
Dashrath Singh, a 55-year-old retired Indian Army officer from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, earned his 138th qualification—a Master's degree in Vedic Studies—from IGNOU. Singh joined the Army in 1988 and served for 16 years before retiring in 2004. He claims 11 world records in education across multiple record books. His qualifications include three PhDs, seven undergraduate degrees, 46 postgraduate degrees, 23 diplomas, and 52 certificates. He now works as a legal advisor for soldiers.