Echelon: The Strategy Case Challenge
By Kirori Mal College (KMC), University of Delhi
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Quick Answer
Echelon: The Strategy Case Challenge invites undergraduate students across India to tackle complex business problems, with a prize pool of up to ₹10,000.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹6,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Kirori Mal College (KMC), University of Delhi
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 16 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Kirori Mal College (KMC), University of Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Echelon: The Strategy Case Challenge, a flagship event under Navmanthan, is presented by Ethiccraft Society in collaboration with Kirori Mal College (KMC), University of Delhi. Designed as a rigorous and thought-provoking competition, Echelon brings together some of the most driven undergraduate minds to engage with high-stakes corporate scenarios, reflecting the complexities of modern organizations. This challenge pushes participants to go beyond conventional frameworks and craft solutions that balance efficiency, ethics, and long-term sustainability. Echelon is not merely a test of analytical ability—it is an evaluation of how effectively one can think with clarity, structure, and responsibility under real-world constraints. Participants gain valuable exposure, competitive recognition, and real-world problem-solving experience.
Who Should Apply This competition is open to undergraduate students across all institutions in India. Teams can consist of 1 to 4 members, and cross-college teams are explicitly permitted, encouraging diverse perspectives and collaboration.
Competition Structure The challenge unfolds in two distinct rounds: Round 1 – Online Case Submission: Registered teams will receive a real-world business case designed to test their strategic thinking and problem-solving ability. Teams are required to analyze the case and present their solution in a professional PPT/PDF format via Unstop. Evaluation will be based on problem understanding, depth of analysis, feasibility and practicality of the solution, and clarity and structure of presentation. Top-performing teams will qualify for the final round. Round 2 – On-Campus Final Presentation: Shortlisted teams will be invited to present their solutions at Kirori Mal College (University of Delhi) before an esteemed panel of judges. Teams will deliver a structured presentation outlining their strategy, followed by an interactive Q&A session to defend their approach.
Prizes & Recognition Echelon believes in recognizing excellence. Participants stand a chance to win from a total prize pool of up to ₹10,000, along with certificates and exciting rewards.
- Winner: ₹3,000 cash + kind up to ₹5,000
- 1st Runner Up: ₹2,000 cash + kind up to ₹3,000
- 2nd Runner Up: ₹1,000 cash + kind up to ₹2,000
Eligibility The competition is open to undergraduate students from any institution. Teams must comprise 1 to 4 members, and cross-college teams are welcome.
How to Apply Interested teams must register via the official Unstop platform. The registration deadline for Echelon: The Strategy Case Challenge is April 16, 2026.
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Organizers
Organizer
Kirori Mal College (KMC), University of Delhi
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹6,000
What You Get
This is a prize-based case competition: winning teams receive cash plus in-kind rewards from a total prize pool of up to ₹10,000, along with certificates and exciting rewards. The prize split is Winner: ₹3,000 cash + kind up to ₹5,000; 1st Runner Up: ₹2,000 cash + kind up to ₹3,000; 2nd Runner Up: ₹1,000 cash + kind up to ₹2,000. Beyond the money, participants gain exposure to high-stakes corporate-style case scenarios, a chance to present before an esteemed panel of judges in the on-campus final, competitive recognition, and real-world problem-solving experience. This is prize money, not debt or equity — there is no repayment or dilution.
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.
