The Society 5.0
Society 5.0 is not just a technological shift. It is a systems shift.
It requires individuals who can:
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Think structurally
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Design responsibly
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Integrate human and AI intelligence
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Understand civic systems
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Operate across local and global contexts
Alpha Design 5.0 (AD 5.0) is a structured pathway designed to build exactly these capabilities in students aged 10–16.
Why AD 5.0 Exists
It Complements School — NOT Replace it.
Traditional schooling focuses on curriculum completion. It focuses on
Structured problem-solving
Leadership through contribution
Human + AI collaboration
Systems thinking
Real-world modeling
It is
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Not marks-based
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Not an entrance exam
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Not memory-driven
Admissions Begin at Level 0
Level 0 – Design Readiness Workshop is the official gateway into AD 5.0.
It evaluates
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Thinking depth
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Cognitive flexibility
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Curiosity stamina
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Collaboration readiness
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Ability to handle structured challenge
Students who demonstrate readiness are invited into Level 1.
Alpha Design 5.0 is a journey into
real work
real world
real impact
Admission
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Mandatory participation in Design Readiness Workshop
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ADS 5.0 Selection & Admission Confirmation is based on Applicant's Evaluation during the Design Readiness Workshop. Know More
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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Street
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3 Seasons - 18 hrs/season
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54 hrs - Level Total
Level 1 Fee
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₹ 30,000 for 3 seasons
Focus
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Building the foundational work culture and understanding the basics of real-world work.
Outcome
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Ability to identify patterns in local environments.
Competences Developed
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Understanding what work means in the real world
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Introduction to the 6 kinds of work (D1–D6)
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Teamwork, communication, and basic documentation
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Observing and defining problems accurately
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Designing small‑scale, feasible solutions within familiar ecosystems
LEVEL 2
Campus
Students move to institutional thinking.
Admission
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Mandatory completion of Level 1 - Street
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
Campus
2 Seasons - 24 hrs/season
48 hrs - Level Total
Level 2 Fee
₹ 60,000 for 2 seasons
Focus
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School ecosystem improvement
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Stakeholder awareness
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Structured feedback loops
Outcome
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Understanding how small systems operate.
Competencies Developed
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Understanding institutional governance & reporting structures
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Identifying academic, cultural, operational and wellbeing gaps
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Designing policy-aligned solutions
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Managing faculty, administration, student stakeholders
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Structured documentation & proposal drafting
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Presenting to campus authorities
LEVEL 3
Village
Students explore civic systems.
Admission
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Mandatory completion of Level 2 - Campus
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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Village
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2 Seasons - 24 hrs/season
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48 hrs - Level Total
Level 3 Fee
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₹ 90,000 for 2 seasons
Focus
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Public infrastructure
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Environmental systems
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Governance basics
Outcome
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Introduction to multi-variable systems.
Competences Developed
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Navigating complex stakeholder networks
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Understanding budgets, feasibility, constraints
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Scaling solutions beyond Level
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Intermediate modeling, design thinking, and solution refinement
LEVEL 4
Industry
Students learn structured innovation thinking.
Admission
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Mandatory completion of Level 3 - Village
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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Industry
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2 Seasons - 24 hrs/season
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48 hrs - Level Total
Level 4 Fee
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TBD
Focus
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Problem framing
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Process modeling
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Structured solution design
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Introductory Human + AI collaboration
Outcome
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Ability to approach problems systematically.
Competencies Developed
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Understanding business models & value chains
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Identifying operational inefficiencies
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Cost-benefit analysis & feasibility studies
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Designing process improvements
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Building industry-ready solution decks
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Presenting to founders, managers, or CXOs
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Exposure to innovation frameworks used by global enterprises
LEVEL 5
City
Students integrate multiple systems.
Admission
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Mandatory completion of Level 4 - Industry
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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City
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2 Seasons - 24 hrs/season
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48 hrs - Level Total
Level 5 Fee
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TBD
Focus
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Urban design thinking
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Climate integration
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Mobility systems
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Infrastructure logic
Outcome
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Ecosystem-level thinking maturity.
Competences Developed
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Understanding real-time dynamic city problems
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Using civic datasets, geospatial tools, citizen feedback
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Designing scalable prototypes
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Communicating solutions to civic authorities and institutions
LEVEL 6
International
Students analyze and compare systems globally.
Admission
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Mandatory completion of Level 5 - City
Level, Seasons & Learning Hours
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International
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1 Season - 30hrs/season
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30 hrs - Level Total
Level 6 Fee
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TBD
Focus
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Cross-country problem analysis
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Cultural context awareness
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Scalable solution design
Outcome
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Global systems perspective.
Competences Develped
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Exposure to global socio-technical ecosystems
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Climate, child safety, cyber, wellbeing, infrastructure challenges
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Advanced solution frameworks
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Submitting solutions to international bodies and receiving official feedback
Structured communication & Collaboration
What AD 5.0 Builds over Time
Across the 6 Levels, students develop:
Leadership under ambiguity
Long-term problem-solving stamina
Systems thinking capability
Civic responsibility
Human + AI readiness
Intellectual maturity