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Vineet Gupta Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 17, 2026 • 2 min read

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Date of birth24 July 1969

Age52 Years

BirthplaceJind, Haryana

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Institution Builder

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAkrita Kalra

FamilyDaughters - Naima Kalra Gupta and Keya Kalra Gupta; Parents - Jaidev Gupta and Rama Gupta; Brothers - Pranav Gupta and Sunny Gupta

Vineet Gupta Biography

Vineet Gupta is an Indian entrepreneur and institution builder best known for founding Ashoka University, Plaksha University and Jamboree Education. A 1969

Early life and background
Vineet Gupta was born on 24 July 1969 in Jind, Haryana. He grew up in the region around Panchkula and Chandigarh and attended St. Johns High School and Delhi Public School for his early schooling. He later studied mechanical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, where he earned a B. Tech. degree.

Career
Gupta built a career as an entrepreneur with a strong focus on education. He is the founder of Jamboree Education, a company known for test-preparation and education services, and he later played a central role in establishing two prominent higher-education initiatives in India: Ashoka University and Plaksha University. In addition to founding these institutions, he has served in senior leadership and governance roles, including as a trustee and as the founding Pro Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University.

His work in higher education also includes leadership of the Plaksha Technology Leaders Fellowship as its founding director. Gupta’s career has connected private-sector entrepreneurship with institution building, positioning him as an influential figure in India’s education landscape.

Public profile
Gupta’s contributions to education have been recognised within industry and policy circles. He has been awarded Educational Entrepreneur (Edupreneur of the Year 2021–2022 by APAC) at the Global Education & Skill Conclave. He is active in national education forums, serving as co-chair of the Education Committee at ASSOCHAM and as a member of the Education Committee of FICCI.

Personal life
Vineet Gupta is married to Akrita Kalra. The couple have two daughters, Naima Kalra Gupta and Keya Kalra Gupta. His parents are Jaidev and Rama Gupta, and he has two brothers, Pranav and Sunny Gupta.

Physical profile and interests
Gupta’s listed height is 166 cm. He has black hair and black eyes. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys reading, playing golf and spending time in the mountains.

Latest updates
Recent recognition for Gupta includes the Edupreneur of the Year award (2021–2022) from APAC, and he continues to be involved in governance and advisory roles across education organisations and committees in India.

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Recent Work

Founder and Trustee, Ashoka University

Founding trustee and early leader, including service as founding Pro Vice-Chancellor.

Founder and Trustee, Plaksha University

Founding director of the Plaksha Technology Leaders Fellowship and institution builder for Plaksha University.

Founder, Jamboree Education

Founder of the test-preparation and education services company Jamboree Education.

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Career Highlights

  1. Founder of Ashoka University, Plaksha University and Jamboree Education
  2. Founding Pro Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University
  3. Founding Director of the Plaksha Technology Leaders Fellowship
  4. Co-chair of the Education Committee at ASSOCHAM and member of the Education Committee of FICCI
  5. Awarded Edupreneur of the Year 2021–2022 by APAC
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