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Himmatkaar Launchpad2026 · Cohort 1 Application
Himmatkaar Launchpad · Cohort 1 · 2026

Build skills that arepractical.hands-on.merit-based.future-proof.industry-ready.

A 12-week intensive bridging the gap between education and industry. Practical workshops, guided mentorship, and a merit-based selection that values genuine initiative.

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Cohort 1

Applications open

Hands-on programme

12weeks

Hybrid · in-person + online sessions

Who we are

Expert mentors and a curriculum built for real industry work.

Himmatkaar Launchpad pairs hands-on workshops with structured mentorship from professionals who've done the work. We bias for genuine initiative, consistency, and merit at every step.

  • 24–28 practical workshops across the cohort
  • Weekly live + 1:1 mentorship sessions
  • Hybrid format · in-person and online
  • Merit-based selection, no shortcuts

Initiative

A Himmatkaar programme designed to build futures — practical, accountable, and grounded in real industry work.

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Merit-based

A clear path to professional readiness.

From application to selection, every step is structured to give you real-world exposure and reward consistent effort.

  1. 01

    Submit your application

    Quick form and a CV upload — admin-configurable fields, takes about 2 minutes.

  2. 02

    Take the online assessment

    A 30-minute, 50-question proctored MCQ test. Fullscreen, no tabs, answers save automatically.

  3. 03

    Workshops and mentorship

    24–28 hands-on sessions across the cohort, plus weekly live group + 1:1 mentor time.

  4. 04

    Merit-based selection

    Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview. No backdoors — initiative and consistency win.

By the end of the cohort

What you'll gain

  • A real portfolio

    Tangible projects shipped through the cohort, ready to share with employers.

  • A mentor network

    1:1 + group time with working professionals — relationships that outlast the cohort.

  • Hands-on skill

    24–28 practical workshops, not theory lectures. Build muscle, not just notes.

  • Interview confidence

    Mock interviews and real-world exposure — by the end, you've already done it.

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Sessions

6–8 hrs

Per week

Hybrid

Format

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Help & support

Merit over connections. Initiative over polish.

Every application is reviewed on the same scale — we bias for genuine work and consistent effort, not credentials alone.

Still have questions?

Email the team

team@himmatkaar.org

FAQs

Common questions about the programme.

If you don't find your answer here, write to us at the contact email in the footer.

Who can apply for Cohort 1?
Final-year students and recent graduates across any discipline. We look for clarity of intent and consistency more than a specific GPA. Selection is merit-based.
What does the 30-minute assessment cover?
A timed, proctored, 50-question multiple-choice test. It runs in fullscreen with anti-cheat tracking — answers save automatically, there is no manual save.
How long is the programme?
A 12-week intensive: practical workshops twice a week (1–2 hours each), one weekly live group session, and one 1:1 mentorship session.
Is the programme online or in person?
Hybrid — a mix of in-person workshops and online sessions. Final schedule is shared with shortlisted candidates.
Cohort 1 · 2026

Selected candidates get an invitation by email.

Shortlisting is done by the programme team. If you've been selected, your invitation will arrive at the email you shared with us — with a personal link to your assessment.

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Already invited? Use the link from your email — it sets up your session automatically.