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QualTech<sup>®</sup> Prize - Education

Introduction

All organisations live with Chronic Problems that silently erode the performance of their vital processes. Educational Institutions are no exception – common examples include Admissions, Placement, Purchasing, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Performance Appraisal, and Complaints Resolution, among others. These chronic problems generate Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) that is hidden within the budget. COPQ is at least one-third of total cost. Solving these problems can meaningfully improve the health of an institution – operationally and financially.

The remedy is Structured Problem Solving, adopted institution-wide. The four steps are • Problem Definition • Problem Diagnosis • Problem Remedy • Locking the Improvements. QualTech® Education is an institutional programme that brings this remedy to life – by enrolling your students in the Junior Qualitist® accreditation pathway.

 

Process & Timeline

90 Days. 5 Teams. Real Problems. Measurable Impact.

1
Days 1–30

Assign

The Quality Council identifies five chronic problems and assigns one to each Project Team. All 25 Level 1 Junior Qualitists register for QualTech® Education and begin scoping their approach.

2
Days 31–50

Apply

Teams apply their learning to the assigned problem using a guided online template. A Qimpro® Mentor conducts the first check-in to validate problem definition and team progress.

3
Days 51–70

Refine

Project Teams quantify estimated COPQ reduction in a draft Project Report, validated by their faculty coordinator. The Mentor conducts a second check-in before final submission.

4
Days 71–75

Submit

Project Teams submit their Project Reports online. Each team member receives a Qimpro® Certificate of Achievement.

5
Days 76–85

Assess

A panel of Qimpro® Certified Qualitists assesses all Project Reports against pre-announced criteria.

6
Days 85–90

Results

Scores and a detailed feedback report are shared with each Project Team.

Project Teams may act on feedback and resubmit their Project Report for a Project Rating. High-rated projects are considered for Qimpro's Knowledge Bank.

QualTech-Education
QualTech® Prize – Education

Recognising Team Excellence in Process Improvement

The top 20 projects from across India are shortlisted and presented at the QualTech® Prize - Education, an open national competition organised by Qimpro® Foundation. Each member of the top 20 teams receives the Junior Qualitist® Level 2 certificate as well as a Qimpro® Certificate of Achievement.

Judges select

1 Winner
who receives a Trophy and a Certificate of Excellence
3 Runners-up
who receive a Certificate of Excellence
1 Best Presenter
who receives a Certificate of Achievement

Rules & Eligibility

Students Only

Designed for students only.

Academic Stream

Students from any academic stream are eligible.

qualification needed

The student must have successfully completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification.

Learning individually

Each student completes the learning phase individually (Level 1).

5-students

Implementation is carried out in teams of 5 students (Level 2).

validity"

Registration validity is 90 days from the date of registration to project submission.

one team

A student may be part of only one team.

submit only one project

Each team may submit only one project

submission deadline

The submission deadline will not be extended.

English only

All submissions must be in English.

Participation Fee

Institution Sponsored.
INR 5,000 per team (of 5 students).
We recommend registering at least 5 teams.

Benefits

Institute

Real Challanges

Real Problems. Real Savings.

Student-led projects tackle live institutional challenges and reduce COPQ.

COPQ savings are quantified

Measurable Financial Impact

COPQ savings are quantified, validated, and recurring; directly improving institutional health.

Stronger Placement Outcomes

Stronger Placement Outcomes

Graduates with verified problem-solving credentials are more competitive in the job market.

Culture of Improvement

Culture of Improvement

Build a shared quality language and continuous improvement mindset across the institution.

National Recognition

National Recognition

Compete for the QualTech® Prize - Education and gain visibility on a national platform.

Knowledge Bank Contribution

Knowledge Bank Contribution

High-rated projects are published in Qimpro® Knowledge Bank, building institutional thought leadership.

Students

Digital Credibility

Digital Credibility

Official digital badge for LinkedIn and a profile listed in the Junior Qualitist® Directory on qimpro.org.

Qimpro-Signed Project Report

Qimpro-Signed Project Report

Verified evidence of real-world problem solving to carry into interviews.

Structured Thinking Advantage

Structured Thinking Advantage

Early exposure to globally accepted quality and diagnostic frameworks used across industries.

Recruiter Differentiation

Recruiter Differentiation

A recognised credential that signals methodical thinking, discipline, and execution capability.

WhatsApp Community

WhatsApp Community

Access the Junior Qualitist® Community for Mind Gym, Flash Quizzes, peer network, and Student Guide roles.

Career Pathway

Career Pathway

A stepping stone to the Qimpro® Certified Qualitist® professional community.

JOIN THE STUDENT QUALITY MOVEMENT

Together, let's transform your institution, empower your students,
and deliver lasting improvements in operational efficiency — one solved problem at a time.

2026 Edition

Top 4 Finalists

A J Institute Of Hospital Management
Project Title:
Bridging the Communication Gap: Improving Patient Care Attender Response Through a Digital Task Management System
St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences
Project Title:
Improving Traceability and Accountability Through Timely Return of O.T. Consumables Basket
Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS)
Project Title:
Medication Dispensing Turnaround Time (TAT) in IPD
St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences
Project Title:
High-Quality Cross Consultation and A Probable Way Forward: Improving Operational Efficiency of the Inpatient Cross-Consultation

Panel of Judges


Dr Geeta Fulari

Deputy General Manager - Quality Assurance
Sankara Eye Foundation


Dhanya Michael

GM Quality
Rajagiri Hospital


Dr Suvin Shetty

Pathologist
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital

Mentors


Sudip Bhattacharya

ex- Head Accounts, HR & Legal
Tema India Ltd.


Pranay Jaiswal

Founder & Chief Consultant
Redexcell Consulting


Suvarna S Panicker

Chief Nursing Officer cum Clinical Patient Safety Officer
Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla


Suresh Supramaniam

QA Engineer
TASNEE

Institutions that have led the way

QualTech<sup>®</sup> Prize for Education - Team

What They Say…

Problem Solving Pro digital course deepened my understanding of quality management and structured problem-solving, sharpening my analytical skills in root cause analysis — directly complementing my studies in hospital administration. The QualTech Prize project strengthened my ability to apply these concepts practically and boosted my confidence in presenting solutions. Earning the Junior Qualitist certificate has reinforced my commitment to a career in healthcare quality management. Thank you for this opportunity

— Anagha K

St John's Medical College