Avishkar – Research Project Competition

🎯 Aims and Objectives

  • To inculcate research culture among students.

  • To encourage original and novel thinking.

  • To provide an opportunity for expression of academic talent.

  • To promote interaction among academia, R & D institutes and industries.

📖 About Avishkar

The Avishkar Research Project Competition was initiated in 2006 by His Excellency, the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri S. M. Krishna. This unique activity is implemented through the Board of College and University Development (BCUD), Savitribai Phule Pune University.

The main objective is to encourage innovative thinking and research spirit among students from rural as well as urban areas. Special training and guidance is provided to participants for effective presentation of their research projects. Over the years, this activity has generated great enthusiasm, with increasing participation from colleges.

Savitribai Phule Pune University has consistently performed well, even winning the Overall Championship at Avishkar 2006 (Nagpur).

🏫 Our College Perspective

At Arts, Commerce & Science College, Vadner Bhairav, we actively motivate and prepare our students to participate in Avishkar every year. The college encourages UG, PG, and research students to take part in innovative projects across different categories.

  • Students are guided by faculty members to select socially relevant and innovative topics.

  • Department-level competitions and practice sessions are conducted in college to shortlist entries.

  • Selected projects are forwarded to the University-level Avishkar competition.

  • Our college provides necessary infrastructural support such as laboratory facilities, project materials, and expert mentoring.

📂 Guidelines for Participants (College Level)

  • Projects may be in the form of models, live demonstrations, or posters.

  • Each department can send entries under the prescribed categories.

  • Students must present posters (1m × 1m size) before judges in the first round.

  • Selected projects proceed to oral presentation (8 minutes + 2 minutes Q&A).

  • Maximum two entries per category are allowed.

  • Registration through the College Principal is compulsory (no registration fees).

  • Participation certificates are issued by the University.

📌 Categories of Participation

  1. Humanities, Languages, Fine Arts

  2. Commerce, Management, Law

  3. Pure Sciences

  4. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

  5. Engineering & Technology

  6. Medicine and Pharmacy

✨ Benefits to Students

  • Develops a research-oriented mindset.

  • Enhances creativity and innovative skills.

  • Provides a platform to showcase academic talent.

  • Encourages teamwork, presentation, and communication skills.

  • Connects students with research institutes and industries.