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Cash Prize Worth 10 Lacs
1st prize
INR 300,000
2nd prize
INR 200,000
3rd prize
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INR 150,000
7 Best Entries
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Rs 50,000 each
All winners will be exclusively showcased to 50k + active recruiters on iimjobs.com
About
CompetitionEPOCH is iimjobs’ flagship national case competition that brings together India’s brightest MBA minds to solve real-world business challenges. Returning with its fourth edition, EPOCH is set to be bigger, more competitive, and more impactful than ever before.
Designed as a platform where ambition meets strategy, EPOCH challenges participants to think critically, innovate boldly, and solve problems that mirror today’s evolving business landscape. From analytical thinking and market understanding to storytelling and strategic execution, the competition is built to test what truly defines future business leaders.
With participation from India’s premier B-Schools, EPOCH offers students an opportunity to showcase their capabilities on a national stage, compete with the country’s top talent, and gain recognition beyond campus boundaries.
This is where future leaders compete.
Rounds & Timelines (for both 1st & 2nd years)
Registrations
In this competition, participants are required to register individually. After completing the registration process, they will have access to their own profiles to track their progress.
Only Individual participation is allowed.
Start Date
15th Jul 26
End Date
16th Aug 26
Round 1 - The Screener
The screener quiz consisting of 30 questions (20-min) will be a test of your business acumen & awareness. It is mandatory for each registered candidate to individually attempt the quiz within the provided window.
This is an elimination round.
Start Date
19th Aug 26
End Date
26th Aug 26
Round 2 – The Perfect Pitch
Shortlisted candidates from the screener round will be given a case problem, you will have to submit a pitch in a max of 12-Slides, solving the case individually.
The case study problem can be downloaded once the submission window starts. 10 winners will be announced on the basis of your submissions.
Start Date
3rd Sep 26
End Date
14th Sep 26
Evaluation Criteria's:
Your case solution will be evaluated on the following parameters:
- Problem Understanding & Approach
- Market Scoping & Projection
- Innovative & Practical Solutions
- Risk Assessment & Strategic Thinking
- Narrative & Storytelling
All IIMs
Top Tier B-Schools
For any queries please connect with organisers
Priyanshi Arora
priyanshi.arora@iimjobs.com
+91-8368174707
Epoch Support Team
epoch@iimjobs.com
+91-8529745950
I am not from the regular post graduate programme, can I apply to the competition too?
For this year we have restricted this competition to only regular MBA Students. However, in future we plan to cater to a wider spectrum.
I am not from the list of B-Schools mentioned, can I also take part?
For this year we have restricted this competition to only selective colleges. However, in future we plan to cater to a wider spectrum
Is there a registration fee?
This is a free entry competition.
Will any round be offline; do I need to travel for the presentations?
No, all rounds are online.
When do I receive the cash reward?
Cash rewards will be disbursed within 60 days from when the results are announced.
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