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Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0 · Meeting of the Minds · NIT Hamirpur

Academic Council

Multi-track international conference, university conference series, thematic conclaves, DHE Olympiads, exhibitions, student projects, best practices, Shodhankur, and excellence awards — 9–11 October 2026.

Dates
9–11 Oct 2026
NIT Hamirpur summit
Conference Tracks
15
Hybrid multi-track research
Thematic Conclaves
7
Policy & leadership dialogues
Olympiad Streams
3
English · Maths · Technology

The Academic Backbone of Shiksha Mahakumbh — Integrating Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact.

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Programme pillars

Ten integrated academic programmes — select a pillar to view tracks, eligibility, and submission details.

शैक्षणिक अधिवेशन

Academic Conclaves

High-impact dialogue platforms for vice-chancellors, educators, scientists, entrepreneurs, CSR leaders, media, meritorious students, and defence & security professionals.

  • Vice-Chancellor, Director, NEP Implementers Conclave

    कुलपति / निदेशक, एनईपी कार्यान्वयनकर्ता अधिवेशन

  • Principals & Outstanding Teachers Conclave

    प्राचार्य एवं उत्कृष्ट शिक्षक अधिवेशन

  • Scientists & Research Scholars Conclave

    वैज्ञानिक एवं शोधार्थी अधिवेशन

  • Startup Leaders / Entrepreneurs Conclave

    स्टार्टअप लीडर्स / उद्यमी अधिवेशन

  • CSR & NGO Conclave

    सीएसआर एवं एनजीओ अधिवेशन

  • Media Conclave

    मीडिया अधिवेशन

  • Talent Conclave (90%+ Achievers)

    प्रतिभा अधिवेशन

  • Defence and Security Conclave

    रक्षा एवं सुरक्षा अधिवेशन

बहु-विषयक सम्मेलन

Multi-Track Conference

Hybrid international research conference with 16 tracks and peer-reviewed publication pathways across sciences, engineering, education, health, culture, Indian Knowledge Systems, and defence & security.

  • Fundamental & Applied Sciences

    मौलिक एवं अनुप्रयुक्त विज्ञान

    Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Mathematics · Earth & Space Sciences · Interdisciplinary Sciences (Biotechnology, Material Science, etc.)

  • Engineering & Technology

    अभियंत्रण एवं प्रौद्योगिकी

    Core Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, etc.) · Emerging Technologies (AI, Robotics, Data Science, Quantum Tech)

  • Management, Business & Entrepreneurship

    प्रबंधन एवं उद्यमिता

    Business Administration · Innovation and Startups · Family Business & Social Entrepreneurship

  • International Relations, Law & Governance

    अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंध, विधि एवं शासन

    Global Affairs · Public Policy & Administration · Legal Studies & Human Rights

  • Social Sciences & Humanities

    सामाजिक विज्ञान एवं मानविकी

    Sociology · Psychology · Political Science · History · Philosophy · Ethics · Cultural Studies

  • Education Systems & Pedagogy

    शिक्षा प्रणाली एवं शिक्षण पद्धति

    School Education (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary) · Higher Education & Research · Inclusive Education · Gurukul and Indigenous Knowledge Systems · Lifelong Learning & Adult Education

  • EdTech & Digital Education

    एडटेक एवं डिजिटल शिक्षा

    Education Technology Innovations · Online & Blended Learning · AI in Education · Digital Literacy and Access

  • Health Sciences & Traditional Medicine

    स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान एवं पारंपरिक चिकित्सा

    Modern Medicine · AYUSH · Public Health & Preventive Care

  • Sports, Physical Education & Well-being

    खेल एवं कल्याण

    Physical Training & Sports Science · Mental Health and Wellness · Yoga and Lifestyle Education

  • Agriculture, Food & Veterinary Sciences

    कृषि एवं पशु चिकित्सा विज्ञान

    Sustainable Agriculture · Agri-Tech & Innovation · Animal Health and Husbandry

  • Environment, Sustainability & Water Resources

    पर्यावरण एवं सतत विकास

    Climate Change · Environmental Education · Water & Natural Resource Management

  • Culture, Arts & Heritage

    संस्कृति, कला एवं विरासत

    Performing & Visual Arts · Folk and Tribal Traditions · Cultural Conservation and Promotion

  • Languages & Linguistics

    भाषाएँ एवं भाषाविज्ञान

    Bharat Classical & Modern Languages · Foreign Languages · Translation and Language Technology

  • Vocational & Skill-Based Education

    व्यावसायिक एवं कौशल आधारित शिक्षा

    Industrial Training · Crafts and Traditional Skills · Workforce Readiness and Certification

  • Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

    भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली

    Philosophy and Science in Bharat Traditions · Indian Linguistics, Art, Aesthetics, and Performing Arts · Education in Ancient Bharat: Gurukula to Nalanda · Bharat Epistemology and Logic (Nyaya, Mimamsa, etc.) · Vedic Literature, Puranas, and Oral Traditions

  • Defence and Security

    रक्षा एवं सुरक्षा

    National Security & Strategic Affairs · Defence Technologies, Cyber Security & AI · Disaster Management, Border Security & Internal Security

Accepted papers will be published in a peer-reviewed, open-access journal with ISSN. Selected high-quality papers will be considered for Web of Science / Scopus indexed journals. Authors submit abstracts for double-blind peer review. Similarity index (plagiarism) must be within acceptable limits. Track-wise Best Paper Award.

सम्मेलन

Conference

Year-round national conferences at partner universities and state colleges — held under the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan academic umbrella with DHE, on dedicated themes between main Mahakumbh editions.

  • AIST-2026 — AI in Science & Technology (SLIET Longowal)

    कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता — विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी

  • IKS @2047 — Indian Knowledge Systems for Viksit Bharat (Arni University)

    भारतीय ज्ञान परम्परा — विकसित एवं आत्मनिर्भर भारत @2047

  • Society, Education and Social Development — Sri Sai University, Palampur

    समाज, शिक्षा एवं सामाजिक विकास — श्री साई विश्वविद्यालय, पालमपुर

  • Additional state university & college conferences — coming soon

Distinct from the Multi-Track Conference at NIT Hamirpur (9–11 Oct 2026). Brochures and registration for each host-institution conference are listed on the Conference tab.

डीएचई ओलंपियाड

DHE Olympiads

Nationwide school outreach in English, Mathematics, and Technology for Classes 3–10. Top achievers honoured at Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0.

  • DHE English Olympiad

    अंग्रेज़ी

  • DHE Maths Olympiad

    गणित

  • DHE Tech Olympiad

    प्रौद्योगिकी

Classes 3–10. Registration and exam dates to be announced. Felicitation at Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0 (9–11 Oct 2026, NIT Hamirpur). Apply via the registration hub.

पुरस्कार

Excellence Awards

Faculty and student excellence across research publications, books, patents, startups, and funded projects.

  • Faculty Excellence Awards

    संकाय उत्कृष्टता पुरस्कार

  • Student Excellence Awards

    छात्र उत्कृष्टता पुरस्कार

  • School Level

    विद्यालय स्तर

  • College / University Level

    महाविद्यालय / विश्वविद्यालय स्तर

Nominations and applications via the registration hub. Timeline to be announced; awards presented at Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0.

प्रदर्शनी

Exhibition

Theme: शिक्षा, प्रकृति और प्रगति — Education for Development and Harmony with Nature. 9–11 October 2026 at NIT Hamirpur.

  • Innovation & Research Exhibition

    नवाचार एवं अनुसंधान प्रदर्शनी

  • EdTech & Skill Development Exhibition

    एडटेक एवं कौशल विकास प्रदर्शनी

  • Student Innovation Pavilion

    छात्र नवाचार मंडप

  • Community Development Models

    सामुदायिक विकास मॉडल

सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम

Cultural Programmes

Folk dance, music, and artistic presentations celebrating Bharat's diverse cultural heritage alongside Himachali traditions.

  • Cultural performances representing Bharat's diverse heritage

    भारत की विविध सांस्कृतिक विरासत को प्रदर्शित करने वाली प्रस्तुतियाँ

  • Folk dance, music and artistic presentations

    लोकनृत्य, संगीत एवं कलात्मक प्रस्तुतियाँ

शोधांकुर

Shodhankur – छात्र शोध पत्रिका

National student research journal nurturing inquiry and innovation among school learners in Classes 9–12.

  • Section 1 — Classes 9–10: Basic research & project documentation

    खंड 1 — कक्षा 9–10

  • Section 2 — Classes 11–12: Advanced research & analytical studies

    खंड 2 — कक्षा 11–12

Apply through the official Shodhankur Google Form. This programme is separate from Student Projects.

सर्वोत्तम प्रथाएँ

Best Practices

Identify, showcase, and scale replicable education, governance, and community engagement models aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.

  • Academic Innovations & EdTech Integration

    शैक्षिक नवाचार एवं एडटेक

  • Community & Social Impact Initiatives

    सामुदायिक प्रभाव पहल

  • Institutional Excellence & Sustainability

    संस्थागत उत्कृष्टता

  • Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Practices

    भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली प्रथाएँ

Submit models via the registration hub. Shortlisted entries may present at Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0.

छात्र परियोजनाएँ

Student Projects

Shiksha Mahakumbh 2026 Project Expo — Himachal-centric innovation platform with district pre-events and state finale at NIT Hamirpur (9–11 Oct 2026).

  • Division A — Classes VI–VIII: Models, charts & community ideas

    खंड A — कक्षा VI–VIII

  • Division B — Classes IX–XII: Prototypes & problem-solving projects

    खंड B — कक्षा IX–XII

  • Division C — UG: Research-based solutions & deployable prototypes

    खंड C — स्नातक

  • Division D — PG/Ph.D.: Advanced research & innovation

    खंड D — स्नातकोत्तर / Ph.D.

Register through the official Student Projects Google Form. This programme is separate from Shodhankur. Download the full framework PDF on the Projects tab.

Academic enquiries

Papers, Olympiads, awards & submissions: academics@shikshamahakumbh.com

General summit enquiries: info@shikshamahakumbh.com · WhatsApp +91 79034 31900

About the Academic Council

The Academic Council of Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0 serves as the central intellectual and strategic body responsible for designing, guiding, and overseeing all academic, research, and knowledge-driven initiatives under the Mahakumbh.

It integrates diverse platforms such as Multi-Track Conference, Conclaves, Olympiads, Student Projects, Best Practices, Exhibitions, and Knowledge Publications into a unified framework aimed at transforming ideas into impact.

Purpose

The Council ensures that every initiative under Shiksha Mahakumbh maintains:

Academic rigor and research excellence

Practical relevance and real-world impact

Inclusivity across all sections of society

Alignment with national priorities and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

Key Functional Domains

The Academic Council governs and coordinates — select a programme to explore:

Inclusive & Multi-Level Approach

The Council embraces a holistic and inclusive academic ecosystem, engaging:

Universities, Colleges & Schools
Researchers, Scientists & Educators
Startups, Industry & Entrepreneurs
NGOs, CSR Bodies & Social Organizations
Students (School to PhD Level)
Grassroots Innovators & Individual Contributors
National & International Participants

Core Responsibilities

Designing themes, tracks, and academic frameworks

Ensuring quality control through review and evaluation systems

Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration

Guiding publications, journals, and research outputs

Supporting innovation, policy dialogue, and knowledge exchange

Creating measurable academic and societal outcomes

Vision

To build a dynamic, inclusive, and impact-driven academic ecosystem that bridges education, research, innovation, and society, and contributes meaningfully to the vision of a knowledge-driven, self-reliant, and globally leading Bharat.

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प्रबंधन विभाग

Prabandhan Vibhag

Event management, logistics, and operations coordination

प्रचार विभाग

Prachar Vibhag

Outreach, publicity, and communications

संपर्क विभाग

Sampark Vibhag

Institutional liaison and stakeholder engagement

वित्त विभाग

Vitt Vibhag

Finance and resource management

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