About
Ace The Case is the consulting case competition of Prabodhan, the flagship Leadership & HR Conclave organized by the Corporate Interaction Committee (CIC), EPGP, IIM Indore. It challenges student teams to step into the shoes of management consultants and solve a current business problem drawn from a high-growth sector of the Indian economy. Participants will build a structured recommendation backed by data and financial reasoning and defend it before a panel of judges from industry and academia.
Who Should Apply
Open to all students currently enrolled in a full-time or executive management program (MBA/PGDM/EMBA) at recognized institutions mentioned in the eligibility section.
Competition Format
The competition consists of two rounds. Round 1: Case Solution Submission — Teams receive the detailed case document and submit a written solution (slide deck in PDF format) within 14 days. Round 2: Grand Finale — The top 10 teams present their solutions live to the judging panel, followed by a Q&A session (10-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A per team).
Timeline
Registration Closes: 27th July, 11:30 PM. Case Release: 28th July. Round 1 Submission Deadline: 7th August, 11:59 PM. Finalists Announcement: 10th August. Finale Presentations: Between 10th–12th August. Winner Announcement: 14th August.
Prizes
1st Prize: ₹1,00,000. 2nd Prize: ₹60,000. 3rd Prize: ₹40,000. Certificates of Merit for all finalists. Participation Certificates for all registered teams.
Eligibility
Open to students pursuing a full-time or executive MBA/PGDM/equivalent management program at IIM BLACKI, ISB, XLRI, and SPJIMR. Each participant may be part of only one team. All team members must have a valid Unstop account.
Rules
Round 1 submissions must be in PDF format with a maximum of 10–12 slides, excluding cover page, index, and thank-you slide. All submitted work must be original. Plagiarism or undisclosed AI-generated content will result in disqualification. Late submissions will not be accepted. The decisions of the judges and organizers are final and binding.
About the Organiser
IIM Indore is one of India's premier management institutes, known for its rigorous academic programs and vibrant student-led conclaves. Prabodhan is its flagship Leadership & HR Conclave, organized by the Corporate Interaction Committee of the EPGP program, bringing together industry leaders and students for competitions, workshops, and networking.
How to Apply
Register via the Unstop link provided. All team members must have a valid Unstop account. Duplicate registrations will result in disqualification.
