Is influencer Apoorva Makhija aka Rebel Kid moving to New York for a master’s degree? Viral Columbia University claim sparks buzz online

In a viral social media post that has sparked widespread discussion, Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid, is once again making headlines. Yes, the creator recently found herself at the centre of a viral post after an old video of her resurfaced and has triggered a wave of trolling. However, following this, another conversation quickly took a different turn when claims emerged that she had secured admission to Columbia University in New York for a master's degree. The post has not been identified to be true yet but has now sparked a discussion online. Let' find out more.


The development comes months after Mukhija was caught up in the controversy surrounding the YouTube comedy show India's Got Talent. The show faced widespread criticism after remarks made during an episode sparked public outrage, resulting in multiple FIRs being filed across different states and prompting the National Commission for Women to issue notices to several individuals associated with the programme.

In the aftermath, Mukhija submitted a written apology to the commission and became the target of severe online abuse. She reportedly faced doxing, as well as rape and death threats, amid the backlash. The intense scrutiny eventually led her to temporarily deactivate and clear her Instagram presence before gradually returning to the public eye.

As soon as the speculative post on Reddit with the title "Rebel Kid is moving to New York! Columbia University for a master's!" surfaced, and it quickly sparked a debate online. "Edit: this is not a confirmation but just a speculation."


One user on the platform wrote, "To everybody who’s angry about this – the Ivy League doesn’t just work off grades. Decent grades, matched or exceeded by insane extracurriculars (in her case, influencing at a country-famous level), are enough. Having an extensive travel history to America is a huge plus; she has that. Also, 50 lakh a year is the approximate fee. A capacity to pay that also really helps. She basically ticks all boxes."

While one asked, "Did she get the visa slot easily???"

The US is as capitalistic as India. Slam money, and you get the best. I am sure she might have problems going to Europe with those FIRs, though," one said.

If she got accepted into Columbia University, then she must have studied hard for it. They have a very low acceptance rate. I don't think she has that type of wealth to donate millions to that university, so it's purely her hard work. We all need to stop assuming somebody doesn't study just because they are an influencer."

"Hopefully, she’ll make good use of the revenue generated by vlogs & TV shows. ❤️

I don’t like her content, but I am very supportive of people using their money to educate themselves (while I still wonder if a 30 lakh loan for an MBA would be good enough or not)," and more.


However, IndiaTimes cannot confirm the information, as it is just online speculation as of now.

Despite the challenges she has faced in recent months, Mukhija continues to be one of the most prominent figures in India's digital creator landscape.

Hence, reports of her pursuing higher education at Columbia University have been viewed as a significant step forward, potentially marking a new phase in both her personal and professional journey.

For now, however, Mukhija has not publicly shared details about her proposed course of study or confirmed a timeline for any potential move to New York.