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Chirag Falor (JEE Topper 2020)

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth26 August 2002

Age18 Years (in 2020)

BirthplacePune, Maharashtra

ProfessionUndergraduate student

NationalityIndia

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Pawan Falor; Mother - Pooja Falor; One sister

Chirag Falor (JEE Topper 2020) Biography

Chirag Falor rose to national attention after topping the JEE Advanced exam in 2020. A student from Pune with strong achievements in national and global数学和

Early life and background

Chirag Falor was born on 26 August 2002 in Pune, Maharashtra, where he was raised and completed his early schooling. He attended St. Arnold's Central School in Pune. From a young age he showed a keen interest in astronomy and mathematics; his family supported that curiosity, including acquiring a telescope when he was in eighth grade so he could observe celestial events.

He grew up in a middle-class household. His father, Pawan Falor, works as a software development manager at DecisivEdge Technology Services India Pvt Ltd. His mother is Pooja Falor. Chirag also has one sister.

Career

Chirag built a strong competitive-academic record through school. He participated in multiple Olympiads and competitive examinations, winning honors in mathematics and science. In 2019 he won the American Mathematics Competition and was successful in the Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition. He represented India at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics.

In 2020 he achieved national recognition by securing first place in the IIT JEE Advanced examination with a score of 352 out of 396 marks. That same year he was ranked 12th in JEE Mains. For his achievements representing India internationally in astronomy and astrophysics, he was awarded the Bal Shakti Puraskar (formerly the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement).

Chirag completed his higher secondary studies under the CBSE board, finishing twelfth standard with 98.4 percent marks. He received JEE Advanced coaching at Aakash Institute in Pune. In 2020 he became one of five students from India to enroll at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as an undergraduate.

Public profile

Chirag's academic success drew attention beyond educational circles. His accomplishments were noted at the national level; public recognition included a message from the Prime Minister acknowledging his awards and competitive wins. Media coverage highlighted both his examination performance and his long-standing fascination with stars.

Physically, Chirag is approximately 170 cm tall (about 5 feet 7 inches), with black hair and black eyes. He lists reading and travelling among his hobbies. As of 2020 he was unmarried.

Latest updates

As of 2020 Chirag was pursuing undergraduate studies at MIT. His record includes top finishes in national examinations, international representation in astronomy and astrophysics, and receipt of the Bal Shakti Puraskar. He continues to be noted for his academic focus and interest in stars and related sciences.

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Recent Work

Enrolled as undergraduate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

One of five students from India to join MIT in 2020.

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Career Highlights

  1. Ranked 1st in JEE Advanced 2020 with 352 out of 396 marks
  2. Ranked 12th in JEE Mains 2020
  3. Winner of the American Mathematics Competition (2019)
  4. Represented India at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
  5. Recipient of the Bal Shakti Puraskar
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chirag Falor (JEE Topper 2020) born?

26 August 2002

What is Chirag Falor (JEE Topper 2020) known for?

Undergraduate student

What is Chirag Falor (JEE Topper 2020)’s marital status?

Unmarried