Consulting Consortium 2026

Consulting Consortium – Fourth Edition: The consulting clubs of the Indian School of Business (ISB), IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta are excited to present the fourth edition of Consulting Consortium. Young entrepreneurs will get an opportunity to step into the shoes of CXOs and solve real-life business situations. This prestigious event serves as a beacon for aspiring business leaders, offering a platform that melds intellect, teamwork, and creative acumen to solve the nuances of the problem. Round 1: Case Quiz: Participants are put to the ultimate test with real consulting-based quiz questions. This quiz will consist of 40 questions to be completed in 15 minutes. The top 100 teams will proceed to the next round. Round 2: Initial Case Solution: Shortlisted teams will be sent a case to which they will be required to send their solution in a PPT. This will be a 3-slide presentation solution submission (1 slide of appendix allowed). Further details and criteria for evaluation will be made known in due course. The top 20 teams will proceed to the final round. Round 3: Final Presentation Submission: Teams selected for the final round will be required to expand and elaborate on their solutions. The selected teams are to submit detailed solutions to the case. Format: Full-length 8-slide plus 3-slide appendix presentation submission by the top 20 teams. A detailed version of the same case will be made live. Round 4: Final Case Submission and Presentation (Virtual): The final round will be a detailed case submission followed by an online case presentation. The top 10 teams will battle it out to showcase the brilliance of their solutions to an elite panel of judges. The presentation will be 10 minutes followed by a Q&A session of 5 minutes. Rules: Registration is allowed in teams of 3–4 members. Registration is open for all undergraduate and postgraduate students from all domains. A person can be associated only with a single team. Multiple registrations by a particular team or person shall lead to disqualification. In case of any discrepancy, the decision of the organizing team shall be binding. Cross-year and cross-college teams are allowed. Terms and Conditions: All decisions regarding eligibility, authenticity, and final judgments will rest with the organizing committee comprising the consulting clubs of ISB, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta. The format, structure, and schedule of the events may be modified prior to the commencement of the competition at the discretion of the organizers. The decisions of the organizers shall be final and binding on all participants.