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The Zoho School for Graduate Studies is aimed at helping college graduates bridge the gap between academia and industry. 


It is a focused, experiential training program to help freshers launch into their careers.

ஸோஹோ​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ஸ்கூல்ஸின் ஒரு புதிய பிரிவு தான் ஸோஹோ ஸ்கூல் ஃபார் கிராஜுவேட் ஸ்டடீஸ்! இது, கல்லூரிப் படிப்பிற்கும் நவீன தொழில்நுட்ப அறிவுத் தேவைக்கும் இடையே உள்ள வெற்றிடத்தை நிரப்பி, இளம் கல்லூரிப் பட்டதாரிகள் தங்கள் வெற்றிப்பாதையை தொடங்க உதவும் ஒரு அனுபவபூர்வமான பயிற்சி!

Applications Closed!

Thank you for the overwhelming number of applications for the Marupadi Entrance Test. 

We have closed the application window and moved to the evaluation phase. 

Admissions will reopen in December 2024. Keep an eye on our social media handles for announcements.

Applications Closed

Attention prospective applicants for the Zoho School for Graduate Studies!


We regret to inform you that we will not be accepting any external applications at this time.


Please stay tuned for future updates and announcements regarding the application process. Thank you for your interest in our program. We look forward to welcoming our new cohort of students!


Keep an eye out for announcements in our social media handles.


Examination date : 20 December 2025
Last date to apply : 18 December 2025

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What is the School for Graduate Studies?

“I would’ve joined Zoho Schools if I’d known sooner.
Why should having a degree disqualify us?”

We heard this question over and over again.


The Zoho School for Graduate Studies (ZSGS) is an offering from Zoho Schools of Learning (ZSL), designed specifically for graduates from all specialisations who aspire to begin their careers at Zoho Corporation.

For years, Zoho Schools opened doors to students straight out of school. But what about those who discovered us later? Those who already earned a degree, yet wished they had known of a different pathway?

ZSGS exists for you.

Zoho School for Graduate Studies (ZSGS) is a five -month immersive boot camp conducted at Zoho Corporation offices and hub locations.


This is not a traditional classroom program. It is a guided, self-paced learning journey built around online modules, hands-on assignments, and close mentorship from Zoho’s engineers. Through structured training, continuous feedback, and real-world problem solving, ZSGS equips you with the skills and discipline required for professional readiness.

The boot camp is conducted twice a year, with January and July cohorts.

ZSGS does not offer a monthly stipend, and completion of the program does not guarantee employment. However, candidates who successfully complete the boot camp may be invited for a special direct interview opportunity with Zoho.


A Preparatory Boot Camp for ​the Real World

Our program strives to

Strengthen
your core fundamentals

Sharpen problem-solving skills

Build practical, real-world competence

Align with Zoho’s engineering and product culture

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THIS?

Graduates from any specialization who are actively seeking that one opportunity to prove themselves

Aged between 20 and 24 years

Free from any ongoing college or academic commitments

Streams Offered

Development Stream

The Tech Stream under Graduate Studies (GS) focuses on strengthening the trainee’s capabilities across the complete technology stack required for a career in SaaS development. The program builds solid foundations in Java, Data Structures, and SQL, along with the fundamentals of front-end development. Through structured assignments, problem-solving exercises, and practical implementation, trainees gain a holistic understanding of how different layers of a product come together to build scalable, efficient, and real-world software solutions.

Business Stream

The Business Stream under Graduate Studies (GS) prepares graduates for impactful, business-facing roles. This focused, experiential program equips freshers with practical, industry-relevant skills in communication, analytical thinking, product understanding, and real-world business workflows. Through structured learning, hands-on simulations, continuous feedback, and mentorship, participants develop the confidence and competence to step into roles such as Sales Executive, Pre-Sales Engineer, and Customer Support Professional, effectively in customer-facing environments.

How to join Graduate Studies?

Interested candidates must go through Zoho Corporation’s standard recruitment process. You may apply to suitable openings listed on our careers page:
https://careers.zohocorp.com/jobs/careers.

Based on your performance and eligibility, our team will reach out with further steps regarding the Graduate Studies program for candidates applying to the Development and Business streams.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Zoho School for Graduate Studies is an experiential five-month course with an innovative structure to enhance the trainee’s skillset on various aspects of the full stack of technologies needed for a career in SaaS development. We will be adding more subjects and topics soon.

Our training is designed to aid and guide trainees in their self-learning journey through various technologies.

This program will NOT have any regular classroom training.

The trainees will be guided through an online course involving relevant technological concepts and associated assignments.

After the successful completion of the training period, the selected candidates will be invited to appear for a special direct interview at Zoho Corp.

Who cannot apply?  

If you are already employed, you cannot apply for this program.

If you are yet to complete your degree, we recommend that you finish that first. You can apply through our standard recruitment process, or to ZSGS at a later time.

This is NOT for high school/diploma students aiming to join Zoho School of Tech/Business/Design/Advanced Study. 

Please visit our official Zoho Schools website if you are considering applying for that 2-year program.if you are considering applying for that 2-year program.if you are considering applying for that 2-year program.

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FAQs

What is Zoho Schools for Graduate Studies?

Zoho Schools for Graduate Studies is a 5-month training program for fresh graduates from any stream. It is a second chance for graduates who narrowly missed entering Zoho's workforce. The course is designed to make the graduate industry-ready. 

Can students in their final year of college apply?

We are looking for graduates who do not have any active engagements in college. You may apply to ZSGS after you complete your degree.

Can someone who just started a job at a company and got to know about ZSGS apply?

We prefer that you continue your career journey at your present company. There is no job assurance after ZSGS. In case you are willing to risk it all, you are welcome. You may consider applying for relevant job openings in Zoho.Please visit  https://careers.zohocorp.com to know the current openings.

Can only engineers apply for this boot-camp?

No. Graduates from any stream are eligible to apply.


For the Development Stream, applicants are expected to have a basic understanding of at least one programming language, preferably C, C++, or Java, in order to take the entrance exam.

Can Diploma candidates apply?

This program is NOT for high school/diploma students aiming to join Zoho School of Tech/Business/Design/Advanced Study. Applicants who are eligible for  Zoho Schools of Learning  are not eligible for  Zoho Schools for Graduate Studies and vice versa. 

Is programming knowledge mandatory to apply to ZSGS?

Programming knowledge is required only for the Software Development boot camp. Applicants are expected to have a basic understanding of Java or any programming language.


A degree in Computer Science is not mandatory. However, candidates should have had some exposure to programming at some point in their academic or professional journey.

What is the duration of the course?

ZSGS is a five-month immersive boot camp conducted at Zoho Corporation offices and hub locations.The boot camp is conducted twice a year, with January and July cohorts.

Is this an online or in-campus training?

This is not an online course. The training is conducted in person at Zoho Corporation offices and hub locations across Tamil Nadu.

What are the prerequisites for the entrance exam?

Interested candidates must go through Zoho Corporation’s standard recruitment process.
You may apply to suitable openings listed on our careers page: https://careers.zohocorp.com/jobs/careers.
Based on your performance and eligibility, our team will reach out if you are eligible to undergo our training. Applicants are expected to bring a laptop/smartphone and have access to an uninterrupted internet connectivity to take part in the entrance exam (and interviews).

How does one prepare for the entrance test?

For the Development Stream, the entrance exam assesses your mathematical aptitude and programming fundamentals in C, C++, or Java. The test pattern includes multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, coding problems, and debugging exercises. Strengthening your basics in logic, data structures, and core programming concepts will help you perform well.

For the Business Stream, the assessment focuses on English language proficiency, comprehension, grammar, and mathematical aptitude. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to deliver a product presentation to demonstrate their product understanding and communication skills.

How many levels of tests/interviews to get into ZSGS?

Candidates go through multiple levels of assessments. Those who clear the written tests will proceed to a series of technical interviews, followed by an HR round and background verification before final selection. 

What is the exam duration?

The first-level test is approximately two hours long. 


For the Development Stream, shortlisted candidates should be prepared to spend an entire day at our campus for subsequent rounds of assessments and interviews.

For the Business Stream, shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for a product demonstration round a few days after the initial test.

Is there a job assurance after successful completion of this course?

There is no job assurance. After the training you will be given opportunities to appear for special direct interviews at Zoho.

I would like to apply for a job as a faculty at Zoho Schools. How do I proceed?

Teachers who wish to join us can apply through our webpage: https://www.zohoschools.com/join-us.

Become part of a more than two-decade mission that has been delivering meaningful alternative education and inspiring countless young minds. At Zoho Schools, we value passion, commitment, and a non-formal, open mindset above everything else.

If you believe in learning beyond textbooks and shaping futures differently, we would love to hear from you. Join us!


Who can apply to ZSGS?

Fresh graduates from any stream, aged between 20 and 24 years are eligible to apply. All applicants must go through Zoho Corporation’s standard recruitment process. You may apply to relevant openings listed on our careers page:   https://careers.zohocorp.com/jobs/careers

Based on your performance and eligibility, our team will reach out if you qualify to undergo the Graduate Studies training program.

Can experienced software engineers apply?

Experienced software engineers who are not currently working elsewhere and below 24 years can apply. 

Can post-graduates apply?

Yes, post-graduates aged between 20 to 24 years from any stream having knowledge can apply.

Can candidates above 24 years apply?

Those above 24 years, can directly apply to openings at Zoho Corporation. Please visit  https://careers.zohocorp.com to know the current openings.

Do you have any similar programs for someone on a career break?

Women on a career break who wish to relaunch their career may apply through our Marupadi program. Men who are on a career break can directly apply to Zoho Corporation. Please visit   https://careers.zohocorp.com to know the current openings. 

When is the course starting? When are admissions open every year?

We have two boot-camps each year. They start in January, and July. Keep an eye out on our social media handles, we are on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn! 

How do you select candidates? Will there be an entrance exam?

Yes, entrance exam and subsequent round of interviews are conducted for candidate selection.

How many questions? Exam Syllabus?

The pattern changes every time. We can’t tell you about syllabus and number of questions, in any more detail. The pattern for the entrance exam will include MCQs, fill up the blanks, and stream-based questions. 

Will the selected candidates be asked to pay fees for training or sign any BONDS?

We do not collect fees from selected candidates. Instead, we give a stipend of Rs 10,000 per month. We do not ask our trainees to sign any bond.

What if I do not get placed?

Each trainee who successfully completes the course is given multiple interview opportunities at Zoho Corporation. In case they do not get placed, they can still apply for openings at   https://careers.zohocorp.com. 

Is there any fee or bond involved in this program?

No. There are no fees charged for this program, and there is no bond to be signed.


Please note that the program does not offer a stipend.


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