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Kolkata · Class 11 to College 2nd Year · Age 15–20

The programme
that teaches what
school never did.

NAVUDYA is a 6-Sunday startup launchpad for young students in Kolkata. Every Sunday you build your own venture — idea, brand, business model, team, social presence — and pitch it to real investors on Day 6.

60Seats Only
6Sundays
6Weeks
1Certificate
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The structure
6 consecutive Sundays
One Sunday every week for 6 weeks. 3.5–4 hours each. No long gaps. No lost momentum. Just 6 focused sessions that build on each other.
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Every session
A real founder in the room
Not a teacher. Not a YouTuber. A person who has actually built something — sharing their real story, real mistakes, and real lessons.
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For the best idea
You build. You own. You pitch.
Every Sunday you build YOUR startup — not a case study, not a group project. YOUR idea, YOUR brand, YOUR venture. Pitched to real investors on Sunday 6.
Entrepreneurship
6 Sundays
Real Founders
Kolkata
Certified
Ideation
Business Models
Pitch Day
N2 Award
NAVUDYA Seed
Entrepreneurship
6 Sundays
Real Founders
Kolkata
Certified
Ideation
Business Models
Pitch Day
N2 Award
NAVUDYA Seed
Why this exists

School taught you
everything.
Except this.

Twelve years of studying. Exams, marks, subjects, boards. And somewhere in all of that — nobody once taught you how to actually build something in the real world.

NAVUDYA exists because the most important skills for your future are the ones your syllabus completely skips. We teach those skills. In six Sundays.

GAP 01
How to spot an opportunity
Your teachers taught you to solve problems that already have answers. Founders learn to find problems nobody has answered yet.
GAP 02
How money actually works
Revenue models, pricing, margins, investment — the financial language of the real world. Not in your textbook. Right here.
GAP 03
How to sell an idea
Pitching, storytelling, positioning — making people believe in something that doesn't fully exist yet. That's a skill. We teach it.
GAP 04
How to lead under pressure
When things go wrong — and they will — what do you do? How do you keep a team together? How do you pivot without losing everyone?
The programme

6 Sundays.
One at a time.
All of it matters.

One Sunday every week for six weeks. 60 students. 6 round tables of 10. A premium venue in Kolkata. And a founder speaker at every single session.

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Format
Every Sunday — 6 weeks
3.5 to 4 hours per session. Consecutive weeks. Time to be confirmed and communicated before Batch 1.
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Batch size
60 students — 6 teams of 10
High energy. Real networking. Activities designed for teams — not just individual learning. Every student knows every other student by Week 2.
SUNDAY 1
Find Your Idea
Discover your real startup idea using the NAVUDYA Idea Filter. Every student leaves with one validated idea they believe in.
SUNDAY 2
Build Your Brand
Name your venture. Choose your colours. Write your tagline. Create your logo direction. Your brand identity — built live.
SUNDAY 3
Build Your Business
Revenue models, pricing strategy, your first P&L. Turn your idea from a dream into a business that makes real money.
SUNDAY 4
Build Your Team & Culture
Who do you need? How do you hire with no money? What is your company culture? Build your team plan and 3 culture rules.
SUNDAY 5
Build Your Presence & Investment Plan
Launch your Instagram live in the room. Build your investment plan. Learn where and how to invest for maximum growth.
SUNDAY 6 — PITCH DAY 🎓
Pitch to a real panel. Earn your certificate. Change everything.
You pitch your full venture — brand, business model, team plan, social presence — to real entrepreneurs. N2 Award and NAVUDYA Seed announced.
You BUILD your startup every session — not just listen
Live entrepreneur speaker every Sunday (30 min)
Podcast-style live Q&A with the speaker (30 min)
Physical games and activities — music, energy, competition
Session card every Sunday — one big idea to carry forward
Snacks and break (not counted in session time)
Is this for you?

NAVUDYA is built
for three types
of students.

You don't need business knowledge. You need hunger, curiosity, and the willingness to think differently about the world around you.

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The Dreamer

You think about building something almost every day. You have ideas constantly. But you don't know where to start, or who to talk to, or whether your ideas are even worth pursuing.

"NAVUDYA gives your dreams a structure — and a roadmap to start."

The Ambitious One

You want financial independence. You refuse to spend 40 years working for someone else. You're driven — but the gap between that drive and actual skills is where you're stuck.

"NAVUDYA teaches the things school decided weren't worth your time."
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The Problem Solver

You notice things. A broken system. A missing product. A gap nobody's addressing. You think in solutions automatically — you just need the tools to build one.

"NAVUDYA turns what you already see into something you can actually build."
The NAVUDYA Launchpad Select

60 students enter.
1 or 2 are chosen.

At the end of every NAVUDYA batch — the top student entrepreneurs are selected based on their pitch, their journey across all 6 sessions, and the quality of their original application. These students receive something no classroom in India currently offers.

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Investor Access Session

A private 60-minute pitch session with a real investor or senior mentor. Real feedback. Real questions. The kind of room most people never get into.

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NAVUDYA Social Feature

Your story, your idea, your name — published across all NAVUDYA platforms and seen by our entire community and alumni network.

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Industry Introduction

A direct introduction to a relevant startup, business, or organisation for a 30-day collaboration or internship opportunity.

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N2 Certificate & Letter

The NAVUDYA N2 Award — framed, premium printed — plus a personal recommendation letter from NAVUDYA's founder. Permanent and verifiable.

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Founder's Circle — 6 Months

Monthly 1:1 mentorship, permanent access to NAVUDYA's speaker network, and a seat in the N2 alumni group across all batches — forever.

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Idea Review & Pitch Deck

Your idea reviewed in writing by NAVUDYA's founder, plus a professionally designed personalised pitch deck template to take forward.

The NAVUDYA Seed.
The rarest thing in entrepreneurship.

Someone who believes in you early enough to put real money behind it. After 6 sessions and Pitch Day — if a student's idea demonstrates genuine potential — NAVUDYA's founder personally invests. Not a sponsor's money. Their own.

Real capital. Real terms — equity or friendly loan, discussed openly, agreed on paper. Your teacher becomes your first financial backer. That relationship doesn't end at Pitch Day.

The NAVUDYA Seed is awarded at the founder's sole discretion based entirely on merit. It is not guaranteed for every batch. Investment amount, structure and terms are discussed privately with the selected student and family. Participation in NAVUDYA does not constitute a guarantee of investment. Terms & conditions apply.
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Personal investment

Not a prize. Not a marketing gimmick. NAVUDYA's founder puts their own capital behind ideas they genuinely believe in.

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Real terms. Real agreement.

A small equity stake or friendly loan — discussed openly, agreed on paper, done with complete transparency and respect.

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Your teacher becomes your co-founder

The person who taught you for 6 sessions becomes your guide, advisor, and first financial backer. Ongoing.

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Not every batch. Only when earned.

The NAVUDYA Seed only happens when an idea genuinely meets the threshold. That honesty is what makes it real.

Learn from real founders

Every Sunday.
A real entrepreneur
in the room.

No textbook teachers. No theoretical lectures. Every session features a founder who has actually built something — sharing their real story, real mistakes, real lessons, and taking your real questions.

S1
Speaker TBA
Founder & Entrepreneur
Sunday 1 — Mindset
S2
Speaker TBA
Founder & Entrepreneur
Sunday 3 — Business Models
S3
Speaker TBA
Founder & Entrepreneur
Sunday 6 — Pitch Day
🎙️ Speaker announcements coming soon — follow @navudya.in on Instagram to be the first to know.
Investment

Two tiers.
One difference.

Same programme. Same sessions. Same energy. The only difference — a personal 1:1 session with Avishek in Tier 2.

Tier 1 — Standard
₹14,000
Full programme · All seats eligible
All 6 Sunday sessions
Full programme experience
NAVUDYA certificate — framed
Session card every Sunday
Alumni WhatsApp community
N2 Award eligibility
NAVUDYA Seed eligibility
Personal 1:1 with Avishek
⭐ Most Choose This
Tier 2 — Founder's Pack
₹15,500
Only ₹1,500 more · Worth every rupee
Everything in Standard
All 6 Sunday sessions
NAVUDYA certificate — framed
Alumni WhatsApp community
N2 Award eligibility
NAVUDYA Seed eligibility
Personal 1:1 with Avishek — before Session 2. Your idea. Your brand. Direct feedback. Just you and him.

Pay in 2 instalments — 50% to confirm seat, 50% before Sunday 3  ·  Razorpay · UPI · Cards · Net Banking

Certificate of Achievement
Your Name Here
has successfully completed the NAVUDYA Young Entrepreneur Programme — a 24-hour certified entrepreneurship training across 6 sessions in Kolkata, India.
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NCYE · 2025 · 001
Your certification

More than a
piece of paper.
Proof you showed up.

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24 Hours Certified

6 sessions × 4 hours of structured entrepreneurship curriculum — officially certified and documented.

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Unique Certificate ID

Every NCYE certificate carries a unique number — permanently verifiable by any institution or employer.

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Premium Print Quality

200 GSM art paper, colour print, gloss finish. Designed to be framed and displayed with pride.

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Pitch Completion

Confirms you pitched your idea to real entrepreneurs on Pitch Day — the moment your journey becomes your proof.

Common questions

You asked.
We answered.

Who is this for?
Students in Class 11, Class 12, or College 1st–2nd Year, aged 15–20, based in Kolkata. No prior business knowledge needed — just curiosity and hunger.
Online or offline?
Fully offline. Every Sunday is held at a premium hotel banquet venue in Kolkata. 60 students, 6 round tables of 10. In-person energy cannot be replicated online.
How does payment work?
Pay in two instalments — 50% to confirm your seat, 50% before Sunday 3. All payments are secure via Razorpay. Cards, UPI, and net banking all accepted.
What is the N2 Award?
At the end of every batch, the top 1–2 student entrepreneurs receive the NAVUDYA Launchpad Select — including investor access, social feature, industry intro, recommendation letter, and Founder's Circle membership.
What is the NAVUDYA Seed?
If a student's idea meets NAVUDYA's investment threshold — NAVUDYA's founder personally backs it with real capital on real terms. It's not guaranteed for every batch. It's earned.
What if I miss a Sunday?
Missing one session — you'll receive the full workbook and task sheet. Missing more than 2 sessions may affect your certification and N2 Award eligibility.
Do my parents need to sign anything?
Yes. All students under 18 require a parent/guardian consent form — sent digitally after your seat is confirmed. Takes 2 minutes.
How do I apply?
Click Apply Now and complete the application form. It takes 35–40 minutes — it's a real screening, not a formality. Pay ₹500 token to hold your seat. We respond within 5–7 days.

6 Sundays.
60 seats.
Your idea.
Your venture.

Kolkata's next founders are applying right now. The only question is whether you're one of them.

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Section 1 of 9
Identity &
First Impression

We start simple. But even these early questions tell us something about how you read and think.

Q1–2Required
Your basic details
Q3Required
Academic background
Q4⭐ Key Question
Describe yourself in exactly 3 words. Not adjectives — ACTIONS.
Things you actually DO. Not "hardworking, creative, ambitious."
Bad: Smart, ambitious, kind  ·  Good: Build, question, persist
Q5Required
What's one thing about you that would genuinely surprise most people?
Not a fun fact. Something real about who you are.
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Q6⭐ Key Question
On a scale of 1–10, how smart are you?
Give one specific example from the last 6 months that justifies your rating. Not a test score — a real situation.
Still figuring it outExceptionally sharp
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Q7Required
Your family's position on your interest in entrepreneurship:
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Section 2 of 9
Your Story &
Motivation

Your WHY matters more than your WHAT. This is where most people either shine or reveal they haven't really thought about this.

Q8⭐⭐ Most Important
The moment that made you think: "I need to build something of my own."
One specific moment — a conversation, experience, something you saw or felt. Doesn't need to be dramatic. Needs to be real.
We want to know: What happened? How old were you? How did it change how you see the world?
0 words — aim for at least 80
Q9Required
Something you started and never finished. Why did you stop?
A project, plan, habit, idea — anything. The self-reflection matters more than the story.
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Q10⭐ Key
NAVUDYA costs ₹11,999. That is real money. Complete this honestly:
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Q11Required
If you are NOT selected for this batch, what will you do?
Section 3 of 9
Your Startup
Ideas

Every great company started as an idea someone wrote down. Show us how you think about building things.

Q12Required
Your Priority 1 startup idea — give it a name.
Q13⭐⭐ Key
What specific problem does it solve? Don't describe the solution yet.
Who suffers from this, how often, how badly, and why does no good solution exist right now?
Too vague: "Students waste time"
Strong: "Class 12 students in Kolkata spend ₹3,000/month on 4 tutors with zero way to compare quality or outcomes."
0 words — aim for 60+
Q14⭐ Key
How would your idea make money? Walk us through the exact money flow.
Don't just say "subscription." Who pays? How much? How often? Why would they keep paying?
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Q15Required
Name your top 3 competitors and how you're genuinely different from each.
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Q16⭐ Key
You have ₹0 and 30 days. How do you START today?
Not the dream version. The real version. What do you actually do in Week 1?
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Q17⭐⭐ Critical
What is the single biggest reason your idea could FAIL completely?
Be brutally honest. The most honest answer impresses us more than the most optimistic one.
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Q18Optional
Your Priority 2 idea — one line. Why is it #2 and not #1?
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Section 4 of 9
Mindset
& Vision

Vague visions produce vague actions. We want to know exactly how you see your future.

Q19⭐⭐ Key
Where are you at age 30? Be specific — not "successful."
What are you doing every day? What have you built? Who works with you? Where in the world are you?
0 words — the more specific, the better
Q20Required
Financial freedom means ₹_____ per month. By age ___. Doing what?
Q21Required
Which is most honestly true for you right now?
Q22⭐ Key
Rate your self-discipline: ___/10. Now prove it with a recent example.
Last 6 months. What did you commit to? What almost made you quit?
I struggle with consistencyUnbreakable commitment
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Q23Required
In the last 3 months, have you done something that genuinely scared you?
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Q24⭐ Key
Rank these 5 things in order of importance to you as a future founder. Drag to reorder.
1🕊️ Freedom — Work on your own terms
2💰 Money — Financial independence
3🌍 Impact — Changing something real
4🏆 Status — Recognition and respect
5🛡️ Security — Stability and safety
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Section 5 of 9
Psychology &
Decisions

How you respond under pressure reveals more about your founder potential than any skill or idea ever will.

Q25⭐ Key
Your best friend tells you your idea will definitely fail. What do you do?
You've spent 3 months on it. They're someone you deeply respect.
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Q26⭐⭐ Critical
₹50,000 guaranteed now — OR — 40% chance of ₹2,00,000 in 6 months. Choose one.
No middle ground. Then show us the mathematical reasoning — not just your gut.
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Q27Required
Tell us about your last public failure or embarrassment.
Not a small mistake. Something people saw. What happened? How did you feel? What did you do next?
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Q28⭐ Key
4-person team. Deadline in 48 hours. Two stop contributing — one has a personal problem, one is lazy. What do you do for each?
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Q29⭐⭐ Deep
What emotion most reliably stops you from doing what you know you should do?
Name it. Then describe what it physically feels like when it shows up.
Strong answer: "Fear — a tightening in my chest, and my thoughts race through every way this could go wrong."
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Q30Required
Someone criticises your work harshly and publicly. Your honest FIRST reaction:
Q31⭐ Ethics
Your bestselling product — 70% of revenue — is discovered to be mildly harmful to the environment. Not illegal. Business can't survive without it for 6 months. What do you do?
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Q32Required
1–10: How much do others' opinions affect your daily decisions?
Give two examples — one where they changed your decision, one where you completely ignored them.
Completely independentOthers define me
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Section 6 of 9
IQ & Analytical
Thinking

No calculators needed — but clear thinking is. These questions reveal how you process real-world business problems.

Q33⭐⭐ Business Math
The Chai Stall Problem.
80 cups/day at ₹10 · Rent ₹6,000/month · Ingredients ₹200/day · 26 working days/month
Answer all 3: Is it profitable? Show your calculation. What is the monthly profit or loss? What ONE change could double profit without raising the price?
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Q34Required
Without a calculator — estimate revenue at end of Month 6.
Business starts at ₹10,000/month. Grows 20% every month. Show rough working — method matters more than accuracy.
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Q35⭐⭐ Judgment
The Failed App Autopsy.
Founder spends 2 years building an app. Invests ₹15 lakhs. Launches. Gets almost zero users. Based only on this — what are the 3 most likely reasons? Rank them.
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Q36Required
Fill in the two missing steps: Idea → Problem → Solution → _____ → _____ → Scale
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Q37⭐ Challenge
Turn ₹10,000 into ₹50,000 in 30 days. Week by week. No crypto, no gambling.
Something you could actually execute given your age and location in Kolkata. Name real places, real actions.
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Section 7 of 9
Creativity &
Originality

Don't overthink. Let your brain go somewhere new.

Q38⏱️ 2 Minutes
Start your timer. List 10 unusual uses for a broken umbrella.
Not "walking stick." Go further. Go stranger. Write without stopping. Answers 8, 9, 10 tell us the most.
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Q39⭐ Originality
"Most people think success requires _____, but I believe it actually requires _____."
Banned words: hard work, dedication, money, passion, luck. Using them means starting over.
Q40Required
One unsolved problem in your school or Kolkata neighbourhood. Now propose a real solution.
Must affect 50+ people. Must have no good solution right now. Your solution doesn't need to be perfect — it needs to be real.
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Q41Optional
Using only things within 500 metres of your home — what business do you build?
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Q42⭐⭐ Most Revealing
60 seconds. Convince your skeptical best friend to apply for NAVUDYA.
Use only what you've genuinely learned from filling this form. Tests comprehension, persuasion, and whether you actually believe in this.
0 words — a 60-second pitch is about 120–150 words
Section 8 of 9
⚡ Rapid Fire

5 minutes. 5 questions. First instinct only. Do NOT go back and edit your answers in this section.

⚡ Rules for this section

Answer each question in under 30 seconds. Your first instinct is what we want. We are reading between the lines — not just the words. Do not overthink. Do not edit.

⏱️ SET A 5-MINUTE TIMER NOW BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
Q43⚡ Rapid
You can only keep ONE forever. Choose immediately. No explanation needed.
Q44⚡ Rapid
One well-known entrepreneur you genuinely dislike — and in ONE sentence, why.
"I like everyone" is not an answer.
Q45⚡ Rapid
Your single biggest weakness as a future founder.
ONE WORD ONLY.
Q46⚡ Rapid
A stranger offers you one of these right now. Choose immediately.
Q47⚡ Rapid
"If you only remembered one thing about me after reading this entire application, I'd want it to be:"
One line. No more.
Section 9 of 9 — Final Round
Your Closing
Argument.

This is the last thing we read. You've answered 47 questions. These final ones are where you leave your mark.

Q48⭐⭐ Most Important
Why should WE pick YOU over 50 other applicants?
Exactly 5 sentences. No more. No less. Count them carefully. What you choose to say tells us everything about what you think matters most.
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Q49⭐⭐ Transformation
What ONE thing must have changed inside you by Pitch Day for NAVUDYA to have been worth it?
Not a skill. Not knowledge. An internal shift. What needs to be different about how you see yourself?
Shallow: "I want to be more confident."
Deep: "I need to stop asking for permission to take up space with my ideas."
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Q50Required
Your Final Commitment Declaration.
Write this declaration:
"I, [your name], am applying for NAVUDYA with full understanding that this is a paid, certified programme requiring my genuine commitment across all 6 sessions. I am serious about this — and I am ready."
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Anything else you want us to know?
A project, story, achievement — something that defines you but didn't come up in this form.
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How did you hear about NAVUDYA?

Reviewed personally within 5–7 days. Shortlisted candidates contacted at hello@navudya.in

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Application
received.

You just did something most people never do — you sat down, thought hard, and put yourself on the line. We'll review your application carefully and reach out within 5–7 days at hello@navudya.in

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Questions? Email hello@navudya.in or WhatsApp us directly.