Deepti Mahajan recently earned a major milestone in her career: she has been selected as Assistant Director (Economics & Statistics) in the Jammu & Kashmir Planning, Development & Monitoring Department. This appointment marks a transition from academic and informational roles to a public service position with policy impact. Local acknowledgements of her selection have surfaced on social media.
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From Scholar of Economics to Policy Aspirant
Deepti Mahajan’s academic journey laid a strong foundation for her role. Her LinkedIn profile mentions that she completed her postgraduate studies in economics from the University of Jammu and has qualified for the NET in Economics and the JKSET.
Beyond her formal qualifications, she has established a presence as a knowledge sharer. Her YouTube channel “Economics with Deepti” features videos helping students and aspirants understand economics concepts. A video titled “Doubt Session | Assistant Director (E & S) | Deepti Mahajan” is evidence of her bridging academic insight and aspirational goals.
Her Instagram handle also reflects this persona: sharing content around economics, study motivation, and interactive learning. (Instagram: @economicswithdeepti)
Making Learning Accessible
Deepti Mahajan has combined traditional teaching with digital reach. By uploading videos on YouTube, she expands the access of students who may not be able to attend coaching in person. On Instagram, she posts short lessons and motivational posts that help students stay engaged with their studies. This mix of content creation and tutoring builds trust and visibility among learners.
Subjects and Expertise
Her primary focus is economics (especially for classes 11 and 12 under CBSE). She also teaches accountancy when needed. She helps with exam preparation, past paper practice, doubt clearing, and helping students understand both theoretical and numerical aspects of economics and business studies.
A Tutor with Positive Reviews
According to profiles on tutoring platforms, Deepti teaches CBSE and school level students, particularly Classes 11 and 12, focusing on economics and sometimes business studies. Students describe her style as patient, thorough, and helpful in breaking down tough topics. One student said that under her guidance their understanding improved significantly and they felt more confident in exams. (UrbanPro review of “Deepti Mahajan class 11 and 12 tuition”)
What Motivates Her
From what students express, Deepti Mahajan is motivated by seeing students understand and gain confidence. She seems to believe that teaching should not just be about covering syllabus but about making students comfortable with the subject so that they can apply economic reasoning in exams and beyond. Her engaging style, her responsiveness to each student’s doubts, and her consistent effort make her stand out.
Impact and Reputation
Even though she is a tutor (not a large institution), her impact is meaningful. Students report better scores, greater clarity, reduced anxiety in exams, and sometimes improved marks after attending her classes. In urban areas like Delhi where competition is tough, her tutoring is seen as high quality and helpful. Her reputation among her students is strong.
Limitations and Gaps in Public Information
Publicly, however, there is no well-documented information about her holding a government office or about her selection for an official role as of now. Details about her academic degrees, research work, or large-scale policy contributions are not widely known in credible public sources beyond her tutoring profile.
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What We Can Learn from Deepti Mahajan’s Path
Deepti Mahajan’s journey offers several lessons:
- Deep subject knowledge and consistent learning create strong foundations
- Sharing knowledge publicly helps build credibility and a support base
- Transitioning fields is possible when competence aligns with opportunity
- Representation matters: having scholars in public administration enriches governance with evidence and insight
A New Role, A New Responsibility
As Deepti Mahajan steps into her new office, her journey will be closely watched. Her success will be measured not only by personal growth but by contributions she makes to J&K’s planning and development initiatives. For those who followed her videos, cheered her academic work, this appointment is a milestone they shared in spirit.