Tata Imagination Challenge 2025
Tata Group
Tata Imagination Challenge 2025: Stages and Timelines
Tata Quiz (Participate and earn Participation Certificate)
From Tata trivia to general knowledge, critical thinking and quant -- answer 20 multiple-choice questions in 20 minutes and put your knowledge to the test. Pro tip: quick responses fetch you bonus points.
Game Plan
After you’ve aced the quiz round, dive into an exciting gamified challenge that tests your logic, reasoning, and reflexes. Pro tip: Quiet spot, good lighting, stable Wi-Fi, and you’re set to play! No intense prep needed — each game comes with a practice module to help you warm up. For any questions, refer to this document: Click Here.
#ImagineThat Idea Pitch (Participate and earn Certificate of Appreciation)
You're just one step away from becoming a Finalist in the Tata Imagination Challenge 2025! As part of a handpicked shortlist, this is when you finally present your idea and demonstrate your ability to think creatively and make a difference. Here’s how this round works:
- Record a two-minute video using your phone or laptop. Share your idea, explain why it matters, and how it can drive change. Treat the camera as your audience and let your creativity shine.
- Answer three brief questions about your idea in written form.
- Join masterclasses and doubt-clearing sessions designed to help you ace this round.
Shortlisted candidates will receive detailed guidelines via email.
Idea Buddy Phase (Non-Evaluative)
If your idea is among the top 40 pitches, welcome to the Finale! Now, it’s time to step into the spotlight… but before that, each Finalist is teamed up with an Idea Buddy – an early-career leader from the Tata group – who will help you polish your pitch and bring your A-game to the Finale.
Popular Choice Awards (Non-Evaluative)
The jury’s assessment is important, but the people’s choice also counts! The Top 40 ideas will be open for voting and 5 ideas with the highest number of votes will win exciting prizes.
Finale (Participate and earn Certificate of Merit)
In this final round of Tata Imagination Challenge 2025, the top 40 participants present their idea to a panel of senior Tata leaders. Tell them what your idea is, why it matters, and most importantly, show them who you are and what drives you. This is your chance to make a lasting impression.
What’s in store:
- A fully sponsored, two-day immersive experience in Mumbai
- A visit to Bombay House, the iconic headquarters of the Tata group
- Interactions with Tata leaders and fellow finalists
- Exclusive Tata brand goodies
All that you need to know about Tata Imagination Challenge 2025
Ideas come in all shapes and sizes. Some solve problems, others offer a better way of doing things, and many simply bring joy. If you have an idea that can make a difference, then Tata Imagination Challenge 2025 is your stage.
India’s biggest idea competition is back! Whether you’ve got a mini pitch scribbled in your notes app, a shower thought that has you doodling prototypes, or a spark that can launch change, this is where your idea belongs. #imaginethat
Your idea can be from any domain: literature, design, science, technology, medicine, economics, business, or beyond. What matters is its potential to make an impact.
Eligibility Criteria:
You’re eligible to participate if:
- You’re a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student in India
- You’ve completed 10+2 schooling or equivalent
- You’re enrolled in a regular course approved by AICTE, UGC, or a one-year management program from a recognized business school
- Your academic year has officially begun
You’re not eligible to participate if:
- Your classes haven’t started yet
- You’re enrolled in distance or correspondence education
- You’ve already graduated from college or completed your course
- You’re not a full-time student
- You’re on sabbatical from a non-Tata employer
Competition Structure:
Round 1 | Tata Quiz: Tata GK, Quant and more:
20 questions in 20 minutes: A fast-paced multiple-choice quiz about the Tata Group that tests your aptitude. Other than correct answers, speed will earn you extra points in this round!
Round 2 | Game Plan: Logical Reasoning, Critical Reasoning, Quick Reflexes:
An exciting gamified challenge: Set up your laptop or PC in a quiet spot with good lighting, and let the games begin! No need for hectic preparation, we've got you covered! The practice modules before each game will help you hit the ground running! Please refer to the document for any further queries: Click Here
Round 3 | #ImagineThat Idea Pitch:
You are now just one step away from claiming the National Finalist tag at Tata Imagination Challenge 2025! All you have to do is share an idea that can make a difference. This is how you crack the Idea Pitch round:
- Grab your phone or laptop and record a two-minute video explaining your idea, why it’s important, and how it will drive change. Pretend the camera is your audience and let your creativity flow in words.
- Answer three short questions on your idea (in written format):
- WHAT: Describe your idea and why it is needed.
- HOW: Explain how your idea will bring about change.
- WHO: Describe the potential impact of the change and who it will benefit.
- Detailed guidelines will be shared with shortlisted candidates over email.
- Watch out for masterclasses and doubt-clearing sessions to help you ace this round.
Idea Buddy Phase (Non-Evaluative)
Top 40 candidates with the best ideas will advance to the Finale and get the chance to pitch their ideas to senior Tata leaders. But before that, each Finalist will be paired with an Idea Buddy from the Tata group who will help you polish and perfect your idea presentation for the Finale.
Popular Choice Awards (Non-Evaluative)
The jury’s assessment is important, but the Top 40 ideas will be put to the people’s vote. 5 ideas with the maximum votes will win exciting prizes!
Round 4 | Finale:
Finalists, this is your moment to shine! Present your idea to a panel of senior Tata leaders in the final round of Tata Imagination Challenge 2025. Tell them about your idea, show them who you are and what your career expectations are.
During the Finale, Finalists will get a chance to meet Tata leaders and fellow Finalists during an all-expenses-paid, two-day immersive experience in Mumbai; receive Tata brand goodies; and visit Bombay House, the iconic and historic headquarters of the Tata group!
Rewards and Prizes
Tata Imagination Challenge shines the spotlight on you and your idea. Registered participants compete with innovative thinkers, win exciting rewards, and interact with Tata leaders. #imaginethat
What’s in it for you?
- Accelerated entry into TAS* (Learn more about TAS)
- Cash prize of INR 2 lakh each to 10 Winners of Tata Imagination Challenge 2025
- Exclusive Invitation to:
- Bombay House the Tata group HQ, for all Finalists
- Tata Trails, an all-expenses-paid immersion at an iconic Tata location for the top 10 winners.
- Exciting goodies from Tata brands
(*As per the TAS eligibility criteria)
There’s more:
- Popular Choice Awards: The ideas that get the most votes receive prizes. This is independent of the jury assessments.
- Wildcard PPIs: National Finalists get an opportunity for Wildcard TAS PPIs.
- National Semi-Finalist certificates for Round 3: Idea pitch submissions
- Campus Ambassador Rewards: Spread the word about Tata Imagination Challenge among friends, colleagues, and anyone you know who is eligible to participate. Encourage them to register, attempt Round 1 and be a part of this exciting journey. Don’t forget to register for the competition yourself! Top performers on the Leaderboard stand a chance to win prizes worth INR 1.5 lakh.
- TATA Quiz: Participation Certificate for all those who attempt the first round of the quiz.
- Semi Finalists: Certificate of Appreciation for all Semi Finalists.
- Finalists: Certificate of Merit for all the finalists.
Important dates & deadlines?
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22 Sep'25, 12:00 PM IST Registration Deadline
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Rewards and Prizes?
TAS Pre-Placement Interviews & Prizes worth INR 20,00,000
Grand Finale Winners
Cash prize of INR 2 lakh each to 10 Winners of Tata Imagination Challenge 2025
Grand Finale Winners
Accelerated entry into TAS*
Grand Finale Winners
Tata Trails, an all-expenses-paid immersion at an iconic Tata location for the top 10 winners.
Finalists
Exclusive Invitation to Bombay House the Tata group HQ, for all Finalists
Popular Choice Awards
The ideas that get the most votes receive prizes. This is independent of the jury assessments.
Campus Ambassador Rewards
Top performers on the Campus Ambassador Leaderboard stand a chance to win prizes worth INR 1.5 Lakhs.
Semi-Finalists
Certificate of Appreciation for all Semi Finalists
Finalists
Certificate of Merit for all Finalists
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