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School of Construction, NICMAR University, Pune

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National Level Post Graduate Research Symposium (NLPGRS 2025)

11th - 12th April 2025, Venue: NICMAR, Pune, India

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Symposium Tracks

  • Track 1: Civil Engineering and Construction Management
  • Track 2: Real Estate and Facility Management
  • Track 3: Architecture and Planning
  • Track 4: Energy, Environment and Sustainability
  • Track 5: Engineering and Project Management
  • Track 6: Contemporary Issues in Management
  • Track 7: All other allied areas in Engineering and Management
  • Track 8: Innovative, Entrepreneurship & Venture (IEV) Development/Start-up Proposals

Chief Guest

 

Dr. V. N. Heggade
Founder & CEO DECon Complete Solutions;
Former CEO of STUP
Former Executive Director of Gammon

 

Guest of Honour

 

Mr. Mehul Ved
Vice President
EYLLP                                                      

 

Highlights

  • Promote Multi-disciplinary Research
  • Encourage Cross-Sector Collaboration
  • Drive Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Create a Knowledge Ecosystem

 

Awards

  • Best Research Paper: INR 10,000
  • Best IEV Proposal: INR 10,000

For every track best research presentation certificate will be awarded

Overview

NICMAR University, Pune is thrilled to announce the Inaugural National - Level Postgraduate Research Symposium (NLPGRS) - 2025, a first-of-its-kind event designed to celebrate and showcase the diverse research endeavours of postgraduate students across India. This national-level symposium aims to bring together bright minds from a wide spectrum of disciplines, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

 

About  School of Construction at NICMAR University, Pune

The School of Construction at NICMAR University, Pune, stands as a flagship institution dedicated to shaping the future of the construction industry. Renowned for its specialized focus on construction management, the school integrates cutting-edge technology, innovation, and sustainability into its curriculum. It offers an array of programs designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in construction techniques, project management, quality control, and safety standards.
The school boasts a world-class infrastructure and a faculty comprising industry experts and seasoned academics, ensuring a perfect blend of theoretical learning and practical exposure. Through comprehensive training, workshops, and live project experiences, students gain hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges in construction and allied fields.
The School of Construction emphasizes sustainability and fosters a forward-looking approach to address global issues such as climate change and resource efficiency. It actively collaborates with industry leaders and organizations to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring its graduates are industry-ready.
Located on NICMAR's picturesque Pune campus, the School of Construction offers a dynamic environment for learning and innovation. With a legacy of producing leaders in construction management, it continues to set benchmarks in academic excellence and professional development, contributing significantly to the infrastructure sector’s evolution.

 

Conference Objectives

Themes

Symposium Tracks
Track 1: Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Track 2: Real Estate and Facility Management
Track 3: Architecture and Planning
Track 4: Energy, Environment and Sustainability
Track 5: Engineering and Project Management
Track 6: Contemporary Issues in Management
Track 7: All other allied areas in Engineering and Management
Track 8: Innovative, Entrepreneurship & Venture (IEV) Development/Start-up Proposals

Keynote Speakers

Venue

NICMAR University, Pune


Past Conferences

Organiser

About  School of Construction at NICMAR University, Pune

The School of Construction at NICMAR University, Pune, stands as a flagship institution dedicated to shaping the future of the construction industry. Renowned for its specialized focus on construction management, the school integrates cutting-edge technology, innovation, and sustainability into its curriculum. It offers an array of programs designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in construction techniques, project management, quality control, and safety standards.
The school boasts a world-class infrastructure and a faculty comprising industry experts and seasoned academics, ensuring a perfect blend of theoretical learning and practical exposure. Through comprehensive training, workshops, and live project experiences, students gain hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges in construction and allied fields.
The School of Construction emphasizes sustainability and fosters a forward-looking approach to address global issues such as climate change and resource efficiency. It actively collaborates with industry leaders and organizations to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring its graduates are industry-ready.
Located on NICMAR's picturesque Pune campus, the School of Construction offers a dynamic environment for learning and innovation. With a legacy of producing leaders in construction management, it continues to set benchmarks in academic excellence and professional development, contributing significantly to the infrastructure sector’s evolution.

Organizational Members

Chief Patron

Dr. Anil Kashyap
President and Chancellor
NICMAR University, Pune, Maharashtra, India 

 

Patron

Dr. Sushma S. Kulkarni
Vice Chancellor
NICMAR University, Pune, Maharashtra, India 

 

Convener

Dr. Smitha Yadav
NICMAR University, Pune, Maharashtra, India 

 

Co-conveners

Dr. Anil Agarwal
NICMAR University, Pune, Maharashtra, India 

 

Dr. Tenepalli JaiSai
NICMAR University, Pune, Maharashtra, India 

 

Partner Details

Journal Press India (JPI)

Journal Press India (JPI) is a publishing house devoted to the publication of high-quality research journals in the areas of commerce, management, finance, accounting, Indian economy, international business and taxation. . All the journals are peer-reviewed and invite innovative research from experts, addressing topical issues in their respective areas. Visit us at www.journalpressindia.com

JPI also offer online solutions for 'Journal publications' and 'Conference management'.

JPI 'Online Journal Management System (OJMS)' facilitate with the automated workflow for the online manuscript submission, double blind peer-review process and publication. It would be very useful for the institution’s existing published journal/s or planning to launch new online journal/s or to revive old published journals. JPI's OJMS significantly reduces the administrative tasks of a journal’s editor/ editorial team through an automated workflow. The journals and their articles hosted on JPI OJMS portal will bring high visibility from respective web search engines to increase citations manifold and would also help in getting indexed with popular databases. The Journal would have dedicated webpages with various web links like, Home Page, Editorial Board, Current issue, Archives, Ethics Policy, Submission Guidelines, Peer-review process/guidelines etc.

JPI CMS tool is a comprehensive 'Conference Management System' that enables organizers of a conference to manage all their key conference activities from a single platform.

Apart from creating an exclusive ‘conference website’ which provides all information related to the conference, JPI CMS enables ‘online registration’ of participants, ‘online submission’ of abstracts and full papers as well as ‘publication services’ such as Conference Proceedings & Edited book (with ISBN), in both ‘Online and Print versions’. It also has an automated Peer-review system for the submitted papers.
Visit us at https://www.journalpressindia.com/conference.php 

 

 

Steering Committee

Technical Committee

Dr. Ashish Goel, Assistant Professor, IIM Sirmaur

Dr. Murali Jagannathan, Assistant Professor, IIT Madras

Dr. Kishor Bhagwat, Assistant Professor, NIT Rourkela

Dr. Vasudha D Katare, Assistant Professor, NIT Warangal

 

Advisory Committee

Dr. Jonardan Koner, Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Harish Singla, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Rahul Deshpande, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Sagar Malsane, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Smitha Patil, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Abhijat Arun Abhyankar, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Rajni Kanth Rajhans, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Pankaja Bagul, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Amol Pawar, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Darshan Mahajan, Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

 

Core Committee

Dr. Deepak M. D., NICMAR University, Pune

Prof. Aritra Halder, NICMAR University, Pune


Organizing Committee

Dr. Ashish Rastogi, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Amit Hiray, NICMAR University, Pune

Prof. Harish L. Reddy, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Arjita Biswas, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Babalu Rajput, NICMAR University, Pune

Prof. Abhishek Shrivas, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Raghavendra Kumar, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Abhijeet Gandage, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. P. K. Samantha, NICMAR University, Pune

Prof. Mihir Sengupta, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Shridhar Kumbhar, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Sudhir Ambedkar, NICMAR University, Pune

Dr. Sudarshan D. Kore, NICMAR University, Pune

Call for Papers

Tracks
  1. Contemporary Issues in Management​
    • Leadership in Engineering and Management
    • Innovation Management
    • Strategic Management
    • Organizational Behaviour and Culture
    • Change Management and Transformation
    • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
    • Data-driven Decision Making
    • Project Management in Complex Environments
    • All other allied areas of Business Administration
  2. Civil Engineering and Construction Management
    • Construction Technology and Methods
    • Sustainable Construction Practices
    • Construction Project Management
    • Risk and Safety Management in Construction
    • Material Science and Innovation in Construction
    • Infrastructure, Development and Maintenance
    • Automation in Construction
    • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
    • Construction Laws
  3. Real Estate and Facility Management
    • Real Estate Development and Investment
    • Property Valuation and Market Analysis
    • Facility Management Strategies
    • Smart Building Technologies
    • Real Estate Law and Policy
    • Urban Development and Planning
    • Sustainability in Real Estate
    • Property Management and Maintenance
  4. Architecture, Design and Planning
    • Urban Design and Planning
    • Sustainable Architecture
    • Green Building Technologies
    • Architectural Heritage and Conservation
    • Smart Cities and Infrastructure
    • Housing and Residential Design
    • Landscape Architecture
    • Design Thinking in Architecture
  5. Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
    • Renewable Energy Technologies
    • Energy Efficiency and Conservations
    • Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies
    • Environmental Impact Assessments
    • Waste Management and Circular Economy
    • Sustainable Urban Development
    • Environmental Policies and Regulations
  6. Engineering and Project Management
    • Project Planning and Scheduling
    • Cost Management
    • Project Lifecycle Management
    • Lean Construction and Project Delivery
    • Engineering Economics
    • Risk Management in Projects
    • Quality Control and Assurance
    • Procurement and Contract Management
  7. Innovative, Entrepreneurship & Venture (IEV) Development/Start-up Proposals
    • Innovation in Engineering and Technology
    • Start-up Ecosystems and Investment
    • Entrepreneurial Ventures in Construction and Engineering
    • Business Models for Engineering Start-ups
    • Funding and Scaling Start-ups
    • Technology Commercialization
    • Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Ventures
    • Policy and Regulation for Start-ups
  8. All Other Allied Areas of Engineering and Management
    • Leadership in Engineering and Management
    • Innovation Management
    • Strategic Management
    • Organizational Behaviour and Culture
    • Change Management and Transformation
    • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
    • Data-driven Decision Making
    • Project Management in Complex Environments
    • All other allied areas of Business Administration

 

Publication Opportunities

  • Selected Papers will be published as chapters in an edited book with ISBN.
  • Details of potential publication opportunities in peer reviewed journals will be updated soon.

 

Awards

  • Cash prize of Rs 10,000/- for best paper across all tracks presented in NLPGRS-2025
  • Cash prize of Rs 10,000/- for best IEV Development proposal
  • Certificate for best paper in each track of NLPGRS-2025
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Category Fees
  • Participants attending only symposium Rs 1000/-
  • Participants attending only workshop Rs 1000/-
  • Participants demonstrating IEV development and startups Rs 1000/-
  • Participants attending both symposium and workshop Rs 1500/-
Note: To obtain a certificate of participation and consideration for publication, all authors in each article must register and pay separately.
Only presented papers will be considered for publication.
 
Accommodation
Shared accommodations will be available at the NICMAR University Executive hostel on a first-come, first-served basis. For other details of costing,
 
Contact: Mr Yojesh K / J B Pawar
Email: executivehostel@pune.nicmar.ac.in

Guidelines

Author Guidelines
Prospective authors are encouraged to submit papers to NLPGRS-2025, for evaluation by the organizing and Technical Committee.
 
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Review Process:
  • Each submission will undergo a double-blind review process.
  • Prior to being evaluated, each submission will undergo a plagiarism check. Excluding references, the threshold for similarity should be less than 10%.
  • Papers submitted for publication in affiliated journals/proceedings will undergo the review procedure of the respective publication.

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Important Dates

Abstract Submission
Start Date 01st Dec 2024
Last Date 15th Jan 2025
Full Paper Submission
Start Date 15th Jan 2025
Last Date 20th Mar 2025
Intimation of Acceptance 31st Mar 2025
Registration
Start Date 01st Jan 2025
Last Date 31st Mar 2025
NLPGRS 2025 Dates 11th & 12th Apr 2025

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