Overview Think fast. Bid smart. Navigate the unknown. Knot and Strand is a strategic, hands-on competition by VIT Business School that puts your critical thinking, decision-making, risk assessment, and resource management to the test. Across three intense rounds , teams will decode blueprints, build structures, compete for valuable contracts, and navigate hazardous routes where every decision can make or break their score. Rounds Round 1 –
First Light: Identify decoys, analyze the blueprint, and assemble the correct structure. Your performance determines your starting advantage. Round 2 –
Chiral Network: Bid strategically for delivery contracts and routes, then tackle hidden hazards and puzzles while managing your resources. Round 3 – One
Last Mile: The top teams face a final high-value contract. With hazards revealed, make the right bid, choose wisely, and maximize your final profit.
Scoring: Round Profit = Delivered Cargo Value − Bid Cost − Hazard Costs The team with the highest cumulative score across all three rounds takes the win.
Team Size: 2–3 members
Date: 20
September 2026 Eligibility: School & College Students You can complete the payment after registering here: gravitas.vit.ac.in/events/f7d1c12c-a356-487a-9e19-928e68f697f4 Can you untangle the challenge and make every decision count?
Venue
PRP 669
Vellore, India