Opportunity brief
Event Overview:
Ace the Case is an inter-college National Case Competition by SummIT, the Tech Cell at SBM NMIMS Mumbai, as part of the distinguished inter-collegiate business festival - Paragana'26. This is your chance to apply analytical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and product management skills to tackle real-world business and product challenges. Compete against top teams from all over India as you showcase your expertise in designing innovative tech solutions. Present your noteworthy ideas to industry leaders, demonstrate your strategic thinking, and enjoy the thrill of testing your skills alongside the best.
Our Learning Partner: AceMBA
AceMBA is India's largest and most trusted learning community, built by real National Winners, Top 1% MBA graduates, and industry leaders to empower B-School & Undergrad students at every stage of their journey: from winning case competitions and excelling in academics to securing top summer internships and final placements through comprehensive learning pathways, personalized mentorship, and guidance. Website: www.acemba.in Community Link: https://nas.io/acemba/
Competition Format
The competition consists of four stages:
Virtual Case Launch (18th October 2026)
- The competition kicks off with an exclusive case launch session.
- Participants will gain insights into the challenge ahead and understand the overall competition framework.
- Join Link: To be shared
Round 1: Online Quiz (19th October 2026)
- Participants will compete in an online quiz hosted on Unstop.
- The quiz will assess product management knowledge, analytical thinking, and business problem-solving abilities.
- Teams qualifying for the next round will be notified through Unstop. This is an elimination round.
Round 2: Case Release & Solution Submission (20th–25th October 2026)
- The case will be released on 20 October 2026.
- Shortlisted teams will receive a Product Management-based case.
- Teams must analyze the problem, develop innovative and practical solutions, and submit their recommendations on Unstop.
- Detailed submission instructions and evaluation criteria will be communicated to shortlisted teams.
Round 3: Virtual Grand Finale (1 November 2026)
- Finalist teams will participate in the Virtual Grand Finale.
- Selected teams will present their solutions before the judging panel. This round will be hosted off Unstop.
- Further details regarding the format, timings, and evaluation process will be communicated to the selected teams.
Prizes: Total Prize Pool Worth over 2L.
Eligibility & Team Formation
- Open to all students pursuing full-time MBA, Engineering and undergraduate programs.
- Team Size: Minimum 2 and maximum 3 members.
- Inter-specialization teams are allowed. Inter-college teams are not allowed.
- Teams may include students from different years of the same college.
- A participant must not be part of multiple teams; violations will result in disqualification.
Competition Rules
- Registered participants are expected to attend the Virtual Case Launch.
- Only shortlisted teams from the quiz round will be eligible to participate in the Case Study Round.
- Only selected finalist teams will be eligible to participate in the Virtual Grand Finale.
- Registration contact will be via email and the phone number provided.
- Team SummIT's decisions are final and binding.