MnAnalyse 2026 - Premier Mergers & Acquisitions Case Competition
By Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
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A premier M&A case competition for college students, with a ₹2 Lakh prize pool and expert-led virtual sessions.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
MnAnalyse 2026 is a premier Mergers & Acquisitions case competition organised by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati. It offers college students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate finance and strategic management through a challenging M&A scenario.
Who Should Apply The competition is open to college students from diverse institutions and academic disciplines. Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Format & Timeline The competition is fully online and consists of three rounds:
- Round 1: An online quiz assessment on Mergers & Acquisitions.
- Round 2: Case study submission from 3rd August to 13th August 2026.
- Round 3: Top 10 teams present their case to a jury via an online presentation.
Participants will also have access to virtual sessions on the fundamentals of M&A conducted by industry experts.
Prizes The total prize pool is ₹2,00,000, distributed as follows:
- Winner: ₹20,500 cash + Uplearn by Upstox Subscriptions worth ₹8,000 + Skilled Sapiens opportunities worth ₹10,000 + Finshots courses worth ₹2,500
- First Runner Up: ₹12,500 cash + Uplearn by Upstox Subscriptions worth ₹7,500 + Skilled Sapiens opportunities worth ₹5,000
- Second Runner Up: ₹7,500 cash + Uplearn by Upstox Subscriptions for 1 Year
- Others: ₹1,59,500 distributed among the next 20 teams based on merit, with Uplearn Subscriptions for 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
Eligibility Participants must be currently enrolled in an institute at the time of the competition. Teams of 3–5 members are allowed. One participant cannot be part of more than one team.
About the Organiser IIT Guwahati is one of India's premier engineering institutes, known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The institute regularly hosts competitions and events that foster entrepreneurial and analytical skills among students.
How to Apply Register by 1st August 2026 via the official Unstop page linked above.
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Organizers
Organizer
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹2L
What You Get
Winning teams share a total prize pool of ₹2,00,000, paid partly as cash and partly as learning and career-access perks:
- Winner: ₹20,500 cash + Uplearn by Upstox subscription worth ₹8,000 + Skilled Sapiens opportunities worth ₹10,000 + Finshots courses worth ₹2,500.
- First runner-up: ₹12,500 cash + Uplearn subscription worth ₹7,500 + Skilled Sapiens opportunities worth ₹5,000.
- Second runner-up: ₹7,500 cash + Uplearn subscription for 1 year.
- Next 20 teams: ₹1,59,500 distributed by merit, plus Uplearn subscriptions of 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
All participants also get access to virtual sessions on M&A fundamentals conducted by industry experts during the competition.
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.
