Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
Association of Indian Universities

Anveshan 2026
International Student Research Convention

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon has been entrusted with the responsibility of organizing Anveshan 2026 – West Zone. The convention provides a platform for young researchers to showcase innovative research, creativity and emerging ideas.

West Zone Convention
7–8 January 2027

Event Date 7th & 8th January 2027
Venue Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
Zone West Zone
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Research Categories
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Zones Across India
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Projects at International Level
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About Anveshan

Nurturing Young Research Talent

An AIU initiative dedicated to developing research, innovation and collaboration among young researchers.

Anveshan is an initiative of the Research Division of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to identify and nurture the research aptitude of young and upcoming researchers. Students are invited to present innovative research projects and showcase their talents at University, Zonal and International levels. The initiative also promotes interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship and national as well as international collaboration. Launched in 2007, Anveshan has grown into a fully digitalized, hybrid-mode convention, and since 2023 its scope has expanded to the international level, inviting joint and collaborative projects with foreign students and universities.

Key Objectives
  • Identify young talent with research aptitude
  • Nurture talent through specialized training
  • Promote National & International collaboration
  • Encourage Interdisciplinary Research
  • Promote entrepreneurship and student startups
Research Tracks

Seven Areas of Research

Projects are invited across the following seven research categories.

01
Basic Sciences

Research projects in basic and fundamental sciences.

02
Engineering & Technology

Engineering, technology and applied research projects.

03
Health Sciences

Health sciences, allied subjects, pharmacy, nutrition and related fields.

04
Agriculture

Agriculture sciences and allied research fields.

05
Social Sciences & Humanities

Social sciences, humanities, commerce, business management and law.

06
Interdisciplinary Research

Research combining multiple academic disciplines.

07
Robotics, AI & 3D Printing

Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing and prototype innovations.

Competition Journey

Three Phases of Anveshan

01
University Level

Universities conduct their internal competition and select the best project from each of the seven research categories.

02
Zonal Level

Selected projects participate in the respective Zonal Convention and are evaluated by expert panels.

03
International Level

Winning projects from the four zones proceed to the International Student Research Convention.

Anveshan 2026

Zonal Calendar

Host universities, Vice-Chancellors and Coordinators for each zone. Tap a zone to view full details.

Vice Chancellor: Prof. V. L. Maheshwari
Coordinator: Prof  Jaydeep V. Sali, Senior Professor, Director, School of Physical Sciences
jvsali@nmu.ac.in
9421605270
Participant Information

Important Guidelines

Eligibility

Bonafide full-time students/research scholars from Undergraduate to Doctoral level can participate. Participants must be below 30 years of age at the time of registration.

Team Size

A collaborative project can have a maximum of four members: one Lead Presenter and up to three major contributors.

Presentation

Total presentation time is 10 minutes: 7 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for Questions & Answers.

Read Before You Register

Detailed Guidelines & Policies

Registration fees, collaboration rules, hospitality and organizer responsibilities — tap any panel to expand.

  • Indian Students: ₹800 per student, for the Zonal level Convention
  • International Students: $10 per student
  • Fee is paid online, directly to the Host University
  • Fee is collected only once — students who have paid at the Zonal level need not pay again for the same project at the International level

  • Indian + Foreign university teams (International Anveshan) — researchers from Indian universities may collaborate with any international student(s)
  • Indian and foreign students studying in India (Zonal Anveshan) — individuals or teams, including foreign students enrolled in Indian universities
  • Teams of Indian students — individuals or teams from Indian universities participate at the Zonal level

A collaborative project allows up to 4 members (one Lead Presenter + up to three major contributors). Students register on the Anveshan Portal, and the project is accepted only once endorsed by the Anveshan Coordinator / competent authority of the university.

At the Zonal level, the Host University provides, free of charge, for participants and their escorts, for the two/three days of the event:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast, working lunch and dinner
  • Session tea (twice a day)

  1. Go to projectset.com/anveshan
  2. Select the research track you wish to participate in
  3. Select your country and university name
  4. Enter your email ID on the registration page for your university
  5. Enter your ProjectSet password, or sign up for a free account
  6. Enter your team's name — using your project title as the team name is recommended
  7. To participate solo, set the team to Private
  8. To participate in a team, choose one: Create a team and invite members by email, Join a team from existing public teams, or Be Assigned to a team from your zone and track

Questions? Email support@projectset.com

Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • Holds exclusive rights over the Anveshan Convention and identifies Host Universities for Zonal/International levels
  • Provides financial support: ₹3 lakh per Zonal Convention, ₹5 lakh for the International Convention
  • Promotes the event, coordinates post-convention activities and compiles the Compendium of Presented Research Projects
Host University
  • Develops a promotional brochure carrying the AIU name and logo
  • Provides free boarding, lodging and logistics for participants, experts and observers
  • Selects an expert panel (three experts per field), excluding anyone from the host or participating institutions
  • Submits a Utilization Certificate and a full event report to AIU within two weeks of the convention
Participating Universities
  • Appoint an Anveshan Coordinator as the Single Point of Contact
  • Hold a university-level competition, inviting affiliated colleges and institutes
  • Endorse selected projects through a competent authority before forwarding to the Zonal Convention
Assessment

Evaluation Criteria

Projects are evaluated on a total of 100 marks.

Scientific Thoughts & Principles
20
Marks
Creativity / Novelty & Originality
20
Marks
Clarity / Thoroughness
20
Marks
Relevance to Society
20
Marks
Cost Effectiveness
10
Marks
Scope for Commercialization
10
Marks
Recognition

International Convention Awards

Winners receive cash prizes along with certificates and mementoes.

First Position

₹75,000

Second Position

₹50,000

Third Position

₹25,000
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Gold Medal

Awarded to the best project across all seven categories.

Under the guidance of Prof. Jaydeep V. Sali, Convention Coordinator

Downloads

Important Documents

Official Anveshan 2026 documents and guidelines.

Anveshan 2026
Calendar of Events

Zone-wise calendar and host university information.

View Calendar
Anveshan 2026
Rules & Guidelines

Eligibility, categories, registration, evaluation and participation guidelines.

View Guidelines
Useful Resources

Important Links

Association of Indian Universities

Official AIU website for announcements and information.

Visit AIU
Anveshan Portal

Online registration and project submission portal.

Open Portal
Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Website

Official website of Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University.

Visit University
West Zone

Convention Coordinator

Prof  Jaydeep V. Sali

Senior Professor, Director, School of Physical Sciences

jvsali@nmu.ac.in

9421605270