Mind Games: A Battle of Wits at PES University

On 8th October 2025, the International Business Club – AVYANA organized an engaging event titled Mind Games at PESU 52, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The event was designed to challenge participants’ business acumen, creativity, and strategic thinking through a series of competitive rounds.

Event Highlights

• Round 1 – Business Quiz: Teams raced against time to answer rapid-fire business questions. The fastest and most accurate responses earned points, showcasing participants’ quick-thinking and knowledge.
• Round 2 – Mind-Map Challenge: Participants tackled a real-world problem statement centered around Kingfisher Airlines, creating innovative solutions in the form of mind maps. Originality and creativity were key to winning this round.

Adding an exciting twist, each team had a secret “Impostor” whose role was to sabotage their progress, making the competition even more thrilling.

Participation & Recognition

• Total Teams: 25
• Awards:
  • Top 3 Teams: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
  • Special Awards: Best Impostors (2 winners)

Judging Panel
Prof. Nikhil Manikandan, Prof. Sailesh Chandra, and Prof. Shruti Patel evaluated the participants’ performance and creativity.

Impact
The event fostered teamwork, problem-solving, and strategic thinking among students, while providing a fun and competitive environment to learn and grow.