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50 Startup Ideas for Students to Start From Your Hostel
50 low-cost startup ideas for students in India, from apps to hostel services. See the starting budget, skills needed, and how to test each idea in 7 days.
IYEC Editorial Team · 6 Oct 2026
Government Schemes for Startups in India (2026): Full List, Status and How to Apply
All major government schemes for startups in India in 2026: grants, loans, tax holidays, and Budget 2026 updates, with live status, eligibility, and how to apply.
8 Oct 2026 · 13 min read
Startup Registration Cost in India (2026): Complete Fee Breakdown
How much does it cost to register a startup in India in 2026? See fees for Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, and partnership; stamp duty; yearly compliance; and ways to save.
6 Oct 2026 · 13 min read
How to Register a Startup in India: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Register your startup in India step by step: pick a structure, file SPICe+, get PAN, TAN and DPIIT recognition. Costs, documents
5 Oct 2026 · 14 min read
How to Find a Co-Founder in India: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to find a co-founder in India: where to look, what to ask, how to test the fit and split equity. Simple steps for first-time founders.
4 Oct 2026 · 13 min read
How to Start a Startup as a Student in India: 2026 Guide
Starting a startup as a student in India is no longer a rare or risky idea. More young founders are building real companies from their hostel rooms and campus labs than ever before.
21 Sep 2026 · 19 min read
How to Build a Pitch Deck That Raises Startup Funding: 12 Slides Investors Want to See
Build an investor-grade startup pitch deck from scratch — all 12 slides explained with examples, do's and don'ts, and the narrative arc that turns meetings into term sheets.
8 Apr 2026 · 15 min read
Angel Investors vs Venture Capital: Which Startup Funding Is Right for You?
A detailed comparison of angel investors and VCs for Indian startup founders — covering deal size, speed, dilution, board control, and when to choose each for your funding round.
7 Apr 2026 · 13 min read
Top 10 Sources of Startup Funding in India (2025 Guide)
From government seed funds to global VCs — a complete breakdown of all 10 startup funding sources available to Indian founders in 2025, with amounts, eligibility, and how to apply.
6 Apr 2026 · 12 min read
How to Raise Startup Funding in India: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
From MVP to term sheet — a comprehensive guide to raising startup funding in India in 2025. Covers angel investors, VCs, government grants, pitch decks, and closing your first round.
5 Apr 2026 · 14 min read
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