Paper Presentation 2026 — Engineering Research Competition, MVSREC — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a technical paper presentation contest organised by MVSR Engineering College (MVSREC) in Hyderabad and listed as part of the college's Samavarthan 2026 programme. Engineering students write a paper on a chosen technical theme and then present it offline to a panel of judges. Entries are split into three tracks — CSE and CSE allied branches, Information Technology, and core engineering branches (ECE, EEE, Civil and Mechanical) — so that papers are assessed alongside work from a similar discipline.

No fixed amount is published. The listing records the amount as Varies, so there is no confirmed prize figure or financial support amount to plan around. What the programme offers instead is the opportunity itself: an offline presentation slot in Hyderabad, evaluation by a judging panel, and a scheduled slot for shortlisted papers.

Engineering students are eligible. Your branch of study decides your track: CSE and CSE allied branches enter Track 1, Information Technology enters Track 2, and ECE, EEE, Civil and Mechanical fall under Track 3 (Core Engineering). You can present alone or as part of a team.

A team can have 1 to 3 members. You may register as a solo presenter or bring up to two other members with you.

Each track has its own suggested themes. Track 1 (CSE and allied branches) covers areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Advanced Computing. Track 2 (IT) covers Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, the Internet of Things and Network Security. Track 3 (ECE, EEE, Civil and Mechanical) covers Embedded Systems, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, Advanced Manufacturing and VLSI. The complete list of accepted topics is published on the Unstop page under each track's DETAILS link.

The registration deadline is 16 April 2026. Payment and registration on Unstop must be completed before that date, so it is worth finishing the process early rather than leaving it to the last day.

No. Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration is required. This is a student paper presentation competition rather than a government funding scheme, so eligibility depends on being an engineering student submitting a paper that fits one of the three tracks.

Start by completing payment and registration on the Unstop listing for the competition. After that, fill in the private Luma form, which is how you request approval. Once approved, you receive a QR code that confirms your offline access. Approvals are processed every day between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, so allow for that window before expecting a confirmation.

No. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, and papers are expected to be original work. Submissions that are found to be copied are not permitted under the competition's guidelines, so make sure anything you quote or reference is properly attributed.

Papers that are shortlisted are notified about their presentation schedule. The organisers have not published a separate shortlist date, so the notification you receive after registering is the signal that your paper has moved forward to the presentation stage.

It is an offline event held in Hyderabad. Offline access is confirmed only for individuals or teams who complete payment and registration on Unstop and then submit the private Luma form, which generates the approval and QR code needed for entry.

No. This is a student paper presentation contest, not an equity investment round, so nothing in the programme involves giving away a stake or ownership in any venture or idea you present.