Hosted by MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur (India)
In collaboration with Aalborg Centre for Problem-Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability under the auspices of UNESCO, Aalborg University, Denmark, and in partnership with IUCEE.
The fourth Regional Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning (RRSPBL) is a biannual symposium that will be held from November 19-21, 2026 at Pune, India. RRSPBL provides a scholarly platform for sharing evidence-based practices, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting professional development in PBL, and advancing partnerships across institutions through multi-stakeholder engagement.
The symposium is Hosted by MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur (India) in collaboration with Aalborg Centre for Problem-Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability, Aalborg University, Denmark and in partnership with IUCEE - (Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education).
The symposium focuses on how PBL can be adapted, scaled, and researched in Indian and regional contexts to address local societal challenges, enhance employability, and interdisciplinary complex problem-solving. The symposium invites educators and researchers to share evidence-based practices and research that advance PBL in engineering and other disciplines. We invite industry partners to share their best practices for real-world projects and mentorship that can inform curriculum design, along with employability insights for , innovation and sustainability. based practices and research that advance PBL in engineering and other disciplines. We invite industry partners to share their best practices for real-world projects and mentorship that can inform curriculum design, along with employability insights for entrepreneurship and sustainability.
We invite submissions for PBL-based curricular interventions for the following tracks:-
All submissions will be handled Easychair. For the first phase authors are invited to submit extended abstract as per the following template. The link for easychair submission will be available by March 15, 2026
All the accepted papers will be forwarded to the Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET) for publication in Special Issue (Scopus-indexed Journal http://www.journaleet.in/). For queries on paper submission, please email at rrspbl@mitvpu.ac.in.
For queries: rrspbl@mitvpu.ac.in
| Sl.No | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call for Papers | March 5, 2026 |
| 2 | Extended Abstract Submission Deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| 3 | Abstract Review Outcome | June 1, 2026 |
| 4 | Full Paper Submission Deadline | August 1, 2026 |
| 5 | Communication of Full Paper Review Outcomes (Author Registration Begins - Early Bird) | September 30, 2026 |
| 6 | Camera-Ready Papers Due | October 15, 2026 |
| 7 | Symposium Dates (RRSPBL 2026) | November 19-21, 2026 |
Registration fees are listed below in a standard fee table. Early Bird pricing starts from September 30, 2026.
| Category | Participant Type | Early Bird Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional (India) | Group 4 faculty members (including authors and/or delegates) | INR 25,000 | INR 30,000 |
| Individual (India) | Academic / Industry | INR 8,000 | INR 9,000 |
| Foreign Delegates | Foreign Delegates/authors | USD 100 | USD 150 |
18% GST is applicable on all categories. No differential charges for authors and non-authors.
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