Unfiltered Aloo 2026

Unfiltered Aloo 2026

Estimated Form Completion Time – 20-25 Minutes
Limited Intake- Only 25 Seats
Last Date to Apply- 15th September, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be 16-23 years old, fluent in English, Hindi & Punjabi, and committed to the 4-month journey. They should understand religions, cultural diversity & pluralism, and be open-minded, respectful, collaborative, adaptable, with a passion for interfaith understanding and social impact
Welcome on board! 🎉 By filling out this form, you are taking your first step towards stepping beyond familiar perspectives, embracing new experiences, and discovering a different version of yourself.
The Unfiltered Aloo Project 2026 is a fully funded, immersive 4-month journey of dialogue, learning, cultural exploration, hands-on experiences and meaningful connections. We look forward to having young minds who are ready to speak freely, listen deeply, and understand differently.
📌 Important Note:
  • a) Before you begin, take a quick moment to review the eligibility criteria and programme details. Set aside 20–25 minutes to explore, reflect, and share your perspective—unfiltered. We encourage you to share your responses with honesty.
  • b) The data shared by you will be kept confidential and will only be seen by our team and used with your permission.
  • c) All applications will undergo a holistic review by the selection panel. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email regarding subsequent evaluation stages (which may include an online interaction) or final selection letters. Please ensure the email address you enter is accurate and active, and monitor your inbox for official updates.

    What is your name?

    Preferred Name for Certificate (if different): If you’d like a different name to appear on your certificate, please enter it here.

    Email ID

    What is your Primary Contact?

    What is your Alternate Contact Number?

    What is your WhatsApp Number?

    What is your Date of Birth?

    Age

    City

    State

    Full Address (With Landmark & Pincode)

    Gender Identity

    What are your preferred pronouns?

    Caste Category

    Which language are you most comfortable speaking, reading and writing? You can write response as:
    Speaking: Hindi, Reading: Hindi, Writing: English

    Religion you were born into

    Religion you chose to practice

    Educational Qualification

    Share the stream of your education or current Research Field

    Please mention name of your educational Institution

    Do you get scholarship support?

    Are you working currently?

    Please share your current employment type

    Annual Family Income From All Sources

    Who is the person to be contacted in case of an emergency?

    What is their relationship to you?

    Emergency Contact Number

    What is your blood group?

    Is there any medical condition / Allergy that we should be aware of?

    Are you taking any medications? If yes, we request you to share the name with us. If No, write N/A

    What is one opinion you have changed your mind about in the last few years? What led to such a change?

    What is one question about religion, politics, caste, culture or identity that you have always wanted to ask but never had a safe space to ask?

    What does ‘being Indian’ mean to you beyond religion, caste, language, or region?

    If you had to have a 30-minute conversation with someone whose political/religious worldview completely contradicts yours, what would you want to understand first?

    Do you think Muslims are associated with terrorism? Why or why not?

    Do you think Christians promote religious conversion? Why or why not?

    Do you think Hindus are associated with separatism? Why or why not?

    Share your Instagram Account URL

    Facebook Handle. If you don’t have an account, please respond as ‘No’

    Twitter Handle. If you don’t have an account, please respond as ‘No’

    LinkedIn URL. If you don’t have an account, please respond as ‘No’

    Tell us something about yourself that wouldn’t be obvious from your Instagram account or this form details? Anything special ranging from your Vision to any kind of engagements.

    Please share one hidden talent you have! 😊 (It can be anything—this is just for fun and a way to get to know each other a bit more!)

    How did you come to know about Unfiltered Aloo 2026?

    If you selected ‘NGO / Social Organisation’ or ‘Friends’, please provide their name here

    How would you like to engage with and contribute to Unfiltered Aloo 2026?

    What motivates you to choose this form of engagement? Tell us about the interests, strengths, experiences, or ideas you would like to bring to Unfiltered Aloo 2026

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