Opportunity brief
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
- Plutarch
Darpan - The Business Quiz at Sankalp 11.0 is a platform that celebrates knowledge, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence. Designed to test business awareness, analytical thinking, presence of mind, and decision-making under pressure, the quiz features a dynamic mix of questions covering business, economics, current affairs, entrepreneurship, and more.
Whether you're a quiz enthusiast or an aspiring business leader, Darpan offers an opportunity to challenge yourself, expand your knowledge, and compete with some of the brightest minds from across the country.
General Guidelines:
- The competition consists of two online quiz rounds.
- Individual participation only.
- Online registration is mandatory.
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines.
- There is no limit on the number of participants from an institute.
- The decision of the organizing committee will be final and binding in all matters related to the competition.
Event Format:
Round 1 - Online Quiz
- Duration: 15 minutes.
- Total Questions: 20.
- Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
- Each incorrect answer attracts a negative marking of 1 mark.
- Participants can navigate freely between questions and modify their answers before final submission.
- In case of a tie, the participant who completes the quiz in the shortest time will be ranked higher.
Round 2 - Grand Finale
- Only shortlisted participants from Round 1 will qualify.
- Duration: 20 minutes.
- Total Questions: 20.
- Each question must be answered within 60 seconds.
- Participants can move only to the next question and cannot revisit previous questions.
- There is no negative marking.
- In case of a tie, the participant who completes the quiz in the shortest time will be ranked higher.