NationBuilding

NationBuilding, India’s largest college case study competition is an annual event designed to engage the youth in the nation-building process by working on some of the most pressing issues facing India. Participants will dive into a 2-month extravaganza across multiple online and offline rounds which will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges.

Why are we doing this? We believe that our youth can energize India’s future with their passion, creativity and innovative ideas weaving a stronger, more progressive India, thread by thread.

The theme of the inaugural edition of NationBuilding is Viksit Bharat, inspired by the vision of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The year 2047 is foreseen as a pivotal moment for India, propelling it towards becoming a developed nation. The groundwork for this transformative period begins now.

Students can register for the competition online through this link: https://nationbuildingindia.org/register.html

Eligibilty:

• Participants should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in India. Participants are required to submit a scanned copy of their college ID upon request by the organizers at any round of the competition for verification purposes.
• Each team must consist of 2 students from the same college to be eligible for registration.
  Cross-specialization and cross-year teams are permitted.
• Each student is allowed to be a member of only one team.

Process:

1. Registration (26th January 2024 - 13th February 2024)

• Registration can be completed by one team member on behalf of the team.
• Participants are not permitted to modify the details once submitted.
• If any participant needs to make changes to their details, they must complete a new registration for the competition.
• The registration deadline will not be extended beyond the specified date.
• The zones assigned during registration will be determined based on the location of the college and will remain unchanged throughout the entire competition, with no modifications allowed between rounds.
• The details for the state/Union Territories and zone mapping is given below:
  West Zone - Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
  East Zone - Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha
  South Zone - Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry
  North East Zone - Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim
  Central Zone - Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh
  North Zone - Uttarakhand, Punjab, New Delhi, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh

Note: Any deviation from the aforementioned guidelines will result in the immediate disqualification of the team. Additionally, English will be the primary language for all communications and assessments.

2. Online Quiz (15th February 2024)

Format

• Registered teams will receive login details for the Online Quiz via their registered email address.
• The quiz will be conducted in a Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) format.
• Teams will be tested on their general awareness and knowledge of current events.
• The quiz will consist of 45 Questions. The team will have a total of 40 seconds to answer each question.
• Correct answers will earn the team 1 point each. There will be no negative marking for incorrect attempts.

Results and Next Steps

• The top-performing teams from each zone will qualify for the next stage.
• The result will be published on our website. Qualified teams will be notified via their registered email addresses.
• Qualified teams will receive detailed instructions about the requirements for the subsequent stage of the competition.

3. Presentation Submission (16th February 2024 - 20th February 2024)

Format

• The qualifying teams will receive a problem statement on the theme of Viksit Bharat. Detailed instructions will be sent to their registered email addresses.
• The teams will be required to submit their solution as a short 3 slide PowerPoint presentation in PDF format.
• The deadline for submission is 20th February 2024.
• Only one submission per team will be allowed.

Results and Next Steps

• Following the evaluation of presentations, the top-performing teams from each zone will qualify for the next stage.
• The official results will be made available on our website. The qualified teams will also be communicated on their registered email address.
• Qualified teams will receive detailed instructions regarding the zonal finals.

4. Zonal Finals (23rd February 2024 - 3rd March 2024)

Format

• This round will be conducted offline, with Zonal Finals occurring in six different cities: New Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bangalore, and Mumbai.
• The qualifying teams will develop their solution on a given problem and submit the PowerPoint presentation in PDF format by 29th February 2024.
• Only one submission per team will be allowed.
• The Zonal Finals will be held on 2nd March and 3rd March 2024. The teams will present their solutions in front of a distinguished panel of judges.
• Teams will be assessed by the judge panel based on several parameters: understanding of the problem statement, clarity and effectiveness of the solution, presentation and communication skills, and performance during the Q&A session.
• Winners and Runner-ups from each Zonal Finals will qualify for the National Finals.

Note - Qualifying teams are required to manage their own transportation and accommodation for the Zonal Finals.

5. National Finals (16th March 2024 - 17th March 2024)

Format

• Detailed instructions about National Finals will be shared on their registered email address on 4th March 2024.
• The qualifying teams will develop their solution on a given problem and submit the PowerPoint presentation in PDF format by 14th March 2024.
• Only one submission per team will be allowed.
• The presentation for the National Finals will be held on 17th March 2024 in New Delhi. The teams will present their solutions in front of a distinguished judge panel.
• Teams will be assessed by the judge panel based on several parameters: understanding of the problem statement, clarity and effectiveness of the solution, presentation and communication skills, and performance during the Q&A session.

Note - Transportation and accommodation arrangements for the finalists will be taken care of by the NationBuilding team.

Prizes worth ₹18 Lakhs are up for grabs. Round-wise prize details are as follows:

1. National Finals

Cash Awards: The top 3 teams will be awarded a total cash prize of ₹10 lakhs, as follows:

Winner: ₹5 Lakhs
First Runner Up: ₹3 Lakhs
Second Runner Up: ₹2 Lakhs

Other Prizes:

• Members of the winning team will each receive a MacBook.
• Members of the First Runner Up and Second Runner Up teams will each receive iPads.
• Placement and internship offers for selected students at Nation With NaMo*.
• Exclusive merchandise for all national finalists.

Note: Only the final year students from the teams reaching in National Finals will be eligible for placement opportunities. Other students participating in the National Finals will be considered eligible for internship opportunities.

2. Zonal Finals

Cash Awards: The Top 3 teams from each zone will receive a total cash prize of ₹80,000, as follows:

Winner: ₹40,000
First Runner Up: ₹25,000
Second Runner Up: ₹15,000

Other Prizes:

• Exclusive merchandise for all zonal finalists.

3. Presentation Submission

E-certificates will be issued to all participants.

4. Online Quiz

E-certificates will be issued to all participants.