From idea to revenue. Build businesses that don't just launch, they last.

Next Gen BusinessProgram

Learn to build, operate and grow a business.

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24+12 Months
12th Jul 2027
Applications Open
Qualification

High School Graduate

18 years and above

Students may choose to opt in for a BBA Degree pathway with a UGC accredited university alongside the programme.

Bumble
Meesho
SuperYou
Rapido
Ather
Zepto
Philips
WLDD
SBI
WTF IS? Podcast
ZERO14
Noise
Lotto
Urban Vault
Coinbase
Shopsy
  • Industry Immersion

    Experience business where it actually happens - including a national-level immersion into Gujarat’s industrial ecosystem.

  • Startup Incubation

    From idea to execution - you get full startup incubation support at LIT, with everything in place to help you build and launch confidently.

  • Beyond the Classroom

    Regular offsite and industry visits give you exposure to how real businesses operate - up close, not just in theory.

  • 100% placement assistance

    We’re committed to your success, ensuring you land the job of your dreams!

  • 80+ brand collaborations

    Join forces with industry leaders and innovators, opening doors to exciting opportunities.

  • Build your startup or Launch your startup

    Get your startup off the ground by either building it from the ground up or launching it straight into the market!

Who This Course Is For

Fresh School Passouts

Done with 12th, not interested in a regular theoretical BCom or BBA

Startup Aspirants

Want to work at a fast-growing startup on day one, not after two years of theory.

Future Operators

Want to understand how businesses actually run — sales, marketing, finance, ops — all of it.

Family Business Heirs

Inheriting a business but have no idea how to market it, grow it, or take it online.

The ₹25 Lakh StartupFunding Guarantee

Not a Promise. A System.

You unlock this when
  • Every founder maintains 75%+ Performance
  • Every founder maintains 75%+ Attendance
  • You build a real, revenue-generating startup
Note: For Teams of 2-3 Founders

Staged Funding

01
LAKH

Proof Of Demand

  • Minimum sales target achieved
  • Real customers, real validation
  • No fake numbers
24
LAKH

Scale Capital

  • Consistent monthly revenue
  • Repeatable growth
  • Stable cashflow

We don’t fund ideas. We fund traction

The LIT Incubation System

  • Operator-led mentorship
  • MVP build support (tech, design, AI stack)
  • Access to real customers & brands
  • Pitch, finance & investor readiness
  • Experimentation budgets & testing infrastructure
  • Talent pool & hiring support
  • Co-working + content + studio setups
  • Legal, compliance & ops guidance
  • Founder mindset & accountability systems

Experience learning through Challenges

Founder Fundamentals
Business Fundamentals

Founder Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals about what it takes to become an effective founder

Overview

Step into the role of an entrepreneur and master the core principles of business, economics, and strategy. Gain insights into consumer behavior, market dynamics and financial planning. This EPIC equips you to innovate and build a strong foundation for future success.

Challenges from this epic

NGLNGL

NGL Drinks is distributing across D2C, modern trade, and HORECA but honestly we don't know which channel is actually making us money. Break down the numbers for us and tell us clearly which ones to scale and which ones to walk away from.

Arjit Singh

Guided by

Arjit Singh

Co-Founder @ Flyzy

OwnlyOwnly

Ownly charges zero delivery fees and zero hidden commissions, that's our whole model. But as we grow from 5 to 20 restaurant partners, we're worried about running out of cash. Show us where the cash flow gaps are and how we keep operations running while we scale.

Veda Nadendla

Guided by

Veda Nadendla

Program Head @ LIT School

Supply 6Supply 6

Supply6 sells a complete nutrition shake at ₹3,500, 7x what most people pay for protein powder. People land on our site and immediately compare us to gym supplements. Write us the messaging that makes a health-conscious buyer understand why this is actually worth it, without it sounding like a sales pitch.

Pawas Jain

Guided by

Pawas Jain

Executive Vice President - Strategy @ Media & Content

Circle StoreCircle Store

Circle Store is India's first AI-verified pre-loved goods platform. The biggest thing stopping buyers is trust, is this actually authentic, is the condition really what they say? Help us launch in a way that makes a first-time buyer feel completely safe and a first-time seller feel like it's worth listing here.

Ken Matthew

Guided by

Ken Matthew

Marketing Consultant @ Unigage

A Human's VisionMeets an AI's Velocity

AI doesn't know where your business should go. It just gets you there faster once you do. Next Gen Business builds the full-stack operator: someone who understands product, marketing, finance, and ops end to end. Then AI becomes the engine to move across all of it at speed.

AI tools unlocked

AI in Practice

  • Analyze markets and competitors faster
  • Structure business plans and strategies
  • Build operational workflows
  • Improve decision-making through faster insights
Command every function

Step 1

Command every function

Learn how product, brand, growth, operations, and capital work as one system.

Deploy AI across the board

Step 2

Deploy AI across the board

Use AI for market analysis, campaign planning, operational workflows, and decision support.

Move like a founder

Step 3

Move like a founder

Execute across functions with the confidence and speed of someone who's already built it.

Build 4 AI Agents.Solve Real Brand Problems.

Build A Market Research Agent

Most business decisions rely on scattered, messy data.

  • Analyze reviews, comments, and online discussions
  • Map competitors and pricing
  • Estimate market size and opportunities
YOUR GOAL

Turn raw data into a clear, 1-page decision brief.

Build a Content Engine Agent

One great piece of content is created.

CHALLENGE

Build an AI system that repurposes one idea into a full content pipeline.

  • Generate hooks for different platforms
  • Adapt content into multiple formats (Reels, posts, newsletters)
  • Create a weekly content plan
YOUR GOAL

Turn one idea into a week of platform-ready content.

Build an ROI Agent

Performance marketing involves constant testing and optimization.

CHALLENGE

Build an AI system that improves ad performance automatically.

  • Audit campaigns and find wasted spend
  • Generate new creative variations
  • Recommend budget allocation based on performance
YOUR GOAL

Maximize return on ad spend, continuously.

Build a LTV Maximisation Agent

Most businesses focus on acquiring customers.

CHALLENGE

Build an AI system that drives retention and personalization.

  • Segment users based on behavior
  • Predict which users might churn
  • Create personalized lifecycle campaigns
YOUR GOAL

Turn first-time users into long-term customers.

Learn from the Industry

LIT isn't run by academics, it's driven by the creators, marketers, and founders shaping the future. Our mentors come from the trenches, not textbooks.

Anushka Tyagi

Anushka Tyagi

Creator and creative director behind @zenushkascut. Co-Founder at Redlify

Ashutosh Pratap Singh

Ashutosh Pratap Singh

Content Creator (Tech, Career, AI) | Founder @ Horus Media

Sai Sethu

Sai Sethu

High-Ticket Lead generation with AI-Powered Content Systems | Storyteller

Shahbaaz Mohammed

Shahbaaz Mohammed

Web3 Community Strategist | Crypto Educator | Community Growth Strategist

Aaditya Sain

Aaditya Sain

Brand, Content & Social Media Marketing Leader

Sanjay Singha

Sanjay Singha

Tech Content Creator | Filmmaker | Editor

Life at LIT

Why Real-World Beats Rote Learning in the AI Age

Why Real-World Beats Rote Learning in the AI Age

When Varun Mayya addressed LIT students, he called out education’s biggest flaw: we’re memorising when we should be doing. He championed hands-on learning, especially in marketing where live campaigns beat case studies every time. Then he shifted gears, painting a future where AI tool mastery and adaptability will separate winners from the rest.

Authenticity Over Algorithm

Authenticity Over Algorithm

When Kusha took the stage at LIT, she didn’t just talk content, she talked community. She highlighted the power of staying authentic, how her tribe stood by her through controversies, and how that same trust fueled her product launches. For LIT Students, it was a masterclass in how loyalty and honesty turn audiences into movements.

Visit to Scott International

Visit to Scott International

An immersive visit to a garment factory that revealed the behind-the-scenes of B2B manufacturing and fashion economics.

Learning by Design: Making Ideas Stick Like Glue
Learning by Design: Making Ideas Stick Like Glue 2

Learning by Design: Making Ideas Stick Like Glue

Ganesh, the founder of Think School, sat down with LIT Students for a session on design thinking that felt more like a playbook than a lecture. From book recs to content breakdowns, he showed how learning can be sharp, simple, and fun. His session proved that good ideas aren’t just taught — they’re designed to stick.

NAMMA CREATOR CARNIVAL 1
NAMMA CREATOR CARNIVAL 2

NAMMA CREATOR CARNIVAL

Sorted Studio Field Trip
Sorted Studio Field Trip 2

Sorted Studio Field Trip

A sonic deep-dive into resonance, SFX, and podcast production—guided by audio experts at Sorted Studio.

From Reach to Revenue

From Reach to Revenue

In a fireside chat with LIT Students, Raj opened up about scaling House of X into a distribution powerhouse. He broke down how audience attention can be engineered into real business success, from brand collabs to launching his own perfume with King. His story showed students that reach is just the beginning. Conversion is the real game.

Grit Over Glamour: Building Beauty with Brains and Budget

Grit Over Glamour: Building Beauty with Brains and Budget

When Ananya joined our cohort at LIT, she spoke about overcoming self-doubt, building brands with purpose, and staying frugal with money even as you grow. She dropped real lessons on resilience and financial discipline, while sharing her leap into beauty ventures. The students walked away with one truth: grit beats glamour, every single time.

The Strategic Mind Behind Viral Chaos

The Strategic Mind Behind Viral Chaos

When Orry walked into LIT, he flipped the narrative. Known for memes, he revealed the serious marketing brain behind PR stunts like the Balenciaga chips bag and leading a 100-member team. For students, it was a peek into how influence is never accidental, it’s engineered, bold, and strategic.

NGO Fundraiser with WLDD

NGO Fundraiser with WLDD

Through strategic pitching, students raised ₹25,000 for a local NGO—learning the art of purposeful fundraising.

From Dorm Room to Microsoft: The Hotmail Hustle

From Dorm Room to Microsoft: The Hotmail Hustle

In an unfiltered session with our cohort, the founder of Hotmail shared the story of building the world’s first webmail service and selling it to Microsoft. More than history, it was a lesson in resilience and global thinking. His words reminded students that vision and grit can take you from an idea in your room to changing the world.

Beat Gurus Music Band Challenge

Beat Gurus Music Band Challenge

Students formed intuitive music bands using 45+ instruments—with zero experience but full creative instinct.

Ness Preschool Video Project

Ness Preschool Video Project

Students created meaningful narratives and marketing content by collaborating with preschool kids and staff.

Roles You'll Conquer

Next Gen Founder

Builds and scales a startup from the ground up, driving vision, strategy, product development, and team growth toward market success.

Founder's Office

Work directly with founders on high-impact initiatives and critical decisions. Act as an extension of leadership across strategy, operations, and execution.

Growth Associate

Experiments with marketing, product, and distribution tactics to accelerate user and revenue growth.

Brand Manager (Junior/Assistant)

Shapes brand perception through strategy, messaging, identity, and consumer communication.

D2C Associate

Manage product listings, optimize conversion funnels, coordinate with logistics, handle customer queries, and support online sales operations.

Digital Marketing Executive

Executes online marketing activities like SEO, content, email, and campaign operations.

Market Research Analyst

Conduct customer interviews, design surveys, analyze market data, and create insights reports that inform product and marketing decisions.

Associate to Chief of Staff

Supports leadership on strategy, operations, and execution across the business.

Business Operations Associate

Support operational workflows including vendor coordination, process documentation, supply chain tracking, and compliance management.

Sales Coordinator

Manage CRM data, qualify leads, coordinate sas processes, prepare proposals, and support revenue operations.

Operations Analyst

Analyze business metrics, build reports and dashboards, support financial modeling, and provide data-driven recommendations.

Startup Founding Team Member

Join early-stage startups with multi-functional capabilities across research, product, marketing, operations, and growth

Is your work already ahead of the curve?

Designed for students who have gone beyond academics to build, lead, or create real-world impact.

Not just anotherBrick in the wall

Real Brands.Real Work.Real Paycheques.

We Provide 100% Placement Assistance!

Divyansh
Divyansh
Notfunny
Creative StrategistNotfunny

From software engineer to marketer. Grew a startup to 25K+ downloads and 32K followers.

Harsh Sathepatil
Harsh Sathepatil
WLDD
Content CreatorWLDD

Joined with one video edit. Left confidently delivering 30-minute presentations.

Aishwarya
Aishwarya
Binge Labs
Content StrategistBinge Labs

Unlocked her creative strengths and rebuilt her confidence.

Robinson
Robinson
Discover Dollar
Founder's OfficeDiscover Dollar

Learnt to run an agency, from pitching clients to delivering projects.

Vidit Jain
Vidit Jain
Angel One
Assistant ManagerAngel One

Built practical marketing skills and connections with industry leaders.

Siddhant
Siddhant
UN SDG - SE Asia Division
Community LeadUN SDG - SE Asia Division

Gained the skills and confidence to pursue Tier 1 clients.

Krutvik
Krutvik
Krafted X
Founder's OfficeKrafted X

Learnt content, funnels and how to pitch himself to clients.

Sawan
Sawan
Atom Content Studio
Content CreatorAtom Content Studio

Turned team ideas into work people loved in the Dream a Dozen challenge.

Paridhi
Paridhi
KSHM
Marketing AssociateKSHM

Built practical skills and the confidence to stand out in interviews.

Swaroop
Swaroop
Sub Culture
Innovative Marketing HeadSub Culture

Went blank in his first presentation. Overcame stage fear by the end.

Geethika
Geethika
Insane Marketers
Content StrategyInsane Marketers

Found a driven creative community that pushed her to aim higher.

Harsh Pardikar
Harsh Pardikar
Medial App
Social Media AssociateMedial App

Found mentors and a community that pushed him to grow and dream bigger.

Most CommonQuestions

How is The LIT School different from other colleges?

Unlike traditional colleges that focus on theory and outdated syllabi, The LIT School is built around real-world challenges. Our students don’t just study marketing or entrepreneurship they live it by working directly with brands, solving 50–100+ real briefs, and learning from industry leaders.

What is the Next Gen Business Programme?

Next Gen Business Programme (36 months) – A comprehensive entrepreneurship program that transforms ambitious individuals into Builder-Marketer-Operators who can conceive a business idea, validate it, build an MVP, acquire customers, optimize for profitability, and scale systematically. Covers business fundamentals, research, product development, brand building, paid acquisition, D2C operations, campaign orchestration, lifecycle marketing, operations, fundraising, and team leadership through hands-on challenge-based learning experiences.

How long is the Next Gen Business programme?

The Next Gen Business Programme is a 36-month program that provides deep skill development and real business building through 12 progressive Epics across 4 phases: Foundation (Epics 1-3), Marketing & Brand (Epics 4-6), Operations & Scale (Epics 7-9), and Leadership & Capital (Epics 10-12). You graduate as a complete entrepreneur ready to launch and scale profitable ventures with a portfolio of proof including launched products, proven campaigns, and measurable business outcomes.

Also asked...

What will I actually build during the program?

You'll build real businesses, not just case studies. Launch actual products, run real ad campaigns with measurable ROI, grow authentic audiences, generate revenue, and create a portfolio of proof. You'll master industry-standard tools like Shopify, Google Ads, Meta Ads, HubSpot/Klaviyo, Google Analytics 4, and CRM systems while building actual businesses that generate contribution margin, not just theoretical knowledge.

What makes this program different from a BBA or business degree?

While BBAs focus on case studies and theory, Next Gen Business is 100% practical application. You don't analyze businesses. You build them. Every decision connects to P&L outcomes. You master every function a modern business needs (research, product, brand, marketing, operations, finance, fundraising, team building) rather than specializing prematurely. You graduate with a portfolio of launched products, proven campaigns, and real revenue, not just a degree.

Who are some industry experts that have visited The LIT School?

Varun Mayya, Raj Shamani, Ganesh Prasad (ThinkSchool), Kusha Kapila, Sabeer Bhatia, Orry, Aman Gupta, Ananya Birla, Parul Gulati, and more!

How detailed are EPICs?

Each EPIC lasts around 45-60 days, giving students enough time to deeply understand each topic. Creatorpreneur includes 12 comprehensive Epics covering Founder Fundamentals, Research, Product Development, Identity Engineering, Storytelling, Brand Building, Distribution, D2C Operations, Marketplace Mastery, Leadership, Business Operations, and Fundraising, with 120 real-world challenges total.

What if I miss a class?

Don't Worry! All classes are recorded and uploaded to a shared Google Drive, along with notes, so you can catch up anytime!

How many students are there per batch?

The LIT School only takes in 50 students per batch.

What is the application process?

Step 1: Fill in the application with details along with answering the SOP Questions on the basis of which your applications may or may not be shortlisted.

Step 2: If your application has been shortlisted, your Interview will be scheduled for you and the details will be sent to you via email.

Step 3: If you get accepted through the interview round for The LIT School, the final steps would be to reserve your seat by paying the admission fees.

Does The LIT School offer scholarships?

Yes, through the LITMUS Test and an interview, which evaluates creativity, originality, relatability, and pitch of a solution to a brand brief.

Through this process, the students can avail a 5%, 8%, 12%, or 15% based on their performance.

Does The LIT School offer placement assistance?

Yes – The LIT School provides 100% lifetime placement assistance!

What job roles can I expect after the programme?

You'll be equipped to conquer 12 distinct professional roles: Next Gen Founder, Founder's Office, Growth Associate, Brand Manager (Junior/Assistant), D2C Associate, Digital Marketing Executive, Market Research Analyst, Associate to Chief of Staff, Business Operations Associate, Sales Coordinator, Operations Analyst, and Startup Founding Team Member. The multi-functional mastery makes you versatile across these roles and ready to excel in any high-growth company or launch your own venture.

Does the Next Gen Business Programme offer a degree?

The LIT School Next Gen-Business Program awards a BBA degree certificate from a UGC-accredited university.

While the academic degree is conferred by the university partner, LIT School retains full control over the program curriculum and delivery. This ensures academic rigor combined with industry relevance, allowing the curriculum to remain agile and continuously aligned with evolving market trends, emerging technologies, and the demands of the modern business and creator economy.

What will I receive at the end of the programme?

A BBA Equivalent degree and a LIT Profile showcasing all challenges completed, brand partnerships worked on, stories of business ventures built, and mentor endorsements via LinkedIn. You'll also graduate with comprehensive entrepreneurship skills covering business intelligence, brand architecture, content production, audience engineering, product development, D2C operations, marketplace mastery, leadership, operations, and fundraising capabilities.

Will I be eligible to pursue higher education after completing this program?

Yes. Upon successful completion, students may pursue further education, including master’s degree programs, subject to the admission requirements of the respective institutions.

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