Business case competitions
Student teams analyse a business problem, compare possible strategies and present recommendations. Past Manfest editions have featured company-led case challenges.
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Management competitions at Manfest-Varchasva
Built on IIM Lucknow's Manfest legacy, the festival brings together students interested in business strategy, analytical thinking, case solving and leadership.
The business side of the festival
From business cases to competitive thinking
Manfest began as IIM Lucknow's management festival in 1988. It later came together with Varchasva, the cultural and sports festival, to form Manfest-Varchasva. The management programme has historically connected students across institutions through competitions and business discussions.
Past editions have included case competitions, management quizzes and simulations that test analysis, creativity, strategic reasoning and presentation skills. The descriptions below explain the types of activities associated with the festival's history; they are not a confirmed 2027 event list.
Quizzes and business knowledge
Management quiz formats combine knowledge of markets, companies, industries and business affairs with quick thinking and teamwork.
Simulations and decision-making
Business simulations create environments where participants make choices, manage trade-offs and evaluate competing outcomes.
Leadership and industry interaction
The festival also connects business learning with guest sessions, real-world perspectives and student leadership experiences.
Discover Leaders Express →The next Manfest-Varchasva edition is scheduled for 5–7 February 2027 at IIM Lucknow. Specific management-event names, eligibility, deadlines and registration links should be checked against the official 2027 announcement when released.
Explore previous editions
Past management events and festival context
To understand the competitions and participation formats from earlier editions, use the historical event listing. The linked 2025–26 Unstop page is preserved for reference and must not be treated as an open 2027 registration page.