Pack A Pitch 2.0 - Management Category

Welcome to ACG Pack A Pitch 2.0 - Where real challenges meet bold ideas!

ACG Pack A Pitch 2.0-Management Category is your opportunity to solve real-world business challenges and showcase your strategic thinking on a national stage. Begin your journey by analysing industry-focused case studies and developing innovative, practical solutions that address critical business problems.

More than just a competition, this is a platform to apply your management acumen, think creatively, and demonstrate your ability to drive impactful business outcomes.

Step into a space where ideas become strategies, innovation drives growth, and future business leaders meet opportunity. Are you ready to shape the future with ACG?

Eligibility: The competition is open to 2nd-year students pursuing a full-time MBA program from eligible campuses across India.

• Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
• Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta
• Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur
• SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode
• Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Mumbai
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai – Core and Pharma
• Xavier Institute of Management University (XIMB), Bhubaneswar.
• Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata
• KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (KJSIM), Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi
• Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Nashik

Team Formation Guidelines:

• Participants must register in teams of 2–3 members from the same institute.
• Cross-specialisation teams are allowed, provided all participants belong to the Management Track.
• Cross-college teams are not permitted.
• A participant can be a member of only one team, and any violation of the eligibility guidelines may lead to disqualification.

What We Expect from You:

The ACG Pack A Pitch 2.0 consists of the following key stages:

Summary and Video Submission:

• Teams must submit a 3–8 slide presentation (PDF/PPT format) and a 1–3 minute video pitch (MP4 format) outlining their solution to the assigned case study.
• Teams must select only one case study and submit their solution for the chosen case study.
• The submission should clearly demonstrate the team's understanding of the problem, proposed solution, implementation approach, and expected impact.
• As part of the submission process, all participating teams are required to review, accept, and submit the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Failure to complete the NDA may result in the submission being deemed incomplete. (The form can be downloaded along with the case study from the brief icon itself).
• Teams will be able to make changes to their submissions until the deadline.
• Participating teams will be shortlisted for the next round based on innovation, feasibility, clarity, and overall effectiveness of the proposed solution.
• All teams are advised to submit their entries a few hours before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Grand Finale:

- Shortlisted teams will present their solutions to the ACG leadership team and compete for top honours.

Prizes and Rewards:

• Management Category
• The winning team will receive a cash prize of INR 1,50,000/-
• 1st Runner-ups will receive a cash prize of INR 1,00,000/-
• 2nd Runner-ups will receive a cash prize of INR 75,000/-
• PPI opportunities for students demonstrating exceptional talent and aligning well with the company's requirements.
• Campus Winner & CV Points – Campuses with 5+ team nominations will have one winning team selected and awarded certificates.
• Every participant will receive a certificate of participation in recognition of their efforts.
• Interact with senior ACG leaders and get featured on ACG's official social media platforms.

*Subject to Applicable Tax Deductions at source.