About Astra Math Circle

A modern Math Circle shaped by global traditions and Indian ambition.

Our Story

Astra Math Circle was founded on a belief:

Children deserve to experience mathematics the way mathematicians do—with curiosity, wonder, and disciplined thinking.

Today, most math learning programs are either:

  • superficial and formula-driven
  • or excessively competitive and exam-focused

This is not how original thinkers and problem solvers are nurtured.

Astra offers a third path:

a circle of intellectual curiosity, discovery, and disciplined problem-solving. We focus on depth, reasoning, and intellectual confidence.

Our inspiration comes from the Math Circles of Russia, other global Math learning communities and decades of Olympiad traditions.

We adapt these ideas for modern learners through mentor-led circles, structured practice, and a future roadmap of AI-driven personalisation.

Our name reflects our identity:

Astra—from the Latin "stars", symbolising aspiration and brilliance

Circle—perfection, continuity, and community

Our Vision

To build a global platform for nurturing a generation of mathematical thinkers with clarity, confidence, rigour and imagination to solve complex problems—in universities, research, startups, and beyond.

The Spirit of the Circle

Perfection

A circle symbolises elegance, symmetry, and infinite depth.

Community

Students learn with and from each other.

Continuity

Mastery is a journey with no endpoint.

Astra represents the stars.
The Circle represents the journey.

Together, they stand for ambition meeting brilliance.

The Team

V

Vishnu

Co-founder & Academic Lead

Expert in problem-solving pedagogy, Math Circle design, and Olympiad-style learning. Leads curriculum, mentor training, and session design.

Other Mentors

Our team of experienced mentors brings expertise in various domains of mathematics, all sharing a passion for nurturing young mathematical thinkers through the Socratic method of guided discovery.