MnAnalyse 2026 – Up to ₹2L M&A Case Competition by IIT Guwahati — Frequently Asked Questions

The total prize pool is ₹2,00,000. The winner receives ₹20,500 cash plus additional rewards, the first runner-up gets ₹12,500 cash, the second runner-up gets ₹7,500 cash, and the remaining ₹1,59,500 is distributed among the next 20 teams based on merit.

You must register by 1st August 2026 via the official Unstop page.

The competition is open to college students currently enrolled in an institute. You can form a team of 3–5 members, and teams can include students from different colleges and specialisations. However, a participant cannot be part of more than one team.

Yes, it is open to college students from diverse institutions and academic disciplines. Inter-specialisation teams are encouraged.

No, this is a case competition, not an investment program. It offers cash prizes and other rewards, and does not take any equity.

There are three rounds: Round 1 is an online quiz on M&A, Round 2 is a case study submission from 3rd to 13th August 2026, and Round 3 is an online presentation by the top 10 teams to a jury.

The source does not specify any particular documents. Typically, you will need to register with your team details on the Unstop page, and later submit your case study in Round 2.

You need to register by 1st August 2026 on the official Unstop page linked on the program's page.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for MnAnalyse 2026 – Up to ₹2L M&A Case Competition by IIT Guwahati, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.