The Enterprise Incubation Centre (EIC) at IIM Lucknow has onboarded ProntoStart Pvt. Ltd, a promising startup aiming to revolutionise competitive exam prep. Founded by three IIM Lucknow students, Mayank Nalin, Mihir M Shingala, and Abhishek Singh, ProntoStart seeks to redefine the way students prepare for competitive exams while pursuing their degrees.

Mitrapal Aswal, an expert in civil services preparation and founder of Delhi-based coaching Mitra's IAS, has also joined the team to improve the platform.

ProntoStart aims to bridge this gap by embedding exam preparation within college education, enabling students to compete effectively without taking a career break. Through structured courses (both physical and online), technology-driven benchmarking evaluations and a balanced approach to placements, students will be able to prepare effectively without career breaks.

IIM Lucknow’s Enterprise Incubation Centre (EIC) fosters innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting startups through mentorship, funding, and industry connections. The startup incubation centre plays a crucial role in nurturing early-stage ventures and helping them scale successfully in competitive markets.