IIT Baba marriage: Abhey Singh, also known as IIT Baba after gaining attention during the Mahakumbh Mela, has tied the knot to an engineer from Karnataka in Himachal Pradesh. Abhey Singh and hiw wife Pratika tied the knot on February 15, 2026, on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, at the Aghanzar Mahadev Temple in Himachal Pradesh, reports Bollywood Shadi.

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Who is IIT Baba Abhey Singh's wife, Pratika?

Abhey Singh tied the knot with Pratika in Himachal Pradesh on February 15, coinciding with Mahashivratri. The couple later visited his hometown in Jhajjar, where the marriage came to light.

Pratika is an engineer from Bengaluru and the two met around a year ago. Reports suggest that Abhey Singh and Pratika, had a court marriage on February 19, 2026. Abhay Singh, in a media statement, reportedly said that he and his wife, Pratika, are living a very simple, minimalist life. Abhay revealed that Pratika is from Karnataka and is an engineer and they are currently living at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

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Pratika described Abhey Singh as simple, honest and truthful person, adding that they are happy together. Speaking about their future plans, the couple told Dainik Jagran that they intend to set up a Sanatan-focused university, blending modern education with spiritual teachings.

After the wedding, Singh returned home with his wife, where his mother welcomed them with traditional rituals such as aarti and sweets. Their home soon drew a steady stream of visitors, many eager to meet him and capture photographs.

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IIT Baba marriage

Abhay Singh, an IIT-educated ascetic who chose spirituality over a career in science, has married in Himachal Pradesh. Popularly known as “IIT Baba” due to his background at IIT Bombay, Singh tied the knot with Preetika, an engineering graduate, earlier this year. However, news of the wedding has only surfaced this week. Abhay Singh (also known as Abhey Singh or Abhay Grewal) is an IIT-educated monk who shot to fame during the Mahakumbh Mela last year.

Haryana-born Singh became a subject of intense public interest after his interview at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he shared information about his unconventional journey.

Abhey Singh transformed from an aerospace engineer to an ascetic. After completing his studies at IIT Bombay, Abhey Singh shifted to Canada in 2019, He said in an interview with CNN news18. He earned a handsome salary of ₹3 lakh per month (roughly ₹36 lakh per year). Still, Singh battled with depression and a feeling of something missing in his life. "In terms of INR, I was earning ₹3 lakh per month in Canada. However, the expenses there are proportionate [to your salary], " he explained. "Your expenses rise accordingly. An apple here will cost ₹50. There it will sell for ₹200," he added in Hindi.

IIT Baba marriage remarks

Abhey Singh, in a recent interview with Headlines India, spoke candidly about his personal life and the experiences that shaped his journey. He revealed that he was in a relationship for four years, but his parents’ constant conflicts left a lasting impact on his views about marriage.

"Shaadi se mujhe darr lagta tha. Mere ghar pe parents ladaai karte the (I was scared of marriage. My parents used to fight)," Singh shared. "Jab tumne example hi kharab dekha ho, tumne sahi example dekha hi nahi hai, ki rishton ko kaise nibhana hai, toh uski vajah se… girlfriend toh thi chaar saal tak, par vo vahin pe atak gaya. Mujhe samajh hi nahi aaya ki aage kaise karun (When you have only seen bad examples, you have no idea how a good relationship actually works. So I did have a girlfriend for four years, but the relationship was stuck. I never understood how to take it forward)," he expressed.