Ola Campus Connect Challenge
Ola Cabs
Ola's product-thinking competition spanning Cabs, Electric (Ola S1), and Ola Foods. Tests marketplace, EV charging strategy, and unit economics frameworks.
Usual Season
Aug–Oct
Prize & Perks
PPI at Ola + cash prizes (dormant — last edition 2019)
Eligibility
MBA/PGDM students — check current listing for exact eligibility
Format
Corporate Comp
Why this competition matters
PPO / PPI opportunity · top finishers get a pre-placement offer or interview, bypassing the regular shortlist.
Resume signal · recognised by recruiters across consulting, FMCG, tech, and finance recruiters.
Real-world problem · cases mirror live business issues from Ola Cabs, not textbook exercises.
PPI at Ola + cash prizes (dormant — last edition 2019) · prize and recognition that travel on your resume for years.
Your prep checklist
- 1Read the brief 3x. Note the exact ask · don't solve the problem you wish was asked.
- 2Pick 2 frameworks max · Market Entry, Profitability, or GTM cover 80% of product cases.
- 3Run a 30-min hypothesis sprint with your team before opening Excel.
- 4Build your deck back-to-front: recommendation first, then evidence, then appendix.
- 5Stress test: have one teammate red-team your numbers and assumptions.
- 6Rehearse the 60-second pitch · judges decide in the first slide.