KIP: 4th National Student Conference on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad, organized the One-Day 4th National Student Conference on “Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology” on 17 October 2026, in association with Gulbarga University, Karnataka, and the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Central. The conference witnessed 501 registrations, bringing together students, academicians, researchers, and professionals to promote scientific learning, research, innovation, and academic collaboration.
The inaugural ceremony commenced with a welcome by Miss Jotsna Gandhi, followed by Deep Prajwalan, Saraswati Puja, and felicitation of the dignitaries. Dr. Praveen S. Wakte, Pro Vice-Chancellor, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Dr. M. V. Ghorpade and Dr. Satish A. Polshettiwar were the Guests of Honour. Addresses by Dr. N. R. Jadhav, Dean; Dr. M. V. Ghorpade; and the Chief Guest highlighted the importance of research, innovation, and academic excellence. The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. V. S. Ghorpade (Co-coordinator).
The plenary session was delivered by Dr. Satish A. Polshettiwar on “Pharma 4.0 with AI: Transforming Teaching & Learning under the Revised PCI B. Pharm Curriculum.” He demonstrated various AI tools for academic learning and research, including Formulation AI, and introduced practical techniques for using ChatGPT and other AI platforms to enhance learning efficiency and research productivity.
The poster presentation competition was inaugurated by Dr. G. Himashree, Director of Research, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, while the swimming competition was inaugurated by Dr. Manoj Ambali, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, KIMS. The poster competition attracted 85 participants from D. Pharm, B. Pharm, M. Pharm, and Ph.D. programmes across Maharashtra, providing a platform to showcase research and scientific creativity. The swimming competition featured 18 participants and promoted physical fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship.
In the poster competition, Ms. Dipali S. Salunkhe of Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Karad, won in the postgraduate category, while Ms. Vrushali V. Katare of Annasaheb Dange College of B. Pharmacy, Ashta, secured the runner-up position. In the B. Pharm category, Ms. Simran Patvegar of D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Kolhapur, emerged as the winner, and Mr. Hardik Koli of J. J. Magdum College of Pharmacy, Jaysingpur, was the runner-up. In the D. Pharm category, Ms. Arya S. Chavan won, while Ms. Shraddha B. Jadhav secured the runner-up position.
In swimming, Mr. Kunal Kumbhar and Mr. Omkar Jadhav, both from Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Karad, secured first and second places, respectively, in the boys’ category. In the girls’ category, Ms. Divya Harvyasi of Vasandada Patil College of Pharmacy, Kodoli, emerged as the winner, while Ms. Vaishnavi Salunkhe of Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Karad, was the runner-up.
The valedictory function was graced by Dr. S. R. Patil, Director, IQAC, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, as the Chief Guest. Judges were felicitated, and prizes were distributed by the dignitaries and judges. Dr. Patil congratulated the winners and encouraged all participants to continue pursuing excellence. The conference concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. A. A. Patil, Conference Coordinator.
The conference successfully integrated research, AI-enabled learning, and sports, fostering innovation, collaboration, and holistic student development
