About Aavishkar
Aavishkar: Maharashtra State Inter-University Research Convention is a unique initiative launched in 2006–07 by the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and the Chancellor of the State Universities. The event aims to identify and nurture the research talent among students from various disciplines across Maharashtra. It provides a common platform for students to showcase innovative ideas, develop research aptitude, and contribute to knowledge creation.
Objectives
- To identify hidden innovative scientific talents and capacities among students.
- To provide opportunities for students to inculcate research aptitude and creativity.
- To create competitiveness among young researchers to enhance the quality of research.
- To appreciate meritorious researchers and provide fellowships to promote advanced studies.
Categories and Levels of Participation
Aavishkar encourages interdisciplinary research and allows students to participate in any category that aligns with their project, irrespective of their course discipline.
Categories:
- Category 1: Humanities, Languages and Fine Arts (HLF)
- Category 2: Commerce, Management and Law (CML)
- Category 3: Pure Sciences (PS)
- Category 4: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (AAH)
- Category 5: Engineering and Technology (ET)
- Category 6: Medicine and Pharmacy (MP)
Levels of participation include:
- Level 1: Undergraduate (UG)
- Level 2: Postgraduate (PG)
- Level 3: Post PG (PPG)
General Eligibility
Participants must be full-time bonafide students enrolled in recognized colleges, institutes, or university departments. Students from open universities are also eligible, provided they meet level criteria. External or distance education students are not eligible. Research ethics and originality must be maintained.
Mode of Convention
- Phase-I: College Level Aavishkar / Scrutiny
Every research project shall be presented in the form of Poster and/or Model
Phase-II: District level
Every research project shall be presented in the form of Poster and/or Model
Phase-III: University Level
Every research project shall be presented in the form of Poster and/or Model. The selected research projects shall be allowed for podium presentation (PPT presentation)
University Level Aavishakr will be held in the first week of December 2026 at Sant Gadge Baba Amravti University, Amravati campus
- Poster and/or Model Presentation Round – Each project is presented for 3 minutes followed by discussion.
- Podium Presentation Round – Selected projects are presented for 7 minutes followed by Q&A.
Phase-IV: State Level
Every research project shall be presented in the form of Poster and/or Model. The selected research projects shall be allowed for podium presentation (PPT presentation) State Level Aavishkar will be held in January 2027.
PhaseII: Schedule of the District level Aavishkar 2026
| District | Date | Venue | District Coordinator |
| Amravati | 22/10/2026 | Sipna College of Engineering & Technology, Amravati | Dr. Ashish A. Bardekar Contact No 9923022088 |
| Akola | 27/10/2026 | College of Engineering and Technology, Akola | Dr. Pankaj S. ArdakContact No 8830384560 |
| Buldhana | 29/10/2026 | Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon | Dr. Saurabh S. Jadhao Contact No 9423056082 |
| Washim | 28/10/2026 | R. A. Arts, Shri M. K. Commerce and Shri S. R.Rathi Science Mahavidyalaya, Washim | Dr. Gajanan D. Wadankar Contact No 9175516444 |
| Yavatmal | 28/10/2026 | Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology, Yavatmal | Dr. Sagar S. Gaddamwar Contact No 9923777808 |
- Registration is free
- College can send two entries per category in each level
- Two students are allowed for each entry only up to University Level Aavishkar
If selected in University level Aavishkar, only one participant (main participant) is allowed for participation in the State level Aavishkar.
General instructions
- The student participant shall present his/her research in Marathi or Hindi or English language.
- Decision of the judges will be final and abide to all
- Participants should focus on innovations/creativity/ideation in their research projects. Plagiarized and duplicate research work will be rejected at any stage
- Participating students shall prepare abstract of their research project
a) The abstract shall be unstructured without any subtitles. b) It shall introduce the topic, research methodology and important findings, etc.
c) References shall not be included in the abstract. d) The maximum length of the abstract shall be 200 words and must submit at the time of registration
- Students should select the appropriate subject category according to the applicability of their research project. If not, at the time of presentation judges/experts may suggest relative subject category for given presentation. The decision in this regard shall be conform to the students
- Research projects shall be presented in the form of poster and /or model.
- Previously presented projects shall not be considered and rejected at any stage in both District Level and University Level Aavishkar
- Use of fireworks / arms / explosive materials at the venue of the Convention is strictly prohibited. However, if it is unavoidable for an exhibit, its imitation may be used with the prior permission of the Principal/Director/Head of the College/Institute/Department
- In the district Level Aavishkar the best research projects shall be given ranks (First Rank, Second Rank and Third Rank) based on the merit. The said ranks shall be declared at Prize Distribution Ceremony
- From the University Level Aavishkar, first three winning research projects (First Rank, Second Rank and Third Rank) from UG and PG level and first two winning research projects (First Rank and Second
Rank) from PPG level from each category shall be deputed to Aavishkar: Maharashtra State Inter-University Research Convention.
- In the University Level Aavishkar, in case, in a particular level of category if there is no participation of students or there is no suitable research project, then University reserves the right to depute any other appropriate research project to Aavishkar: Maharashtra State Inter-University Research Convention. In such case, the Coordinator, Avishkar Cell shall nominate such research project in consultation with Expert Committee, Avishkar Cell.
Areas Covered under each Category
Category 1: Humanities, Languages and Fine Arts
It covers research areas like arts, languages, literature, social sciences, fine arts, journalism, mass media, education, physical education, performing arts, library sciences, humanities and other related fields which are of social interest like agricultural extension, preventive medicine and veterinary sciences, etc. However, technical innovations for the benefit of society cannot be a part of this category.
Category 2: Commerce, Management and Law
It covers research areas like commerce, accountancy, management, finance, banking and insurance, law and other fields where these disciplines are applicable.
Category 3: Pure Sciences
It covers areas like all basic sciences, soil sciences, home sciences and other fields like biotechnology, microbiology, environmental sciences, life sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, bioanalytical, etc.
Category 4: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
It covers areas like horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, entomology, fisheries, animal husbandry and other fields like biotechnology, microbiology, biophysics, biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, etc. where agricultural and animal husbandry aspects are covered.
Category 5: Engineering and Technology
It covers all branches of engineering and technology. It also includes computer science, information technology, data sciences, agricultural engineering, food technology, dairy technology, biophysics, biomedical and biosensor, etc. where engineering and technology aspects are covered.
Category 6: Medicine and Pharmacy
It covers all branches of medicine and pharmacy. It also includes veterinary medicine, preventive medicine, epidemiology, clinical studies, etc .
The general eligibility criteria for participation
- The full time bonafide student enrolled for UG / PG / M.Phil. / Ph.D./ D.Sc./ D.Lit. programme in the affiliated college / constituent college / recognized institute / academic department of the university is eligible for the participation.
- The student enrolled in UG Diploma Programme of the affiliated college
/ constituent college / recognized institute / academic department of the university which is of a minimum duration of 1 academic year and whose examination is conducted by the affiliated college / constituent college / recognized institute / academic department of the University subsequent to passing of 12th Class / HSC Examination or equivalent Examination is also eligible to participate in the UG level.
- The student enrolled in PG Diploma Programme of the affiliated college / constituent college / recognized institute / academic department of the University which is of a minimum duration of 1 academic year and whose examination is conducted by the affiliated college / constituent college / recognized institute / academic department of the University subsequent to passing of graduation is also eligible to participate in the PG level.
- However, Student having provisional admission, Student enrolled in correspondence course/programme, Student enrolled in distance education institute of the University, external student and student pursuing bridge course / programme of the affiliated college /
constituent college / recognized institute / academic department of the University are NOT eligible for the participation.
- For participation in the UG level, the age of the student should not be more than 25 years as on 30st September of the academic year in which the convention is being held.
- For participation in PG level, the age of the student should not be more than 30 years as on 30st September of the academic year in which the convention is being held.
- There is no age limit for the PPG students.
- Student from any discipline can participate in any category to which his/her research project fits.
- Ethics of research must be delicately observed by the student and his/her mentor.
Rules for Computing Years for UG and PG levels
Not more than 7 years have elapsed since a student passed the examination qualifying him/her for first admission to a UG degree or diploma course of the affiliated college / constituent college / recognized institute / academic department of the University.
Further, students can participate for 1 year more than the normal length of the academic programme which he/she is following.
Explanation
The restriction of participation to a period of one year more than the length/duration of academic course means that students pursuing a three year degree programme (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., etc.) can participate for four years, while a student pursuing four year programme (i.e. B.E., B.Tech., etc.) can participate for five years.
Rules for Computing Years for PPG level
Not more than 5 years have elapsed since a student was admitted to the M.Phil. / Ph.D. programme of the affiliated college / constituent college / recognized institute/academic department of the University.
Guidelines for Preparation of Model and Poster
- Guidelines for the Model
- The model shall be working or non-working. Do not use thermocol for making the model. It is advised to use non-polluting or environment friendly materials for making the model. More weightage shall be given to the working model.
- Do not reveal the identity of the Participant / College / Institute / Department / University on the model. In case, the identity is revealed, the participant shall be disqualified.
- Use of fireworks / arms during model presentation shall be strictly prohibited.
- Every participant shall be provided a space for the display of model. Participant shall communicate the additional facilities (electricity points, water connection, etc.) required for the display of the model.
(2) Guidelines for the Preparation of Poster
- Poster shall be of 1m x 1m size printed on any suitable type of printing paper / material.
- The research material must be properly organized on the poster with suitable subtitles, tables, charts, figures, etc.
- Font size of the text must be legible from a distance of at least 1m.
- The format of the poster is given in. It shall be followed strictly. e) Do not reveal the identity of the Participant / College / Institute / Department / University on the poster. In case, the identity is revealed, the participant shall be disqualified.