Friday, October 30, 2026
Overview
Stocks Sena AlphaQuest 2026 is a pan-India, online competition for students passionate about stock markets, trading strategies, and financial research. Organised by Stocks Sena, a stock market research platform, the challenge is designed to test participants' knowledge of financial markets and give them hands-on exposure to systematic trading strategy analysis using the platform's tools.
About Stocks Sena
Stocks Sena is a stock market research platform built to make financial research more accessible and comprehensive. It brings together company financials, market-related news, portfolio tracking, and research tools to help users explore listed companies and financial markets. A key feature is Backtest Lab, which allows users to define trading strategy parameters and generate backtest reports showing how those strategies would have performed over a selected historical period.
Competition Structure
The competition runs across three rounds:
Prizes and Opportunities
A total national cash prize pool of ₹15,000 is on offer:
National podium finishers may also be considered for potential internship opportunities with Stocks Sena, based on performance, skills, and company requirements. Participants who meet the competition's participation requirements receive a digital participation certificate.
Who Can Participate
Students from colleges and universities across India interested in stock markets, financial research, investing, or trading strategies. Whether beginning a journey in financial markets or already experienced in analysing companies and trading strategies, AlphaQuest offers an opportunity to learn, experiment, and compete. Team size is one (individual participation).
Key Dates
The competition opens on 30 October 2026 and closes on 13 December 2026, with a registration deadline of 30 November 2026. Participation is free.