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Department of Higher Education, Government of Kerala
The Kerala State Higher Education Council
The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) is organising the National Research Conference and Kerala Higher Education Expo 2026 as a major initiative to strengthen the State's research and innovation ecosystem. The Department of Higher Education and KSHEC have taken significant steps—CMNPF, Research Scholarships, Kairali Research Awards, and Centres of Excellence—to enhance research quality, infrastructure, and funding.
This Conference and Expo will serve as a platform for showcasing and disseminating knowledge outcomes emerging from these flagship initiatives, while facilitating scholarly presentations, exhibitions, and capacity-building workshops.
The event will also deliberate on a Draft Vision Document on Research and Innovation in Kerala, contributing to a long-term roadmap for globally relevant and socially impactful research.
Inauguration of National Research Conference
11th February 2026
Inaugration By
Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan
Hon. Chief Minister, Government of Kerala
Inauguration of Research Expo & Pre-Conference Workshops
09th February 2026
Inauguration By
Dr. R. Bindu
Hon. Minister for Higher Education & Social Justice, Government of Kerala
Exhibitions by universities, colleges, CoEs, and research institutions showcasing:
Selected Oral & Poster Presentations in the following thematic areas:
Invited Speakers
Global Institutional Shifts and Lessons for Kerala's Higher Education System
Speakers:
Date: 10 February
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Presentation and deliberation on a Draft Vision Document on Research and Innovation in Kerala, to be refined through expert discussions and workshop outcomes.
Details for Abstract Submission: Poster and Oral Presentation
The Conference will feature oral and poster presentations by research scholars in selected areas, including Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Science and Technology, Health and Allied Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Commerce and Management.
Best Paper Awards and Best Poster Awards will be presented.
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Opening ceremony, Inauguration, Plenary & Parallel Sessions, Presentations & Higher Education Expo
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Oral and poster presentations; capacity-building workshops.
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Deliberations on Research & Innovation Vision; closing ceremony.
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A National First: Flagship "Brain Gain" Initiative of the KSHEC.
Kerala Higher Education Expo
The participating institutions are expected to showcase their major contributions to research and development, including research publications, funded projects, patents, research products and facilities, international collaborations, books authored by faculty, and PhD awards.
Each institution will be provided with a 10 × 10 ft exhibition stall with basic amenities such as tables, chairs, fans, and power supply. Additional requirements may be communicated in advance.
There are no strict guidelines on stall design, and best-designed and content-rich stalls will be recognised with awards, details of which will be announced during the event.
Institutions may depute faculty members and researchers to manage the stalls, with travel and accommodation support provided as per norms.
Please confirm your institution's participation on or before 2 February 2026 to research2026conference@gmail.com.
9–11 February 2026 • Government Women's College, Thiruvananthapuram
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KSHEC's flagship event to strengthen Kerala's research ecosystem. It features an expo, researcher presentations, invited talks, capacity-building workshops, and deliberations on a Vision Document on Research and Innovation.
9–11 February 2026 at Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Organised by the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC).
Submit an extended abstract (approx. 500 words) by email to research2026conference@gmail.com by 3rd February 2026. KSHEC Research Officers: Dr. Manulal P. Ram (7561018708), Dr. Sudheendran K (8943851820).
Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Health and Allied Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities.
Reach KSHEC via the contact details in the footer. For abstract submission, email the Research Officers to research2026conference@gmail.com.
