Introduction
The Entrepreneurship Cell, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta presents an online college-festival competition as part of Genesis 2025. Free to register, teams of 1–3 members compete through two rounds: a time-bound idea submission and an online final presentation. Below are detailed participation rules, schedule, evaluation criteria and prizes to help interested students and startups decide and prepare effectively participate.
Event Overview and Participation Details
Organizer and format: The event is organized by the Entrepreneurship Cell, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta as part of Genesis 2025. It is an online college-festival competition and is free to register.
Team composition and eligibility:
- Team size: 1–3 members.
- Eligibility: Undergraduates, postgraduates, engineering, management, arts/commerce/sciences students and freshers. Any number of teams from colleges and startups may participate.
- Registration deadline: 10 Nov 2025. (Free registration)
Certificates and organizer rights: Participation certificates will be provided to all participants. Organizers reserve the right to modify rules and make final decisions regarding eligibility and authenticity of entries.
Competition Structure, Schedule and Rewards
Overall structure: The competition has two rounds — an initial idea submission and an online final presentation for top teams.
Round 1 — Idea Submission
- Teams will receive a problem statement and have 48 hours to submit their response.
- Submission format: a 3-slider PPT (excluding cover page and appendix).
- Evaluation criteria: relevance, innovation, feasibility and research.
- Advancement: top submissions based on these criteria will advance to the final round.
- Timing: Start: 10 Nov 2025, 06:30 PM CUT — End: 12 Nov 2025, 06:30 PM CUT.
Round 2 — Final Presentation (Online)
- Finalists will present a 5-slide PPT that builds on their Round 1 idea.
- Evaluation criteria: depth of analysis, creativity, presentation quality and performance in Q&A.
- Timing: 16 Nov 2025, 08:30 AM — 10:00 AM CUT (online).
Prizes and recognition:
- Total prize pool: ₹40,000.
- Winner: ₹17,000.
- First Runner-up: ₹13,000.
- Second Runner-up: ₹10,000.
- All participants receive a participation certificate.
Important note: Organizers reserve the right to modify rules and their decisions on eligibility and authenticity are final.
Conclusion
Genesis 2025 by the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIM Calcutta is a structured, online college-festival competition with clear timelines, submission formats and evaluation criteria. Eligible participants must register free by 10 Nov 2025 and prepare a 3-slider PPT for the 48-hour idea submission; shortlisted teams present a 5-slide final online. With a ₹40,000 prize pool and participation certificates for all, follow the stated rules and schedule closely.