The Mahindra Group has unveiled the Mahindra Rise Challenge, a competition aimed at first-year full-time MBA students from top Indian business schools. The challenge presents an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their problem-solving skills and potentially win a Mahindra Thar.

How to Apply
1. Registration: To participate in the Mahindra Rise Challenge, interested students must first register for the competition. This is an individual competition, and students from IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, SPJIMR Mumbai, FMS Delhi, JBIMS Mumbai, and XLRI Jamshedpur can apply. Participants must provide their college identity cards during registration and can register only once.
2. CV Submission: In the second stage, participants need to submit their CVs along with a one-page case study and proposed solution. This document must be downloaded and uploaded as part of the submission process.

3. Campus Round: The third stage involves a campus round where candidates present a five-slide presentation to a Mahindra jury at their respective institutions. This presentation should expand on the case study and solution previously submitted.
4. National Finals: The final stage, the National Finals, requires shortlisted candidates from the campus round to deliver a 5-minute pitch to the senior leadership of Mahindra in Mumbai. This is an opportunity to impress the top executives of the Mahindra Group and potentially win a Mahindra Thar.
Additional Opportunities
The winner of the Mahindra Rise Challenge will not only receive a Mahindra Thar but will also be included in the Mahindra Leaders Program, offering further career growth opportunities within the company.
Recent Developments

In addition to the competition, the Mahindra Group has introduced a discount of up to ₹1.5 lakh on the popular Thar SUV model. This move aims to boost sales figures, especially following the launch of the five-door Thar Roxx, as reported by Mint on September 3.
For more details on the application process and competition stages, visit the official Mahindra Rise Challenge website.