Opportunity brief
Produscope 2026: The Product Case Study Competition by E-Cell, IIT Guwahati
Think you have what it takes to be a Product Manager? Ever looked at a product and thought about how you could make it better?
Produscope 2026 gives you the chance to step into the shoes of a PM and tackle a real-world product problem. Understand the user, identify the right problem, make the right trade-offs, and build your solution.
Put your product thinking to the test, through the lens of a PM.
Round Details
Round 1: Product Case Study
The problem statement will be released on 28 September. Participants will work on the case and submit their solutions online.
- Problem Statement Release: 28 September
- Registration Closes: 30 September
- Submission Deadline: 5 October
- Round 1 Results: 8 October
The shortlisted teams will advance to the final round.
Round 2: Final Presentation
The finalists will present their product solution before the judging panel and defend the thinking behind their approach.
The final round will be conducted entirely online, including the presentation.
- Final Submission: 10 October
- Format: Online
Rules
- Team size: Minimum 1 and maximum 4 members
- Team members do not need to belong to the same college
- Open to all college students, irrespective of branch or field of study
- The entire competition, including the final presentation, will be conducted online
Rewards
- Prizes worth INR 1,25,000+
- Top 3 teams get free access to StepSmart's Product Management Cohort, led by industry experts
- Certificate of Appreciation for finalists
- Participation certificates for eligible participants who successfully complete the competition
Whether you are already exploring Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Analytics, or simply enjoy solving challenging problems, Produscope is your chance to put your thinking to work.
Register for Produscope 2026 and see what you can build through the lens of a PM.