Gurukula by Tntra: Build Talent That Builds the Future

A future-of-work, lifelong learning solution that goes beyond training - Gurukula shapes professionals with real-world skills and structured growth.

A Future-of-Work Solution for the Real World

Gurukula is Tntra’s “Future-of-Work” solution, combining a cutting-edge SaaS/PaaS platform with a well-defined onboarding process, unique methodologies, a rich content library, and a structured mentorship framework.

It is domain and industry-agnostic, customizable for enterprises of any size, and individuals seeking continuous skill enhancement.

Why Gurukula Exists

Built on Real Challenges, Designed for Real Growth

Tntra’s entire engineering team and organization today is built based on the core tenets of Gurukula. This is a well-established framework that has been successfully implemented within Tntra, actively shaping its workforce, talent pipeline, and team structures.

Gurukula has played a pivotal role in establishing a scalable and structured model for developing professionals who contribute effectively to both internal projects and customer engagements.

Gurukula nurtures curiosity, creativity, and structured lifelong learning, equipping individuals and organizations with real-world skills. Through mentorship, challenge-based learning, and Shruti AI-driven insights, it drives personal and professional growth while building a future-ready workforce.

Participants gain continuous access to mentors, programs, and resources, ensuring sustained development and career acceleration.

Why Gurukula is Important

Gurukula has powered Tntra’s workforce development over the last 3–5 years, transforming how we shape teams, grow talent, and enable leadership.

With 15+ years of experience, we’ve distilled our learnings into a scalable framework for individuals, enterprises, and universities with our innovation ecosystem.

For Enterprises

Talent development pipeline tailored to strategic goals—no more bidding wars for niche skills.
Built-in lifelong learning benefits reduce churn and hiring costs.
A repeatable playbook for launching new products faster, backed by a thriving culture of innovation.

For Universities & Bootcamps

Bridges academia and industry with live cases, mentor sessions, and IP projects.
Faculty gain modern teaching tools; students graduate with proof-of-execution portfolios.

For Individual Professionals

Career acceleration through guided mentorship and project credits that count on any resume.
Access to a global peer network inside the innovation ecosystem for collaboration and visibility.

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Assessment: Knowing Capabilities

Laying the Foundation for Personalized, Purposeful Learning

Gurukula’s assessment process is foundational. It’s where structured lifelong learning begins.

Onboarding: A Structured Pathway to Success

Our structured five-step onboarding process for the challenge-based learning solution ensures seamless integration into real-world challenges.

GURUKULA: THE FUTURE-OF-WORK LEARNING SYSTEM

Gurukula equips learners and enterprises with real-world capabilities through AI-personalized, challenge-based journeys. It transforms potential into performance with mentor-driven engagement and execution.

Assessment

Cultural fit, capability alignment, and aspiration mapping
Personalized by experience level: Starters (0–3 yrs), Builders (3–5 yrs), Leaders (5+ yrs)
Includes: Cultural Fit Test, Skill Test, and Real-World Scenario Evaluation

Onboarding

Multi-stage journey aligned with the learner’s stream, goals, and pace
Includes: Stream Mapping, Learning Plan Activation, Platform Orientation, Mentor Assignment, First Reflection

Methodologies

Hands-on learning rooted in real-world problems and industry-aligned tasks
Integrated with Shruti AI for role matching and adaptive learning
Follows the Five Minds Framework: Disciplined, Creative, Synthesizing, Respectful, Ethical

Content

Curated, multi-format resources (Video, Audio, Written, Live, Interactive)
AI-personalized for relevance, timing, and user growth trajectory
Sources include: internal experts, third-party partners, alumni contributions

Mentorship Framework

Multi-dimensional support: reverse mentoring, context-driven, peer-to-peer
Continuous learning loops reinforced through reflection and expert feedback
Community integration with guilds, alumni, incubators, and accelerators

Embedded into Tntra’s Pod Delivery Model for real-time ramp-up in IFS-specific domains like asset-intensive manufacturing, energy, and service management.

Powers structured internship and
immersion programs across partner
institutions (e.g., MSU, Sigma, Parul, Navrachana).

Enables geographic expansion and
tier-2 replication for talent pipelines.

Professional

Skills, Deliverables, Project Readiness

Social

Teamwork, Collaboration, Peer Engagement

Emotional

Resilience, Growth Mindset, Reflection Capacity

Financial

Budgeting, Resource Management, Value Creation

Personal

Self-Awareness, Purpose Alignment, Life Balance

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Gurukula isn’t just a reference solution - it’s your partner in creating high-performing teams, empowered individuals, and sustainable innovation.

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Content and Mentorship for Continuous Growth

Gurukula’s content ecosystem powers continuous learning. It’s not static—it’s smart, adaptive, and always relevant.

Content

Shruti AI-curated, high-quality, personalized
Formats: Interactive, Live, Written, Audio, Video, 3rd Party
For: Organizations, Gurus, Individuals

Mentorship

High-Quality Mentorship
Continuous Learning
Reverse Mentoring
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Context-Driven Guidance

Powered by T(u)LIP: Lifelong Learning Meets Innovation

T(u)LIP is the AI-based SaaS/PaaS backbone of Gurukula, driving:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gurukula by Tntra?

Gurukula is Tntra’s structured learning and capability development initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry-ready skills. It focuses on real-world technology training, mentorship, and applied project experience to prepare learners for enterprise environments.

What makes Gurukula different from regular training programs?

Unlike conventional classroom-based courses, Gurukula emphasizes hands-on project work, real-world problem solving, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to enterprise-grade technology environments. The focus is on practical capability building, not just theoretical learning.

Does Gurukula include mentorship and real project exposure?

Yes. A core component of Gurukula is structured mentorship by experienced industry professionals along with live project exposure. Participants work on real business use cases, helping them develop problem-solving skills and enterprise readiness.

Is Gurukula aligned with industry and enterprise requirements?

Yes. Gurukula is designed to align with enterprise technology standards, agile development practices, and real-world delivery environments. The goal is to create professionals who can contribute effectively from day one.

How can someone enroll or partner with Gurukula?

Interested learners, institutions, or enterprises can connect with Tntra to understand eligibility, program structure, collaboration models, and onboarding steps for Gurukula.

What is the business value of a "Challenge-Based" learning model?

Traditional training is passive; Gurukula is execution-oriented. By rooting learning in real-world problems and industry-aligned tasks, we transform potential into performance. This ensures that the time spent on "learning" results in tangible deliverables and project readiness, directly impacting your organization’s productivity and innovation output.

How does Gurukula bridge the gap between Universities and the Workforce?

Gurukula acts as a bridge by providing students and faculty with live cases, mentor sessions, and IP projects. It allows universities to move beyond theory, ensuring students graduate with proof-of-execution portfolios. For enterprises, this creates a seamless "University-to-Workforce" transition pipeline, delivering talent that is project-ready on day one.

How do Shruti AI and T(u)LIP power the Gurukula experience?

T(u)LIP serves as the AI-based SaaS/PaaS backbone, while Shruti AI provides the intelligence for role-matching and adaptive learning pathways. Together, they ensure that content and challenges are personalized to the learner's experience level—from Starters (0-3 yrs) to Leaders (5+ yrs)—optimizing the time-to-competency for every individual.

Take the Next Step in Innovation & Growth

Gurukula is where future-ready talent is nurtured. With TuLIP, Tntra’s Lifelong Learning & Innovation Platform, you can curate enterprise challenges and direct them to the right teams, automating innovation - fostering collaboration and sustainable growth.

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