{"id":23170,"date":"2026-09-01T10:19:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/?p=23170"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:41:33","slug":"mindquest-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/01\/mindquest-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MINDQUEST 2026 &#8211; Inter collegiate flagship event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to MINDQUEST 2026, hosted by Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Nagpur! As one of the leading management institutes in Central India\u2014offering BBA, B.Com, B.Sc Finance, B.Sc Data Science, BA Economics, BA Psychology, and MBA programs\u2014we strive to encourage innovation and build holistic thought leaders for business and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>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<\/strong><br><br>Tirpude Institute of Management Education always endeavours to encourage innovation in each sphere of students\u2019 academic. Business education should go beyond mere introduction to general principles and beyond the acquisition of specific technical skills. It should create thought leaders with a holistic viewpoint towards business, enterprise and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" data-id=\"23126\" src=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MIndquest-Poster-1024x724.jpeg\" alt=\"mindquest 2026\" class=\"wp-image-23126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MIndquest-Poster-1024x724.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MIndquest-Poster-300x212.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MIndquest-Poster-768x543.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MIndquest-Poster-1536x1087.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MIndquest-Poster.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> 16th September 2026, Wednesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Nagpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration:<\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-red-color\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/FFm1qcCERbg98haA7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Register<\/a><\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rule Book:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-red-color\">Click to Download MINDQUEST 2026 Rule Book<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Competitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Prompt \u2018o\u2019 Mania (Surreal Doodle Advertisement Challenge)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Create a surreal advertisement for a given product by combining realistic product visuals with creative doodle characters, a clear message, and a catchy tagline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules:<\/strong> AI\/digital tools allowed for execution, but concept must be original. Copied or plagiarized artwork is disqualified. Time limit: 60 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judgment Criteria:<\/strong> Creativity &amp; Originality, Surreal Concept, Doodle Integration, Advertising Impact, Visual Appeal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> 1\u20132 participants | <strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Rs. 100\/- per team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting Time:<\/strong> 9:00 am | <strong>Competition Time:<\/strong> 10:15 am \u2013 12:15 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Coordinators:<\/strong> Harshit S. (9236045791), Om B. (8468974801)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Socio Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Conduct research on an assigned social issue, analyze key challenges, and present practical, innovative solutions visually and verbally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules:<\/strong> Social issue assigned within 24 hours of registration. Presentations (5\u20136 mins) can use slides, skits, posters, or collages. No audio systems permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judgment Criteria:<\/strong> Understanding of problem, Quality of research, Originality of solution, Practical feasibility, Presentation\/communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> 2\u20133 participants | <strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Rs. 100\/- per team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting Time:<\/strong> 9:00 am | <strong>Competition Time:<\/strong> 10:15 am \u2013 12:15 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Coordinators:<\/strong> Khushi G. (9209177683), Samriddhi S. (6378557506)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Story Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Write a creative story based on provided opening lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules:<\/strong> Individual participation only. English language strictly required. Complete within 2\u20133 pages provided at the venue. Mobile phones strictly prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judgment Criteria:<\/strong> Creativity, Plot, Presentation, Articulation, Writing style, Overall impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> Individual | <strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Rs. 50\/-<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting Time:<\/strong> 9:00 am | <strong>Competition Time:<\/strong> 10:15 am \u2013 12:15 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Coordinators:<\/strong> Yashasvi P. (9356748793), Sanjana T. (9359879257)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Collage Canvas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Create an on-spot collage based on an assigned theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judgment Criteria:<\/strong> Theme relevance, Creativity, Visual composition, Overall impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> 2\u20133 participants | <strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Rs. 100\/- per team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting Time:<\/strong> 9:00 am | <strong>Competition Time:<\/strong> 10:15 am \u2013 12:15 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Coordinators:<\/strong> Dharaa S. (9373128328), Pranjal B. (9272051428)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Fin-Scan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Analyze financial credentials of an assigned public limited company and present findings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules:<\/strong> Company allocated within 24 hours of registration. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation for a 5-minute delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judgment Criteria:<\/strong> Choice of financial data, Analysis, Findings, Overall presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> 2\u20133 participants | <strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Rs. 100\/- per team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting Time:<\/strong> 12:00 pm | <strong>Competition Time:<\/strong> 12:45 pm \u2013 2:45 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Coordinators:<\/strong> Sanchi P. (9529913965), Vaishnavi M. (82629335), Vanshika S. (9420073219)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Story Telling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overview:<\/strong> Deliver a 5-minute oral story (Patriotic, Sci-Fi, History, Value-based, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rules:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judgment Criteria:<\/strong> Creativity, Expression, Voice modulation, Audience engagement, Overall impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> Individual | <strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> Rs. 50\/-<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting Time:<\/strong> 12:00 pm | <strong>Competition Time:<\/strong> 12:45 pm \u2013 2:45 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Coordinators:<\/strong> Prajwal C. (7038768115), Astha P. (8080140353)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Certificates will be provided to all participants, and judges&#8217; decisions are final and binding across all events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23142\" src=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest1.png 1024w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest1-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23143\" src=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest5.png 1024w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest5-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23144\" src=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest3.png 1024w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest3-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23145\" src=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest4.png 1024w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest4-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23146\" src=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest2.png 1024w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tirpude.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mindquest2-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to MINDQUEST 2026, hosted by Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Nagpur! 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