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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.
Exhibitions by universities, colleges, CoEs, and research institutions showcasing:
Selected Oral & Poster Presentations in the following thematic areas:
Presentation and deliberation on a Draft Vision Document on Research and Innovation in Kerala, to be refined through expert discussions and workshop outcomes.
Research scholars from higher education institutions in Kerala who wish to present their research work either as Oral or Poster presentations in the thematic areas mentioned in the key highlights are invited to submit an extended abstract (approximately 500 words).
Extended abstracts may be submitted by email to: KSHEC Research Officers
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Opening ceremony, exhibition inaugurations, and keynote sessions.
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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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9–11 February 2026 • Government Women's College, Thiruvananthapuram
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Explore All FAQsKSHEC'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 Women's College, Thiruvananthapuram. Organised by the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC).
Submit an extended abstract (approx. 500 words) by email to KSHEC Research Officers by 31 January 2026. 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 directly.
