SARCathon 2026 | Presented by SARC, IIT Bombay Think like a consultant. Solve like a strategist. Ready to test your problem-solving and strategic thinking against talented students from IITs across India? Consult Quest 2026 is a Pan-IIT management consulting competition where you will tackle a real-world business challenge, develop a strategic solution, and compete for a spot at the Grand Finale at IIT Bombay . What is Consult Quest? Step into the shoes of a consultant and: Analyse a real-world business problem Structure the problem using relevant frameworks Identify key insights and opportunities Develop a clear, actionable strategy Present and defend your recommendations No prior consulting experience required. Just bring your best thinking. Competition Structure Round 1 | Case Submission 1–7 September 2026 | Online Analyse the given business problem and submit a 3–5 slide solution deck . The strongest teams will advance to the finale. Round 2 | Grand Finale October 2026 | IIT Bombay | Offline Shortlisted teams will present their detailed strategy before a panel of judges and defend their approach through a live Q&A. Why Participate? Compete with students from IITs across India Solve a challenging real-world business problem Showcase your strategic and analytical skills Present at IIT Bombay Learn from industry professionals and IIT Bombay alumni Strengthen your consulting and problem-solving toolkit Represent your institute on a Pan-IIT platform Who Can Participate? Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines .
Team Size: 1–3 members Whether you're a consulting enthusiast, case solver, strategist, entrepreneur, or simply love solving challenging problems, Consult Quest is for you.
Important Dates Registrations Open: 25
August 2026 Registration Deadline: 3 September 2026
Round 1 Submission: 1–7
September 2026 Grand Finale: October 2026 at IIT Bombay Join the official WhatsApp group for announcements and competition updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EY20XQ86htR8LmPfASNalo?mode=gi_t Ready to Take the Challenge? Build your team. Crack the case. Make your strategy stand out. Register for Consult Quest 2026 and compete for your place at the IIT Bombay finale.
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