Book a Free Consultation Call! Click here to apply.
Become India’s
Next Prodigy!
Become India’s
Next Prodigy!
Become India’s
Next Prodigy!
Akara is India’s first school outside school, built to make middle and high school students love what they learn.
Akara is India’s first school outside school, built to make middle and high school students love what they learn.
Akara is India’s first school outside school, built to make middle and high school students love what they learn.
Cohort 1: Brands & Business
Cohort 1: Brands & Business
Your one-stop for building the most holistic college-ready portfolio for top colleges globally. From writing industry-specific research papers to building real brand books for startups- you will do it all!
Your one-stop for building the most holistic college-ready portfolio for top colleges globally. From writing industry-specific research papers to building real brand books for startups- you will do it all!
📍
Scope
Scope
30 students
30 students
⏳
Duration
4 Weeks
⏳
Duration
4 Weeks
🚗
Mode
Hybrid
🚗
Mode
Hybrid
Explore Domains Like
AI & Technology
Build your own chatbot
Robotics
Build your own robot
Animation
Create 3D models
Entrepreneurship
Launch your own venture
Law & Policy
Co-publish research papers
Game Development
Build your own live game
Marketing & Branding
Build a brand book for Shark Tank startup
Film
Making
Shoot a film end-to-end
Writing & Publishing
Launch your own book & podcast
Fashion
Design
Design your own fashion line with a label
Explore Domains Like
AI and Technology
Build your own chatbot
Marketing
Build a brand book for Shark Tank startup
Law, Policy and International Relations
Co-publish research papers
Entrepreneurship
Launch your own venture
Animation
Create 3D models
Game Development
Build your own live game
Film Making
Shoot a film end-to-end
Writing
Launch your own book & podcast
Graphic Design
Create graphic design for a Shark Tank startup
Robotics
Build your own robot
Photography
Travel across the country to build your portfolio
Fashion Design
Design your own fashion line with a label
Get the best outcomes
Get the best outcomes
Make the world your classroom
Make the world your classroom
Make the world your classroom
Explore 20+ career pathways- discover what you love.
Explore 20+ career pathways- discover what you love
Learn from the best- faculty from ISB, Masters Union, IIM, IIT
Learn from the best- faculty from ISB, Masters Union, IIM, IIT
Solve problems with Shark-Tank funded startups
Solve problems with Shark-Tank funded startups
Build soft-skills that make you stand out- how to give a TED talk, how to interview like Oprah etc.
Build soft-skills that make you stand out- How to give a TED talk, how to interview like Oprah etc
How are we unique?
How are we unique?
The LAB way takes a student from concept to application, real-time experience and through the MUA stages of learning!
The LAB way takes a student from concept to application, real-time experience and through the MUA stages of learning!
Learn
Learn
Learn
Build
Build
Build
Apply
Apply
Apply
Duration
4 Weeks Per Domain
Location
Hybrid
Application Deadline
1st June
Launch Date
15th September
Program Structure
Program Structure
Choose your curated learning kit for the next 9 months and learn by building. Be college-smart and explore what you are truly good at!
Domain 01
Domain 01
AI & Technology
Code & Chaos
Build AI bots, explore ChatGPT, and prototype like a tech founder. (Think: fast-paced, futuristic, a dash of rebellion.)
Domain 02
Domain 02
Design & Branding
Beyond Aesthetics
Beyond Aesthetics
Design for real-world brands, create campaigns like Schbang, and learn visual storytelling. (Because design isn’t just pretty — it performs.)
Domain 03
Domain 03
Content Creation
Creator’s Club
Write, shoot, edit, and publish like a YouTuber, influencer, or brand storyteller. (Where virality meets purpose.)
Domain 04
Domain 04
Business & Dropshipping
Zero to Storefront
Launch and test real products — from Amazon-style dropshipping to your own merch line. (Think hustle, logistics, and teen entrepreneurship.)
Domain 05
Domain 05
Law & Logic
Debate, Deals & Drama
Break down real contracts, explore policy, pitch like you’re in SUITS, and protect your ideas. (Where critical thinking meets courtroom cool.)
Duration
4 Weeks Per Domain
Location
Hybrid
Application Opens
1st June
Launch Date
15th September
Front row with Faculty
Front row with Faculty
The best in the industry there to experience the world through their lived experience
The best in the industry there to experience the world through their lived experience
Join an exclusive cohort of
30 exceptional candidates
Join an exclusive cohort of
30 exceptional candidates
Here's how you can secure your spot:
Here's how you can secure your spot:
Apply
Submit your application with a compelling portfolio and statement of purpose.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-depth interview with our panel.
Start
Kickstart your transformative journey with expert mentorship, real-world projects, and an elite peer network.
Apply
Submit your application with a compelling portfolio and statement of purpose.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-depth interview with our panel.
Start
Kickstart your transformative journey with expert mentorship, real-world projects, and an elite peer network.
#Fall in ❤︎ with what you learn
#Fall in ❤︎ with what you learn
World-Class Learning & Mentorship
World-Class Learning & Mentorship
80+
80+
Hours of learning
Hours of learning
20+
20+
Faculty mentors from Ivy leagues and Big4s
Faculty mentors from Ivy leagues and Big4s
10+
10+
Startups from Shark Tank and YCombinator
Startups from Shark Tank and YCombinator
Be College Smart
Build your best resume
Showcase your talent
Intern at top startups
Get LoRs and certifications
Profile-ready for colleges
Be College Smart
Build your best resume
Showcase your talent
Intern at top startups
Get LoRs and certifications
Profile-ready for colleges
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AKARA? Why is it important for my child?
Akara is India’s first school outside school. It is your one/stop shop for helping your kid discover what they love doing and ultimately build the most solid profile for top colleges.
What is AKARA? Why is it important for my child?
Akara is India’s first school outside school. It is your one/stop shop for helping your kid discover what they love doing and ultimately build the most solid profile for top colleges.
What is AKARA? Why is it important for my child?
Akara is India’s first school outside school. It is your one/stop shop for helping your kid discover what they love doing and ultimately build the most solid profile for top colleges.
How does it add value?
Simply put, Akara collaborates with industry leaders and professionals to expose kids to ‘how the real world works’. We partner with traditional schools, counsellors and networks to get the best talent to teach and hold masterclasses that your kid needs.
How does it add value?
Simply put, Akara collaborates with industry leaders and professionals to expose kids to ‘how the real world works’. We partner with traditional schools, counsellors and networks to get the best talent to teach and hold masterclasses that your kid needs.
How does it add value?
Simply put, Akara collaborates with industry leaders and professionals to expose kids to ‘how the real world works’. We partner with traditional schools, counsellors and networks to get the best talent to teach and hold masterclasses that your kid needs.
When is the first cohort launching? What is it about?
Our first cohort is launching this September on ‘Brands and Business’. It is meant for all high schoolers who want to go to Parsons/NYU/LASALLE/NIFT/NID for design courses or who want to choose marketing as their focus area in bachelors.
When is the first cohort launching? What is it about?
Our first cohort is launching this September on ‘Brands and Business’. It is meant for all high schoolers who want to go to Parsons/NYU/LASALLE/NIFT/NID for design courses or who want to choose marketing as their focus area in bachelors.
When is the first cohort launching? What is it about?
Our first cohort is launching this September on ‘Brands and Business’. It is meant for all high schoolers who want to go to Parsons/NYU/LASALLE/NIFT/NID for design courses or who want to choose marketing as their focus area in bachelors.
How is the program structured?
The program runs in batches for 4 weeks with just 30 students in each batch. There are 5 such cohorts that run every year!
How is the program structured?
The program runs in batches for 4 weeks with just 30 students in each batch. There are 5 such cohorts that run every year!
How is the program structured?
The program runs in batches for 4 weeks with just 30 students in each batch. There are 5 such cohorts that run every year!
Akara: Where we celebrate Creativity, Curiosity & Culture
Akara: Where we celebrate Creativity, Curiosity & Culture
#Fall in ❤︎ with what you learn
Become India’s
Next Prodigy!
Akara is India’s first school outside school, built to make middle and high school students love what they learn.
Cohort 1: Brands & Business
Your one-stop for building the most holistic college-ready portfolio for top colleges globally. From writing industry-specific research papers to building real brand books for startups- you will do it all!
📍
Location
Kolkata
⏳
Duration
2 Weeks
🚗
Mode
Hybrid
The Akara Adventure
Our 9-month program is designed for the future prodigies who show immense passion, curiosity and hard-work
Explore 20+ career pathways- discover what you love.
Learn from the best- faculty from ISB, Masters Union, IIM, IIT
Solve problems with Shark-Tank funded startups
Build soft-skills that make you stand out- how to give a TED talk, how to interview like Oprah etc.
How are we unique?
The LAB way takes a student from concept to application, real-time experience and through the MUA stages of learning!
Learn
Learn
Build
Build
Apply
Apply
Program Structure
In 9 months, a handpicked batch explores 5 domains of work. Through hands-on projects, students figure out what they’re truly good at and become college-smart, the right way.
Domain 01
AI & Technology
Code & Chaos
Build AI bots, explore ChatGPT, and prototype like a tech founder. (Think: fast-paced, futuristic, a dash of rebellion.)
Domain 02
Design & Branding
Beyond Aesthetics
Design for real-world brands, create campaigns like Schbang, and learn visual storytelling. (Because design isn’t just pretty — it performs.)
Domain 03
Content Creation
Creator’s Club
Write, shoot, edit, and publish like a YouTuber, influencer, or brand storyteller. (Where virality meets purpose.)
Domain 04
Business & Dropshipping
Zero to Storefront
Launch and test real products — from Amazon-style dropshipping to your own merch line. (Think hustle, logistics, and teen entrepreneurship.)
Domain 05
Law & Logic
Debate, Deals & Drama
Break down real contracts, explore policy, pitch like you’re in SUITS, and protect your ideas. (Where critical thinking meets courtroom cool.)
Location
Hybrid
Duration
4 Weeks Per Domain
Application Deadline
1st June '25
Launch Date
15th September '25
Front row with Faculty
The best in the industry there to experience the world through their lived experience
Join an exclusive cohort of
30 exceptional candidates
Here's how you can secure your spot:
Apply
Submit your application with a compelling portfolio and statement of purpose.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-depth interview with our panel.
Start
Kickstart your transformative journey with expert mentorship, real-world projects, and an elite peer network.
Duration
9 months (2-3 hours a week)
Location
Hybrid (Online+Kolkata)
Application Deadline
1st June
Launch Date
15th September
#Fall in ❤︎ with what you learn
World-Class Learning & Mentorship
80+
Hours of learning
20+
Faculty mentors from Ivy leagues and Big4s
10+
Startups from Shark Tank and YCombinator
Find out more on our
Be College Smart
Build your best resume
Showcase your talent
Intern at top startups
Get LoRs and certifications
Profile-ready for colleges
Frequently Asked Questions
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
How to fill the form?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Akara: Where we celebrate Creativity, Curiosity & Culture
Note from founder
Dear Students of Akara, You are precious and you deserve the best learning experience. The world is adapting fast and with that, it needs YOU to step-up and create, be curious and courageous. This is your chance to find the best of yourself.
Love, Muskan
Book a Free Consultation Call! Click here to apply.