Technical ActivitiesTechnical Events, Competitions & Academic Presentations
Paper Presentation — Participation (National)
Paper presentation at events approved by KTU or conducted by IITs, NITs, Central Universities, and NIRF Top 100 institutes.
Group IIShared 40-point limit
Point Value
10 points per event
Repeatable — up to 40 points total.
Maximum for this group: 40 points
Points from related activities count toward the same 40 points maximum shared with this group.
See other activities under this 40 points maximum (3)
Activities included in this maximum
- Paper Presentation — Winners (National)15–20 pts
- Paper Presentation — Participation (KTU Colleges)5 pt/event
- Paper Presentation — Winners (KTU Colleges)7–10 pts
Proof & Requirements
Evidence required
Certificates issued by the Organizing Institution, the Staff-in-Charge of the Professional Society Chapter, or the College Union Advisor, and verified by the SFA.
Requirement
A valid certificate is required as proof. Only your highest achievement level counts toward activity points.
Official Handbook DescriptionSr. No. 2.7
Paper Presentation-Participation (Events Organized by KTU or conducted by IITs, IIITs, NITs, Central Universities, Institutions of National Importance, and NIRF Top 100 institutions)
Before you submit
Make sure your certificates clearly mention the level of participation and the position, where applicable.
Source: KTU Activity Points Handbook (2024 Scheme · Page 8)
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Group II5 points
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