Who can apply for DeployAI 2026?
Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, doctoral researchers, faculty members, engineers, developers, working professionals, and practitioners from relevant technical disciplines may apply.
Do I need prior experience in artificial intelligence?
Basic programming and computational problem-solving experience is expected. Familiarity with Python, mathematics, statistics, machine learning, or deep learning will be helpful. The exact prerequisite level will depend on the final programme structure.
Does submitting the registration form confirm my participation?
No. Submission of the application form does not automatically confirm participation. Applications may be reviewed based on eligibility, motivation, technical background, relevance of interests, diversity, and seat availability.
How will selected participants be informed?
Selected applicants will receive confirmation through the email address entered in the registration form. Applicants should regularly check their inbox, institutional email account, and spam folder.
Is there a registration fee?
The applicable fee structure, participant categories, payment method, payment deadline, accommodation charges, and refund conditions will be communicated through the official registration form, confirmation email, or event website.
What does the registration fee include?
The final fee coverage will be communicated officially. Depending on the approved programme arrangements, it may include academic sessions, laboratory access, programme material, participant kit, refreshments, certificates, technical support, or project participation.
Is accommodation available?
Limited accommodation may be available on or near the IIT Ropar campus, subject to availability, institutional approval, payment, and confirmation from the organising committee.
Requesting accommodation during registration does not automatically reserve a room.
Are travel expenses covered?
Participants are generally responsible for arranging and paying for their travel unless the organisers officially announce otherwise.
What should participants bring?
Participants should bring a suitable personal laptop, charger, valid identification, registration confirmation, accommodation confirmation when applicable, and any additional items mentioned in the pre-event instructions.
Which software should be installed?
Participants may be asked to install tools such as Python, Git, Visual Studio Code, Docker, machine learning libraries, cloud tools, and other software required for laboratory sessions. Detailed setup instructions will be shared before the programme.
Will internet access be provided?
Access to campus internet or laboratory networks may be provided according to IIT Ropar policies and event arrangements. Participants must follow institutional cybersecurity and acceptable-use requirements.
Will every participant receive a certificate?
Certificates may be issued only to participants who satisfy the attendance, participation, assignment, project, evaluation, or other requirements specified by the organising committee.
Registration alone does not guarantee a certificate.
Is attendance compulsory?
Participants are expected to attend the scheduled lectures, laboratories, technical discussions, project activities, and demonstrations. Minimum attendance requirements may apply.
Will the programme include hands-on sessions?
Yes. DeployAI 2026 is designed to combine conceptual learning with practical laboratories, implementation exercises, case studies, mentor interaction, project development, and demonstrations.
Will participants work on a project?
The programme is expected to include a capstone project, hackathon, or similar practical activity in which participants develop and demonstrate an end-to-end AI application.
Can participants use their own datasets or project ideas?
This will depend on the final project guidelines. Mentors may help participants refine problem statements, select suitable datasets, choose models, design deployment pipelines, and evaluate their systems.
Will mentors be available throughout the programme?
Academic and industry mentors will support selected lectures, laboratories, discussions, and project activities according to the final schedule.
Where will the programme be conducted?
The programme will be conducted at the IIT Ropar Main Campus in Rupnagar, Punjab. Exact buildings, lecture halls, laboratories, registration desks, and reporting points will be communicated to confirmed participants.
How can I reach IIT Ropar?
Participants may reach IIT Ropar by air, rail, bus, taxi, or private vehicle. Detailed travel guidance is available on the Venue page.
Can I arrive late?
Participants should report at the date and time mentioned in their confirmation email. Anyone expecting a delay should contact the organising team as early as possible.
Can I cancel my registration?
Cancellation and refund conditions will be communicated through the official registration form or confirmation email. Participants should review these conditions before making payment.
Can I transfer my confirmed seat to someone else?
A confirmed seat should not be transferred without written permission from the organising committee.
Can I edit my application after submission?
Applicants should contact the registration support team with their full name, registered email address, institution, and application number. Changes may be permitted depending on the stage of application review.
What happens if I provide incorrect information?
Incomplete, inaccurate, false, or unverifiable information may result in rejection of the application or cancellation of participation.
Can international participants apply?
International applicants may apply when permitted under the final eligibility and institutional requirements. They are responsible for passports, visas, travel permissions, insurance, and other required documentation unless officially stated otherwise.
Will meals be provided?
Meal and refreshment arrangements will be communicated separately. Participants with dietary restrictions, allergies, or medical requirements should inform the organising team in advance.
What language will be used during the programme?
The primary language of instruction and official communication is expected to be English.
Can participants record lectures?
Photography, audio recording, video recording, and distribution of programme material will be subject to speaker permission, copyright restrictions, IIT Ropar policies, and instructions from the organising committee.
What code of conduct must participants follow?
Participants must behave professionally and respectfully and follow institutional rules, academic-integrity requirements, laboratory safety procedures, cybersecurity policies, accommodation regulations, and organiser instructions.
How will schedule changes be communicated?
Schedule updates will be posted on the event website or communicated through the registered email address and official event channels.
Who should I contact for additional help?
Use the official details listed on the Contact page. Include your full name, registered email address, institution, application number when available, and a clear description of the issue.