sir is the educator who proved quality education doesn’t need to be a privilege for the wealthy. “Education is more than a classroom lesson — it is a chance to dream beyond circumstances,” his mission states. With just a teacher, a blackboard, and conviction, he turned a personal setback into a movement that keeps millions of dreams alive.
