SHIKHAR 2026

International STEM Conference

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About Conference

The School of Sciences at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) has consistently organized international conferences that bring together scholars, researchers, and professionals to discuss contemporary scientific challenges and emerging research directions.

Continuing this tradition, the School proposes to organize SHIKHAR 2026 in December 2026 to serve as a global platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, innovation, and scientific collaboration.

The conference highlights the transformative role of STEM in addressing global challenges while aligning research with national priorities such as the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The event will also celebrate the contributions of Indian women scientists and promote inclusivity across diverse scientific disciplines.

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Conference Vision

To serve as an inclusive, high-quality international forum advancing interdisciplinary STEM research and innovation, celebrating scientific leadership, and aligning scholarly outputs with national priorities.

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Awards & Recognition

Recognizing outstanding research contributions through prestigious conference awards for excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary research, and scientific impact.

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Why Attend & Benefits

Engage with eminent global experts, acquire practical skills in hands-on workshops, present research for critical peer feedback, and establish valuable academic and industry networks.

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Expected Outcomes

Access to specialized scientific expertise, meaningful interdisciplinary dialogue, societal impact, and research publications in conference proceedings, while facilitating industry–academia collaborations.

Foundational Mission

Aims & Objectives

To convene an inclusive, high-quality international forum that advances interdisciplinary STEM research and innovation, celebrates Indian scientific leadership (with a special focus on Indian women scientists), and aligns scholarly outputs with national priorities such as Viksit Bharat 2047 and capacity building for future-ready research.

Excellence in STEM Research

Awards & Recognition

The SHIKHAR Awards are among the flagship recognitions of the conference, instituted to honour researchers whose work exemplifies scientific excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary thinking, and societal impact. Awards will be conferred following a rigorous peer-review process that recognizes excellence in research quality, innovation, and scientific communication.

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Best Oral Presentation Award

The Best Oral Presentation Award recognizes outstanding oral presentations delivered during SHIKHAR 2026. The award honours presenters who effectively communicate high-quality research through scientific rigor, clarity, originality, and engaging presentation.

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Best Poster Presentation Award

The Best Poster Presentation Award recognizes outstanding research contributions presented during SHIKHAR 2026. The award acknowledges papers demonstrating originality, scientific merit, innovation, and potential impact within their respective conference tracks.

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Young Researcher Award

The Young Researcher Award recognizes an outstanding early-career researcher who has demonstrated exceptional promise through original, innovative, and impactful research.

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Women Scientist Award

The Women Scientist Award recognizes an accomplished woman researcher for sustained excellence in research, innovation, leadership, and measurable scientific or societal impact.

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Thrust Areas

SHIKHAR 2026 covers specialized scientific domains representing the rapid convergence of STEM.

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Physical Sciences

  • arrow_right_alt Quantum Mechanics & Quantum Computing
  • arrow_right_alt Nanomaterials & Condensed Matter Physics
  • arrow_right_alt Astrophysics, Cosmology & Space Science
  • arrow_right_alt High-Energy Physics & Particle Research
  • arrow_right_alt Advanced Optics & Photonics
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Chemical Sciences

  • arrow_right_alt Green Chemistry & Sustainable Synthesis
  • arrow_right_alt Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery
  • arrow_right_alt Polymer Science & Advanced Biomaterials
  • arrow_right_alt Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy
  • arrow_right_alt Computational & Theoretical Chemistry
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Mathematical & Data Sciences

  • arrow_right_alt Applied Mathematics & Mathematical Modeling
  • arrow_right_alt Data Mining & Predictive Analytics
  • arrow_right_alt Cryptography & Mathematical Security
  • arrow_right_alt Operations Research & Optimization
  • arrow_right_alt Statistical Analysis & Probability Theory
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Biological & Life Sciences

  • arrow_right_alt Molecular Biology & Genetics
  • arrow_right_alt Microbiology & Immunology
  • arrow_right_alt Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
  • arrow_right_alt Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation
  • arrow_right_alt Plant & Animal Physiology
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Health & Biomedical Sciences

  • arrow_right_alt Immunology, Virology & Vaccine Development
  • arrow_right_alt Clinical Research & Healthcare Informatics
  • arrow_right_alt Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics
  • arrow_right_alt Cancer Biology & Oncology Research
  • arrow_right_alt Biomedical Engineering & Medical Devices
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Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

  • arrow_right_alt Sustainable Agriculture & Precision Farming
  • arrow_right_alt Climate Change & Environmental Impact Assessment
  • arrow_right_alt Soil Science & Crop Physiology
  • arrow_right_alt Waste Management & Pollution Control
  • arrow_right_alt Forestry & Renewable Energy Systems
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Computer Sciences & New-age Tech

  • arrow_right_alt Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Deep Learning
  • arrow_right_alt Cyber Security, Blockchains & Distributed Ledgers
  • arrow_right_alt Internet of Things (IoT) & Smart Systems
  • arrow_right_alt Cloud Computing & Big Data Architecture
  • arrow_right_alt Software Engineering & Human-Computer Interaction
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Forensic Science

  • arrow_right_alt Digital Forensics & Cybercrime Investigation
  • arrow_right_alt Forensic DNA Profiling & Genetics
  • arrow_right_alt Crime Scene Management & Ballistics
  • arrow_right_alt Forensic Toxicology & Serology
  • arrow_right_alt Questioned Documents & Fingerprint Analysis
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Psychology & Behavioural Science

  • arrow_right_alt Cognitive Psychology & Neurosciences
  • arrow_right_alt Clinical, Counseling & Health Psychology
  • arrow_right_alt Organizational Behaviour & Industrial Psychology
  • arrow_right_alt Social Psychology & Community Mental Health
  • arrow_right_alt Developmental & Educational Psychology
Key Modules

Conference Highlights

Specialized academic tracks designed to deepen scientific expertise, facilitate expert dialogue, and recognize outstanding research contributions.

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Knowledge Immersion (KI) Event

A day of intensive, hands-on learning through parallel workshops and short courses designed to deepen expertise. Participants engage directly with field experts and gain practical skills in advanced computational and physical science models.

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Eminent Plenary & Keynote Addresses

Invaluable insights delivered by eminent figures encapsulating the conference theme. These addresses set the tone for scholarly discourse, bringing together globally recognized personalities across academic and industry research circles.

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Oral & Poster Presentations

A structured arena to present findings, methodologies, and scholarly significance to peers and expert committees. Session tracks catalyze intellectual feedback and drive future research collaboration.

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High-level Panel Debates

Expert assemblies focusing on industry-academic convergence, new-age technology business incubation, emerging global research trends, and capacity-building pathways in alignment with national missions.

Global Experts

Keynote & Eminent Speakers

Delivering visionary scientific insights, the conference gathers outstanding global experts, professors, and industry leaders.

Prof. Sarah Jenkins

Prof. Sarah Jenkins

Professor of Biological Sciences

University of Cambridge, UK

"Eminent scholar delivering the Day 2 opening plenary address on advanced genetics, molecular pathways, and interdisciplinary biotechnology solutions."

Dr. Ananya Sen

Dr. Ananya Sen

Senior Materials Scientist

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

"Renowned materials expert exploring new-age quantum computing technologies, post-classical computational chemistry and industrial physics convergence."

Dr. Ramesh Chandra

Dr. Ramesh Chandra

Dean & Professor

School of Sciences, JAIN University

"Conference Convener outlining the integration of STEM research domains with the national priorities of Viksit Bharat 2047 and future capacity building."

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Important Conference Dates

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Nov 15, 2026

Extended Deadline

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Nov 30, 2026

Expert panel releases

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Dec 05, 2026

Final fee deposits

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Dec 15 - 17, 2026

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Pricing Matrices

Registration Fees

Fees structured to encourage robust academic and industrial participation. All prices are in Indian Rupees (INR) and US Dollars ($).

Participant Category
check_circle Included: Conference event kit, certificate of participation, access to all sessions, and lunch/high-tea catering.
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Leadership Panel

Conference Committees

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About JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) aims to foster human development through quality education, research, entrepreneurship development and sports. It is ranked among the top universities in India for its ever-evolving and open-minded system and quest for continued success and resilience. Over the years, the university has made conscious and concrete efforts to build on its strengths and consolidate its achievements.

The university has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A++ with a CGPA of 3.71 out of 4, leading to the status of Category-1 University with full autonomy by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. The university has been ranked 68th by the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of HRD. It was ranked 5th among the top private universities in India by India Today 2023. The university is an ISO: 9001: 2015 Certified for Quality Management by TUV Nord. It is a member of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific. It has been awarded five stars in the Young University Category in Karnataka by KSURF ICARE Ratings.

About JAIN School of Sciences

The School of Sciences, a constituent of the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), situated on JC Road, Bengaluru is a distinguished school with over 20 programs spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels that nurture not only scientific knowledge but also valuable innovative skills, attitudes, and habits of mind, including critical thinking, objectivity, curiosity, and honesty that enriches the student's competence at the global level.

The school comprises various scientific disciplines, including Biotechnology and Genetics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Microbiology and Botany, Physics and Electronics, Data Science and analytics, Forensic Science, and Psychology. The institution prides itself on its faculty members with specialized expertise in their niche domains, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, academic freedom, and ethical practice. The School of Sciences is ISO 21001:2018 certified for quality management by TUV Nord, and has been recognized in the India Today Survey of 2023 as one of the most promising science colleges in India.

Campus Location

JC Road Campus, Bengaluru

SHIKHAR 2026 is hosted at the state-of-the-art School of Sciences campus situated at the heart of Bengaluru city. The campus is equipped with premium auditorium research cells, molecular labs, and advanced computational labs to facilitate interdisciplinary STEM networks.

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JC Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560027
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