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IndoML 2026 · December 18–20 · IIT Kharagpur – Kolkata Extension Centre

Registration is Now Open!

Complete your registration through the IIT Kharagpur ERP portal. Select the track below that applies to you.

Please choose the correct registration path. The ERP form offers two applicant categories: Industry (INR 15,000) and OutSider Student (INR 2,500): Graduate and Undergraduate Forum participants must first be shortlisted via Microsoft CMT before registering — see the forum sections below for details.

Regular Registration

INR 15,000 / participant
  • Full access to all symposium sessions
  • Invited talks & panel discussions
  • Workshops & tutorials
  • Conference kit & proceedings
  • Networking lunches & banquet
Eligible for
Faculty / Professor Postdoctoral Researcher Industry Professional
View ERP Steps

Graduate Forum Registration

INR 2,500 / participant
  • Full access to all symposium sessions
  • Dedicated Graduate Forum track
  • Poster & spotlight presentations
  • Mentorship sessions with experts
  • INR 50,000 cash prizes (top 5)
Eligible for
PhD Scholar MTech / MS Student
Apply via CMT First

Undergraduate Forum Registration

Discounted / shortlisted only
  • Access to main symposium sessions
  • Undergraduate Forum & demos
  • ML project showcase
  • Interaction with PhD & industry mentors
  • Partial travel & funding support
Eligible for
3rd / 4th Year UG 5th Year Dual-Degree
Apply via CMT First

Regular Registration — ERP Steps

Follow these 7 steps to complete your registration on the IIT Kharagpur ERP portal.

Programme Name
IIT Kharagpur Platinum Jubilee Symposium on Machine Learning with a special theme of Responsible AI in the Age of Innovation IndoML
Programme ID: IIT/CEP/SYM/SYM/2026-2027/CS/5
Open ERP Registration Portal
1

Sign Up & Log In

Visit erp.iitkgp.ac.in/CEP/courses.htm and create an account or log in if you already have one.

ERP signup screen
2

Fill Up Your Profile

Complete all mandatory fields in your profile before applying:

  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Mobile Number
  • Gender
  • Occupation
  • Affiliating Organization / Address / Name of College
  • Nationality
3

Apply for the Programme

Search for the programme by name or ID and click Apply.

Apply for programme screen
4

Select Applicant Category & Fee Type

Choose your applicant category: Industry (INR 15,000) or OutSider Student (INR 2,500). Then select the applicable fee type.

Select applicant category Select fee type
5

Review Application & Submit

Review all entered information carefully, then click Submit to complete your application.

Review and submit
6

Wait for Confirmation

After submission, wait for shortlisting confirmation from the organising team. You will receive an email notification once your application is processed.

Confirmation screen
7

Make Payment

Once shortlisted, you will receive an email from the ERP system with payment instructions. Complete the fee payment to confirm your registration.

Payment guide: erp.iitkgp.ac.in/CEP/CEP_Payment_Document_18032020.pdf
Graduate Forum

IndoML 2026 — Graduate Forum

A forum for MTech, MS, and PhD students in India working in AI/ML. Submissions are made through Microsoft CMT.

INR 50,000 Cash Prize Pool

About the Forum

For MTech, MS, or PhD students in India working on machine learning, NLP, computer vision, speech, or artificial intelligence. The forum is a platform to present research through posters and spotlight talks, receive feedback from experts, meet peers across India, and engage with the IndoML research community.

Eligibility
  • Currently enrolled MTech / MS / PhD students at institutions in India working in AI/ML
  • Students with published work, recently accepted papers, or strong work in progress
  • A recommendation from the student's supervisor or faculty mentor is required
Benefits of Participation
  • Poster presentation to a broad ML audience
  • Spotlight talks (selected submissions)
  • Feedback from faculty, senior researchers & industry scientists
  • Talks & sessions from world-class AI/ML researchers
  • INR 50,000 cash prizes for top five poster/spotlight presenters

Submission Categories

  • Published and Attended — published work presented by the student in person at a symposium or conference
  • Published but Not Attended — published work where the student did not get an in-person presentation opportunity
  • Work in Progress — ongoing research, early results, strong proposals, or preliminary ideas

How to Apply — CMT Steps

  1. Open the CMT Graduate Forum submission link below and Log In (or Register if you're new to CMT).
  2. Click "Create New Submission" under Track: Graduate Forum IndoML 2026.
  3. Enter your Title, Abstract, and Author details.
  4. Upload exactly 2 PDFs: your 2-page extended abstract and a signed Letter of Recommendation.
  5. Answer the additional questions (institute, PhD enrolment, supervisor, submission category, theme) and click Submit — by August 15, 2026.
CMT login screen
CMT login screen (same for both forums)
CMT Submission Link — Graduate Forum

Submission Details

  • 2-page extended abstract covering abstract/introduction, problem definition, related work, method, experimental results, and references
  • Signed Letter of Recommendation from supervisor or faculty mentor — submissions without a signed LOR will not be reviewed
  • For published work: include venue, paper status, authorship info, and whether the student attended in person
  • For multi-author work: only one author should submit; only the submitting/registered author will be shortlisted
  • Use the same email for CMT submission, IndoML registration, and all communication

Review Criteria

  • Significance and motivation of the problem being tackled
  • Originality, technical clarity, and innovation in the approach
  • Strength of results and comparison against relevant baselines
  • Research maturity (published / accepted / proposal) — all three categories are accepted

Presentation & Awards

  • All accepted submissions are presented as posters during the Graduate Forum
  • Selected submissions may be invited for short spotlight presentations
  • INR 50,000 in cash prizes for the top five selected poster/spotlight presenters
  • Accepted participants must submit a final poster and present it in person (recommended size: 2.5 ft × 3.5 ft)

Travel & Participation Support

Selected participants receive support toward registration fees, 3-tier AC travel, meals, and accommodation during the symposium. Tentative travel allowance slabs (round-trip 3AC):

States / RegionAmount (INR)
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh7,500
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh6,500
Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana5,500
Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh5,000
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura4,500
Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand3,500
West Bengal (intra-state)2,000

Important Dates

MilestoneDate
Applications OpenEarly July 2026
Submission DeadlineAugust 15, 2026
Decision NotificationOctober 18, 2026
Final Slide / Poster UploadNovember 30, 2026
IndoML SymposiumDecember 18–20, 2026

Apply & Contact

CMT Submission Link — Graduate Forum
indoml.in/graduate-forum indomlgf@gmail.com
UG Forum

IndoML 2026 — Undergraduate Forum

A platform for undergraduates passionate about machine learning to showcase their ideas, interact with leading researchers, and engage with the broader ML community.

Deadline: September 15, 2026
Eligibility
  • 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students
  • 5th year dual-degree students
Benefits of Participation
  • Talks from ML luminaries
  • Networking sessions: graduate school options, PhD advisors, cutting-edge research
  • Career opportunities via Job Forum, sponsor booths & industry exposure
  • Poster presentation opportunity for interested students

How to Apply — CMT Steps

  1. Open the CMT Undergraduate Forum submission link below and Log In (or Register if you're new to CMT).
  2. Click "Create New Submission" under Track: Undergraduate Forum IndoML2026.
  3. Enter your Title, Abstract, and Author details.
  4. Upload exactly 2 PDFs: your 2-page extended abstract and a signed faculty recommendation.
  5. Answer the additional questions (institute, location, state, supervisor, publication status) and click Submit — by September 15, 2026.
CMT Submission Link — Undergraduate Forum

Submission Details

  • 2-page extended abstract describing your ML work or interests — e.g. a summary of a research project, course project, or independent study; your motivation and areas of interest in ML; relevant skills and prior experience. Writing should be accessible to a broad ML audience.
  • Faculty Recommendation — signed by a faculty advisor or Head of Department using the provided endorsement template, as a basic endorsement of the submission's authenticity and quality.
  • Endorsement template: IndoML2026_UG_Forum_Faculty_Endorsement.pdf

Travel & Funding Support

Students whose posters are selected for acceptance are eligible for partial travel and funding support.

Important Dates

MilestoneDate
Portal OpensAugust 1, 2026
Submission DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Notification of AcceptanceOctober 30, 2026
IndoML SymposiumDecember 18–20, 2026

Apply & Contact

CMT Submission Link — Undergraduate Forum
indoml.in/undergraduate-forum indoml.ugf@gmail.com

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