Annual Symposium - 2026

Hosted by: IIT Guwahati.
Date: 06th and 07th of March, 2026.


Day 1 & 2: Poster presentation by - Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical Engineering Biomedical, Materials, Physics, Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Engineering broad area scholars.

This time, we have split the scholars from the same broad area across Day 1 and Day 2 so that they can interact more with scholars working in their research area and have the opportunity to showcase their posters with research scholars from various institutes in their own expertise, allowing for more focused feedback and meaningful academic exchange.


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The symposium was graced by chief guests Dr. Charan Gurumurthy, Chief Executive of Tata Semiconductors, and Prof. Ganapati D Yadav from Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. The event provided a platform for PMRF scholars to present their research through poster presentations, interact with peers, and engage with faculty and industry experts. The symposium encouraged knowledge sharing, networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Scholars whose work received commendations from the review panel were invited to present their research in person at the annual symposium.

Annual Symposium - 2025

Hosted by: IIT Hyderabad.
Date: 16th and 17th of March, 2025.


Day 1: Poster presentation by -  Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical Engineering broad area scholars.

Day 2: Poster presentation by - Biomedical, Materials, Physics, Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Engineering broad area scholars.


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The symposium will serve as a platform for PMRFs to connect, network, and exchange knowledge, while also introducing industry professionals and PSUs to their research. It will highlight outstanding work and foster interactions between faculty and industry. Additionally, PMRFs whose work receives commendations from the review panel will be invited to present in person at the annual symposium.

Annual Symposium - 2024

The annual PMRF Symposium was held at IIT Indore on March 3rd and 4th, 2024 with Prof. Devang V.Khakhar from IIT Bombay serving as the chief guest.

The symposium provided an opportunity for:

  • PMRFs to interact, network and share knowledge
  • Showcasing exemplary work
  • Faculty/industry interactions
  • Exposing Industry and PSUs to research carried out by the PMRFs

PMRFs whose performances received commendations from the review panel were invited to deliver in-person presentations at the annual symposium.

Annual Symposium - 2023

The annual PMRF Symposium was held at IIT Madras on February 17 and 18, 2023 with Hon'ble Union Minister of Education, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan serving as the chief guest.

The symposium provided an opportunity for:

  • PMRFs to interact, network and share knowledge
  • Showcasing exemplary work
  • Faculty/industry interactions including potential recruitment
  • Exposing Industry and PSUs to research carried out by the PMRFs
  • Exposing the PMRFs to IP/ Patenting/ Entrepreneurship/ Teaching

PMRFs whose performances were commended by the review panel are invited to make in-person presentations in the annual symposium. Other scholars and participants from academia/industry are invited to register and participate in the symposium.