Opportunity brief

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Participants must be currently enrolled as full-time students at the time of registration.
Each participant can register in only one team.
Cross-college teams are allowed.
Team composition will remain fixed after Round 1 submission.

Event Format:

Duration: 20 minutes
Format: Timed multiple-choice quiz (30 MCQs)
Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: +1 | Incorrect Answer: –0.25 | Unattempted: 0
Topics Covered: Business & Startup Fundamentals, Technology & Digital Transformation, Current Affairs, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and General Business Awareness.

The quiz must be attempted by any member on behalf of the team.
The score obtained will be considered for the entire team.
Teams will be shortlisted based on the time taken to complete the challenge, with faster completion earning an advantage in the selection process.
Only one attempt is allowed.
Questions will be randomized to ensure fairness.
No external assistance or multiple devices are permitted.
The quiz may be proctored; any malpractice may result in disqualification.
Participants are advised to ensure a stable internet connection before attempting the quiz.

All shortlisted teams will begin by solving a set of logical and analytical reasoning questions within the allotted time. This phase will carry 30 marks.
Logical and Analytical questions would be based upon a case provided by the organizer. ( Time - 40 minutes).

Teams will enter a live crisis simulation where 6 breaking-news updates will be released at 7-minute intervals, with the complete phase lasting 42 minutes.
After each update, teams must analyse the situation and record their response on the official answer sheet provided by the organisers.
At the end of the 42-minute crisis simulation, teams must stop writing, photograph their completed answer sheet and submit it to the organisers. The submitted sheet will serve as the team's official response.
Boardroom Presentation: Presentation order and Industry Order will be determined by the sequence chit drawn from the Mystery Box. Each team will receive 7 minutes for presentation followed by 3 minutes of Q&A.
Teams must strictly adhere to the strategy and answers recorded on their submitted answer sheet during the presentation. Any material deviation may result in negative marking.
The presentation and Q&A will be evaluated for Problem Diagnosis, Strategic Decision-Making, Adaptability, and Communication & Q&A, carrying a total of 70 marks.
Final Scoring: The final score will be the combined score of Phase 1 (30 marks) and Phase 2 (70 marks). The team with the highest overall score will be declared the winner.

Teams must consist of 4–5 members, and the same members must continue throughout the competition.
Only shortlisted teams from the Online Qualifier will advance to the Offline Finale.
All participants must carry a valid student ID card/Govt. ID on the day of the event.
Teams are expected to maintain professional conduct throughout the competition.
Any form of plagiarism, malpractice, unfair means, or disruptive behavior will lead to immediate disqualification.
The organizing committee reserves the right to modify event rules if necessary.
The decision of the judges and organizing committee shall be final and binding.
Property Damage Rules: Any damage to property must be reported immediately, and the responsible person will be liable for the repair or replacement costs.

- The final decision lies with the judges and the organizing committee.

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