Evidence
Customer inputs, research and data support the decisions.
You are part of the Bengaluru cohort
Your next eight weekends.
Your place is confirmed. Over eight weekends, your team will develop one venture and present the final business case. This handbook covers the weekly plan, review standards and programme rules.
Your venture fileStatus: opening
01Opportunity thesisStart here
02Customer and marketValidate
03Positioning and GTMShape
04Business model and financeBuild
05Competition and capitalDefend
06Final venture casePresent
Offline in BengaluruFinale in Gurugram
Your eight-week build
One venture, developed one weekend at a time.
Choose a week to see the business question, the work and the output expected from your team.
01Class
02Team build
03Review
04Revision
The business question changes each week. The working rhythm stays the same.
Need clarity? For questions about your team's progress or next submission, please speak to your Alumni Buddy.
How your work is reviewed
Four things matter across the programme.
The review covers the full eight-week body of work, not only the final presentation.
Commercial logic
The customer, pricing, go-to-market plan and economics fit together.
Execution
Work is complete, submitted on time and improves after feedback.
Ownership
Each participant contributes, communicates clearly and works professionally.
The final pitch is one part of the review, not the entire review.
PGP TBM pathway
Strong work may lead to a Personal Interview.
This is a selective pathway, not an automatic programme outcome.
Selected participants may receive direct Personal Interview consideration for the full-time PGP in Technology & Business Management.
The decision is based on your complete body of work and the eligibility requirements under Programme Rules.
Eligibility does not guarantee an interview. An interview does not guarantee admission. Where applicable, the Summer School fee may be adjusted against PGP TBM tuition after selection and enrolment, subject to the official policy.
Programme rules
Two thresholds. Two different outcomes.
The common programme requirements apply to everyone. Attendance and sign-off determine the outcome.
Required for both outcomes
Complete all mandatory in-class and out-class work, submit on time, contribute actively to your team, participate in reviews and maintain professional conduct.
PGP TBM pathway
80%+
Eligible for performance review
Attendance must be strictly more than 80%. Meeting the threshold makes you eligible for review. It does not guarantee a Personal Interview.
National Finale travel
100%
Completion plus dual sign-off
Sponsored travel and stay are confirmed only after 100% attendance and final sign-off from both the Masters or faculty leading the programme and your Alumni Buddy.
Attendance recording
Attendance is recorded for every class, workshop, review and programme activity. Late arrival, early departure or partial participation may be recorded as incomplete attendance.
Original work and use of AI
Credit all sources and disclose AI-assisted work where relevant. Fabricated research, plagiarism or misrepresentation may lead to disqualification.
Team contribution
Team and individual performance are reviewed separately. Raise contribution issues with the programme team early.
Professional conduct
Participants must engage respectfully with peers, Masters, faculty, Alumni Buddies, speakers, jurors and programme staff.
Confidentiality and materials
Do not circulate internal material, recordings, business ideas or confidential information without permission.
Travel, programme changes and fees
Travel follows the official itinerary. Faculty, sequence or timings may change. Fees, refunds, withdrawals and adjustments follow the offer letter and official policy.
Before Week 1
Come ready to begin the build.
Schedules, submissions and operational updates will be shared through the official cohort channels.
How will teams be formed?
The team formation process will be shared during orientation. Your team will continue with the same venture across the programme.
Can our team change its venture idea?
Yes, when customer evidence, market research or review feedback shows that the original thesis should change.
How much work happens between weekends?
Each week includes an out-class deliverable. Plan time for customer conversations, research, modelling and team reviews.
What if a team member is not contributing?
Raise the concern with the programme team early. Individual contribution may be reviewed separately from the team output.
Who should I contact for clarity?
For questions about your team progress, deliverables or review readiness, speak to your Alumni Buddy. For schedules, attendance or travel, contact the programme team.
Where will official updates be shared?
Through the official cohort communication channels created for the programme.
Build the work. Bring the evidence.
Your venture will only be as strong as the decisions, research and execution behind it.