Overview “ For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them. ” - Aristotle. About The Event Stratazeal 3.0 is back with its third edition - bigger, sharper and more exciting than ever. The Admissions & PR Team of SCMHRD brings back one of the most awaited B-school case competitions for MBA aspirants. Stratazeal 3.0 is a journey to learn, explore, expand your boundaries, and create. With three diverse tracks - General Management, Business Analytics, and Infrastructure Development & Management, participants can explore multiple facets of management and discover where their interests and strengths lie. From Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Operations to Business Analytics and Infrastructure Development & Management, each track offers an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, think beyond conventional approaches, and develop solutions that go beyond textbook answers. But Stratazeal 3.0 is more than just a case competition. It is an opportunity to challenge your thinking, compete with some of the brightest MBA aspirants, and create solutions that can stand up to real-world scrutiny. The experience goes beyond the competition, with opportunities to interact with SCMHRD students and faculty and experience the campus, offering participants a glimpse into the world of an MBA even before they step into a B-school. Think you have what it takes? This is your chance to learn, explore, expand, create and take the first step towards discovering what you can achieve. Who can Participate?
Eligibility: Open to all aspirants appearing for MBA entrance exams. Stratazeal 3.0
Challenge Round 1: Ignite Participants step into Ignite with a mock
SNAP challenge: 30 questions in 30 minutes, spanning Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills and Ethics, Morality and Values. The round sets the tone for the journey, where composure meets capability and aspirants must demonstrate the focus, precision and confidence to perform under time pressure.
Note: Participation is mandatory to move forward to Round 2.
Round 2: Ascent The Ascent round challenges participants to move beyond aptitude and demonstrate their ability to analyse, strategise and build solutions through a real-world business case. The case is available across 3 specialization-based tracks: General Management Business Analytics (BA) Infrastructure Development & Management (IDM)
Case Workshop: (30 September 2026) A hands-on session conducted by SCMHRD seniors who have successfully participated in and won case competitions.
Alumni-led Industry Webinar: (2 October 2026) An interactive session featuring BA & IDM alumni , who will share their first-hand experiences of their MBA journey at SCMHRD and provide participants with insights into their respective specializations and careers.
Venue
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD)
Pune, India
Submission & Selection: An individual can participate in any number of tracks. Participants must submit a 2-slide deck (excluding Introduction & Thank You slides) . 3 participants from each track will be shortlisted to advance to
Round 3: Touchdown, where they will present their solutions. The participant should upload the Case deck as a PDF or PPT File. Additionally, participants are required to upload a 1-minute video explanation of the constructed solution, with a focus on creativity. The most creative video will be posted on our social media handles.
Round 3: Touchdown Touchdown brings 9 finalists (3 from each track) to the SCMHRD campus for the ultimate case presentation before esteemed faculty judges, along with mentorship, campus tour and faculty interaction. Exciting prizes and an all-expenses-covered SCMHRD campus experience, while finalists receive certificates, LinkedIn badges and a chance to strengthen their CV.
Rewards and Takeaways Prizes: Goodies and Exciting Prizes
Other Benefits: Certificate from SCMHRD for all the finalists. Linkedin shareable Badges for all the finalists. An exclusive campus visit to SCMHRD with opportunities to interact with peers and experience the B-school environment. A chance to enhance your CV even before your MBA journey begins. Why Stratazeal 3.0? Stratazeal 3.0 is where curiosity meets competition. Step into real business challenges, test your thinking and see how far your ideas can go. From a high-pressure aptitude challenge to a real-world case, every round pushes you to approach problems from a different perspective. Explore beyond one domain. With three distinct tracks, discover the areas of management that excite you and play to your strengths. Gain practical insights from SCMHRD seniors and alumni who have experienced the MBA journey and the case competition world themselves. Make it to the finals and step onto campus, interact with faculty and students, and experience the B-school environment firsthand. Build your problem-solving and presentation skills while creating an experience that stays with you even before your MBA begins. Stratazeal 3.0 — Think Bigger. Solve Smarter.