Important Guidelines for Paper and E-Poster Presentations

Time Adherence:

• For Free Paper and Paper Award Categories: 8 minutes for the presentation + 2 minutes for Q&A (total 10 minutes).
• For E-Poster and Poster Award Categories: 4 minutes for the presentation + 2 minutes for Q&A (total 6 minutes).
• Note: Exceeding the time limit will result in a loss of marks during evaluation. Please rehearse your presentations thoroughly to ensure you stay within the time limits.

Submission of Presentations:

• All PowerPoint Presentations (PPTs) must be submitted by January 10th.
• Presentations will be run from a central server, and you will only deliver the oral presentation while someone else manages the slides.
• Failure to submit your PPT by the deadline may result in disqualification from presenting.

Presentation Format:

• The abstract slides must be in Landscape mode.
• For Award Categories (both paper and poster), there is no slide limit, but presentations must adhere strictly to the allotted time.
• For the Free Paper Category, the maximum slide limit is 14 slides, excluding the title and acknowledgment slides.

E-Poster Specifications:

• Limit your e-poster to 4–5 slides or a single-slide (E-Poster) format.
• Ensure your presentation is created using PowerPoint 2013 or later.
• PPTs with embedded videos must be saved in the PowerPoint Show (.ppsx) format.
• Bring a pen drive backup of your presentation to avoid any technical issues.

Slide Preparation Guidelines for Presenters:

• Use a maximum of 8 lines per slide.
• Write statements or phrases; avoid complete sentences.
• Do not copy and paste content unless it is a quote.
• Slides should not be flashy or over-styled.

Mandatory Slide Contents:

• Title
• Introduction
• Objectives: Use action words like “Determine,” “Estimate,” or “Compare.” Avoid stating objectives as “A study of...”
• Materials and Methods: Include study design, study period, randomization method (if applicable), and details of the study/procedure.
• Discussion: Compare your study findings with other studies.
• Conclusion: Ensure it aligns with your objectives. If unable to conclude, present a Summary instead.

Evaluation:

• Marks will be allocated based on adherence to the above guidelines.