Dr. J.N. Pandey holds a Master's Degree and Doctorate in Vedic Astrology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, and conducted postgraduate research as a UGC National Scholar. He has served as an editor of the Vishwa Panchangam published by Banaras Hindu University and has taught astrology at university level. His academic background places him within the formal Jyotish tradition rooted in classical Sanskrit scholarship.