Whitepaper Competition

Solve real challenges. Mentored by PwC.

Future consultants. Real insights.

The PwC Whitepaper competition is a unique initiative that offers B-school students a deep dive into the consulting experience at PwC. Participants collaborated with PwC mentor teams over two months to develop high-quality whitepapers on cutting-edge topics such as Generative AI, 5G, Automation and Cloud & Digital Transformation.

Opportunities beyond the competition

Competition journey

The PwC Whitepaper competition follows a structured three-round format, where participants progressively refine their research, collaborate with PwC mentors and showcase their insights to industry leaders.

Team Formation: Students from 29 top B-schools form teams of two and select up to two topics of interest. Each team submits an abstract, which PwC evaluates to select teams for the next phase.

Submitted abstracts are reviewed by PwC experts based on originality, research depth and industry relevance. Shortlisted teams receive feedback and move forward to develop full-fledged whitepapers.

Selected teams work with PwC mentors over two months to refine their whitepapers. This phase involves research, industry insights and analysis to strengthen their findings before evaluation.

The top teams are invited to PwC offices for an interactive showcase. Each team sets up a booth-style presentation, engaging with PwC leadership to explain their insights and recommendations.

Our 2025 success story

Meet PwC Whitepaper winners 2025

Winners

Team Members:
Anushka Chaudhary & Kriti Chauhan
Topic: Improving profitability in U.S. Passenger Air sector
Institution: FORE School of Management

1st runner up

Team Members:
Eshan Sharma & Jayasri
Topic: Personalization in Procurement
Institution: SPJIMR

2nd runner up

Team Members:
Abhishek Tirkey & Tanvi Mangaonkar
Topic: Optimizing Cultural Due Diligence in M&A
Institution: TISS

What we heard from our colleges

"Whitepaper was an enriching journey guided by insightful mentors with seamless logistics and invigorating interactions, leaving us with lasting knowledge and fond memories". IIM Lucknow

"The Whitepaper finale was well organized, with outstanding logistics in terms of food, accommodation. The branding was great, contributing to an overall exceptional experience". SPJIMR

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