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APPLIED RESEARCH
An applied research program that focuses on solving complex national challenges through rigorous analytical methods. The fellowship’s core strength lies in its disciplined approach to problem solving, hypothesis-led thinking, data interpretation, stakeholder consultations, and structured communication.
A systematic 38 week pathway to produce meaningful and scalable impact.
Develop early hypotheses, outline required analyses, and list potential experts to engage.
Refine thinking, adjust plans, and collect the data required for deeper understanding.
Develop drafts that reflect evidence, logic, and practical pathways for implementation.
NationBuilding Case Study Competition
NationBuilding Case Study Competition is India's largest case study competition at an undergraduate level designed to let the youth solve India's governance challenges.
Registered teams are tested on their knowledge of current events.
500 teams submit a 5-slide presentation on a given problem statement.
50 teams from 5 zones present a 10-slider presentation in front of the zonal judge panel.
Top 10 teams present their solutions in front of a distinguished judge panel in New Delhi.
A culmination of NationBuilding’s year-long efforts, delivered as a two-day event. Day 1 hosts the NationBuilding Case Study Competition Finale, while Day 2 features panel discussions with industry and thought leaders to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation with stories of impact and nation building.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
"There’s a strong satisfaction after being a part of the NationBuilding Competition that we were able to present such solutions, if implemented, they would create some strong impact."
KMC
"Nation-building begins with you, through your individual contribution, we shape the future of our nation."
IIT Kharagpur
"NationBuilding is not just a single step. It’s a continuous step which requires you to work hard in collaboration with everyone."
NIT Raipur
"This was so much more than just slides and data. It was about Nation Building. It was about answering the call to contribute to a healthier, stronger, and more resilient India. We truly felt the power of the idea that ordinary people can create extraordinary impact."
DRC
"While we were just a step away from the grand finals, the experience of solving high-level national problems was a reward in itself. We’re walking away with sharper insights and a much deeper understanding of the complexities of nation-building."
SRCC
This win is really special, firstly due to the sheer scale of the competition, and secondly, navigating this competition with multiple other commitments was enriching. Thirdly, we were really humbled to receive this award from such dignitaries who have actively contributed to the growth of Bharat as a country.
IIT Delhi
"It gave us the realization that policy is not just for people sitting in administrative hierarchies. It can be designed by us. It can be questioned by us. It can be shaped by us."
St. Martin's Engineering College
