Abhey Singh IIT Baba

Abhey Singh, also Known as IIT Baba, ^[1] is an Indian baba who became famous in Kumbh Mela. ^[2] Abhey Singh was topper of IIT Bombay and got a job in Canada but somehow being fed up with his family members, he left his job and took sanyaas. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]} He was born in Haryana and spent four years studying aerospace engineering at IIT Bombay. After that, he went into the “arts side” and pursued a master's degree in Design. ^[8]

Background

Born into a Jat family in Haryana, Singh attributed his spiritual journey to childhood trauma caused by domestic conflicts between his parents. His experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic further deepened his interest in spirituality, leading him to explore centres like Ujjain and Haridwar before fully embracing the sanyasi lifestyle.

Although his family initially supported his spiritual interests, they later became increasingly concerned, even questioning his mental health and involving the police on multiple occasions. ^{[9] [10]}

Controversy

IIT Baba has stirred controversy with his latest prediction regarding the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, he told that Pakistan will win over India. ^[11] India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai, with Virat Kohli scoring a match-winning century and proving IIT Baba's prophecy utterly wrong. As the Indian team wrapped up the game comfortably, social media erupted with memes and sarcastic comments mocking the IITian Baba for his failed prediction. ^{[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]} He was also detained in Jaipur in March 2025 by the Jaipur police for possession of ganja (marijuana), and a case was registered against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. ^{[18] [19]}

References

1. "Maha Kumbh's Viral IIT Baba Opens Up On Family: 'They Don't Want Me Back' | TOI Exclusive". The Times of India.
2. "IIT Baba's mark sheets go viral amid Maha Kumbh 2025: How much did he score in 10th and 12th standard?". The Economic Times. February 15, 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
3. Online, E. T. (January 26, 2025). "Maha Kumbh | IIT Baba Abhay Singh 'breaks down' mid interview, says 'Mujhe nahi chahiye tag'". The Economic Times.
4. Shekhawat, Aditya (January 21, 2025). "IIT Baba- Abhay Singh".
5. "IIT Baba's father says his son was depressed even after earning Rs 3 lakh per month". The Economic Times. January 20, 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
6. "Meet 'IIT Baba' Abhey Singh, Aerospace Engineer Turning Heads At Maha Kumbh". www.ndtv.com.
7. "IIT Baba At Maha Kumbh: How Unseen Scars Of Childhood Trauma Shaped His Mental Health?". Times Now. January 20, 2025.
8. "IITian Baba at Mahakumbh: He studied aerospace engineering at IIT Bombay, then turned to spirituality". Hindustan Times. January 14, 2025.
9. KL, Prakash (January 19, 2025). "Kumbh Mela's IIT Baba: As Abhey Singh Takes Spiritual Path, Family Wants Him To Return Home". www.oneindia.com.
10. "Viral IIT Baba At MahaKumbh: The Story of an Engineer Turned Spiritual Guru". www.moneycontrol.com. 2025-01-18.
11. Singh, Shweta. "Maha Kumbh fame IIT Baba makes BOLD prediction ahead of IND vs PAK Champions Trophy match: 'Is baar India...'". DNA India.
12. "Ind vs Pak: Netizens troll viral IITian baba as his prediction on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match backfires". The Economic Times. February 24, 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
13. Sharma, Muskaan (2025-02-25). "IITian Baba trolled for predicting India's defeat against Pakistan, apologises: 'Mujhe mann hi mann...'". www.hindustantimes.com.
14. "IIT Baba faces backlash for predicting India's loss against Pakistan. He reminds trolls, 'It's party time'". The Economic Times. February 24, 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
15. "'Career Shuru Hone Ke Pehle Khatam': IIT Baba Trolled After Wrong IND vs PAK Prediction". news.abplive.com. February 23, 2025.
16. "Ind Vs Pak Match: IIT बाबा ने 'भारत की हार' वाली भविष्यवाणी गलत होने के बाद दी सफाई, वीडियो वायरल". Navbharat Times.
17. डेस्क, एबीपी स्पोर्ट्स (February 24, 2025). "Watch: भारत की जीत पर आया IIT बाबा का बयान, पाकिस्तान से हारने की करी थी भविष्यवाणी". www.abplive.com.
18. "Case against viral IIT Baba over ganja possession, he claims it was prasad". India Today. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
19. "'IIT Baba' Abhey Singh Detained For Possessing Drugs In Jaipur; Booked Under NDPS: Reports". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-03-03.