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MINDQUEST 2026

Welcome to MINDQUEST 2026, hosted by Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Nagpur! As one of the leading management institutes in Central India—offering BBA, B.Com, B.Sc Finance, B.Sc Data Science, BA Economics, BA Psychology, and MBA programs—we strive to encourage innovation and build holistic thought leaders for business and society.

Mindquest is engineered as an annual flagship inter-collegiate platform where undergraduate students across diverse streams step out of textbook theory and test their analytical acumen, creative thinking, presentation mastery, and strategic decision-making in high-energy competitions

Mindquest 2026 offers undergraduate students from various institutes and streams a common platform to demonstrate presentation skills, creativity, technical abilities, and academic application.

Schedule of Events

Event Details

  • Date: 16th September 2026, Wednesday

  • Venue: Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Nagpur

  • Registration: Click Here to Register

Schedule of Events

Time Event
9:00 am – 9:30 am

Registration

9:30 am – 10:00 am

Inauguration

10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Prompt ‘o’ Mania

10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Socio Solutions

10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Story Writing

10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Collage Canvas

12:45 pm – 2:45 pm

Fin-Scan

12:45 pm – 2:45 pm

Story Telling

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Prize Distribution

Competitions & Rule Book

1. Prompt ‘o’ Mania (Surreal Doodle Advertisement Challenge)

  • Overview: Create a surreal advertisement for a given product by combining realistic product visuals with creative doodle characters, a clear message, and a catchy tagline.

  • Rules: AI/digital tools allowed for execution, but concept must be original. Copied or plagiarized artwork is disqualified. Time limit: 60 minutes.

  • Judgment Criteria: Creativity & Originality, Surreal Concept, Doodle Integration, Advertising Impact, Visual Appeal.

  • Team Size: 1–2 participants | Entry Fee: Rs. 100/- per team

  • Reporting Time: 9:00 am | Competition Time: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • Student Coordinators: Harshit S. (9236045791), Om B. (8468974801)

2. Socio Solutions

  • Overview: Conduct research on an assigned social issue, analyze key challenges, and present practical, innovative solutions visually and verbally.

  • Rules: Social issue assigned within 24 hours of registration. Presentations (5–6 mins) can use slides, skits, posters, or collages. No audio systems permitted.

  • Judgment Criteria: Understanding of problem, Quality of research, Originality of solution, Practical feasibility, Presentation/communication.

  • Team Size: 2–3 participants | Entry Fee: Rs. 100/- per team

  • Reporting Time: 9:00 am | Competition Time: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • Student Coordinators: Khushi G. (9209177683), Samriddhi S. (6378557506)

3. Story Writing

  • Overview: Write a creative story based on provided opening lines.

  • Rules: Individual participation only. English language strictly required. Complete within 2–3 pages provided at the venue. Mobile phones strictly prohibited.

  • Judgment Criteria: Creativity, Plot, Presentation, Articulation, Writing style, Overall impact.

  • Team Size: Individual | Entry Fee: Rs. 50/-

  • Reporting Time: 9:00 am | Competition Time: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • Student Coordinators: Yashasvi P. (9356748793), Sanjana T. (9359879257)

4. Collage Canvas

  • Overview: Create an on-spot collage based on an assigned theme.

  • Rules: Theme shared 1 day in advance. Only A2 base sheets provided; teams must bring scissors, glue, newspapers, magazines, and stationery. All cutting and pasting must be done on-spot. Digital devices prohibited.

  • Judgment Criteria: Theme relevance, Creativity, Visual composition, Overall impact.

  • Team Size: 2–3 participants | Entry Fee: Rs. 100/- per team

  • Reporting Time: 9:00 am | Competition Time: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • Student Coordinators: Dharaa S. (9373128328), Pranjal B. (9272051428)

5. Fin-Scan

  • Overview: Analyze financial credentials of an assigned public limited company and present findings.

  • Rules: Company allocated within 24 hours of registration. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation for a 5-minute delivery.

  • Judgment Criteria: Choice of financial data, Analysis, Findings, Overall presentation.

  • Team Size: 2–3 participants | Entry Fee: Rs. 100/- per team

  • Reporting Time: 12:00 pm | Competition Time: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm

  • Student Coordinators: Sanchi P. (9529913965), Vaishnavi M. (82629335), Vanshika S. (9420073219)

6. Story Telling

  • Overview: Deliver a 5-minute oral story (Patriotic, Sci-Fi, History, Value-based, etc.).

  • Rules: Individual participation. Language: English or Hinglish. Story summary must be submitted by 12th September. No props, notes, or mobile phones allowed. Controversial/offensive content prohibited.

  • Judgment Criteria: Creativity, Expression, Voice modulation, Audience engagement, Overall impact.

  • Team Size: Individual | Entry Fee: Rs. 50/-

  • Reporting Time: 12:00 pm | Competition Time: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm

  • Student Coordinators: Prajwal C. (7038768115), Astha P. (8080140353)

Note: Certificates will be provided to all participants, and judges’ decisions are final and binding across all events.

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