Pune, India – The Consulting & Strategy Club of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (SIBM Pune) is set to host Paramarsh 2026, its flagship national-level consulting conclave, bringing together some of the brightest undergraduate and postgraduate minds from across the country.
Designed to replicate real-world consulting environments, Paramarsh 2026 features three marquee verticals Aankalan, Prajwalan, and Prawaah each crafted to test analytical sharpness, strategic depth, and industry awareness.
Aankalan – National Guesstimate Championship
Team Size:
1–2 Members
Eligibility: Undergraduate & Postgraduate students
Registration Deadline:
19 February 2026, 11:59 PM
Competition Structure & Timeline
Submission time – 16th February 2026 (6:00 PM IST) – 19th February 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Participants will be provided with a caselet and must submit a 1–2 slide presentation (PPT/PDF format) addressing the problem statement. This is a submission-based elimination round.
Evaluation Focus:
∙Structured thinking & logical flow
∙Assumption-driven estimation
∙Quantitative reasoning
∙Clarity of communication
Finale Date : 28 February 2026 (10:00 AM IST – 8:00 PM IST)
Shortlisted teams will compete in a live final round and present their guesstimate approach before a judging panel. The assessment prioritises process over precision, rewarding defensible assumptions and structured methodology.
WINNER
₹7,000 + Certificate
First Runner Up ₹5,000 + Certificate
Participation Certificates
Aankalan attracts participants from premier institutions nationwide and recognises teams that demonstrate clarity of reasoning and logical depth.
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Prajwalan – Premier Live Business Case Competition
Mode:
Online
(Finale On-Campus at SIBM
Pune Hilltop)
Eligibility: Undergraduate & Postgraduate students
Registration Deadline:
17 February 2026 7:00 PM
Competition Structure & Timeline
Quiz time : 15th February 2026 (7:00 PM IST) – 17th February 2026
(8:00 PM IST)
Shortlisted teams must submit a 4 – 5 slide solution
(excluding team introduction and thank you slides) in PPT/PDF format.
A fast-paced quiz comprising 20 questions in 20 minutes, testing :
∙Consulting concepts
∙Business management knowledge
∙General awareness
∙Quick thinking
The round also features Treasure Hunt questions via the official Instagram handle (consultingandstrategy_sibmpune).
Teams with the highest accuracy in the shortest time advance.
Submission time – 17th February 2026 (11:00 PM IST) – 20th February 2026
(10:00 PM IST)
Shortlisted teams must submit a 4 – 5 slide solution (excluding team introduction and thank you slides) in PPT/PDF format.
Evaluation Criteria:
∙Feasibility
∙Creativity
∙Strategic clarity
∙Practical applicability
Grand Finale – On Campus
Finale Date : 1 March 2026 (9:00 AM IST – 5:00 PM IST)
Top teams will present their case solutions at the SIBM Pune Hill top Campus before a distinguished panel of judges. Detailed communication will be shared with finalists.
Team Guidelines :
∙Teams of 1–3 members
∙Members must belong to the same institution
∙One designated team leader must register
∙A participant may be part of only one team
∙Cross-year and cross-specialisation teams allowed
∙Strict adherence to competition ethics and guidelines
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course (worth up to ₹1.8L)
Participation Certificates
Prajwalan not only tests business acumen but also provides a national platform for strategic storytelling and executive-level presentation.
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Prawaah – Corporate Panel & Industry Dialogue
Complementing the competitive intensity of Paramarsh is Prawaah, the corporate connect initiative of the conclave.
Structured as a curated panel discussion, Prawaah brings together distinguished industry leaders and consulting professionals to deliberate on contemporary themes shaping the business and strategy landscape.
While the speakers and topic for Paramarsh 2026 will be unveiled closer to the event, the format will include :
∙Expert panel discussion
∙Real-world consulting insights
∙Industry trend analysis
∙Interactive Q&A with participants
Prawaah serves as a bridge between academic frameworks and industry realities, giving students the opportunity to engage directly with professionals and gain actionable insights into evolving consulting paradigms.
Paramarsh 2026 – A National Stage for Strategic Excellence
By integrating analytical competitions like Aankalan, strategic case-solving through Prajwalan, and corporate exposure via Prawaah, Paramarsh 2026 reinforces its standing as one of the most anticipated consulting conclaves in the B-school ecosystem.
With structured challenges, national participation, and industry engagement, Paramarsh continues to cultivate the next generation of consultants and strategic leaders.
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