Event Date📅 Oct 26, 2026
State📍 Bihar
Platform💻 Physical
Registration⏳ Aug 14, 2026
25th Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) Annual Conference
About the Conference
The 25th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) is scheduled to be held from October 26–28, 2026, at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, India. Nalanda University, known for its historic heritage and state-of-the-art modern campus, provides an exceptional intellectual environment for researchers, academicians, policy-makers, and students from across the globe to engage in high-level multidisciplinary discourse.
The conference brings together prominent scholars across various social science disciplines to address pressing socio-economic challenges, featuring special lectures like the Tarlok Singh Memorial Lecture alongside multiple thematic technical sessions and interactive panels.
Conference Themes & Focus Areas
- Digital Futures: Technology, Society, and Well-being in a Changing World
- Culture and Development: Intersections, Contestations, and Institutions
- Social Sector Growth: Education, Health, Nutrition, and Social Protection in India’s Development
- Regional Dynamics: Resources, and Development: Comparative Perspectives from Indian States
- Knowledge Systems: Education, Knowledge Systems, and Well-being
- Global Goals: Global Goals beyond 2030
Important Schedule & Deadlines
- Extended Paper Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026
- Conference Dates: October 26 – October 28, 2026
Submission Guidelines & Panel Proposals
- Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to submit conceptual and/or empirical papers adhering to an interdisciplinary approach.
- Panel proposals including session titles, abstracts (within 500 words), and presenter biographies are welcomed from institutions and scholars.
- Online submissions can be completed directly through the official conference portal.
Campus Calendar Expert Tips for Participants
- Submit Early Ahead of August 14: Although the deadline has been extended to August 14, 2026, upload your final abstract or full paper early to avoid last-minute server congestion on the portal.
- Highlight Interdisciplinary Angles: The review committees strongly favor rigorous papers incorporating multi-sectoral or interdisciplinary social science approaches.
- Prepare Panel Submissions Properly: If you are organizing a specialized panel session, ensure all four to five paper abstracts and full participant bios are consolidated precisely as per guidelines before submission.
Event Details Overview
- Event Type: Academic Conference / Research Symposium
- Platform: Physical (On-site at Nalanda University)
- Venue Address: Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, India
- Conference President: Prof. Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of Economics
- Organizing Secretary: Dr. Kishore Dhavala, Associate Professor, Nalanda University
Disclaimer: This information is curated and published on Campus Calendar (https://campuscalendar.in/) for educational and informational outreach. Please cross-verify updates, registration steps, and venue guidelines on the official conference channels.
🔍 Key Information
Full Title
25th IASSI Annual Conference
Short Name
IASSI 2026 Conference
Category
Conference
Subject/Topic
Social Sciences
Organizer
Indian Association of Social Science Institutions (IASSI) & Nalanda University
City
Rajgir
Venue
Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, India
Inquiry Email
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