Inter-college · Online · Free to participate
Business Case Competition — Turn Ideas into Impact
PlacementHub invites your institution to a free online competition where UG/PG students identify real-world problems and build practical, financially viable business solutions.
Invitation to colleges
We are inviting only 10 colleges, with places on a first-come, first-served basis. Each college may field a maximum of five teams. Participation is completely free.
Students from all disciplines can demonstrate problem-solving, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to turn ideas into viable business concepts.
Competition at a glance
Everything TPOs and students need to know before registering.
- Eligibility
- UG/PG students across all disciplines
- Team size
- 3 students per team
- Maximum teams
- 5 teams per college
- Format
- Fully online
- College registration
- 16 Nov 2026
- Submission
- 23 Nov 2026
- Presentations
- 24–30 Nov 2026
- Fee
- Free for colleges and students
Key dates
- 7 Nov 2026 Online clarification session for interested colleges
- 16 Nov 2026 College registration deadline
- 23 Nov 2026 Team presentation submissions due
- 24–30 Nov 2026 Online presentations, assessment, and Q&A
Submission requirements
Each team must submit a presentation that strictly follows the PowerPoint template provided by PlacementHub.
The presentation should cover:
- Problem and proposed solution
- Target users
- Implementation approach
- Business model and financial viability
- Potential impact
A video recording is optional.
Competition resources
Request the competition brief and student submission materials by email. PlacementHub will share the latest files with registered colleges.
Competition and evaluation process
The competition follows a two-stage process:
- Initial screening — Submitted presentations are screened to shortlist teams.
- Final presentations — Shortlisted teams present their business cases online, followed by a Q&A with industry experts.
Entries are evaluated on originality, problem relevance, practicality, business viability, financial considerations, and potential impact.
Cash prizes and recognition
Winning teams and their colleges receive special recognition on PlacementHub’s LinkedIn page.
First prize
₹5,000
Second prize
₹3,000
Third prize
₹2,000
Students who successfully participate receive certificates. On request, certificates can also be provided to participating colleges for institutional records and accreditation documentation, including NAAC and NBA profiles. Winners will be announced on PlacementHub on LinkedIn.
College registration and participation
College registration must be initiated by the Training and Placement Officer (TPO) only, and must be completed before student participation is arranged.
- Create or activate your college account Coordinate with PlacementHub to open or activate the college account on the PlacementHub portal.
- Complete account linking Work with PlacementHub Solutions to finish partnership and account-linking.
- Review the competition Once the account is linked, the published competition is shared with the college for review.
- Approve for campus Log in to the college dashboard, open Internships & Programs, review the listing, and select Approve for campus.
After registration and campus approval, PlacementHub will guide the TPO through the remaining participation steps.
Online college clarification session
An online clarification session for interested colleges is scheduled for 7 Nov 2026. TPOs can email us to request the session details and clarify questions about the competition and participation process.
Get in touch
For registration assistance, questions, or clarification, contact PlacementHub. Places are limited to 10 colleges on a first-come, first-served basis.