Opportunity brief
Overview
Decode the Challenge. Design the Strategy. Deliver the Impact.
Communite – The Commerce Society of MAIT proudly presents Commedge 3.0, its flagship business case competition, designed to foster innovation, collaboration, strategic thinking, and business acumen among aspiring professionals.
Commedge 3.0 provides a dynamic platform for ambitious minds to analyse real-world business challenges, develop innovative and practical solutions, and present their strategies with confidence. More than just a competition, it is an opportunity to demonstrate analytical excellence, strategic decision-making, teamwork, and impactful execution.
Why Participate?
- Prize Pool Worth ₹50,000 across the top three positions.
- Exciting prizes, certificates, and recognition for the winners and runners-up.
- Recognition and visibility on Communite's official platforms.
- An opportunity to showcase problem-solving abilities, teamwork, presentation skills, and business acumen.
Competition Structure
Round 1: Online Quiz – 18 October 2026
The first round will be an online quiz featuring analytical and commerce-related questions designed to assess participants' business knowledge, strategic understanding, and analytical speed.
- Participants will be evaluated on their commerce knowledge, logical reasoning, and analytical abilities.
- The quiz must be completed by 18 October 2026.
Round 2: PPT Submission and Offline Case Competition – 22 October 2026
The second round will be the final round of Commedge 3.0, comprising a PowerPoint presentation and an offline case competition.
- Participants must prepare a PowerPoint presentation presenting their analysis, strategic approach, and proposed solutions to the given business case.
- All teams must submit their PowerPoint presentations by 21 October 2026.
- The offline case competition will commence on 22 October 2026, where shortlisted teams will present their solutions before a distinguished jury.
- Each team will be allotted a designated presentation time, followed by a question-and-answer session with the judges.
- Teams must demonstrate innovation, feasibility, business impact, and clarity in their proposed solutions.
Prize Pool
The total prize pool for Commedge 3.0 is worth ₹50,000, distributed among the top three teams.
- Winner – 1st Position: Prizes worth ₹25,000
- Runner-up – 2nd Position: Prizes worth ₹15,000
- Second Runner-up – 3rd Position: Prizes worth ₹10,000
Finalists will also receive certificates and recognition for their participation and performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Each team must consist of 2–4 members.
- Inter-college and cross-specialisation teams are permitted.
Key Dates
- Last Date to Register: 17 October 2026
- Round 1 – Online Quiz: 18 October 2026
- Round 2 – PPT Submission Deadline: 21 October 2026
- Grand Finale – Offline Case Competition: 22 October 2026
Rules and Regulations
- Each team must consist of 2–4 members.
- All participants must complete their registration by 17 October 2026.
- All PowerPoint submissions must be received by 21 October 2026.
- All submissions must be original, authentic, and plagiarism-free.
- Teams must adhere strictly to the specified deadlines and competition guidelines.
- Participants must bring at least one laptop per team for the final presentation.
- Teams must be prepared to defend their proposed solutions during the jury's question-and-answer session.
- The jury's decision will be final and binding.
Judging Criteria
Teams will be evaluated on the following parameters:
- Innovation: Originality and creativity of the proposed solution.
- Feasibility and Practicality: Realistic implementation and effective execution.
- Business Impact: Potential value creation and measurable outcomes.
- Presentation Quality: Clarity, structure, visual appeal, and effectiveness of communication.
Commedge 3.0 – Decode the Challenge. Design the Strategy. Deliver the Impact.