AWARD PAPERS

Guidelines

  • Please visit the Cytoindia website: https://www.cytoindia.com for the submission guidelines for the following awards:
    • Nalini Bai Thakkar Award
    • Jwala Devi Award
    • Col. D. B. Nayar Memorial Award
    • Dr. Monisha & Dr. Panna Choudhury Memorial Award
    • Dr. Satya Monga Award
  • The guidelines can be found under: About Us >> IAC SOP.
  • Mail your papers to: secty.iac@gmail.com.
  • Full papers must be submitted by 30th September 2025. (Only abstracts will not be accepted).

PAPER/POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Guidelines

  • Candidates may submit only one abstract – either for a paper or for a poster presentation (offline mode only; virtual presentations are not allowed).
  • Click here to submit your abstract.
  • The last date for abstract submission is 30th September 2025.
  • Submission of an abstract does not constitute registration for the conference.

NOTE: Abstracts will be reviewed, and participants will be informed about the category (paper/poster).

POSTER ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

  • The abstract of the poster should be strictly on a subject/topic related to cytology.
  • The abstract must be written in English.
  • The abstract text must not exceed 300 words (excluding title, author(s) name(s), and affiliations).
  • The abstract must be submitted under the following headings:
    • Title (entire title in capital letters)
    • Name and affiliation of each author (the presenting author’s name must be underlined). The presenting author should include their full postal address, mobile number, and email address for correspondence.
    • Abstract text should be structured using Times New Roman, size 12 font with the following sections:
      • Case Report / Case Series: Introduction, Objectives, Case Report, and Conclusion.
      • Original Papers: Introduction, Aim/Objective, Material and Method, Observation/Result, and Conclusion.
  • Session timings and other relevant information will be available soon on the website.
  • The poster must not have been submitted to other conferences or journals.

Guidelines for Poster Presentation

  • All presentations must be in English.
  • Poster size: 4 feet (height) x 3 feet (width) (maximum).
  • The content of the poster for a case report or case series should include the following headings: Introduction, Objectives, Case Report, Discussion, and Conclusion.
  • The title font should be larger than the rest of the text.
  • Use of illustrations/images/photographs is highly recommended to present relevant details.

PROFFERED PAPERS

Abstract Submission

  • The abstract must be strictly related to the subject/topic of cytology.
  • The abstract must be written in English.
  • The abstract text must not exceed 300 words (excluding title, author(s) name(s), and affiliations).
  • The abstract must be structured as follows:
    • Title (entire title in capital letters)
    • Name and affiliation of each author (the presenting author’s name must be underlined). The presenting author should provide their full postal address, mobile number, and email address for correspondence.
    • The abstract text should follow these headings: Introduction, Aim/Objective, Material and Method, Observation/Result, and Conclusion.
  • Case reports and case series are accepted only for poster presentations.
  • Session timings and other relevant information will be available soon on the website.
  • The paper must not be submitted to other conferences or journals.

Guidelines for Paper Presentation

  • All presentations must be in English.
  • All presentations must be in the form of Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft Windows 7 or later version).
  • The name of the presenter should be included in the file name.
  • Each paper is allotted 8 minutes for presentation, followed by 2 minutes for discussion.
  • All presenters must adhere strictly to the allotted time limit.
  • Disclosure of conflict of interest: Any commercial affiliations or conflicts of interest must be declared at the beginning of the oral presentation by each presenter.