Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will there be conference proceedings?

All accepted full-length papers (undergoing peer review) will be published in the form of conference proceedings with Springer as part of the book series - Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering.

2. Is a full-length paper submission required before the event dates?

No prior submission is necessary. Following your presentation at the conference, you will be contacted via email with detailed guidelines regarding the submission of your full-length paper.

3. Is there an online mode of presentation?

No, all presentations will be conducted in offline mode only.

4. Can I attend without presenting a paper?

Yes, participants are welcome to attend the sessions without presenting a paper. Please note that the registration fee is the same for all attendees, regardless of whether they are presenting or not.

5. Will participants receive certificates?

All registered participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation. Participants who present their work will additionally receive a Certificate of Presentation.

6. Will selected papers be published by Springer Nature?

Yes, all accepted full-length papers (subject to peer review) will be published as conference proceedings under the Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering series. Extended abstracts will undergo a thorough review process, and only selected papers will be forwarded for publication.

7. Is transport available to the campus?

Yes, transport will be provided. A bus will operate between the Thiruvananthapuram city area and the campus along a fixed route at scheduled times in the morning and evening on programme days. Please refer to the "How to Reach Us" section for more information: Click here.This section will be updated closer to the event.

8. Is accommodation available?

Yes, limited accommodation is available on a shared basis in the campus hostels. Participants who require accommodation can indicate this preference during registration.

9. Is there separate registration for the MATLAB / Advanced Manufacturing workshop?

No, there is no separate registration for the MATLAB / Advanced Manufacturing workshop. Delegates who wish to participate in the workshop must register for ASTRA 2026.
Note: The MATLAB workshop has a maximum capacity of 80 participants. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Only delegates whose payment has been successfully confirmed will be considered as registered participants