Opportunity brief

All About Yukti

SIBM Nagpur proudly presents Yukti, a national level management case competition that brings together students from across the country to solve real business challenges. The competition is designed to test how participants approach complex problems, think critically under pressure, and present practical solutions with confidence.
Yukti is open to students from every management specialization. Whether your interest lies in marketing, finance, operations, human resources, strategy, or analytics, the competition focuses on one quality that every successful manager needs: the ability to make informed decisions when faced with real business situations.
The competition consists of three stages. Participants begin with a business aptitude quiz, followed by a strategic case analysis, and conclude with a live presentation before a panel of academicians and industry professionals. Throughout the competition, greater importance is given to structured thinking, business understanding, problem solving, and the ability to justify recommendations rather than expertise in any software or technical skill.

Apart from cash prizes and national recognition, participants may also receive:

Pre Placement Interviews (PPIs) for Summer Internship Programs (SIP) for eligible first year MBA and PGDM students from recognized institutes.
Pre Placement Interviews (PPIs) for Final Placements for eligible second year MBA and PGDM students from recognized institutes.

The above opportunities are subject to the recruitment policies and final discretion of the participating corporate partner(s).

The competition is open to students currently pursuing MBA or PGDM programs from recognized institutes across India.
Each team must consist of 2 to 3 members.
Team members should belong to the same institute. Students from different specializations are encouraged to participate together, as diverse perspectives often lead to stronger and more balanced solutions.
Inter college teams are not permitted.
A participant can register as a member of only one team.
All team members must complete the registration process before the specified deadline.

Stage 1: Business IQ Challenge – 21st August 2026

Mode: Online (via Unstop)
Duration: 20 minutes
Format: 25 MCQs
The competition begins with an online aptitude round that evaluates participants on core management concepts, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking. The questions are designed to assess problem solving and decision making across different management domains. The top performing teams will qualify for the next stage.

Stage 2: Strategy Lab (Case Study Submission) – 24th August 2026

Shortlisted teams will receive a real-world business case and will be required to develop a practical and well-supported solution.
Submission Format: Presentation (PPT or PDF), 4 to 5 slides (excluding appendix)

Submission Mode: Online via Unstop

The highest scoring teams will advance to the Grand Finale.

Stage 3: Business Arena (Offline Grand Finale) – 8th September 2026

Venue: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Nagpur
The shortlisted finalist teams will receive a new business case study along with supporting business data prior to the Grand Finale. Based on the case, teams will be required to analyze the business scenario, identify critical challenges, evaluate opportunities, and develop strategic, data-backed recommendations.

Analyze the business case using structured problem-solving and strategic frameworks.
Interpret the supporting business data to validate assumptions and generate meaningful insights.
Identify key business challenges, opportunities, and critical decision points.
Develop practical and implementable business recommendations supported by evidence.
Create a professional presentation complemented by relevant visualizations or dashboards to communicate their analysis effectively.
Present and defend their recommendations before an eminent jury comprising industry leaders and academicians.

All submissions must be the original work of the participating team.
Any form of plagiarism or use of copied content will lead to immediate disqualification.
Participants are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity throughout the competition.
All submissions must be uploaded before the specified deadline. Late entries will not be considered.
Teams shortlisted for the Grand Finale must be available to participate in the offline round at SIBM Nagpur.
The decisions of the jury and the organizing committee shall be final and binding.
The organizing committee reserves the right to revise the competition schedule, rules, or evaluation process if required due to unforeseen circumstances.