Tinder has introduced School of Swipe™ in India, a digital resource designed to help young adults navigate different aspects of online and offline dating.
The mobile-first microsite is open to all users and offers guidance on profile creation, understanding emotional cues, and approaching in-person meetings safely. Tinder notes that 26% of young Indians already look to online sources for support on dating-related challenges.
Developed with insights from Yuvaa, Dr. Chandni Tugnait—Tinder’s relationship expert in India—and contributions from young people across the country, the platform reflects how this generation communicates, connects, and manages relationships.
“At Tinder, we’re constantly reimagining what safe and social dating looks like for every new generation of singles. With resources like School of Swipe™ and features such as Double Date, we’re making it easy, fun, and low-pressure for people to connect with confidence and define what they want, without judgment. Exploration is what makes Tinder different; every time you open the app, there’s a chance to meet someone new, learn something unexpected, or even discover a new side of yourself. Through School of Swipe™, our goal is to help young daters approach every match, and every moment, with mindfulness, safety, and self-assurance,” says Aditi Shorewal, Communications Lead, Tinder India and Korea.
School of Swipe™ includes sections on mindful dating, advice on boundaries and emotional clarity from Dr. Chandni Tugnait, and a Red Flag–Green Flag Quiz to encourage reflection on healthy relationships. A Dating Dictionary explains contemporary dating terminology. The Let’s Talk Consent Course and Dating Safety Guide provide information on consent and safety and are available in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and Bengali.
Research supporting the launch highlights how young Indians view dating today. According to a recent survey, 68%¹ of Gen Z daters say the pace of dating affects their emotional well-being. Tinder’s Modern Dating Report notes that 57% believe a strong emotional connection or engaging conversation defines a successful date, while 71% feel dating today is more open than in previous generations. When facing difficulties, 61%¹ rely on humour, movement, or mindfulness. The report also indicates that 37% find emotional intimacy challenging and 34% struggle with managing emotions, with 19% seeking help from a therapist or counsellor.2
Yuvaa’s in-person engagements reflect similar themes. Young daters emphasised emotional well-being, stability, and self-awareness, expressing different approaches ranging from prioritising self-care to embracing their “lover girl era”.
At the centre of the platform is guidance from Dr. Tugnait, which focuses on practical approaches to dating. “Dating is as much about your head as your heart,” says Dr. Chandni Tugnait. “When emotions and boundaries align, you create space for relationships that feel natural and nourishing. Boundaries are not rejection, they’re self-respect.” Her recommendations within the microsite include using humour to reset emotionally, journaling for reflection, and small self-care habits to rebuild confidence.
With School of Swipe™, Tinder aims to provide a resource that supports safer, more informed decision-making for young people and encourages a view of dating as a process of understanding oneself as well as others.
