Guesstimate Challenge
By Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
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Quick Answer
Test your analytical thinking and business intuition in this Guesstimate Challenge, open to undergraduate students with a ₹5,000 prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 19 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Aryabhatta College, 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
The Guesstimate Challenge, organized by Aryabhatta College, Delhi University, is an engaging competition designed to hone analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and business intuition. In today’s fast-paced, data-driven world, the ability to make logical and smart estimates is a crucial skill across all industries. This challenge pushes participants to tackle complex real-world questions by breaking them down into logical components, making reasonable assumptions, and arriving at defendable estimates.
Who Should Apply This competition is open to all undergraduate students across India. Participants can form teams of 1 to 3 members, encouraging both individual brilliance and collaborative problem-solving.
Format & Timeline The challenge unfolds in three distinct rounds:
- Round 1: Elimination Round – “Quick Estimate” (Online, 20-30 minutes): This initial round features 8-10 guesstimate-based questions, testing logical breakdown, approximation skills, and business thinking without the need for calculators. Top-performing teams will advance.
- Round 2: Semi-Final – “Case Sprint” (Offline, New Delhi): Qualified teams will be given a short guesstimate case/problem. With 15 minutes for preparation and 3-4 minutes for a quick explanation, the focus is on speed and structured problem-solving.
- Final Round – “The Ultimate Guesstimate Showdown” (Offline, New Delhi): Finalist teams will receive a complex real-world business problem. They will have 20 minutes to prepare, followed by a 5-minute presentation and a 3-minute Q&A session with judges. Evaluation will be based on problem breakdown, creativity of assumptions, accuracy of estimation, and presentation skills. The competition's final round takes place on April 22, 2026, at Aryabhatta College, New Delhi.
Prizes A total cash prize pool of ₹5,000 is up for grabs, distributed among the top two teams. Winners will also receive certificates.
Eligibility The competition is exclusively for undergraduate students. Teams must consist of 1 to 3 members. Plagiarism and the use of AI are strictly prohibited, and participants selected for offline rounds must bring their college IDs.
How to Apply Interested teams must register by April 19, 2026, via the official competition link.
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Organizers
Aryabhatta College is a co-educational constituent college of the University of Delhi, on Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi. It runs a student Entrepreneurship Cell, a student Startup Club and a small Incubation Centre. These are campus programmes for the college's own students;…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹5,000
What You Get
- ₹3,000 cash prize for 1st place.
- ₹2,000 cash prize for 2nd place.
- Winners will receive certificates.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
