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School of Ultimate Leadership

The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is India’s first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to shaping authentic, relentless, and conscientious leaders. Through its diverse portfolio of leadership programs, SOUL empowers individuals across the public sphere to lead with integrity, altruism, excellence and a vision for a Viksit Bharat.

SOUL fosters a community bound by values, experience, fellowship, and intellectual curiosity. With its pioneering approach, SOUL aspires to be a beacon of leadership development, shaping leaders of national stature and global relevance across diverse public domains. Our state-of-the-art campus in Gandhinagar, on the outskirts of GIFT City, (to be commissioned by mid-2027) enables SOUL to deliver a wide spectrum of program offerings, undertake transformative leadership research, highlight Indian leadership values for global good and strengthen innovation-driven experiential learning
Vision

Enable authentic leaders to advance public good.

Mission

To progress the idea of leadership and empower relentless leaders with the values, experience, fellowship and curiosity to advance public good.

Values

Integrity / सत्यनिष्ठा
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching

Altruism / सेवा
Selflessly serving society above oneself.

Excellence / उत्कृष्टता
Relentlessly improving for societal progress.

Our Identity

SOUL Chakra

SOUL’s identity is inspired by three powerful symbols, with timeless resonance, each carrying a profound meaning:-

Dharmachakra

The Dharmachakra represents the ethical compass guiding leaders in every aspect of decision-making. It symbolizes the eight-fold path of righteousness. At SOUL it resonates with the fundamental principle of leadership: unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.




Unalome

The Unalome symbol represents an authentic leader’s winding voyage in pursuit of enlightenment, marked by resilience and continuous learning. At SOUL, we believe that leadership is not a straight path. It is a winding journey of learning and growing whilst navigating challenges. Despite the challenges, a relentless leader steers the course, never wavering from the path of altruism (seva).

Diamond

The Diamond stands for resilience, strength, excellence and brilliance. It mirrors leadership that excels despite pressures, demands and testing conditions to emerge stronger and brighter and keep shining.





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Our Identity

The SOUL Chakra is a testament to the woven power of these three symbols and their elements. It provides a foundational framework for ethical governance and continuous progress. Its structure offers a comprehensive guide for leaders, emphasizing a blend of moral conduct (सत्यानिष्ठा ), leadership in action for the welfare of all (सेवा) and excellence (उत्कृष्टता)
The center of the SOUL Chakra is in the shape of a diamond. It represents stillness of the mind & individual excellence shaped under pressure. It’s eight unalome spokes represent the eightfold path to resilient leadership; and, the chakra represents ethical governance, relentless implementation, selflessness, and service to society.

What People Say About Us

Frequently Asked Questions

When was SOUL set up? What was the idea behind setting it up considering that institutes including IIMs and ISB offer leadership courses? What will be SOUL’s USP?


SOUL was established in 2020 by a group of like-minded individuals with a vision of creating a dedicated institute focusing on leadership development in three key spheres: politics leadership, social service leadership, and public policy leadership. While institutes like IIMs and ISB offer leadership courses, SOUL stands out by emphasizing on leadership training for public service and governance. Its programs are designed to (a) train aspiring youth having desire to enter politics, (b) empower individuals to address systemic challenges of governance in India.

When will the institute formally open to students?


SOUL will be formally launched on February 21, 2025 by Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi. To begin with, SOUL will offer tailored programs for public service professionals. The formal opening to the young aspirants will follow once construction of the institute’s campus is over, which will be by March 2027. The Institute’s campus is coming up in 20 acers of land in a land parcel next to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar.

Who can apply to SOUL? How will students be selected?

SOUL invites young aspirants who aim to contribute to the public sphere, elected representatives, and professionals in sectors like health, education, rural development, and sanitation. Admissions will involve a letter of intent and a panel interview to select individuals with a strong commitment to public service.

What will be the total cost of setting up the institute?

The estimated cost of setting up the institute is approximately ₹150 crore.

Will the institute have some kind of trust to run it? From where will the initial fund to run the institute come?

SOUL is already a Section 8 not-for-profit company, funded through donations from individuals, trusts, and CSR contributions. Initial funding commitments have been received from Torrent Power Limited, DSP Investment Managers, HDFC Bank, JSW Foundation, K F Trust, Sun Pharma, and Zydus Lifesciences Limited.

What will be the administrative structure of the institute? As in, who will head it?

Mr Saurabh Johri, is at present the Director-in-charge of SOUL. Mr Sudhir Mehta (Chairman Emeritus of Torrent Group) is the Chairman of Board of Directors. Dr Hasmukh Adhia, Former Finance Secretary, Government of India is Chairman of the Executive Committee.

Will it be an independent private institute or will it be affiliated with some government agency?

SOUL is an independent, non-partisan institute with no affiliation to government agencies or universities. It offers non-degree programs focused on leadership development and value addition, with no placement assistance.

Do you think, as India makes strides across sectors globally, there is a pressing need to have more institutes dedicated to nurturing quality leaders, which we don’t have presently?

Absolutely. India’s growth across sectors underscores the urgent need for institutes like SOUL that can nurture transformative leaders to address challenges and seize opportunities in governance, social welfare, and policy-making

Who are the Board of Directors of SOUL?

The following are the Board Members of SOUL:
Mr Sudhir Mehta - Chairman Emeritus, Torrent Group
Mr Deepak Parekh – Ex-Chairman, HDFC Ltd
Dr Hasmukh Adhia – Advisor to CM of Gujarat, Former Finance Secretary, Government of India
Mr Anand Shah – Co-Founder, Teach for India and Ola Electric
Mr Jayesh Desai – Executive Director, Torrent Group

What kind of courses will be taught at the institute? What will be the duration of the courses?

The institute offers:

- Short-term programs (1 week)

- Medium-term programs (1–3 months)

- Long-term programs (9–12 months)

These programs blend leadership development with functional and domain knowledge, including tailor-made solutions for public servants.

Initially, till the campus is ready it will offer only short term courses and seminars.

Some examples of pre-launch programs organised by SOUL so far are:

2-Days Leadership workshops in collaboration with Ministry of Education (MoE) to facilitate effective implementation of National Education Policy (NEP), conducted with:

State Education Secretaries
State Project Directors
SCERT Directors

- "Chintan Shibir": A 1-day leadership development workshop for Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office staff, held at IIM Ahmedabad.

- A 1-day workshop on "Understanding State Budget" for all elected Members of Assembly (MLAs) of Gujarat Government.

What will be the course fee?

A token fee will be charged to young aspirants to ensure participants' commitment, with the majority of costs subsidized through donations and sponsorships. In-service training for public service officials & elected representatives will be free.

What kind of faculty will the institute have? Considering they will be teaching about leadership, will they come from multidisciplinary backgrounds? Will there be guest/visiting faculty from industry and government, including global leaders?

SOUL’s faculty will primarily consist of visiting experts from diverse fields, including industry, government, and global leaders. For instance, the Pinnacle Voices Leadership Lecture Series has already featured prominent leaders such as Mr. Jinal Mehta, Mr. Ajay Piramal, Mr Uday Kotak and Mr. R. Balasubramanian, offering invaluable insights to participants.

How big will the SOUL campus be? When will it be ready?

The SOUL campus is located near Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, spanning 20 acres with a construction area of 200,000 sq. ft. Construction is expected to start shortly, with plans to commence activities soon.