Takshak is Krishi Chanakya's flagship marketing case study competition, organised by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. The challenge is designed for MBA students who want to test their strategic thinking, creativity, and ability to craft marketing solutions that work in the real world.
Who Should Apply
Open to all students pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Participants must form teams of 2–3 members from the same institute. Multiple teams from the same institution are allowed.
Format & Timeline
The competition is conducted in three rounds:
Round 1 — Quiz (30 minutes): 25 questions covering core financial modeling concepts. Participants can navigate freely between questions.
Round 2 — Abstract Submission: Teams receive a real-world marketing case study and must submit a presentation (3 to 5 slides, excluding Intro and Thank You slides) with their strategic solution before the deadline. This is an elimination round.
Round 3 — Final Round: Top-performing teams are invited to campus to present their solution live before a panel of judges.
Prizes
Winner: ₹20,000
Runner-Up: ₹15,000
National Finalist: Certificate
Total cash prize pool: ₹35,000
Eligibility
Open to all MBA students. Teams of 2–3 members from the same institute. No restriction on the number of registrations from one institution. Only the team leader may make submissions on Unstop. Each participant may submit only one entry.
About the Organiser
Krishi Chanakya is the annual management and agribusiness festival of the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. MANAGE is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India, dedicated to agricultural extension and management education.
How to Apply
Registration opens on 25th July 2026 and closes on 10th August 2026. Apply via the official Unstop page linked above.
