IIM Kashipur Consilium Case-Study Competition — Overview
Introduction
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur — through Consilium, The Consulting and Strategy Club — is hosting an online case-study competition designed for students across disciplines and national B‑Schools. This article explains the competition’s structure, eligibility criteria, key dates, prize distribution, and participation rules so prospective teams can prepare effectively. Read on for a clear breakdown of each stage, team composition limits, submission requirements, and the registration deadline to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity to showcase consulting and strategy skills on a national virtual stage.
Event Overview and Organiser
The competition is organised by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur, under the banner of Consilium — The Consulting and Strategy Club. It is an online case-study competition open to a broad array of students — undergraduates and postgraduates from engineering, management, arts, commerce, sciences, law, and medical streams — as well as participants from national B‑Schools. The event is conducted entirely online, culminating in live Zoom presentations for the finalists.
Format and Detailed Stages
The competition follows a three-stage format designed to test analytical agility, structured problem solving, and presentation skills:
- Round 1 — 15-minute online quiz: An initial timed online quiz that all registered teams must complete on 01 Mar 2026. This stage evaluates quick thinking and foundational knowledge relevant to consulting and strategy.
- Round 2 — Business case PPT submission (5–6 slides): Qualified teams prepare and submit a concise 5–6 slide business case presentation during the submission window from 02–05 Mar 2026. The PPT should be focused, strategic, and well-structured to meet judging criteria.
- Round 3 — Grand Finale (live Zoom presentations before a jury): Finalists present their solutions live on Zoom before a jury on 08 Mar 2026. This round assesses depth of analysis, communication, and defense of recommendations in a real-time setting.
Team Composition and Eligibility Rules
Participation rules are strict to maintain fairness and institutional representation:
- Team size: 1–3 members.
- Institutional requirement: All members of a team must be from the same institute.
- Exclusive participation: One participant cannot be part of more than one team.
- Eligible participants: Undergraduates and postgraduates across disciplines — engineering, management, arts, commerce, sciences, law, and medical — and students from national B‑Schools.
Key Dates, Prizes and Participation Logistics
Plan your schedule and submissions around the following fixed dates and prize structure:
- Registration deadline: 26 Feb 2026.
- Round 1 (online quiz): 01 Mar 2026.
- Round 2 submission window (PPT): 02–05 Mar 2026.
- Round 3 (Grand Finale — live Zoom): 08 Mar 2026.
The total prize pool is ₹25,000, distributed as follows:
- Winner: ₹11,000
- 1st Runner Up: ₹8,000
- 2nd Runner Up: ₹6,000
Location for all rounds is online. Ensure your team adheres to submission timelines and presentation readiness for live Zoom sessions.
How to Prepare and Final Notes
Teams should coordinate within their institute to assemble 1–3 members, confirm eligibility, and avoid dual-team membership for any individual. Prepare for the quick-turnaround nature of the event: a timed quiz on 01 Mar, followed by a tight PPT submission window (02–05 Mar), and conclusion with live presentations on 08 Mar. Focus on concise, strategic slide decks of 5–6 slides that clearly convey problem diagnosis, solution approach, and implementation considerations to impress the jury during the Grand Finale.
Conclusion
This IIM Kashipur Consilium online case-study competition is a compact, multi-stage event that tests speed, strategic thinking, and presentation skills across a national student audience. With clear rules — teams of 1–3 from the same institute, one-team-per-person restriction — and a structured timeline from registration (by 26 Feb 2026) through the quiz, PPT submission, and live Zoom finale, participants must plan carefully. The attractive ₹25,000 prize pool (Winner ₹11,000; 1st RU ₹8,000; 2nd RU ₹6,000) rewards top-performing teams. Prepare focused 5–6 slide cases and ensure timely participation to compete effectively in this online competition.