Cohort One:
the founding circle.

A living community of young people learning to carry responsibility through inner discipline, clear thinking, apprenticeship, and service to real institutions.

01Founding cohort
16-21Age band
5Year journey
3Formation tracks

Not a batch.
A formation community.

Cohort One is presented as a circle of emerging Rajarshis: learners who are still discovering their permanent path, but are already being trained to think, serve, build, and lead with maturity. Each member carries a developing area of focus and a personal formation edge.

01Rajneeti & Public Life

Public systems and policy

A careful observer of civic problems, drawn to institutions, governance, and public accountability.

Formation edgeClarity under complexity
02Enterprise & Stewardship

Enterprise and family business

A builder temperament with interest in operations, markets, and ethical wealth creation.

Formation edgeResponsibility before scale
03Seva & Civil Society

Community leadership

A service-oriented learner developing the ability to listen, mobilise, and stay with difficult social realities.

Formation edgeHumility in action
04Technology & Institutions

Technology and society

An analytical mind exploring how digital systems can solve real problems without losing human judgement.

Formation edgeDiscernment with tools
05Culture & Narrative

Culture and communication

A communicator learning to turn ideas into narratives that can move families, schools, and communities.

Formation edgeSpeech with substance
06Research & Learning

Research and education

A reflective learner interested in evidence, pedagogy, and the design of better learning environments.

Formation edgePatience with truth

The discipline behind
the showcase.

The cohort is showcased not through medals alone, but through rhythm: repeated practices that make responsibility visible over time.

01

Morning discipline and reflection

02

Seminars in clear thinking and Indian knowledge systems

03

Field immersion with mentors and partner institutions

04

Portfolio reviews, family briefings, and capstone preparation