Friday, November 13, 2026
Bidstorm - IPL Auction is a live, IPL-style player auction competition hosted by the Department of Management Studies at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli. It is designed as a test of analytical thinking, real-time decision-making, and tactical negotiation, simulating the intensity of an actual IPL auction table.
What it is Teams step into the role of franchise owners and must build the ultimate squad by bidding on players across multiple categories. The event blends sports analytics with strategic budget management, requiring participants to read player statistics, assess team combinations, and outmaneuver rival teams under time pressure.
Who it's for The event is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines - engineering, management, arts, commerce, sciences, law, medical, and others. Teams must consist of exactly 3 members, and all members must be from the same college (cross-college teams are not permitted). There is no cap on the number of teams per college. Notably, students of NIT Tiruchirappalli are not eligible; the event is strictly open to non-NITT participants.
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About the Organiser NIT Tiruchirappalli is one of India's premier national institutes of technology, and its Department of Management Studies runs a range of business and analytics-oriented competitions. Bidstorm is part of this tradition, offering students a practical, high-energy platform to apply analytical and negotiation skills in a competitive, team-based setting.