Placements Team
Brings the lens of the companies our graduates go on to join — assessing whether a candidate is hireable, coachable, and ready for the roles ahead.
We evaluate candidates through conversations and case discussions. We're looking for people with the drive to build in revenue and growth, the clarity to communicate, and the hunger to lead.
3–5 weeks
Process duration
<7%
Acceptance rate
0–4 years
Experience welcome
No fee
Application fee
Admissions · October 2026
Speak with the admissions team for a personal profile review and an honest read on whether you'll fit the cohort.
<7%
Acceptance
50
Handpicked cohort
9 months
Duration
May 15, '26
Round 1 closes
Class of 2024–25
Real quotes and video stories from the cohort — in their own words.
What surprised me most was how personalised everything was. My career coach knew my target companies better than I did. The prep felt like it was built just for me.

If you're admitted
Every admission is reviewed by four committees — each grading candidates independently across our four evaluation pillars. The combined scoring carries an internal cut-off. Candidates who cross it receive an offer. Across our application history, fewer than 5% of applicants make it through.
Brings the lens of the companies our graduates go on to join — assessing whether a candidate is hireable, coachable, and ready for the roles ahead.
Senior faculty and curriculum leads — assessing analytical depth, business reasoning, and the candidate's ability to keep up with a demanding programme.
The team that runs the cohort day-to-day — assessing professional maturity, self-awareness, and the kind of presence a candidate would bring into the room.
Co-founders and senior leadership — assessing intent, character, and long-term fit with the kind of institution HiveSchool is being built to be.
Selection process
We evaluate candidates through conversations and case discussions. We're looking for people with the drive to build in revenue and growth, the clarity to communicate, and the hunger to lead.
Round 01
Your background, intent, and fit for revenue roles. We look for clarity, ambition, and evidence of doing — not just grades.
Start your applicationSpeak with the admissions team for a personal profile review and an honest read on whether you'll fit the cohort.
Investment
9-month full-time residential. Includes tuition, tools, mentorship & placement support. Banking partners and financial assistance available.
Every applicant is automatically considered for scholarships based on application and interview performance.
Banking partners and financial assistance available
May 15, '26
June 30, '26
August 15, '26
Scholarships
Every applicant is automatically considered for scholarships based on their application and interview performance. No separate forms needed.
Awarded to candidates who perform exceptionally well across all three rounds of the selection process.
We believe talent shouldn't be limited by financial background. This scholarship is based on a confidential financial review.
If you're already building something — a product, a side project, a venture — and can show traction or intent, this one's for you.
Hiring network
See the hiring network you'll join after admission — from global technology leaders to India's fastest-growing startups.
Trusted hiring partners
Role-wise outcomes, hiring partner network, and proof-of-work from recent cohorts.
Understand how the journey is structured — from foundations to live company work.
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Student Stories
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FAQs
Every applicant is automatically considered for scholarships based on their application and interview performance.
Answer
A 9-month, full-time, residential programme in Gurugram. It trains you for revenue roles across SaaS, consumer brands, and startups — through practitioner-led sprints, real business challenges, and a personalised placement system.