The case studies and associated material must be:
- Original cases in areas of Business and Management, in an Indian setting, written in English and easy to comprehend. See Case Categories
- Based on primary research, including interviews with company insiders to obtain background data, and about a real business situation in a real company. Finance cases can be exceptions and can be based on secondary research with proper references throughout the document. Copying or plagiarizing will be basis for disqualification.
- Focused on a recent situation (preferably after January 2008).
- Usable for MBA and/or Executive Education programs.
- Formally released for publication by the management of the company or individuals included in the case. The company must authorize the final case submission by signing the Case Release Form.
- Submitted in electronic form as an attachment and accompanied with:
- Case Submission Form
- Brief Author Profiles – 4-5 lines for each author
- Case Abstract – 8-10 lines
- Case Study - 15-20 pages (inclusive of exhibits)
- A detailed Teaching Note
- Case Release Form from the organization
- 3 copies of any CD or DVD (only if submission is a multimedia case or author wishes to supplement the case with a video)
Note:
- The case should not include the identity of the case writer or School.
- The case must not have been entered in any other case competitions at the same time.
- Cases previously published elsewhere will not be accepted.
