IIM Bangalore opens Rs 5 lakh national competition for college students
IIM Bangalore has opened registrations for the National Student Case Competition 2026, offering college students across India a chance to compete for a total prize pool of Rs 5 lakh. Organised by the Center for Digital Public Goods, the competition focuses on real-world challenges involving India’s Digital Public Infrastructure. Teams of exactly five students from recognised colleges and…
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) has launched registrations for the National Student Case Competition 2026, offering a Rs 5 lakh prize pool for college students across India. Organized by the Center for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) at IIM Bangalore with support from Perfios – Anumati Account Aggregator, this competition aims to challenge student teams to develop solutions to real-world problems related to India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
Key details include:
**What is the IIM Bangalore National Student Case Competition?**
The competition challenges students to work on practical challenges involving India’s rapidly evolving digital public infrastructure. Participants will analyze an announced case or problem and devise innovative solutions, presenting them before experts at IIM Bangalore.
**Who can participate?**
Eligible students are those pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from recognized colleges and universities in India. Teams must consist of exactly five members, each participant can only join one team, and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
**Why the competition could interest students**
Unlike academic quizzes, this competition requires students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world policy and technology problems. Students can form interdisciplinary teams, bringing together perspectives from various fields such as engineering, management, public policy, law, economics, design, and social sciences. The competition also encourages gender-balanced teams.
**Important dates**
- Registration and submissions opened: August 14, 2026
- Last date to submit: September 7, 2026, 6 PM IST
- Shortlisted teams announced: By September 15, 2026
- National Finals: September 30, 2026
- Final venue: IIM Bangalore, Bengaluru
**How the competition will work**
The first stage involves submitting a solution to the announced case or theme. Shortlisted teams will advance to the National Finals, where they will present their ideas to experts from technology, policy, and academia. The competition carries a total prize pool of Rs 5 lakh, with participants receiving certificates of participation and merit for shortlisted and finalist teams.
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