The ISBR NEC 2025 journey at IIT Bombay stands as a powerful testament to resilience, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial ambition. Competing at the National Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025, hosted under the prestigious 21st E-Summit by E-Cell IIT Bombay, ISBR College’s MBA students demonstrated what it truly means to build, lead, and persevere in India’s most competitive entrepreneurship ecosystem.
From August to December 2025, this journey transformed ideas into execution and challenges into lifelong learning—culminating at the grand stage of IIT Bombay.
What Is the National Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025?
The National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC) 2025 is one of India’s largest and most rigorous MBA entrepreneurship competitions, conducted by the Entrepreneurship Cell IIT Bombay as part of the 21st E-Summit.
Snapshots of NEC 2025:
- 4000+ colleges registered nationwide
- 160+ colleges advanced to the pre-finals in Mumbai
- Only 16 teams qualified for the grand finals
- Multi-month evaluation covering ideation, execution, and leadership
Team Stratovate: ISBR’s Entrepreneurial Vanguard
A dynamic team of 10 MBA students, proudly named Stratovate, represented ISBR College in the NEC 2025 Advanced Track. Over four months, the team navigated a demanding set of challenges including:
- Strategic social media entrepreneurship campaigns
- Business idea pitches and innovation sprints
- Real-world case studies and open-book quizzes
- Startup upscaling simulations under time pressure
Performance Snapshot: NEC 2025 Advanced Track
- Final Rank: 82nd nationally
- Category: Advanced Track
- Competition Scale: 4000+ colleges across India
“Success is not always about where you finish, but about how far you were willing to go.”
E-Summit 2025: Learning from India’s Leading Entrepreneurs
The NEC 2025 experience was further elevated by inspiring sessions from eminent leaders at the E-Summit IIT Bombay, including:
- Nandan Nilekani – Co-founder, Infosys
- Aman Gupta – Co-founder, boAt
- Ankur Warikoo – Entrepreneur & Author
- Smriti Irani – Former Union Minister
- Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal – Snapdeal
- Amit Chincholikar – Hinduja Group
- Pooja Dhingra, Shipra Khanna, Harpal Singh
A Journey That Builds Future Entrepreneurs
The ISBR College NEC 2025 journey at IIT Bombay reflects the commitment to experiential learning and future-ready leadership. NEC is not simply a competition—it is a launchpad for entrepreneurial thinking, preparing students to navigate uncertainty, collaborate under pressure, and innovate with purpose.
Reaching the advanced stage of NEC 2025 at IIT Bombay is an achievement that places ISBR among India’s serious contributors to the national startup ecosystem. Team Stratovate’s journey embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship—learning by doing, growing through challenges, and aiming for lasting impact.
About ISBR Business School: ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school’s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students