Neetiyudh Case Study Competition 2026 — ₹35,000 Prize Pool for MBA Teams — Frequently Asked Questions

Neetiyudh is a national case study competition held as part of Krishi Chanakya 2026, the annual flagship event of the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. MBA students work through live business dilemmas across three rounds for cash prizes.

The winner receives ₹20,000 and the runner-up receives ₹15,000, which adds up to ₹35,000 in prize money at the top. Teams that make it to the national final round are given a certificate.

Any student currently pursuing an MBA from a recognised institution in India can enter. There is no institute-wise restriction and no limit on the number of teams a single college may register.

Teams must have 2 to 3 members. All members have to be from the same institute, so you cannot combine students from two different colleges in one team.

No. The eligibility criteria are based on MBA enrolment at a recognised institution, so DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not part of the requirements. This is a student competition rather than a startup funding scheme.

No. Neetiyudh is a case study competition and the rewards are cash prizes and certificates. There is no equity stake taken and nothing to repay.

Round 1 is an online quiz of 30 questions to be finished in 30 minutes, with free movement between questions. Round 2 is the elimination round, where qualified teams receive a live business case and submit a presentation of up to 5 slides, excluding the Intro and Thank You slides; the top 5 teams advance. Round 3 is the final round, held on campus at MANAGE Hyderabad, where teams present and defend their solution before a judging panel.

Registration on Unstop opens on 25 July 2026 and closes on 10 August 2026. That closing date is also the deadline for the competition.

Registration happens on Unstop, through the Neetiyudh competition listing for Krishi Chanakya 2026. Submissions must be made by the team leader only, so decide who that will be before you file your entry.

It is organised by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. MANAGE focuses on agricultural extension management and agribusiness, and Krishi Chanakya is its annual flagship event.

The application deadline for Neetiyudh Case Study Competition 2026 — ₹35,000 Prize Pool for MBA Teams is Closed (10 Aug 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.