Cash Prizes
Cash prizes worth lakhs for top-performing teams
Our Impact
- 1,30,000+Students Engaged
- 6,500+Colleges Reached
- 3+ YearsBuilding the Ecosystem
What is the Building India Case Study Competition?
The Building India Case Study Competition challenges students to go beyond the classroom - to think like policymakers, solve like analysts, and present like leaders. Students dive into a 2-month-long journey to solve a developmental challenge for India.
Over four rounds, teams tackle real national challenges and compete in front of industry and thought leaders at the Building India Conclave.
Competition Structure
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01Online Quiz
Participate in an online quiz where the teams will be tested on their general awareness and knowledge of current events
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02
Idea-Pitch Submission
Qualifying teams to submit a 5-slide presentation and a 3-minute video pitch on the provided problem statement
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03
Semi Finals
Qualifying teams to present a 10-slide presentation to a jury panel
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04
National Finals
Qualifying teams to present a 15-slide presentation to distinguished jury panel in New Delhi
What’s in it for YOU?
MacBooks and iPads
MacBooks for winners, iPads for first and second runner-ups
Placement Opportunities
Job and internship opportunities with Building India
Think at Scale
Chance to make the real impact on India’s developmental journey
Network with Leaders
Opportunity to interact with industry experts
Goodies & Merch
Exclusive goodies and merchandise for all National Finalists
Find Your Tribe
Join a growing community of purpose-driven students from across India
Our Past Editions
2026
Preventive Healthcare
Enabling India’s next generation towards an extra decade of healthy living through individual-driven action
2025
Olympics 2036
Roadmap for India to win 100 medals, including 35 gold medals, at the 2036 Olympics
2024
Education
Enabling 100 World-Class Higher Education Institutions and 75% Tertiary GER by 2047
Our Past Keynote Speakers
2026
Ms Aradhana Patnaik
Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
2025
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
2024
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology
Past Judges
What the Journey Felt Like
Event Snapshots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building India Case Study Competition?
The Building India Case Study Competition is India’s largest case study competition where students get a chance to address India's most pressing developmental challenges. Across four competitive rounds, teams refine their ideas and present them before eminent policymakers, industry experts and thought leaders at the Building India Conclave.
Who can participate?
The Building India Case Study Competition is open to undergraduate students from all the colleges and universities across India.
When will registrations open?
Registrations will open on 9 October 2026. Participants are encouraged to register early and regularly visit the website or follow our official communication channels for important updates and deadlines.
Is there any registration fee?
No. Participation in the Building India Case Study Competition is completely free of cost. There are no registration or participation fees at any stage of the competition.
How will I receive updates?
All important announcements, deadlines and competition updates will be shared through the official website, registered email address, WhatsApp community and official social media channels.