CASEino — Grant Thornton Bharat

India’s premier postgraduate case study competition that blends consulting rigor with real-world impact.

We proudly present CASEino, a premier case study competition that bridges the gap between academia and industry by challenging top talent from India’s leading B-Schools. Dive into the world of real-world consulting problems and industry complexities. Here's your chance to not just theorise but to apply your knowledge, gain practical experience and interact with industry stalwarts.

Launched in 2023, CASEino has quickly risen to become a platform of choice for students who want to test their business acumen against the very best in the country.

• In 2023, our debut year, we saw a staggering 2,024 teams register — close to 10,000 participants. From these, 71 semi-finalist teams impressed us with their problem-solving ability, and finally, 9 finalist teams joined us at Grant Thornton for an immersive two-day experiential program and the grand finale.
• In 2024, CASEino scaled new heights. We welcomed 4,334 teams from 145 unique campuses — over 17,000+ participants in total. After a rigorous preliminary stage, 110 semi-final submissions came in from 43 campuses, and once again, 9 finalist teams earned the opportunity to present at the finale and spend a day living the Grant Thornton experience.

These numbers are not just statistics. They are a testament to the ambition, energy, and intellect of students across India who step forward each year to prove themselves. CASEino is not just about winning — it’s about challenging conventional thinking, building real consulting skills, and creating moments of growth that last a lifetime.

Our promise to participants: a structured, transparent competition that rewards insight, commercial thinking, and executable recommendations — plus tangible career outcomes (PPIs, live projects, experiential exposure). Are you ready to take on the challenge? Form your dream team, brainstorm your best ideas and get set to conquer CASEino!

💡 Why CASEino?

Because it is more than a competition. CASEino is:

• A real-world learning lab that simulates consulting projects.
• A career catalyst that can fast-track your entry into the world of business and consulting.
• A networking opportunity with peers, mentors, and industry leaders.
• A chance to step out of the classroom and prove yourself on a national stage.

At CASEino, every round is an opportunity. Every idea is a step closer to transformation. And every participant is already a winner for daring to take the leap.

🎓 Eligibility – Who Can Compete in CASEino? To ensure fairness and alignment with the learning outcomes, CASEino is open only to candidates who meet all of the following:

You are eligible if:

• You are a full-time postgraduate student at an Indian institute/university.
• Your academic year has officially begun for the current programme.

You are NOT eligible if any of these apply:

• Your classes have not yet started for the current academic year.
• You are enrolled in a distance / correspondence course (part-time / remote only).
• You have already graduated or completed the programme.
• You are not a full-time student (e.g., working professionals doing part-time or executive programmes).

🏆 The CASEino Journey – Step by Step

Every round of CASEino mirrors the life cycle of a real consulting project — from defining the problem, to developing a structured solution, to presenting actionable recommendations under pressure. We designed the rounds to progressively test problem framing → structured analysis → high-pressure live execution. Think of it as three gates: each one tighter, more exacting, and closer to the GT experience.

Step 0 — Team formation & Registration

• Team size: 3 – 5 members. Try to choose complementary skills (analysis, finance, research, presentation).
• Please make sure to enter the correct email id and contact number for each participant.
• Platform: Register and submit via Where You Elevate (create account → register team → upload team declaration).
• After registration, all teams are invited to the Orientation — a mandatory live session where we explain rules, deliverables, evaluation criteria, give preparation tips and have some fun.

Round 1 — Preliminary: The One-Pager Sprint

Objective: quickly capture insight and direction — can you distil the problem to a crisp, actionable idea?

What you’ll receive: a Grant Thornton case prompt (context, constraints, a few data tables).

Deliverable: a single-page (PDF) response — concise problem statement, primary insight, recommended approach (high-level), 3-point action plan, topline impact metrics.

Tone we want: precise, confident, insight-led. You are not asked for exhaustive modelling — you are asked what matters and why.

Judging focus: clarity of problem framing, originality of insight, feasibility, conciseness and structure.

Format rules: One-page PPT or PDF (The introduction slide excluded). Filename for submission: CASEino 2025_Preliminary Round_Team Name_College Name.

Round 2 — Semi-Finale: The Deep Dive

Objective: move from insight to execution — build a structured, evidence-backed solution.

What you’ll receive: the same GT case study used in Round 1 but a requirement to expand analysis.

Deliverables:

• Presentation deck (recommended 10 – 12 slides) covering: root-cause analysis, recommended solution, implementation roadmap (phases, owners, timelines), financial/quantitative impact, risk mitigation, KPIs.
• Format rules: PPT (The introduction slide excluded). Filename for submission: CASEino 2025_Semi-Finale Round_Team Name_College Name.

Round 3 — Finale (In-person)

Objective: deliver under pressure — rapid sense-making, live presentation and defense before a panel of GT leaders and subject experts.

What happens: Top teams (typically 8 – 12) are invited to an in-person finale. Teams will be given a new GT problem statement (different from prelim/semi) and limited preparation time. Final deliverable is a live presentation followed by Q&A.

Format (typical):

• Presentation: 25 minutes.
• Q&A: 15 minutes (judges probe feasibility, assumptions, go-to-market, metrics).
• Finalists also attend an Experiential Day at Grant Thornton — workshops, mentoring, networking, and a behind-the-scenes look at consulting engagements.
• Format rules: PPT (The introduction slide excluded). Filename for submission: CASEino 2025_Finale Round_Team Name_College Name.

🎁 What’s in it for You?

CASEino is more than just a trophy on your shelf. It’s an experience that can shape your career.

• 🏆 Cash Prizes for winning teams.
• 💼 Pre-Placement Interview (PPI) Opportunities for the champions.
• 📊 Live Project Opportunities for runners up.
• 🚀 Experiential Day at GT for the finalists — mentorship, fun and food and a firsthand look at consulting life.
• 📜 Participation Certificates for everyone who made their submissions in the semi finale round.
• 🌐 Networking & Exposure — meet GT leaders, and peers from across India’s top campuses.

📌 Guidelines

• Team size: 3 – 5 full-time postgraduate students from the same B-school.
• Deliverables: strictly adhere to format, submission rules, and deadlines.
• Originality: plagiarism or pre-used submissions will lead to disqualification.
• Communication: all updates will be shared with the all the members of the team (given the email id entered are correct and valid) via email.
• Submissions: must follow the prescribed filename format and be uploaded only on the official platform.

CASEino is more than a competition. It’s an accelerated practicum in consulting — a safe space to test big ideas, learn how to present them convincingly, and build connections that matter. If you want to sharpen your analytical instincts, learn how to sell a solution to senior stakeholders, and possibly fast-track your entry into consulting or strategy roles — CASEino is the stage.

Ready to compete? Gather a balanced team, register here, and start thinking in terms of impact, not just answers. You’re one (brilliant) step away from semi-final glory.