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An immersive fintech case competition where sharp thinking meets real-world financial innovation.

Date & TimeApr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM
TypeTeam Event
Team Size2–5 Members
DeadlineApr 15, 2026, 11:59 PM
VenueLT201-202
Prize PoolRs. 50,000
Free Entry
Registration Closed
Complex

Under the banner of Helix, the annual technical fest of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, COMPLEX by PLEX (Product Led Experience) offers a rare opportunity to tackle live fintech problems, develop innovative solutions, and pitch to a panel of industry professionals.

Participants will be guided through a structured case-solving process, including problem deconstruction, market and user research, solution ideation, business model development, financial feasibility analysis, and a final pitch presentation before a jury of fintech professionals.

The event aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and applied fintech thinking by giving students a taste of what real product managers, consultants, and fintech founders deal with every day.

Rules & Regulations

Online Preliminary Round

  • Teams will need to attempt a short online quiz on unstop, for shortlisting purposes,based on basic logical reasoning and business consulting concepts knowledge.
  • Shortlisted teams will proceed further for the offline rounds.

Problem Briefing & Research Phase

  • Teams receive the fintech problem statement and attend a structured briefing session.
  • Domain context, evaluation criteria, and available resources are shared.
  • Teams are encouraged to ask clarifying questions and begin their research sprint.

Case Solving & Development Phase

  • Teams work on building their solution across dimensions of product design, business model, market strategy, and financial viability.
  • Mentors circulate for check-ins and provide targeted feedback to sharpen each team’s approach.

Final Pitch Phase

  • Each team delivers a timed pitch to a panel of fintech professionals and judges.
  • Teams are evaluated on depth of problem analysis, originality of solution, business viability,and quality of presentation.
  • Followed by a Q&A round with the judges.