Frequently Asked Questions



Note: If your query is not answered, you can write to us at cc.vso@manipal.edu.

1) What is the Aim of the conference?

The National Conference On Youth In Social Change is celebrated under the flag of DaanUtsav, an annual festival celebrated with the fundamental idea of 'Joy of Giving', the conference is an opportunity for the younger generation to get exposure to social stimulus and help in providing sustainable solutions to the basic social problems existing.

2) When and Where is the conference going to be held?

The National Conference On Youth In Social Change would be held on 16-17 September 2024. The venue for the conference on both days would be the T.M.A Pai Halls, Manipal, Karnataka.

3) Who can participate in the conference?

College Students, Faculty, Alumni, Corporate and NGO Representatives, from across the country can take part.

4) Do the outstation participants get accommodation?

Accomodation will be provided to delegates on a first come first serve basis against a nominal payment. Corporates and Others will have to make their own arrangements.

5) How much is the delegate registration fee?

MAHE - INR 300
Non MAHE - INR 354

6) What is the last date for registration?

September 15, 2024 For more details on registration fee in each slot, please refer important dates tab on the website.

7) Do the participants get transportation facilities?

Delegates will have to take care of their own travel arrangements. Buses from Mangalore (Nearest City with Airport) will be arranged at specific time slots. The transportation within the city would be taken care by organising team.

8) What do the delegates receive on participation?

Registration Kits, Certificate, Local Transport, Breakfast, Lunch, Tea to be provided during the conference days.
For more details on schedule and arrangements refer the Program List tab on the website.

9) Where do I register for the conference?

10) What are the various contests in the conference?

  • Poster Presentation

11) What is the poster presentation about and who is eligible?

Students and faculty members are invited to present their work/idea in the conference under the category
A. Research poster: This is based on the work which already undertaken by you or it is under progress.
B. Concept poster: This is based on the idea/concept you have right now with the defined objectives and you would like to undertake this work in near future.
The theme of the poster session is based on UN SDGs and its targets (kindly go through the UN website for the details on each SDGs)

12) How many authors are allowed for the poster presentation and do all of them get the certificate?

There is no limit on the number of authors, however apart from one presenting author who gets a certificate, all other authors need to register for the conference to get a certificate and needs to be present in the conference.

13) Is there any campus tour arranged for outstation participants?

The slot from 9-10 AM on September 16 is dedicated to campus tours, for more details regarding timings, refer the programs tab on the website.