REGISTRATION:

1. My paper has been accepted for presentation. My coauthor and I will be attending the conference. Do we both have to register or only one of us can register?
YES, you both have to register. All those who attend the conference have also to register.

2. Do both of us to register by February 13, 2010?
No, but at least one of you must register by February 13, 2010. Otherwise your paper may not be included in the programme schedule. 

3. Can I register my coauthor (or colleague) as my guest?
No. Each one must register separately in his/her individual capacity.

4. How does the “registration” actually work?
You fill in the registration form and send it along with the required registration fee at the address indicated on the registration form. The registration is incomplete without payment of applicable fee.

5. I am a full-time faculty (or have another full-time position), and I am also currently pursuing my Ph. D. Can I register as a student?
NO. It is only for those who are full-time students and do not have any full-time employment.

6. Will the registration fee cover all the meals?
Yes, It will cover all meals.

7. My spouse will accompany me. She/he is not interested in attending the conference, but will have meals etc. Can I bring her/him?
Yes but you will have to register her/him as your guest and pay the applicable guest registration fee.

8. I am presenting two papers. Do I have to register twice and pay two times?
The registration fee is for those who are present in person. So you pay only once.

9. My coauthor will be presenting our paper. I will not be able to attend the conference. Will I be able to get the attendance certificate?
By definition, the attendance certificate can be given only to those who attend the conference. Therefore, the answer to your question is NO.

ACCOMMODATION & LOGISTICS:

1. Does the registration fee include accommodation?
No. Please read the registration form to find out what your registration fee includes.

2. Will you arrange transportation for me from railway station (or airport) to hotel where I am to stay or to the SPSU campus?
We shall make some transportation arrangement from Airport / Railway Station / RSRTC Bus Stand to SPSU only. Kindly write in advance to deepak.gour@spsu.ac.in  or sandeep.chaurasia@spsu.ac.in to avail transport facility.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:

1. My proceedings paper will not be ready by the deadline. Can I get an extension?
I am sorry the answer is NO. All deadlines must be respected.

2. Is it possible for me to get an extra copy of conference proceedings for my coauthor (or my Department/University)?
YES, at a nominal cost of Rs. 500 per copy. Please let us know early for extra copies.

3. For the conference proceedings, do I need to mail you a hard copy?
You need not mail a hard copy. Only soft copies need to be e-mailed as per the instruction. In case  hard copy is needed you will be then asked to submit one.

4. Can you submit full paper online though the conference web site?
Sorry. We do not have that option yet. You need to e-mail your paper as required.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE:

1.I am returning from Udaipur on 05th March afternoon, how do I make sure my paper is scheduled before I leave?
You need to immediately send an e-mail to deepak.gour@spsu.ac.in  or sandeep.chaurasia@spsu.ac.in and inform your scheduling constraint. Once the schedule is made, making changes will be difficult.

2. How much time will I have for the presentation?
We expect to provide 20 minutes, including time for Q&A.

3. Will the LCD and overhead transparency projector be available to make a PPT presentation?
Only LCD projector will be available.

4. When will the programme schedule be ready?
We expect it to be ready about two weeks before the conference and posted on the web. Once the schedule is posted, no change will be made.