Rajasthan Edition 2026
You Don’t Have To Wait To Be
“The Next Big Thing.”
Building a community of exceptional young achievers with infinite potential.
“A platform for exceptional work. A community with infinite potential.”
- Nominations open 22 Oct · close 21 Nov 2026
- 20 honourees across 5 categories
- Open to young achievers under 20
- Accepting self-nominations and nominations on behalf of others
- No application fee
- Sunstone 20 Under 20 Summit · Rajasthan · 6 Dec 2026
Beyond the List.
A Community in the Making.
Sunstone 20 Under 20 brings together exceptional young achievers and changemakers to build a lasting community with infinite potential.
Exceptional Achievers
Curated with evidence-backed rigour across Rajasthan's cities and towns.
Statewide Recognition
Core Categories
4 distinct honourees celebrated per domain: Tech, Startups, Arts, Social & Emerging.
4 Honourees per Domain
Age Eligibility
Honouring those taking first initiative and driving execution before age twenty.
Zero Application Cost
“The recognition is a milestone. The community is what grows beyond it.”
How We Select
We evaluate every nomination on achievement, impact, originality, leadership and future potential, backed by evidence of the work behind the story.
The 20 Under 20
An expert jury selects 20 young achievers across five categories: Entrepreneurship, Technology & AI, Social Impact, Creativity and Emerging Talent.
Before You Nominate
Key Eligibility Guidelines
Award Categories
Choose the category that best represents the work you want to be recognised for.
Entrepreneurship
“Built something of your own”
Startups, businesses, commercial products, ideas, and market innovation.
Technology & AI
“Turning ideas into technology”
AI projects, apps, coding systems, software engineering, robotics and tech research.
Creativity
“Creating things people remember”
Art, design, digital content, filmmaking, sound/music, writing, and literature.
Emerging Talent
“Exceptional prowess in your field”
Sports, competitive academics, scientific research, or standalone individual feats.
Social Impact
“Making things better for others”
Community initiatives, environmental work, grassroots welfare, and systemic changemaking.
What Does It Take to Make the List?
We’re looking for young people whose work shows achievement, impact, originality, initiative and the potential to go further.
Execution matters.
What have you actually done?
The concrete output, milestones achieved, and substance behind your work rather than aspirations alone.
Show the difference you made.
Who or what changed because of your work?
The measurable reach, beneficiaries influenced, or problem genuinely solved across your community or audience.
What you do with ideas.
What makes your work stand out?
Ideas matter, but so does what you do with them and how uniquely you approach the challenge at hand.
Initiative & action.
Did you take the first step?
Show initiative, ownership, grit, and the courage to begin without waiting for external permission or blueprints.
Beyond where you are today.
What could this become?
We look beyond current milestones to the long-term trajectory and compounding potential of your ambition.
“Evidence behind the story.”
Backing claims with links, repos, portfolios, certificates, or verifiable documentation makes your profile stand out to our jury.
The Journey to Recognition
Know what's next, from nominations to the final 20.
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Your shot at being part of the Sunstone 20 Under 20 starts here. Apply directly or nominate someone extraordinary.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE
Last call to put your name, or someone deserving, in the running across all 5 official categories.
JURY EVALUATION & FINAL SELECTION
The strongest nominations are reviewed against the 20 Under 20 selection criteria, leading to the final 20.
SUNSTONE 20 UNDER 20 SUMMIT
The 20 honourees are felicitated in Jaipur, joined by keynote panels and the cohort induction.
What Does Making The 20 Under 20 Mean?
It’s more than a name on a list. It’s recognition for the work you’ve already done.
Recognition
Be recognized among 20 exceptional young achievers from the Rajasthan region.
Visibility
Get an amplified public platform to showcase your projects, narrative, and achievements to founders & leaders.
Credibility
Be part of a curated cohort selected through a rigorous, evidence-led statewide evaluation process.
Network
Connect with other ambitious young innovators and the broader corporate & academic ecosystem around 20 Under 20.
About Sunstone
Sunstone is a higher education company focused on making education more accountable to career outcomes. Through industry-aligned new-age programs, practical learning and career-focused experiences, Sunstone helps young people build the skills and capabilities needed to thrive in a changing world.
Why Sunstone 20 Under 20?
Exceptional work can begin well before conventional milestones. Sunstone 20 Under 20 extends the idea of recognising meaningful outcomes by celebrating what young people are already building, creating and changing, while bringing exceptional achievers together into a community that can grow beyond the Summit.
Think You Belong on the List?
Put your name forward. Or nominate someone whose work deserves to be recognised statewide.
No Application Fee
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Everything you need to know about eligibility, Rajasthan connection requirements, nominations, and the evaluation process.
Need help with a nomination?
Message the Sunstone 20 Under 20 team on WhatsApp for any technical or eligibility help.
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