Sharkathon Season 2

Eligible

Class 9th to 12th students (and recent graduates)

Mode

Online / Offline

Starts from

19th July, 2026

S2Season 2 — Now Open

Season 2

Become the Next Big Shark

Sharkathon is India's FIRST programme that brings real thinking skills to school students, and then puts them in the shoes of a CEO, consultant and investor (Shark), where students are the Sharks!

In Association withNandan CapitalHimland Capital
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Built by alumni from

MITWhartonIIT DelhiISB

About the Programme

What is Sharkathon?

Trusted by students of top schools

Sharkathon Season 2

Sharkathon Rounds

Three rounds. Three roles.

The CEO Round
01Round One

The CEO Round

Online

An applied business decision-making challenge designed to test how you think, not what you know. You will face real-world scenarios similar to what CEOs handle, making choices with limited time, incomplete information, and competing priorities. Your goal is to identify what matters, structure the problem, and take the best decision with clear reasoning.

19th July, 2026
The Consultant Round
02Round Two

The Consultant Round

Online

In this round, you step into the role of a management consultant. You will study a company's numbers and story, identify the core problem, and submit a clear recommendation on what the company should do next. It tests your ability to separate signals from noise, structure your thinking, and justify decisions with logic and data.

26th July, 2026
The Investor Round
03Round Three

The Investor Round

Online / Offline (Optional)

Step into the role of a Shark. You will break down startup pitches, question founders, and decide whether you would invest or not. Then, you will present your verdict to a jury of real investors and VCs, backed by clear reasoning, business fundamentals, and conviction.

2nd August, 2026

Expert Judging Panel

2nd August, 2026

Evaluation by eminent venture capital, debt firms, and leading CXOs from startups and MNCs, ensuring high-level scrutiny and real-world relevance.

Sharkathon Season 2

Reviews of Sharkathon Season 1

Hear from The Participants

Anushka Mittal

Anushka Mittal

Participant, Sharkathon 2025

The Heritage School

"The programme was really insightful and gave me exposure to a different way of thinking and questioning which is never taught in school. For the first time I understood how pausing and questioning everything to clarify problems and statement is super important for better decision making. Would love to be a part of it again."

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Sharkathon Season 2

The Minds Behind the Programme

Learn from leaders who've built, invested in, and advised real businesses.

Mr. Rajat Kumar

Mr. Rajat Kumar

Managing Partner Nandan Capital, Ex-McKinsey and Wharton Alum

WhartonMcKinseyNandan CapitalEY
Mr. Mayank Kapoor

Mr. Mayank Kapoor

VP Leena AI, Alum IIT Delhi & MIT

MITIIT DelhiLeena AIApple
Mr. Siddhant Gupta

Mr. Siddhant Gupta

Founder Himland Capital, Ex-VP Sixth Sense Ventures

Himland CapitalSixth SenseISBDeloitte

Sharkathon Season 2

Student Journey

01

Live Masterclasses by Industry Experts

  • Critical Thinking (online)
  • Data Sufficiency (online)
  • Business Maths (online)
  • Structured Thinking (online)
  • Financial Terms & Business Metrics (online)
03

Competition Phase — Rounds

  • The CEO Round (19th July 2026)
  • The Consultant Round (26th July 2026)
  • The Investor Round (2nd August 2026)
02

Learning through Curated Content

  • Access to curated course content and books by CXOs
01

Live Masterclasses by Industry Experts

  • Critical Thinking (online)
  • Data Sufficiency (online)
  • Business Maths (online)
  • Structured Thinking (online)
  • Financial Terms & Business Metrics (online)
02

Learning through Curated Content

  • Access to curated course content and books by CXOs
03

Competition Phase — Rounds

  • The CEO Round (19th July 2026)
  • The Consultant Round (26th July 2026)
  • The Investor Round (2nd August 2026)
Sharkathon Season 2

Why Should You
Participate?

Certification & Letter of Recommendation

Merit-based LORs and certificates from Ivy League alumni and CXOs, for top performers.

Industry Connect

Interact with investors and senior industry leaders from across the ecosystem.

Exposure Day

Top performers get a chance to visit and observe how a real investment fund works.

College & Career Readiness

Boost your profile with real business experience that stands out on college applications.

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Students participating in Sharkathon
Applications Open
3
Rounds
20+
Schools

Programme Pricing & Details

+Hybrid Format: Students attend the first two rounds online. The final round can be attended online or offline (optional).
+Inclusions: Learning resources, competition access, and hospitality provisions are all included.

Programme Fee

INR 5000(INCLUSIVE OF GST)
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Reach out to the Support Team

The Deal Room team

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Sharkathon

Students from Grades 9 to 12 (and recent graduates) can participate.

Sharkathon is an individual competition. There is no team participation.

No. Prior knowledge is not required. The programme includes guided learning sessions and practice resources to help students build the required understanding.

The first two rounds are conducted online. The third round will be conducted both online and offline in Delhi NCR.

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