Sailen Baishya is a prominent competitive exam mentor, quizmaster and author from the Northeast Indian region, particularly known for his work in Assam. He has authored several bestselling books on competitive exams and general knowledge. His "Assam General Knowledge" has sold more than 215,000 (2.15 L) copies till now. Baishya has conducted over 1,000 live quiz shows, setting a state record and has been mentoring civil service aspirants for about 21 years.