Introduction
Coherence 7.0 is a pan-India inter-college Product Management case competition organised by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur as part of Agnitraya 12.0. This fully online event runs via Unstop and spans three distinct rounds: a quiz, a business case study submission, and a final presentation. The competition is open to undergraduate, postgraduate and engineering students, working in teams of one to three members from the same institution. Below we outline the event format and schedule, submission requirements, eligibility and team composition, prizes, registration process and contact information so participants can prepare and register on time.
About Coherence 7.0 and Organiser
Coherence 7.0 is presented under the banner of Agnitraya 12.0 by IIM Kashipur. As a national, inter-college Product Management case competition, it is positioned as a structured, fully online contest run through the Unstop platform. The organiser and event identity are central to registration and participation details, and all official communication and submissions are expected to follow the online workflow provided on Unstop.
Competition Format and Schedule
The competition unfolds in three consecutive online rounds hosted via Unstop:
- Quiz: Scheduled for 05 Jan 2026.
- Business Case Study submission: Open from 06 Jan 2026 to 13 Jan 2026. The case solution must be submitted as a PowerPoint file with a maximum of 10 slides (≤10 slides).
- Presentation round: Conducted online on 16 Jan 2026 for shortlisted teams.
Each round has a distinct purpose in evaluation: the quiz tests immediate knowledge, the case submission assesses structured written solutions constrained to 10 slides, and the online presentation evaluates live delivery of the submitted solution.
Team Composition, Eligibility and Submission Guidelines
Teams may consist of 1–3 members, and all members must belong to the same institution. Eligibility is limited to undergraduate, postgraduate and engineering students. For the Business Case Study round, teams must prepare and submit their solution as a PowerPoint presentation not exceeding 10 slides (≤10 slides) within the submission window of 06 Jan 2026 – 13 Jan 2026. All interactions, registration and submissions are handled through the Unstop platform as per the event timeline.
Prizes, Registration and Contact
The competition awards prizes including a cash prize of INR 37,000 and a KOED course voucher. Interested teams must register via Unstop to participate. For any queries or clarifications regarding participation, submissions or registration, teams should contact the organisers at itclub@iimkashipur.ac.in. All official event processes — from registration to submission and presentation — are conducted online through the Unstop platform.
Conclusion
Coherence 7.0 by IIM Kashipur (Agnitraya 12.0) is a fully online, pan-India Product Management case competition conducted via Unstop across three rounds: Quiz (05 Jan 2026), Business Case Study submission (06–13 Jan 2026, PowerPoint ≤10 slides) and the Presentation round (16 Jan 2026). Teams of 1–3 members from the same institution, comprising undergraduate, postgraduate or engineering students, are eligible. Prizes include INR 37,000 and a KOED course voucher. To participate, register on Unstop and for any questions contact itclub@iimkashipur.ac.in. Ensure submissions adhere to the stated format and timeline to remain eligible for evaluation.