Prime Academy: 16 Years of Transforming Dreams into IITians and Doctors

Pune, 24th January 2025: Sixteen years ago, on this very day, Prime Academy was founded to mentor JEE aspirants and guide them toward becoming successful IITians. Under the leadership of Lalit Kumar, an accomplished IIT Bombay alumnus who redefined academic excellence, and the late S.P. Sachdeva—whose sons, Sushant and Prashant, secured outstanding All India Ranks of AIR 1 and AIR 75 under Lalit Sir’s mentorship and graduated from IIT Bombay—the Academy became a trusted name in quality education. This extraordinary success story made Sachdeva a valuable advisor to parents, offering trust, insight, and confidence in navigating the rigorous IIT JEE preparation journey.
In its very first year, Prime Academy made headlines as 32 of its students cracked IIT JEE, many securing top positions on Pune’s rank list. This exceptional performance set the tone for Prime’s journey ahead. By 2011, three more IITians, who had taught many of the top rankers from Pune, joined the teaching team, solidifying the Academy’s foundation. Their friendship, which began during their days at IIT, turned into a professional bond that fueled their shared vision.
A Focused Approach to Education
Rather than pursuing expansion, Prime Academy prioritized quality over quantity. With a small, dedicated faculty team of experienced IIT graduates, the Academy provided personalized attention to each student. Despite its modest size compared to industry giants, Prime consistently outperformed larger institutes—most notably in 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019, when its students excelled against those from institutes with 15 times more students than Prime.
Social Responsibility and Unparalleled Achievements
Prime Academy has consistently emphasized the importance of giving back to society. In 2016, in collaboration with an NGO, it launched an extraordinary initiative to coach 50 socioeconomically disadvantaged students, all of whom successfully cleared the JEE. This remarkable achievement earned recognition from the Honorable HRD Minister. Upholding this tradition, the Academy extended its support to underprivileged students in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, earning commendation from the state’s Chief Minister in 2025.
To date, over 2,000 students from Prime Academy have achieved remarkable success, taking on prestigious roles such as corporate leaders, researchers, IPS and IES officers, entrepreneurs, surgeons, and even Bollywood professionals. Many have pursued advanced education at top institutions like IIMs, Harvard, and other global business schools.
A Unique Legacy of Excellence
Prime Academy’s distinguishing feature lies in its close-knit faculty team, many of whom have been with the institute for more than a decade. Their longevity nurtures deep connections with students, providing customized guidance throughout their academic journey. Alumni who joined IIT years ago frequently visit Prime Academy to reconnect with their mentors and support current students, serving as a source of inspiration for the next generation of aspirants.
The Academy’s strong focus on quality has earned it the trust of top academicians, including IIT deans, school principals, and renowned authors. In 2016, Prime achieved yet another milestone when celebrated author and academician D.C. Pandey relocated to Pune to enroll his son at Prime and joined the faculty team himself, further enhancing its reputation.
Celebrating 16 years of excellence, Prime Academy remains dedicated to nurturing talent, inspiring future IITians, and doctors, and making a lasting impact on society.