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ENVISION 2026 – National Level Project Presentation Competition

For Undergraduate Students Across India “Pitch Your Project : Pocket the Prize!” Win exciting cash prizes by presenting your innovative ideas within a scientific realm.

About the Competition:

Undergraduate students from across India are invited to present their original research and project work conducted during their graduation period on a wide range of environmental and sustainability themes. This national-level platform provides young scholars an opportunity to showcase their new ideas transformed into reality, research findings, and innovative solutions developed during their undergraduate studies before a panel of subject experts. All submissions will undergo a scientific screening process, and the shortlisted participants will deliver their presentations during the final event. The programme aims to encourage research culture, academic excellence, and creative problem-solving among degree-level students, while offering valuable feedback from experienced professionals in the field.

Department of Environmental Studies
  • Established: 2016 at Sacred Heart College, Kochi
  • Degrees Offered: M.Sc. in Environmental Science, plus multidisciplinary/minor courses
  • Technical Training: Remote Sensing (RS), GIS, and EIA
Experiential & Field Learning
  • Living Laboratories: Semester-long field studies
  • Ecosystem Diversity: Freshwater, marine, mangrove, and forest ecosystems
  • Practical Facilities: Lab for soil, sediment, and water analysis
  • Case Studies & Restoration: Environmental monitoring and conservation
Career Advancement
  • Integrated Coaching: UGC-NET coaching alongside curriculum
  • Professional Goal: Fellowships, lectureships, and policy roles
Placements
  • Strong placement record within 10 years
  • 53.33% Placement Success
Academic Excellence
  • High success rate in UGC-NET
Global Reach (Alumni)
  • USA
  • UK
  • Canada
  • Australia
Students Placed – At a Glance
  • Project Assistant – CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
  • GIS Expert – University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  • Research Analyst – FactSet, Hyderabad
  • JRF Consultant – TERI, Goa
  • Ph.D. Scholar – Massey University, New Zealand
                           

ENVISION – 2026

THEME : Research on any topic within environmental science

📌 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

🎓 Undergraduate (Degree) students from any discipline

👥 Individual

PRIZES

  • 1st Prize – ₹30,000
  • 2nd Prize – ₹25,000
  • 3rd Prize – ₹22,000
  • Certificates will be provided for all participants

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Abstract Submission dead line: May 10th, 2026
  • Shortlisted Entries’ Announcement: May 11th, 2026
  • There may be a preliminary presentation online. The date will be announced in the website and informed individually.
  • Presentation : May 26th, 2026

Rules & Regulations

  • Theme & Project Requirements
  • Projects must be related to an environmental science-related theme.
  • The project must be original research work of the participant.

Abstract Submission

  • Participant must submit an abstract of 250–300 words in PDF format
  • The abstract should clearly include:
    • Title
    • Author(s) name & institution
    • Project background
    • Methodology (brief)
    • Key findings or expected outcomes
  • Only one submission per participant is allowed

Screening & Selection

  • All abstracts will undergo a scientific screening process by an expert committee.
  • Shortlisted participants will be invited for the final presentation at Sacred Heart College, Thevara. ( There will be a preliminary presentation online.)
  • The decision of the expert panel will be final and binding.

Final Presentation Guidelines

  • Selected participant must present their project in 10 minutes, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A.
  • Presentations must be prepared in PowerPoint (PPT) format.
  • Participant must bring their college ID card and a bona fide certificate for verification.
  • Use of unethical content, fabricated data, or external assistance during the event is prohibited.
  • Online presentation is allowed only for candidates outside Kerala. However, offline presentation is also permitted if they think it would enhance their presentation quality.

VENUE: Fr. Aggeus Hall

Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara (East Campus) Kochi, Kerala – 682013


Organizing Committee Patrons
  • Rev. Fr. Dr. Varghese Kachappilly CMI – Manager
  • Dr. Biju C S – Principal
  • Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Varghese CMI – Vice Principal and IQAC Coordinator
  • Rev. Fr. Tomy Palatty CMI – Vice Principal and Bursar
  • Dr. C S Francis – Vice Principal, East Campus
  • Dr. T. J. James – Associate Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Environmental Studies
Convenor
  • Dr. Nadirsha PS Nawab – Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies
Co-convenors
  • Ms. Anjana Prasad – Assistant Professor , Department of Environmental Studies
  • Dr. Haritha T Nair – Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies

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