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Whitepaper Competition

Solve real challenges. Mentored by PwC.

Your Ideas. PwC Mentorship. Real Impact.


Step into the world of consulting and turn your ideas into impact. The fifth edition of Whitepaper Competition is your opportunity to explore real industry challenges, work alongside PwC mentors, and create thought leadership that matters. If you’re curious, analytical and eager to bring fresh ideas to the table—this journey is for you. 

What’s in store for you

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.   
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.
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Whitepaper fifth edition timeline

Ready to compete? Here's what you need to know 

Eligibility criteria and Team formation 
  • Participants must form a team of two students (Maximum one outgoing exchange student per team) 
  • Only 1st-year MBA students are eligible to participate 
  • Each student may register with only one team 
  • Teams may choose 1–2 topics from the list curated by the PwC team (Refer to the registration form for the complete set of topics) 
  • Abstracts can be submitted for up to two selected topics 

Our 2025 highlights

Meet the PwC Whitepaper 4.0 winners 
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
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