Stages and Timelines Online Round ( On Unstop) The first round will be an online quiz designed to test participants' operations knowledge, decision-making ability and adaptability. Format The quiz will consist of 30 questions, including 20 Operations & Supply Chain questions and 10 Adaptive questions. The total duration of the quiz will be 10 minutes. Teams must consist of 3 members, and the quiz must be attempted collectively as a team. The quiz will be conducted within a fixed time window on Unstop, with the exact timing to be announced. Teams will be ranked based on the number of correct answers, with accuracy and time taken considered as tiebreakers. The Top 10 teams will qualify for the Offline Round. Offline Round (NMIMS Indore) - 19 September 2026 The final round will bring the shortlisted teams to the NMIMS Indore campus for a series of live challenges testing their analytical, operational and problem-solving capabilities. Format The Offline Round is open only to the Top 10 teams qualifying from the Online Round. Teams will retain the same 3 members throughout the competition. The round will comprise two challenges:
Case Challenge: Teams will analyse a business/operations case and present their strategic and operational solution before the judging panel.
Ad Blitz: Teams will participate in a live operations and supply chain challenge, developing and pitching their solution before the judges. Teams will present their solutions and creative pitches before a panel comprising judges and industry experts. Evaluation Teams will be evaluated on strategic thinking, creativity, quality of presentation, problem-solving ability and teamwork. General Guidelines Only the teams qualifying from the Online Round will be eligible to participate in the Offline Round. The organising committee will provide food during the Offline Round. Participants will be responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. The Top 3 teams will be awarded cash prizes and certificates. The decision of the organising committee and judging panel will be final and binding in all matters concerning the competition. Note The Online Round will be conducted before 19 September 2026. The exact date and timing will be updated once finalised.
Venue
NMIMS - INDORE
Hatod, India