Manthan

About the Competition MANTHAN is a case competition designed to challenge participants' analytical thinking, business acumen, strategic problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The competition provides participants with an opportunity to tackle a real-world business problem, apply analytical frameworks, derive meaningful insights and develop innovative, data-driven solutions. Participants will compete through a case submission round, followed by a final presentation round where shortlisted teams will present their recommendations before an expert panel. Competition Structure & Timeline Registration

Registration Opens: 6

November 2026 Registration Closes: 16 November 2026 Interested participants must register through the Unstop platform within the registration window. Participants must register as teams, adhering to the prescribed team-size guidelines.

Case Study Release Date: 17 November 2026 The case study will be shared with all registered teams. Teams are expected to understand the problem statement, analyse the given scenario and develop comprehensive, practical and data-driven recommendations.

Case Submission Deadline: 22 November 2026 (EOD) Teams must submit their case solutions within the prescribed deadline. Submissions should clearly address the business problem, analytical approach, proposed solutions, implementation strategy and expected business impact. Late submissions will not be considered.

Final Shortlist Announcement Date: 23 November 2026 The shortlisted teams selected for the final presentation round at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, will be announced. Shortlisting will be based on the quality, analytical depth, innovation and feasibility of the submitted solutions. Grand Finale – Entropy 2.0

Date: 25

November 2026 Time: 2:00

PM onwards Venue: Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai The shortlisted teams will present their solutions before an expert judging panel. Participants will be evaluated on their problem-solving approach, analytical rigour, strategic recommendations, feasibility and presentation skills. Eligibility Criteria The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised colleges and universities. Participants must register in teams, adhering to the prescribed team-size limit. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-specialisation teams are allowed. All team members must provide valid institutional details during registration. Each participant can be part of only one team. Guidelines All participants must complete registration through Unstop before 16 November 2026. The case study will be released on 17 November 2026 to all registered teams. Teams must submit their solutions by 22 November 2026 (EOD). Submissions must be original and prepared independently by the registered team. Teams must follow the submission format and instructions communicated by the organising committee. Only shortlisted teams announced on 23 November 2026 will be eligible to participate in the final presentation round. Shortlisted teams must be available to present at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, on 25 November 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards. Any changes in team composition must receive prior approval from the organising committee. Rules of the Competition Registration is mandatory for participation. A participant cannot register as a member of multiple teams. Plagiarism, copying or misrepresentation of work will result in disqualification. Late submissions will not be accepted. Teams must adhere to all deadlines and instructions issued by the organising committee. The organising committee reserves the right to modify the schedule or competition guidelines if required. The decision of the organising committee and the judging panel will be final and binding. Evaluation Criteria Case submissions and final presentations will be evaluated on the following parameters: Understanding and interpretation of the case. Analytical approach and problem-solving methodology. Depth of insights and strategic thinking. Innovation and creativity in proposed solutions. Feasibility and scalability of recommendations. Business impact and implementation roadmap. Clarity of communication and presentation. Think. Analyse. Strategise. Compete. Join MANTHAN at Entropy 2.0 and showcase your ability to transform complex business challenges into impactful solutions!