Chandni Chandran is a Tripura-based IAS Officer, Director, School Education, and State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. In addition, Chandran is a motivational speaker and a social worker. Chandni is a 2017 batch member from Angamaly, Kerala, India.
Chandra drew the attention of the audience when she posted a photo of herself with her boyfriend Arun Sudarsan, which was later published in The Times of India newspaper in 2016, just as the IAS exam results were about to be released.
On June 29, 2021, she posted it to her Twitter account, explaining that it was taken while she was stressing out with her then-boyfriend in the rain, that they are now happily married, and that she used the photo as a challenge and was selected for IAS the following year. Many other IAS Officers congratulated them and wished them many more happy times together.
Quick Facts
| Full Real Name | Chandni Chandran. |
| Known For | being an IAS officer |
| Age (as of 2024) | 32 years. |
| Profession | IAS Officer, School Education & State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Motivational speaker, and social worker. |
| Birth Date | August 17, 1991. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo. |
| Place of Birth | Angamaly, Kerala, India. |
| Current Posting | Tripura. |
| Parental Residence | Kerala, India. |
| Net worth | INR 35-40 Lakh (approx.) |
| Caste | Kshatriya. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| Alma Mater | IIT Madras. |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Husband | Arun Sudarsan. |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 5″. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 60 kg. |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Religion | Hindu. |
Chandni Chandran Biography
Chandni was born in Angamaly, Kerala, India in August of 1991. According to her birth date and month, Chandni’s zodiac sign is Leo (astrology). As of 2024, he is 32 years old.
Chandni attended a private school in Kerala as a child. Later, she enrolled in a university and earned a B.A. and an M.A. During her M.A, she became more serious about her IAS examination and completely focused on it. She is also a graduate of IIT Madras.
This well-known personality took her exams in 2014 but did not pass on the first try. Chandni later became more focused and worked extremely hard for her second attempt, but she was unsuccessful during her interview session. Chandni began studying for her academics and passed the Ph.D. entrance exam. She made it in 2016 and became an IAS of the 2017 batch.
Chandni comes from a well-established Hindu middle-class family in Angamaly, Kerala. Her parents’ names have not yet been revealed, but her father was a government employee and was the one who always encouraged her to work in the civil service.
Due to privacy concerns, Chandran’s sibling’s information is also unavailable on the internet. Chandni is of Indian origin, and her caste is said to be Kshatriya.
Chandni Chandran Husband & Marriage
She married Arun Sudarsan, an Economist & Policy Researcher at Civic Data Lab, after passing the IAS. Former NITI Aayog YP. The couple first met while studying at IIT Madras, both in the same college, and fell in love.
They were both featured in the TOI newspaper after a random photo of them in the rain went viral. Their family learned about them as well. The couple did not give up hope and worked hard to become partners. They exchanged vows in a stunning south Indian-style ceremony.
Her husband, Arun, previously stated that they are unable to celebrate their Wedding Anniversary together due to COVID-19 and their hectic schedule. As of now, the couple does not have any children. On May 14th, they will commemorate their wedding anniversary.
Chandni Chandran Professional Life
Chandni cleared the Civil Services Examination in 2016 after completing her Humanities and Social Sciences education and her training at LABSNAA (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration).
She was later assigned as an Assistant Collector to the South Tripura district. Chandni is currently the Director of School Education and the State Project Director of Tripura’s Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
She travels to various schools and colleges to inspire the youth as a motivational speaker and inspiration for many girls. She also teaches and gives seminars. Aside from that, she is socially active in assisting those in need during the pandemic.
Chandni Chandran Net Worth
How much is Chandni Chandran’s net worth? As of January 2024, Chandni Chandran’s net worth is estimated to be INR 35-40 Lakh (approx.).
Facts
- Chandni is a hardworking and passionate young lady. She is a cheerful soul who enjoys assisting those in need.
- Except for Twitter, which she joined in May 2018, she is not very active on social media. Chandni has over 10.7k followers on the platform.
- She also thanked the photographer, Rakesh Nair, for taking the photo and providing a copy of it.
- Chandran does not consume alcohol or smoke.
- Her favorite cuisine is South Indian, and she enjoys traveling to new places.
