1. Who can attend your programmes?

Our programmes are open to PG students, PhD scholars, faculty members, researchers, library and academic academic professionals from all disciplines who wish to improve their research and academic skills.

2. Are these programmes online or offline?

All our programmes are conducted online, making them widely accessible to participants from any location.

3. Are your programmes formally recognised? 

Our programmes are mainly meant for academic upskilling and knowledge upgradation. They are not formally accredited or recognised by UGC or any regulatory authority or lead to any formal degree.

4. Do your programmes lead to a degree, diploma, or academic credit?

No. Our programmes do not lead to any degree, diploma, academic credit, or formal qualification. They are short-term learning initiatives designed purely for skill development upgrading knowledge.

5. What kind of certificate will I receive?

Participants receive a certificate of participation or completion. 

6. Can these certificates be used for promotions or academic requirements?

Certificates indicate participation only. Their use for promotions, CAS/API scores, or institutional requirements depends on the policies of the respective institution.

7. Do we need to pay extra for certificate or do you sell certificate?

No. It is also important to note that our main is not focus on certification but design and organise meaningful trainings that are solely 'learning centric' not 'certificate centric'. So we do expect those learners who value knowledge upgradation.  

8. What the broad theme or focus of your training programmes? 

Our training programmes cover a wide range of "research and publication" related topics. We mainly cover two things: "skills and tools" concerning research and publication. 

9. What are the topics of your training programmes? 

• Research methodology and research design

• Data collection and data analysis

• Literature review and systematic literature review

• Bibliometrics and citation metrics

• Research and publishing tools

• Open access resources and IPR

• Search skills and information literacy

• Research ethics and plagiarism awareness

• Research visibility and report writing skills 

• and many more theme

10. Are the sessions practical or theoretical?

Our sessions are practice-oriented, with demonstrations, real examples/cases, and hands-on guidance wherever possible. It also depends on the mode of teaching of the expert. 

11. I am an expert in the research and publication or tools and technologies concerning research and publication. Are these training programme help me?

As our participants include students, researchers, teachers and library professionals, our experts prefer to make the training programme of intermediate level. 

12. I am a non-academic professional or expert. I am aware of the research and publication tools and technologies. Are these training programme help me?

Yes, but please note that majority of our trainings focus on educators and students/ researchers and also our experts prefer to make the training programmes of intermediate level. So expectation of advanced or fully matching training with the industry may not be found. 

13. Who conducts the sessions?

Sessions are conducted by experienced academicians, library professionals, and researchers from reputed academic and research institutions, with proven experience in training the researchers and educators espcially in the higher education domain. 

14. Will participants be able to interact with experts?

Yes. Most sessions are interactive, allowing participants to ask questions and clarify doubts during or after the sessions.

15. Can I get the contact details of the expert?

Yes, only if the expert of a particular event permits us to share either email ID or phone number or both.

16. Why are the charges/ fees to join any event?

We follow an impact-driven approach rather than a profit-oriented model. Fees are kept nominal to ensure wider access and affordability without compromising quality. Fees depend on the number of sessions/days.

17. How can I register for programmes?

Registration details are shared on our website and official communication channels for each programme.

18. What payment methods are accepted?

We accept online payments only through secure payment gateways, including UPI, and net banking. Payment options available will be clearly mentioned at the time of registration.

19. Is the programme fee inclusive of all charges?

Yes. The programme fee mentioned at the time of registration is inclusive of participation, digital study materials, and the certificate. There are no hidden charges.

20. Are there any concessions or discounts?

From time to time, we may offer concessional fees for students, group registrations, or institutional nominations. Details, if applicable, will be mentioned in the programme announcement.

21. What is your refund policy?

Programme fees are generally non-refundable once the registration is confirmed. However, refunds may be considered in exceptional cases such as programme cancellation or rescheduling by the organisers, as per the refund policy communicated for the specific programme.

22. What happens if I am unable to attend after registration?

If a participant is unable to attend, the fee cannot be refunded. However, access to study materials or recorded sessions may be provided wherever applicable, subject to programme guidelines.

23. How can I stay informed about upcoming events?

You can stay updated by visiting our website, following our social media channels, or subscribing to our announcements.

24. How is the revenue used?

A portion of the revenue supports operational costs, and 5% of the revenue generated is used for meaningful social and academic initiatives, especially for underprivileged children and schools.

25. Which platform is used for online sessions?

Online sessions are conducted using reliable video-conferencing platforms preferably Google Meet. Platform details and access links will be shared with registered participants on their WhatsApp and email well in advance.

26. What are the technical requirements to attend a session?

Participants require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop or tablet or smartphone; basic audio facilities (headphones/ speakers), if any and no specialised software is required unless mentioned for a specific programme.

27. What should I do if I face technical issues during a session?

It is highly advised that the participants need to join at least 10 minutes in advance. In case of technical difficulties, participants can try joining using other browser or device. (Useful vidoes showing how to join Google Meet: 1, 2)

28. Will sessions be recorded?

Session recording availability depends on the permission of the speaker. If permitted, the sessions will be recording the same will be shared with the participants for academic use only.

29. Who should I contact for payment related technical queries?

For payment-related technical queries, participants may contact us via email or phone/ WhatsApp, as mentioned on the Contact Us page. It is good if necessary screenshot is also shared to see the payment related technical issue.