Opportunity brief
Overview
Not just another case competition. A chance to solve a live business challenge.
ACE IT is a live business case challenge that brings participants closer to real-world business problem-solving. Organised by The Consulting Club, Jaypee Business School, JIIT, and powered by Veratas Technology, the competition challenges participants to analyse a business problem, develop actionable recommendations, and present solutions grounded in practical business realities.
Rewards and Opportunities
- Cash prizes worth ₹15,000
- Exciting goodies and certificates
- Potential Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) opportunities, subject to assessment, company requirements, and eligibility criteria
Guidelines
Eligibility
- The competition is open to participants from all colleges and academic backgrounds.
- Students from any specialisation or discipline are welcome to participate.
- Participants may form teams with members from different colleges.
- Inter-specialisation and interdisciplinary teams are permitted.
- Each team must consist of 3–6 members.
Competition Format
The competition will consist of the following stages:
Round 1: Live Case Analysis and Submission
- The official business case will be released on 19 October 2026.
- Each team will analyse the case, identify the key business challenges, and develop a structured, practical solution.
- Teams must submit their solutions by 25 October 2026, 11:59pm through the submission portal on Unstop.
- Submission Format: Each team must submit its solution as a PowerPoint presentation (PPT/PPTX) containing a maximum of 6 slides.
- Only one final submission is permitted per team.
Round 2: Offline Presentation
- Shortlisted teams will advance to the offline presentation round on 30 October 2026 at JIIT Noida.
- Teams will present their proposed solutions to the evaluation panel.
- Presentation guidelines, time limits, and further instructions will be shared with shortlisted teams.
Case Study
- The competition will feature one live business case/problem statement.
- The case will be made available to participants on the announced release date.
- Teams are expected to analyse the problem, develop feasible recommendations, and justify their proposed approach.
- Solutions must be presented concisely and professionally within the prescribed six-slide limit.
Rules and Regulations
- Team Size: Every team must have between 2 and 6 members.
- Team Composition: Inter-college and inter-specialisation teams are allowed.
- Originality: All submissions must be original. Plagiarism, copied solutions, or misrepresentation of another team's work may result in disqualification.
- Single Submission: Each team may submit only one final solution.
- Slide Limit: The submission must be a PowerPoint presentation of no more than 6 slides. Presentations exceeding the limit may be disqualified.
- Deadline: Submissions received after the announced deadline may not be considered.
- Fair Participation: Teams must not share confidential competition materials or coordinate submissions with other competing teams.
- Professional Conduct: Participants must maintain professional conduct throughout the competition. Misconduct or attempts to influence the evaluation process may lead to disqualification.
- Evaluation: Submissions and presentations will be assessed on the quality of analysis, understanding of the problem, feasibility of recommendations, structured thinking, and clarity of communication.
- Final-Round Participation: Shortlisted teams must follow the instructions communicated by the organisers for the offline presentation round at JIIT Noida.
- Organisers' Decision: The organisers reserve the right to interpret and enforce competition rules, resolve disputes, and make final decisions regarding eligibility, evaluation, and disqualification.
- Career Opportunities: PPI opportunities are not guaranteed and depend on assessment, company requirements, and applicable eligibility criteria.
- Updates: Participants are responsible for checking official communications from the organisers for announcements, instructions, and changes to the competition schedule.
Important Dates
- Registrations Open: 13 October 2026
- Live Case Release: 19 October 2026
- Solution Submission Deadline: 25 October 2026
- Case Submission Result: 27 October 2026
- Offline Presentation Round: 30 October 2026
- Offline Venue: JIIT Noida
Think critically. Solve strategically. Present confidently. ACE IT.
Register now and take on a live business challenge with The Consulting Club, JIIT, powered by Veratas Technology.