Crossroads 4.0 — A Premier Case Study Competition
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), through its Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Development (CTLD), successfully conducted the fourth edition of its flagship event, Crossroads 4.0 — a dynamic case study competition designed to foster critical thinking, innovation, and real-world problem-solving skills among university students.
Empowering Students Through Strategic Thinking
Crossroads 4.0 was meticulously designed to challenge students with complex, real-life entrepreneurial dilemmas. The competition aimed to strengthen core competencies such as analytical reasoning, decision-making, structured problem-solving, and effective professional communication — key ingredients for success in today’s competitive business landscape.
Crossroads 4.0 Highlights
TMU Hosts Crossroads 4.0: A Premier Case Study Competition for Budding Entrepreneurs at TMU
Record Participation and Rigorous Evaluation
This year’s edition set a new benchmark with 52 teams registering, each comprising three students — the highest participation in the event’s history. The preliminary round shortlisted the top 22 teams based on their submissions of two insightful write-ups:
- “How Entrepreneurs Can Change the World and Society”
- “Why should your team be given a chance to do a presentation?”
The semi-final round required teams to present innovative solutions to real-world entrepreneurial challenges, showcasing their strategic reasoning and business insight. After a rigorous evaluation, nine high-performing teams advanced to the Grand Finale.
The Grand Finale: A Showcase of Talent and Strategy
Held at Seminar Hall-2, Department of Pharmacy, the Grand Finale on 22 February was graced by:
- Dr. Manjula Jain, Dean of Academics
- Prof (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director-CTLD
- Dr. S.P. Subashini, Dean, Nursing College
- Dr. Neha Anand, Assistant Director, Academics
Participants were evaluated on communication skills, presentation effectiveness, decision-making rationale, and problem-solving approach. Teams defended their business strategies and tackled judges’ questions with poise and professionalism, making the finale both competitive and insightful.
Winners of Crossroads 4.0
First Place – Team The Alchemists: Shrishti (BBA, TMIMT), Heera Kumari (BBA, TMIMT), Divyanshu (BBA, TMIMT)
Second Place – Team Biz Brains: Ansh Sharma (B.Tech Electrical Engineering, FOE), Vaibhav Dangwal (B.Pharm, Pharmacy), Gohilya Pranjal Prateek (B.Tech CSE AI, CCSIT)
Third Place – Team HMP Warriors: Hitesh Bhardwaj, Pragun Gupta, Muskan (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Third Place – Team Shark Team: Tanu Jain, Manish Yadav, Bhumika Jain (B.Tech DS-TCS/CSE, CCSIT)
The top teams were felicitated with trophies and certificates for their outstanding performance, celebrating their innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
Acknowledging Contributions and Collaboration
The success of Crossroads 4.0 was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the CTLD team, faculty members, and an energetic group of student volunteers.
Event Coordinators: M. Mani Saraswat, M. Praanshi Jadoun
CTLD Team Members: Dr. Dilip Dutt Varshney, Dr. Jasmine Stephen, Mr. Atul Dayal, Mr. Anant Bhardwaj, Mr. Sagar Pratap Singh, Mr. Pradeep Pawar, Ms. Mani Saraswat, Ms. Alka Dayal, Mr. Deepak Katiyar, Mr. Chandrabhushan Kumar Sinha, and others.
Student Volunteers: 15 dedicated students played a vital role in organizing and executing the event.
Looking Ahead
Crossroads 4.0 stands as a testament to TMU’s mission of shaping industry-ready professionals through experiential learning and academic excellence. The university eagerly anticipates Crossroads 5.0, continuing its legacy of leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial empowerment.
Young entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders celebrate their achievements with certificates after showcasing innovative solutions at the renowned Crossroads 4.0 case study competition.