General Guidelines

At WIROC 2026, the organizers wish to encourage more delegates to present their work. With this in mind, abstracts can be submitted for submission in 10 broad categories. The best abstract in every category will be selected for presentation at the Masalawala Best paper session.

RULES
  • Abstract submission can ONLY be done through the WIROC 2026 website - wiroc.in.
  • Only registered delegates are allowed to submit abstracts.
  • The same paper cannot be submitted for presentation in two different categories.
  • A delegate can make only one presentation in each category.
  • Only the lead author of the paper can make a scientific presentation at WIROC 2026. The presenting author, and no one else from the team, gets a certificate for presentation.
  • The names of authors and the lead author cannot be changed after submission.
  • Do not mention the name of the author or institution anywhere in the abstract, or it will result in automatic disqualification.
  • The submitted scripts will be reviewed by a panel of experts in a blinded and coded fashion; WIROC 2026 Scientific Committee will intimate the delegate about the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
  • The decision of the scientific committee is final regarding selection of your abstract for presentation at the conference.
  • The WIROC 2026 Committee reserves the right to withdraw a paper at any time.

CRITERIA FOR DISQUALIFICATION

Automatic disqualification occurs if:

  • Disclosure of author(s) name(s) or affiliation(s) directly or indirectly anywhere in the text of the paper.
  • Previously published study.
  • Papers previously presented in WIROC.
  • Plagiarized / doctored study.
STEPS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
  • Log on to the WIROC 2026 website - wiroc.in.
  • Click on Abstracts.
  • Read the general guidelines.
  • Click on the category in which you want to submit the abstract.
  • Read the guidelines for abstract submission in that category.
  • Now upload your abstract/video.
  • Once it is uploaded, press the submit button on the screen.
  • Only if you get a dialogue box on the screen stating, “Abstract has been submitted successfully”, has your abstract been successfully uploaded.