India's Campus Equity Research Challenge
Research a business. Build your case. Defend it LIVE. 3 Rounds, ₹2.25 Lakh in cash, Placement Support + more Rewards.
Registrations open 15 Aug 2026 · Free Entry
About
Finance is not just about knowing concepts. It's about knowing how to use them when a real business is in front of you.
The Analyst Arena is SSEI's 3-round Equity Research Challenge where you'll research real companies, analyse the numbers, build an investment view and, if you reach the Grand Finale, present your thinking before a judging panel.
Because at SSEI, the goal isn't just to help you pass an exam. It's to prepare you to think, analyse and grow into a successful finance career.
Recognition
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How it works
Everything is dated from your own college's seminar, so nobody starts late.
One college, multiple teams. Bring yours.
One form, a team of 3-4 from your college.
Get the prescribed report template, research resources and permitted sources.
Your college is assigned a company for Round 1.
Research the assigned company and submit your report within your college-specific timeline.
Marks against every criterion; not just pass or fail.
The Top 20 teams move to Round 2, Top 8 reach the LIVE In-Person Finale.
The rounds
You start with a company we choose. You finish with one you argue for yourself.
Everyone on your campus analyses the same company; so it's the analysis that separates you, not the pick.
20 teams advance
We hand you a sector; you find the best idea inside it.
8 teams advance
A company of your choice, your research, and a judging panel asking you the questions that test how well you really know your case.
3 national winners
Who can enter
Open to UG students studying at Indian colleges and universities. Form a team of 3-4 students from the same college.
* Either way, you enter the same Round 1 and are judged on the same criteria.
Top 20 teams move to Round 2.
Prizes
The further you go, the more you unlock; cash prizes, SSEI Scholarships, certificates and finalist recognition.
The Final Stage Rewards
National Recognition + ₹1,00,000 + placement opportunities
National Recognition + ₹75,000 + placement opportunities
National Recognition + ₹50,000 + placement opportunities
Get recognised with certificates at every qualifying stage.
Timeline
Round 1 follows your college's seminar timeline.
What Happens Next
Entry
It takes about 3 minutes. The Team Head's email will be the primary email for all challenge-related communication.
Sanjay Saraf Sir began teaching finance when he was 16. More than 30 years and 10 lakh+ students later, one belief has stayed constant: finance should not end with knowing concepts; students should know how to use them in the real world.
Beyond the classroom, Sanjay Saraf Sir has spent two decades working closely with markets; across equity valuation, derivatives, fixed income, currencies and economics.
The Analyst Arena carries that same thinking forward; combining real business research, AI-enabled approach to finance, independent thinking and practical market analysis to take finance learning beyond the classroom.
FAQ
No. Register here and you enter Round 1 on the same terms as everyone else.
No; teams have 3-4 members. Ask your coordinator to connect you with other interested students.
No. All team members must be from the same college.
Yes — team size should be 3-4, but multiple teams can participate from the same college.
Every submission is evaluated on the same fixed criteria. The Top 20 teams overall advance to Round 2.
Your submission will be scored on a fixed evaluation criteria; including 20% for research quality, 20% for presentation, along with other defined parameters.
You'll receive the permitted research sources and resources you can use for the challenge.
Yes. Round 3 will be a LIVE In-Person finale, where the Top 8 teams present their research before the judging panel, followed by Q&A.
50 Teams, ₹10 Lakh+ Prize Pool, and a process you'll use for the rest of your career.
Register your team