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From IIT Kanpur to LSE: Know Asutosh Ranka's educational background and career journey
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News18•13-10-2026, 14:16
From IIT Kanpur to LSE: Know Asutosh Ranka's educational background and career journey
- •Asutosh Ranka completed his schooling from Maheshwari Public School in Jaipur and was active in debating and drama during his school days.
- •He pursued his B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur, graduating in 2017.
- •During his time at IIT Kanpur, Asutosh also served as the president of the student union known as Students Gymkhana.
- •He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration in Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
- •After starting his career as a management consultant at McKinsey, he is currently active as the co-convener and spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party.
Key Questions Answered
Asutosh Ranka completed his schooling at Maheshwari Public School in Jaipur from 2001 to 2013 before earning a B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 2017. He later pursued a Master of Public Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science between 2020 and 2022.
During his time at IIT Kanpur, Asutosh served as the president of the student union known as the 'Students' Gymkhana' and was actively involved in the college's dramatic arts.
Asutosh Ranka serves as the co-convener, official spokesperson, and key policy voice of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
