Akanksha: A Business Plan
By National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad
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A national business plan competition for MBA/PGDM students, offering ₹42,500 in prizes and a platform to pitch startup ideas to industry experts.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹42,500
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Akanksha: A Business Plan is the flagship business plan competition organised by Krishi Chanakya, the annual management festival of the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. The competition is designed to give aspiring entrepreneurs and management students a structured platform to transform their startup ideas into compelling, well-researched business plans and present them before a national audience of judges, mentors, and industry experts.
Who Should Apply Open exclusively to students pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), or allied management courses from any recognised institution in India. Teams must consist of 2–3 members, all from the same institute.
Format & Timeline The competition unfolds across three rounds:
Round 1 — Abstract Submission Participants submit a one-page abstract covering the business overview, the problem being addressed, the proposed solution, competitive advantage, and financial projections. Format: PDF, Times New Roman, size 11, 1.0 line spacing, normal margins.
Round 2 — Executive Summary Submission Shortlisted teams expand their idea into a full executive summary covering business model, sales and marketing strategy, intellectual property status, competitor analysis, management team, value proposition, customer and market analysis, financials, and funding requirements. Maximum 4 slides (excluding Intro and Thank You slides). Accepted formats: PPT or PDF.
Round 3 — Final Round Top teams are invited to the MANAGE campus in Hyderabad to present their business plan live before a panel of judges.
Prizes Winner: ₹25,000 Runner-Up: ₹17,500 National Finalist: Certificate of recognition
Eligibility Open to students enrolled in MBA, PGDM, or allied management programmes. Teams of 2–3 members, all from the same institute. No restriction on the number of registrations from one institution. Each participant may submit only one entry.
About the Organiser The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. MANAGE is a premier institution focused on agricultural extension and management education. Krishi Chanakya is its annual management festival, hosting a range of competitions for students across India.
How to Apply Registration opens on 25th July 2026 and closes on 10th August 2026. Submit entries via the official Unstop platform. Only the team leader may make submissions. File naming format: Akanksha_TeamName_CollegeName.
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Organizers
Organizer
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹42,500
What You Get
Cash prizes for the top two teams: ₹25,000 for the winner and ₹17,500 for the runner-up. As a business-plan competition, the money is a prize, so it does not need to be repaid and no equity is taken. The National Finalist receives a certificate of recognition. Shortlisted teams also get to present their business plan live before a national audience of judges, mentors and industry experts at the MANAGE campus in Hyderabad, giving them direct exposure and feedback on their startup idea.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
