School of Business · Chandigarh University, UP · est. 2026
Turning data into decisions, and intelligence into impact.
A student-run analytics and AI club for the managers of what comes next. We go hands-on with Agentic AI, Generative AI and LLMs — and turn a messy business question into a decision you can defend.
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◆ Launching first week of August 2026
The Collective goes live.
Doors open in the first week of August. Get in at the very start, help shape the club from day one, and lock in founding-member status.
# about · who this is for
We're here for the next-gen managers.
The manager of the next decade won't just read reports — they'll direct AI systems, question a model's fairness, and make the call. Classrooms move on a multi-year rhythm; the AI toolchain turns over in months. We're the agile layer that closes the gap.
We're a management analytics club, not an engineering one. Our edge is translation: turning an ambiguous commercial question into a specified problem, choosing a defensible method, and communicating the result — uncertainty included — to a decision-maker. Any programme, no coding background needed, everyone starts from zero.
Democratised capability
Structured, hands-on, tool-based learning for every student — whatever your background. Every track has a genuine zero-prerequisite entry point.
Evidenced by artefacts
Dashboards, models, notebooks and published writing — deployed work is how progress is measured, not attendance.
Responsible AI, built in
Fairness, privacy and accountability are examined before a model ships — not after it's criticised.
Agentic AI
Building agents that plan, call tools and automate real business workflows — and knowing where to keep a human in the loop.
Generative AI
Prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation and honest evaluation — using GenAI as an instrument, with disclosure.
LLM Models
How large language models actually work — from the attention idea to embeddings, vector stores and grounding answers in your data.
Case Studies
Every topic lands on a real business case — you practise turning an actual, messy situation into a decision a manager would sign off on.
# learn · industry workshops + certification
Skill you can put in front of a recruiter.
We run industry-aligned, hands-on workshops built around real business case studies — each ending in a certification and a working artefact, not a page of notes. Three progressive tracks take you from your first spreadsheet to defending an end-to-end AI solution.
Data Foundations
Advanced spreadsheets, data cleaning, descriptive statistics, business-intelligence fundamentals, chart selection and dashboard design.
Applied Analytics
Python for data analysis, SQL, exploratory analysis, inferential statistics, and the fundamentals of regression and classification.
AI for Business
The ML workflow, model evaluation, forecasting, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, ethics and governance — plus a capstone project.
Every workshop ends in an industry-relevant certification you can show a recruiter — signed by the Collective and the School of Business.
The Extreme Techkathon
Our flagship build sprint — 48 straight hours turning a real, messy business dataset into a working prototype and a decision someone would actually sign off on. Beginners and pros both welcome; you're judged on the decision, not the accuracy score.
See it in events →Filter by area, then tap any topic to see what it's about.
# events
We're coming soon. Stay tuned.
Four flagship experiences a year — real business case studies, cash prizes, national recognition and time in the room with recruiters. The line-up is being finalised now; follow us so you don't miss the launch dates.
Extreme Techkathon
Two days, one messy dataset, a working prototype and a decision to defend. The headline event of the year.
Datasphere
An intra-university analytics summit and datathon — keynotes, a real-world case-study masterclass, and beginner + advanced tracks.
Prism
A national AI-in-business case challenge — real business cases, an enterprise showcase and a boardroom grand finale.
Industry Conclave
Practitioner talks, recruiter panels and hands-on masterclasses — direct lines to internships, mentors and hiring managers.
Want the launch dates first?
We'll announce workshops and events by email and on LinkedIn. Drop us a line and we'll keep you posted.
# publications & blog
Our writing platform is being built.
The magazine, newsletter and member blog are on the way. In the meantime — if you've written something on analytics or AI, send it over and we'll feature it in the first issue.
A peer-reviewed, faculty-edited flagship magazine at the crossroads of analytics, AI and management. Magnitude and direction — substance pointed at a decision.
- Feature articles & case studies
- Student research & project showcase
- A standing ethics & governance section
Small, consistent steps in the right direction. A crisp monthly digest that keeps the School current on everything moving in analytics and AI.
- Pulse — the month's key developments
- Tool of the month & dataset drop
- The data puzzle & an ethics note
A living feed of member write-ups, project notes and tutorials. It's not live yet — but your byline could be in the very first post.
- Project post-mortems & how-tos
- Beginner-friendly explainers
- Open to every member
# team
Founding cohort.
Prof. Alok Kumar
Dr. Shraddha Verma
Dr. Vivek Verma
Mr. Vineet Singh
# ask · quick answers
Ask the Collective.
This assistant answers common questions about joining, workshops and events right away. A full AI chatbot is on our roadmap — for now, if it can't help, it'll point you to the right person.
# join
Any programme. No coding background needed.
Membership is open to every student of the School of Business — beginner tracks start from zero, seniors teach what they've learned, and it's free. Come to one session and decide after.
# community · stay in the loop
Join the conversation.
WhatsApp Community
The fastest way in. Our WhatsApp channel is where everything lands first — workshop announcements, event dates, free resources and opportunities. Students, faculty and anyone curious about analytics and AI are all welcome.
- Workshop & event alerts before anyone else
- Datasets, tutorials and free certification leads
- Internship & competition opportunities
Follow us on LinkedIn
Our professional home. Follow along for event recaps, member achievements, published work and the industry conversations we're part of — and build your own network while you're at it.
- Member spotlights & project showcases
- Event coverage and speaker announcements
- Connect with alumni and practitioners
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