
B-school case study competition at PwC AC India
Bring your perspective.
Build skills. Solve what’s next.
Step into the world of consulting, where future consultants tackle real business problems and craft strategies for global tech leaders. Work in teams, navigate disruption and pitch boardroom-ready ideas to PwC leadership.
Strategize. Innovate. Lead.
Get ready to unleash your consulting mindset. This three-round challenge puts your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to the test, from real-world analysis to presenting your ideas to PwC leadership. It's your moment to think boldly, act decisively and stand out.
A leading fashion conglomerate, is embarking on an enterprise-wide AI transformation to accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experiences—all while upholding a zero-layoff commitment through workforce reskilling and redeployment.
As a strategic consultant, your challenge is to assess the organization's current operating model, identify opportunities where AI can automate and augment work, and design a future-ready, human-centric enterprise.
As a strategic consultant, your challenge is to assess the organization's current operating model, identify opportunities where AI can automate and augment work, and design a future-ready, human-centric enterprise.
Top teams will present directly to PwC Leadership in a client-style setting. This is your chance to consult with confidence, communicate with clarity and experience what it takes to lead in the room.
The top teams will present to PwC Leadership in a client-style boardroom setting.
The top teams will present to PwC Leadership in a client-style boardroom setting.
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out to us at us_ac_india_pwcengage@pwc.com
What’s in it for you
Challenge 8th edition timeline
Ready to compete? Here's what you need to know
Build your dream team
- Form a team of 3 to 4 students from the same B-school
- Teams can include a mix of first- and second-year students from any specialization
- Up to 2 outgoing exchange students are allowed per team
- Each student can be part of only one team
- Register through the form shared by your placement committee
What we're looking for
- Strong business acumen and critical thinking
- Effective collaboration and clear communication
- Balanced use of qualitative insights and data-backed analysis
- Credible secondary research with proper citations
- Clear documentation of calculations in appendices and reference slides
Here's what you can win
Last year's highlights
Meet the Challenge 7th edition winners
Winners
"The experience was nothing short of exhilarating. Competing alongside some of the brightest minds from India’s top business schools gave us invaluable exposure to diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to sustainability. The event was impeccably organized, and the warmth and professionalism of the PwC team made the entire journey even more enriching. We are deeply grateful to the organizing team for curating such a thoughtful platform, one that not only challenged us to push our limits but also broadened our understanding of how businesses can drive sustainable impact."
Team Name: Motown Mavericks
Team Members: Abhiraj | Nikhil | Rishabh | Swati
Institution: ISB
Team Name: Motown Mavericks
Team Members: Abhiraj | Nikhil | Rishabh | Swati
Institution: ISB
1st Runner-up
"A huge thanks to the PwC organising team for a brilliantly designed competition that pushed us to think sharper at every stage. Competing alongside such talented teams was both humbling and inspiring, we learned as much from them as from the case itself. More than the prize, the real takeaway was, in the words of one of our judges, the learning, excellence in execution, and the spirit of collaboration. A big thank you to PwC, our mentors, and fellow competitors for making this experience truly unforgettable for us!"
Team Name: Randomizers
Team Members: Bibhuprasad | Kaustav | Reshama | Shubhi
Institution: SPJIMR
Team Name: Randomizers
Team Members: Bibhuprasad | Kaustav | Reshama | Shubhi
Institution: SPJIMR
2nd Runner-up
"The PwC Case Competition was nothing short of an adventure. From digging deep into the climate tech space to brainstorming late nights and finally pitching our solution to the jury, it was an amazing rollercoaster of learning and excitement. The entire journey, right from the first round to the finals in Bangalore was smooth, well organized, and absolutely thrilling. The trip to Bangalore itself was a highlight, with everything perfectly taken care of, making the experience even more memorable. Competitions like this not only test your problem solving skills but also add that spark which makes the MBA journey so much more rewarding (and fun!)."
Team Name: Team Planet
Team Members: Akash | Hitarth | Sankalp | Shubham
Institution: IIM Kashipur
Team Name: Team Planet
Team Members: Akash | Hitarth | Sankalp | Shubham
Institution: IIM Kashipur