From Aspirant to Mentor: The Story of Nitesh Sir and Aashayein Judiciary

Every coaching institute has a story behind it. But not every story begins with failure, doubt, and two students sitting in someone's house. Aashayein Judiciary, one of Bhopal's growing names in judiciary exam preparation, began exactly like that. Its founder, Nitesh Sir (Nitesh Choubey), did not start out as a judiciary coach. He was an aspirant himself, preparing for UPSC, navigating the same uncertainty that millions of competitive exam students face every year. What he built from that experience is now a platform that has helped 100+ students clear judiciary exams across India.

This is his story.

The UPSC Years: When Law Became the Answer

Nitesh Sir completed his LLB from the Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), one of India's most respected law institutions. After graduation, like many law students, he set his sights on UPSC. History, Geography, and Polity were his areas of interest. But the changing UPSC pattern after 2012 brought greater weightage to Science and Economy, subjects that were outside his comfort zone.

In his own words: "My comfort zone was to study Law. That is why finally I am in Law."

It was not a defeat. It was clarity. He completed his LLM from BHU as well and moved toward what he was genuinely passionate about: teaching law. His formal teaching career started in 2013, right after his LLB. But in truth, he had been experimenting with how to teach law even during his graduation days.

The Name Aashayein: More Than Just a Name

When Nitesh Sir named his institute Aashayein, it was not a branding exercise. The name carries two layers of meaning that are both personal and deeply relatable to every judiciary aspirant.

First, it is his mother's name. That emotional connect is at the foundation of everything he has built.

Second, Aashayein means hope. And Nitesh Sir, having been an aspirant himself, understood exactly what that word means in the middle of preparation:

•        Your batchmates have started jobs and are earning money.

•        Relatives pass comments. Family gets impatient.

•        Social media shows everyone else moving forward.

•        And you are still waiting for one result that will make everything clear.

"The whole period is dependent on that one hope," he says. That is what Aashayein stands for.

February 4, 2018: Two Students, One House, One Dream

Aashayein Judiciary was formally founded on 4th February 2018. The first batch had two students. Classes started at Nitesh Sir's own house. There was no setup, no infrastructure, and no guarantee of what lay ahead.

He describes those early days honestly: "At the beginning, every day was very hard. 2-3 students are nothing. The rows are very empty. You have to keep the aspirant's hope alive. Maybe everything will be fine in the future. Because nothing is happening at that time."

Through 2018 and into 2019, the institute grew slowly. By 2019, the offline batch had reached 35 to 40 students. Things were starting to look up. And then came 2020.

COVID-19 shut everything down. For an institute that was entirely offline and still in its early years, this was the hardest blow. There was no money to sustain operations for even 2 to 3 months. But this setback forced a decision that changed everything. Aashayein Judiciary went online. And that shift is exactly what allowed the institute to grow beyond Bhopal and reach students across India.

Why He Started His Own Institute

Before founding Aashayein Judiciary, Nitesh Sir had taught at other coaching institutes. He does not glamourize his reason for leaving. He gives two honest answers.

The first was freedom. "Final decision making is mine. I am more comfortable working where everything is mine." He wanted to teach the way he believed was right, without having to fit into someone else's system.

The second was a gap he saw in how most institutes were run. Many owners had moved away from teaching and had shifted to a business-first mindset. Over time, they had lost touch with what students actually needed in the classroom. "A different kind of era has started where the student has become the king. I mean, what he is saying is happening. And I don't like this," he says. His belief is simple: a student comes to a teacher because he does not know what is right and what is not. That direction, that guidance, must stay with the teacher.

What Makes Aashayein Judiciary Different

When asked what sets Aashayein Judiciary apart from other judiciary coaching institutes, Nitesh Sir gives a simple answer: "My primary focus is teaching. That is the difference."

This shows in how the institute is built. The focus is on conceptual clarity, regular tests, detailed study material, and a teaching style that works for both Hindi and English medium students. Students and alumni consistently point to how the concepts are explained in simple, understandable terms and how doubt-solving happens regularly during class.

Aashayein Judiciary currently offers courses covering more than 15 state judiciary exams including MP, UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and several others. The institute is located at 3rd Floor, Radhika Heights, Maharana Pratap Nagar, Bhopal and is accessible online for students across the country.

What He Tells Students Who Want to Quit

Judiciary exam preparation is long. It takes years. Many students lose confidence mid-way. Nitesh Sir's approach to such students does not involve false assurances.

He tells them: "Whatever you are learning in this journey, this is going to pay you in your future. Studies are never wasted. Even if you do not clear the judiciary exam, this preparation will come in handy wherever you go in the field of law."

He has seen this happen with his own students. Some who did not clear judiciary exams are now doing well in academics, corporate law, and litigation. The preparation was not wasted. It was the foundation.

The Vision: Don't Target Just One State

One of Nitesh Sir's strongest pieces of advice to judiciary aspirants is to not limit themselves to one state exam. This is also the thinking behind Aashayein Judiciary's expansion to 15+ states.

Civil Judge vacancies are not regular. UP goes without vacancies for 3 to 4 years. MP has had similar gaps. If a student invests their most productive years preparing for only one state, they are taking a big risk. His advice:

•        If preparing for MP, also target Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

•        If preparing for UP, also target Bihar and Jharkhand.

•        If preparing for Delhi, also target Haryana and Punjab.

He points out that most students who eventually clear a judiciary exam have appeared for and cracked multiple states. Keeping options open is not a plan B. It is smart preparation strategy.

One Piece of Advice for Every New Aspirant

When asked what he would tell every judiciary aspirant starting out today, Nitesh Sir says something that might sound unusual at first:

"Realize on the first day that the final result does not necessarily have to be becoming a judge. We will do our best for it. But irrespective of your best effort, you may not get the result. Because destiny also plays a role. There are 100 seats. There are 50,000 students. 1,000 students work very hard. But only 100 seats are there."

He calls this the most positive line he can say to an aspirant. Because when you are not chasing only one outcome, you are free to prepare honestly, give your best, and grow from whatever the journey brings.

Conclusion

Nitesh Sir's journey from a UPSC aspirant to the founder of Aashayein Judiciary is not a straight line. It has UPSC attempts, a shift in direction, years of teaching at other institutes, two students in a house, a pandemic that nearly ended everything, and a determination that held through all of it.

What he built is not just a coaching institute. It is a platform shaped by the experience of someone who understands what it feels like to be an aspirant, to hold on to hope, and to eventually find the right path.

If you are preparing for a Civil Judge Exam, PCS J Exam, or any state judiciary exam, Aashayein Judiciary offers online judiciary coaching with a focus on conceptual clarity and honest guidance. To learn more about their courses, study material, and mock test series, visit aashayeinjudiciary.com or reach out to the team at +91 9691073595.