Platform Presentation Event Rules

Each presenter gets 8 minutes to present and 2 minutes for questions. The same rules apply in all four categories.

Categories and eligibility

Topic scope

Papers in the UG, PG and Professional categories must fall under one of these branches:

1. Musculoskeletal
2. Neurology
3. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
4. Sports
5. Paediatrics
6. Women’s Health
7. Geriatrics
8. Community Physiotherapy

Abstract submission

1. Participants must submit an abstract of no more than 300 words by the abstract deadline (date to be announced).
2. The abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results and Conclusion. Case reports and reviews may use their usual structure.
3. Only original work that has not been presented at any other national or international conference may be submitted.
4. The scientific committee will shortlist papers, and its decision is final.
5. Shortlisted participants must email their final presentation by the date announced (date to be announced). No changes are allowed after that.

Time limits

1. Each presenter has 8 minutes to present, followed by 2 minutes of questions from the judges.
2. A warning bell rings at 6 minutes and a final bell at 8 minutes. The presenter must stop at the final bell.
3. Going over time loses marks, and the presentation will be stopped at 9 minutes.
4. The presentation must not show the participant’s name, college or institution until after judging. Showing it may lead to loss of marks.
5. Participants must present in English.

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For Any Query please contact

Event Coordinators,