NexHum – The Future of Human Intelligent

All About NexHum – The Future of Human Intelligent SIBM Nagpur proudly presents NexHum, a national-level HR analytics case competition that brings together students from across the country to explore how data can support better people decisions. The competition challenges participants to analyse complex workplace problems, think critically, and develop practical solutions that balance business performance with employee needs and fairness. NexHum welcomes students from management, technology, and related disciplines. Whether your interest lies in human resources, analytics, strategy, finance, marketing, or operations, the competition focuses on the ability to interpret evidence, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions about people and organisations. The competition consists of three stages: a quiz, a case study submission, and an online presentation before a judging panel. Throughout the competition, emphasis is placed on structured thinking, analytical reasoning, business understanding, and the ability to justify recommendations. Participants may use analytical tools of their choice; evaluation focuses on the quality of insights and the feasibility of solutions rather than expertise in any particular software. Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing Management, Engineering, Technology, Computer Applications, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or related disciplines, including MBA, PGDM, BBA, BMS, B.E., B.Tech, BCA, and MCA. Students from all specializations within these disciplines are welcome. Prior specialization in HR or expertise in a particular analytical tool is not mandatory. Each team must comprise 2–3 members. Cross-specialization and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Each participant may register with only one team. Changes to team composition will not be permitted after the registration deadline. Competition Structure and Process Round 1: MindSpark — The Quiz Date: 1st October Test your knowledge and think on your feet. The opening round will assess participants’ understanding of HR concepts, people analytics, business aptitude, and data interpretation. Mode: Online through Unstop. Format: 25 MCQs. Duration: 15 minutes. Shortlisted teams will qualify for Round 2. Round 2: PeopleLens — The Case Challenge Start Date: 3rd OctoberSubmission Deadline: 8th October Look beyond the numbers to understand the people decisions behind them. Qualifying teams will receive a case study and supporting dataset, identify the key challenges, and submit practical, evidence-based recommendations. Submissions should demonstrate: A clear understanding of the problem and its business implications. Relevant analysis supported by evidence. Actionable recommendations with clearly stated assumptions. Consideration of fairness, ethical implications, and business trade-offs. An implementation roadmap with measurable outcomes. Teams must address the questions and deliverables specified in the case document. Submission Format: Teams must submit both: Presentation: A PPT/PPTX of 4–5 slides covering the problem, key analytical insights, recommendations, and implementation roadmap. Interactive Dashboard: An interactive dashboard created using a visualisation tool of your choice, such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or an equivalent tool. The dashboard should highlight relevant metrics, trends, and findings, allowing the judges to explore the analysis through filters, slicers, or other interactive features. File naming convention: NexHum_TeamName.Submission platform: Unstop. Shortlisted teams will advance to the final round. Round 3: The Human Verdict — The Final Pitch Date: 11th October Bring your analysis to the boardroom. Finalists will present their solutions online before a judging panel, followed by a live Q&A. Teams must explain their approach, defend their assumptions, and justify the feasibility and expected impact of their recommendations. Mode: Online. Presentation duration: 15 minutes per team. Q&A duration: 10 minutes per team. Rules and Guidelines All participants must register through Unstop before the registration deadline. Each participant may be part of only one team and must meet the eligibility requirements. All submissions must be original. Plagiarism, fabricated findings, or misrepresentation of analysis may lead to disqualification. Teams may use suitable analytical and visualisation tools of their choice. No particular software or methodology is mandatory. External sources must be cited, and assumptions must be clearly stated. Teams must distinguish evidence-based findings from hypotheses and estimates. Where case figures are rounded or illustrative, participants should calculate exact results from the supporting dataset and explain material differences. Case materials and datasets must be used solely for the competition and must not be publicly redistributed without permission. Each team must submit one final entry containing both the presentation and interactive dashboard in the prescribed format before the communicated deadline. Finalists must join their allotted presentation slot on time and ensure a stable internet connection. There is no single prescribed solution. Teams will be evaluated on the strength of their analysis, reasoning, and recommendations. The judging panel’s decisions will be final. Any updates will be communicated through official channels. Evaluation Criteria: Case submissions and final presentations will be assessed on: Problem understanding: Identification of the central challenges and business context. Analytical rigour: Accuracy, relevance, and depth of analysis. Quality of insights: Interpretation of evidence and recognition of data limitations. Recommendations: Practicality, relevance, and justification of proposed solutions. Implementation and impact: Feasibility, measurable outcomes, and monitoring mechanisms. Ethical reasoning: Consideration of fairness and responsible use of data. Communication: Clarity, structure, visual presentation, and responses during the final Q&A.