As Shark Tank India returns for its fifth season today, January 5, 2026, the panel features a notable new addition from the world of alternative education. Pratham Mittal, the founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business, has officially joined the lineup of "Sharks." Known for his disruptive approach to traditional business degrees, Mittal is expected to spearhead the show’s first-ever "Campus Special" episodes, focusing specifically on student-led startups and young founders. ‘Shark Tank India’ Season 5: Makers Unveil Witty First Promo on Toxic Work Culture As They Announce Registrations for New Season of Popular Business Reality Show (Watch Video).

Who is Pratham Mittal?

Pratham Mittal is an entrepreneur and educator who has made a name for himself by challenging the conventional MBA model in India. He is the visionary behind Masters’ Union, a Gurugram-based business school that replaces traditional academic lectures with a "practitioner-led" curriculum. At his institution, students learn to build and scale real businesses under the mentorship of active industry leaders and CXOs.

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Building on this model, he recently launched Tetr College of Business, a global undergraduate program where students travel and build ventures across seven different countries. The institution recently secured USD 18 million in funding from prominent investors like Owl Ventures and Bertelsmann India Investments to expand its global reach.

Background and Career Path

Mittal’s entrepreneurial roots are deeply tied to both business and education. He is the son of Dr Ashok Mittal, Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU), and the grandson of the founder of the "Lovely" brand. This legacy in higher education provided a foundation for his later work in reforming how business is taught in India.

An alumnus of The Doon School, Mittal later studied Systems Engineering and Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and the London School of Economics. Before his current focus on education, he co-founded Outgrow, a SaaS platform used by global brands like Nike and Tesla, and the civic-tech platform Neta App. His career has consistently focused on using technology to solve systemic gaps in information and learning.

Other Sharks in ‘Shark Tank India 5’

Joining Pratham Mittal as Shark on Shark Tank India 5 are returning favourites such as Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Aman Gupta (boAt), and Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals). He is part of a fresh wave of judges this year, which also includes Varun Alagh (Honasa Consumer) and Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo). ‘Shark Tank India – Divyang Special’: Landmark Episode Featuring Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airports, Integrates Indian Sign Language.

How To Watch ‘Shark Tank India’ Season 5?

Shark Tank India Season 5 premiered on January 5, 2026, on Sony Entertainment Television. The business reality show is also available for streaming on the Sony LIV app.

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