DataBiz Vizathon 2026

DataBiz, the official student-led Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Society of MANIT Bhopal, presents DataBiz Vizathon 2026, its flagship data visualisation and insight-driven competition.The Vizathon is designed to assess participants’ ability to analyze data, extract meaningful insights, and communicate findings effectively through visual representations. The competition emphasises analytical thinking and interpretation rather than extensive coding. Event Overview: Mode: Hybrid (Online and Offline) Participation Type: Individual Eligibility: Undergraduate and Postgraduate students (All disciplines) Online Platform: Unstop Offline Finale Date: 22 January 2026 Finale Venue: MANIT Bhopal Campus Round 1: Online Quiz: Mode: Online (Unstop) Duration: 30 minutes Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium Topics Covered: - Fundamentals of Data Science - Data cleaning concepts - Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) - Statistics and probability - SQL and analytical reasoning - Principles of data visualization - Data interpretation and insight generation Candidates with the highest scores will qualify for the offline final round. Round 2: Offline Vizathon (Final Round): Mode: Offline (On Campus) Duration: 2 hours Participants: Shortlisted finalists Participants will be provided with: - An analytics-based problem statement - A dataset for analysis Objectives: - Explore and analyse the dataset - Identify key trends, patterns, and anomalies -develop clear and relevant visualisations - Present well-reasoned insights and recommendations Final Round Presentation Format (15 Minutes): Part A: Data Analysis and Insight Presentation (8 Minutes) Slides Required: 12–14 Suggested Structure: - Problem understanding and business context dataset overview and challenges  Exploratory Data Analysis findings - Visualisation approach and rationale - Key insights, recommendations, and next steps Part B: Live Visual Interpretation Task (5 Minutes) Common task for all participants Internet access and coding are not permitted Participants may be required to: - Interpret a given chart or dashboard - Identify errors, bias, or inefficiencies in a visualisation - Select appropriate charts for specific business questions Derive insights from a brief data snapshot - Recommend actions based on summarised information Rewards and Certification: Total Prize Pool: ₹15,000 Winner and Runner-Up awards Participation certificates Finalist certificates Why Participate? Develop strong data interpretation and visualisation skills Gain experience working on practical analytics problems Improve presentation and communication abilities Learn to support decisions with data-driven insights