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Meet the Season 1 Winners

  • Name

    City

  • Samid Ahmad

    New Delhi (Delhi)

  • Khaja Muzammil

    Hyderabad (Telangana)

  • Hosedurga Surekha

    Dharmavaram (Andhra Pradesh)

  • Shubham Khurana

    Panipat (Haryana)

 

Contest

The Spotlight Returns. The Stakes are Realer Than Ever.


The industry is still buzzing from the groundbreaking success and thrill of our inaugural season. We witnessed innovation ignited and careers launched. Now, the wait is over. Steel the Spotlight is back for Season 2.


This is more than a competition; it's a proving ground. We are calling on the next generation of visionaries in design and engineering, the ambitious student, the emerging professional and the forward-thinking young consultant to step forward. Last season set the stage. This season, we elevate the challenge.


Forget theoretical exercises. This is the Real world. Real scale. Real stakes.

Key Stages & Dates

Round
1

TechQuest

Your journey starts with the ultimate test of your foundational expertise. Participants will face a multiple-choice quiz assessing their technical command of the steel sector. This is the first cut; a demanding elimination round that values both knowledge and quick thinking.

Format: Online MCQ quiz.

Criteria: Advancement depends on your accuracy under pressure and speed of response.

Round
2

TechQuest 2
(Dates to be announced soon!)

Welcome to the next level. This stage moves beyond theory into a deep dive on technical application. Participants will confront a complex engineering scenario and must architect a viable, forward-thinking solution to a modern steel industry challenge.

Format: Online Case Study

Criteria: Your work will be evaluated on its depth of analysis, creativity and real-world applicability.

Round
3

PEB Battlefield
(Dates to be announced soon!)

Enter the Battlefield. The competition culminates in this live finale, where finalists pitch their solutions to a major steel industry problem. Before a panel of seasoned experts, each finalist has just seven minutes to make their case and truly Steel the Spotlight.

Format: 7-minute live pitch to the expert panel.

Criteria: Finalists will be evaluated on the rigor of their analysis, the ingenuity of their solution and its practical, buildable nature.

How to Register

Access the Portal

Click the registration link to open the official entry form.

Submit Your Credentials

Complete the required fields with your professional and contact details.

Await Your Briefing

A confirmation email containing further instructions will be dispatched to your inbox.

Registration Complete

You are now officially in the running. Welcome to the competition.

Terms & Conditions

  • Participants must be 18+ with an engineering background.

  • Students must register individually.

  • Please note that Everest employees are not eligible to participate in the 'Steel the Spotlight' contest.

  • Participants may register and attempt the test only once. Multiple attempts will result in disqualification.

  • Judges’ Decision: All decisions are final. No individual feedback will be provided for non-shortlisted entries.

  • All content submitted must be original work and must not infringe on the intellectual property of others.

  • Everest reserves the right to check the validity of the registration information submitted at any point in time.

    • Visit our Website, LinkedIn & Instagram to stay updated on the registrations and other timelines.

  • Contest organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the contest at any stage.

  • Any deviation from the above will result in immediate disqualification of the entire team.

Rewards & Recognition

The stakes are higher & so are the rewards.
Win Season 2 and claim your prize.
Students: Win a 3-month paid internship.
Professionals: Win a sponsored global conference trip.
All Winners: Connect with industry titans, get featured in the media & be crowned in the Spotlight Finale Glory in Nov 2025.

Media & Sponsorship

We are thrilled to partner with leading organisations in the steel and corporate sectors. Sponsorship opportunities include:

  • Branding during contest promotions.

  • Media coverage and post-event press releases.

  • Exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders.

For more details please visit our Docket. Click here


Interested brands can contact us at esbs@everestind.com for any queries.

FAQ’S

What is the Everest Steel the Spotlight competition?

"Steel the Spotlight" is our dynamic new contest that aims to celebrate and highlight creativity and innovation in engineering! Open to students, early professionals, and budding consultants in civil and mechanical engineering, this competition offers a platform to showcase your technical and design skills.

How many rounds are there?

There are 3 Rounds

Round 1: TechQuest – Registrations Started, Test will begin on Nov 22nd to Nov 24th

TechQuest 2 (Online Case Study)

Round 3 (PEB Battlefield)

Who is eligible to participate?

Engineers, designers and consultants & early professionals with an experience of 0-10 years.

Who are not eligible?

Employees of Everest Industries and their relatives are not eligible to participate in the contest. Any violation of this rule will result in disqualification.

Who can participate?

Anyone aged 18+ with an engineering or design background can participate.

How will the rounds be conducted?

The TechQuest and Case Study rounds will be conducted online while the Grand Finale will take place live.

How can I enter the competition?

Go to the website & fill the form and Voila! You have entered the competition.

What are the prizes?

Final-Year Engineering Students: Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).

Young Consultants & Designers: An international adventure trip. All winners will be featured in media releases.

When will the shortlist be announced?

The shortlist will be announced on the contest website. Stay tuned at www.everestindustries.com/esbs/steelthespotlight.

How are winners selected?

Entries are evaluated based on performance in the TechQuest MCQ round and the Case Study Presentation.

How many attempts are allowed?

You can participate only once, but there will be three windows and you can choose to participate in any one of them.

Is this competition open to students from all universities and courses?

Yes, the competition is open to all first-year Engineering students, specifically those studying Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Is there a registration fee for this competition?

No

Can I participate individually or in a team?

This contest is exclusively for individual participants.

Can international students participate, or is it limited to a specific region?

Yes, international students are welcome to participate.

Help Desk | Contact

If you have a query about your entry, or wish to attend the awards ceremony, contact our team.

 

For any General Query: esbs@everestind.com
For any Technical Issues: +91 89767 27028

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