Abhinav was born in Dehradun on September 28, 1982. He did his schooling from Doon School, Dehradun and St. Stephens School, Chandigarh. He pursued higher studies at the University of Colorado and was awarded degree of Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) from there. He holds a Diploma in Sports Mental Management from Munich and Lanny School of Mental Management, USA. He is pursuing Doctorate in Masters of Business Management. On September 8, 2008, he was conferred Honorary Doctorate in Literature from SRM University , Chennai.