SOIL builds inspired leaders with character, competence and enthusiasm; who create and contribute to sustainable organizations of consequence.
Our Pillars
Mindfulness helps leaders respond with clarity, cultivated through yoga, meditation, and reflective practices.
Whole Systems Thinking and sustainability-focused learning help students lead with a long-term perspective.
Community engagement, field experiences, and CORD help students develop empathy and a commitment to meaningful impact.
Diverse perspectives and tools like Caliper help students understand individual strengths and build inclusive teams.
Ethical thinking helps students make decisions with integrity, fairness, and accountability, and lead with credibility.
Leadership, Innovation & Impact: The SOIL Way
Develop Ethical Leadership with Purpose
Learn from global thought leaders and experienced practitioners who embody values-based leadership. At SOIL, ethics, compassion, and integrity are not just taught - they're practiced every day.
Master the Art of Innovation & Creativity
Explore design-led problem-solving, innovation labs, and real-world challenges. At SOIL, curiosity and creativity are cultivated to help you lead with confidence in a fast-changing world.
Experience Learning Beyond the Classroom
Apply learning through live industry projects, simulations, and cross-functional teamwork. SOIL’s experiential model equips you to tackle complex, real-world business challenges from day one.
Surbhi Khanna
Career Development Manager, BCG
Jaideep Singh Bajwa
Consultant, Bain & Company
Latika Malhotra
Product Marketing Lead (UGC), Google
Sachin Serigar
Business Director, MRM
Tanvi Srivastava
HR Consultant, KPMG
2500+ Alumni Network
A strong and growing community of SOIL graduates making an impact across top organizations, startups, and social enterprises.
See transformational journeys of our alums
Isha Thatai
People Experience Manager, Nestle
Guru Gopal Asthana
Solution Specialist, McKinsey & Company
Pranay Mishra
Ex. HR Manager, Mahindra & Mahindra
Pulkit Nagpal
Senior Consultant, EY
2500+ Alumni Network
A strong and growing community of SOIL graduates making an impact across top organizations, startups, and social enterprises.
Surbhi Khanna
Career Development Manager, BCG
Jaideep Singh Bajwa
Consultant, Bain & Company
Abhimanyu Kanwar
HR Manager, Noise
Sachin Serigar
Business Director, MRM
Tanvi Srivastava
HR Consultant, KPMG
Isha Thatai
People Experience Manager, Nestle
Guru Gopal Asthana
Solution Specialist, McKinsey & Company
Pranay Mishra
HR Manager, Mahindra & Mahindra
Pulkit Nagpal
Senior Consultant, EY
CONSORTIUM COMPANIES
SOIL was co-created by a consortium of 25+ leading multinational and Indian companies across industries including technology, FMCG, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and energy. Organizations such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel, Infosys, SAP, and ICICI Bank came together with a shared vision of developing leaders who create sustainable business value while keeping people and the planet at the heart of every decision. Their continued industry engagement helps keep SOIL's curriculum relevant, experiential, and aligned with the evolving business landscape.
AN INSTITUTION BUILT BY LEADERS
See all our Leaders
Rohit Adlakha
Board Member and CXO Advisor
Prithvi Shergill
CXO, Founder, Board Member, Advisor, Investor, Researcher, Business Originator
Shailesh Singh
Chief People Officer, Max Life Insurance
Yogesh Andlay
Co-Founder, INSquare & Founder, Nucleus Software
Indira Parikh
Ex-Dean and Prof IIMA, Founding President-FLAME University
Rajeev Dubey
Group President (HR & Corporate Services) and CEO, After‑Market Sector at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
B Muthuraman
Former Vice Chairman, Tata Steel
Nishad Mehta
Head - Leadership & Organizational Development, Larsen & Toubro
Arun Maira
Former Chairman, BCG India
Ashok Ramchandran
Director - Human Resources, Aditya Birla Group
K K Nohria
Former Chairman, Crompton Greaves
Arun Jain
Chairman & Managing Director, Intellect Design
Ishan Raina
Independent Director
Shyam Viswanathan
Former Dean Executive Education, ISB
Our Programs
1 Year Flagship PGPM
Accelerated 1-year program for professionals to develop core business skills and responsible leadership.
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Deadline
To be declared
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Specialisation
Marketing, Analytics & Finance
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Eligibility
Graduates with minimum 2 years of formal work exp.
1 Year PGPM HR
1-year program for future HR leaders focused on applied learning, mentorship, and live HR projects.
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Deadline
To be declared
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Specialisation
Human Resources
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Eligibility
Freshers & work experienced can apply
2 Year PGDM
2-year MBA blending business, design thinking, and liberal arts to create well-rounded future leaders.
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Deadline
To be declared
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Specialisation
Marketing, Analytics, Finance, Human resources & Operations
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Eligibility
Fresher & Work experienced can apply
Where business meets the classroom
Students engage with industry through live consulting projects, CXO masterclasses, company immersions, and one-on-one mentorship, gaining practical insights from business leaders and real organizational challenges.
Cross-cultural exposure through international study tours
Through academic partnerships with POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Italy and Shizenkan University in Japan, students study alongside international faculty, visit companies abroad, and build the mindset to navigate an interconnected business landscape.
Turning ambiguity into opportunity
The best solutions begin with understanding people. Through immersive Design Thinking bootcamps, students work on real-world challenges by engaging with users, uncovering hidden insights, and rapidly prototyping ideas, building the confidence to solve complex business and social problems.
Creating meaningful impact through community immersion
Working with a network of 32+ NGO partners, students engage with real community challenges, gain first-hand insights into grassroots realities, and co-create solutions that foster empathy, social responsibility, and purpose-driven leadership.
Building leaders through shared experiences
Every Friday, students step beyond the traditional classroom to learn through storytelling, theatre, mindfulness, art, and collaborative experiences. These immersive sessions encourage reflection, strengthen human connections, and help students become more self-aware, expressive, and adaptable leaders.
Finding clarity in the quiet
Amid the serenity of the Himalayas, students step away from the pace of everyday life to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. Through mindfulness, Appreciative Inquiry, and guided reflection, they gain a deeper understanding of their values, purpose, and leadership journey.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Where business meets the classroom
Students engage with industry through live consulting projects, CXO masterclasses, company immersions, and one-on-one mentorship, gaining practical insights from business leaders and real organizational challenges.
Cross-cultural exposure through international study tours
Through academic partnerships with POLIMI Graduate School of Management in Italy and Shizenkan University in Japan, students study alongside international faculty, visit companies abroad, and build the mindset to navigate an interconnected business landscape.
Turning ambiguity into opportunity
The best solutions begin with understanding people. Through immersive Design Thinking bootcamps, students work on real-world challenges by engaging with users, uncovering hidden insights, and rapidly prototyping ideas, building the confidence to solve complex business and social problems.
Creating meaningful impact through community immersion
Working with a network of 32+ NGO partners, students engage with real community challenges, gain first-hand insights into grassroots realities, and co-create solutions that foster empathy, social responsibility, and purpose-driven leadership.
Building leaders through shared experiences
Every Friday, students step beyond the traditional classroom to learn through storytelling, theatre, mindfulness, art, and collaborative experiences. These immersive sessions encourage reflection, strengthen human connections, and help students become more self-aware, expressive, and adaptable leaders.
Finding clarity in the quiet
Amid the serenity of the Himalayas, students step away from the pace of everyday life to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. Through mindfulness, Appreciative Inquiry, and guided reflection, they gain a deeper understanding of their values, purpose, and leadership journey.
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
SOIL has established academic and leadership collaborations with globally renowned institutions to provide cross-cultural learning opportunities, global exposure, and access to world-class faculty.
POLIMI Graduate School of Management – Italy
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Shizenkan University, Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation - Japan
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Royal Roads University - Canada
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The Johannesburg Business School - South Africa
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University of New Brunswick - Canada
Living the SOIL Story
Every moment. Every milestone. Every transformation.
FROM CODING TO CONSULTING – SHIVAM’S SOIL JOURNEY
Discover how Shivam Sood moved from backend development to business consulting. At SOIL, students gain tools to reinvent their careers with purpose, confidence, and clarity.
KONE GLOBAL CEO AT SOIL – LEADING WITH INNOVATION
Hear from the global CEO of KONE as he shares leadership insights with SOIL students, showcasing strong industry-academia partnerships for real-world learning.
IKEA India CEO at SOIL – Building Sustainable Business
Hear from the CEO of IKEA India on how sustainability and purpose can drive business. SOIL enables students to engage with leaders shaping the future of responsible enterprise.
Learn from Mukesh Sud – Scholar, Educator, Innovator
Mukesh Sud, visiting faculty at IIM Ahmedabad and Ashoka University, brings cutting-edge thinking to SOIL. Experience a unique blend of academic rigor and applied learning.
Shaheen Mistri at SOIL - Leading with Purpose & Empathy
Discover insights from Shaheen Mistri, Founder & CEO of Teach For India, in conversation with Prof. Navin Rao on the skills leaders need today - empathy, collaboration, and resilience.
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