Ashu Ghai makes learning science fun through his YouTube channel, a free educational app and affordable coaching. With over 8.9 million subscribers, he inspires students to love science, proving education can be easy, engaging and affordable for all.
Science is often seen as a tough subject filled with difficult formulas, heavy textbooks and complicated theories. But what if learning science could be fun, easy and full of experiments? In the digital age, technology has revolutionised the way we learn. One of the best ways to learn today is through video platforms like YouTube, where people can watch and understand concepts easily instead of only reading textbooks or listening to audio. And this is exactly how Ashu Ghai is transforming science education by inspiring millions of students and learners to understand complex concepts through fun experiments, easy-to-understand explanations and affordable access, making science both enjoyable and accessible to all.
How Ashu Ghai is making the difference
Ashu Ghai, a physics postgraduate, started his channel in June 2013 with a mission to teach science in the most enjoyable way possible. His motto, written on his Instagram account in Hindi: “पढ़ाता नहीं, सिखाता हूं” (I don’t just teach, I help you learn) – reflects his dedication to making learning simple and effective. Today, he has 1.1 million Instagram followers who engage with his content regularly.
Hoe Ashu Ghai’s journey started
In December 2022, Ashu launched an educational app that offers science and math courses for 10th and 12th class students completely free of charge, says a report in Forbes India. This bold step allows students from all backgrounds to access quality education without worrying about high fees. His offline coaching centres, called OSR Academy, located in Delhi, provide classes for all subjects at just Rs 9,000 per year, making it far more affordable compared to other institutes that charge around Rs 25,000 per subject per year.
Ashu’s teaching style stands out because he doesn’t just focus on the syllabus. “We use experiments and jokes to make science concepts come alive,” he says. He admits that covering the syllabus this way takes more time, but his team holds extra classes on Sundays for 3+ hours to help students stay on track. His unique approach has led many students to say they “fight with their parents just to attend his classes.”
Ashu Ghai expands education reach
In February 2025, Ashu further expanded his digital reach by starting a second YouTube channel named Ashu Ghai 11th & 12th, focused specifically on higher classes. Despite being new, the channel already has 316K subscribers, 56 videos, and over 15 million views, showing that his impact continues to grow.
Running OSR Academy alongside his brother Ushnak Ghai and wife Reema Ghai, Ashu keeps his focus on helping as many students as possible. His commitment to affordable, enjoyable, and practical learning has won him admiration from students and parents alike.
According to Statista, the Indian EdTech market was valued at approximately Rs 2,300 crore (Rs 23 billion) in 2020. The market is projected to grow to around Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) by 2025, with the number of users expected to reach over 3.7 crore (37 million).
Ashu’s story is an inspiring reminder that teaching can be fun and meaningful when it focuses on understanding, creativity, and accessibility. In a world where students often feel overwhelmed by pressure and costs, Ashu’s Science and Fun proves that learning can be exciting and within reach for everyone.
His efforts continue to motivate thousands of students every day, proving that science doesn’t have to be scary. It can be a source of wonder, curiosity and endless fun!