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BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay)

SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

SJMSOM IIT Bombay's flagship strategy case competition, held under the Avenues fest.

Mark your calendar

Registration usually opens in Sep–Oct. Visit the official site for updates.

Tell a teammate

Most case comps are team events · find your co-founder early.

Usual Season

Sep–Oct

Prize & Perks

Cash prizes (flagship strategy case comp of Avenues)

Eligibility

MBA/PGDM students — check current listing for exact eligibility

Format

Campus / B-School

Why this competition matters

Resume signal · recognised by recruiters across consulting, FMCG, tech, and finance recruiters.

Real-world problem · cases mirror live business issues from SJMSOM, IIT Bombay, not textbook exercises.

Cash prizes (flagship strategy case comp of Avenues) · prize and recognition that travel on your resume for years.

Your prep checklist

  1. 1Read the brief 3x. Note the exact ask · don't solve the problem you wish was asked.
  2. 2Pick 2 frameworks max · Market Entry, Profitability, or GTM cover 80% of strategy cases.
  3. 3Run a 30-min hypothesis sprint with your team before opening Excel.
  4. 4Build your deck back-to-front: recommendation first, then evidence, then appendix.
  5. 5Stress test: have one teammate red-team your numbers and assumptions.
  6. 6Rehearse the 60-second pitch · judges decide in the first slide.

Topics & themes

#strategy#tech#general

Frequently asked questions

What is BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay)?

SJMSOM IIT Bombay's flagship strategy case competition, held under the Avenues fest.

Who is eligible for BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay)?

MBA/PGDM students — check current listing for exact eligibility

When does BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay) take place?

BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay) usually runs around Sep–Oct.

What are the prizes and rewards for BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay)?

Cash prizes (flagship strategy case comp of Avenues)

Does BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay) offer a PPO or PPI?

BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay) doesn't advertise a specific PPO/PPI — check the official page for the latest.

How do I register for BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay)?

Open BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay) on CaseCompass and sign in to get the official registration link, plus a prep checklist and free AI practice cases.

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Take a shot at BCC — The Strategy Case Competition (SJMSOM, IIT Bombay)

Register on the official SJMSOM, IIT Bombay page — use the button below to continue.

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