Hyderabad Soft Matter Meet is an annual one-day symposium, organized since 2023, that brings together faculty members, researchers, PhD students, and engineers from institutions across Hyderabad working in the broad field of Soft Matter. The symposium fosters interdisciplinary interactions among the physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and various engineering communities, while providing a platform for the exchange of ideas and promoting collaboration. It also encourages active participation from undergraduate and postgraduate students, inspiring the next generation of researchers.
Our previous symposiums were held at IIT Hyderabad, TIFR Hyderabad, and the University of Hyderabad. This year it will happen at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.
Few open slots for talks by Ph.D students, postdoctoral researchers. Please apply.
This year, we also encourage participation of undergraduate and postgraduate students!
INVITED SPEAKERS









REGISTRATION
Last Date: August 24, 2026
Registration Fee for Faculty: INR 1100 + payment platform charge
Registration Fee for Ph.D Students/Postdoctoral Researchers: INR 900 + payment platform charge
Registration is mandatory for all participants.
Registration and Payment Link:
Kindly send the title and abstract of your presentation by email to sutapa(dot)roy(at)hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Please encourage your group members for talks/poster presentations.
We also encourage participation of undergraduate students.
Poster Size: 34"x46"
SCHEDULE
To be updated
Venue
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Hyderabad campus is one of the premier technical and science institutes of higher learning in India. It was established by Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (Rajasthan) as one of its latest campuses in the year 2008 with the first batch graduating in the year 2012. BITS, Pilani is one of India’s top technical and science universities established under Sec. 3 of the UGC act.
The sprawling campus is built amidst lush greenery spreading over 200 acres of land at Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet, Hyderabad. Surrounded by natural beauty, the campus is about 70 kilometers away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad and 27 kilometers from Secunderabad railway station. The campus is easily accessible by road with a bus stop just outside the campus. Public transport (route# 212) runs every one hour from Secunderabad to the campus. The campus is in close proximity to many schools, medical facilities, and recreational centers.
The campus is built with state-of-the-art infrastructure without affecting the scenic beauty of the area. Modern laboratories, well-furnished classrooms, lecture theatre complexes, student activity center, auditorium, playground and modern ICT infrastructure, all come together to make BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus a well-equipped campus.
Around 750 bright minds are admitted every year into first degree, higher degree and doctoral programmes of the institute through a single entrance test conducted by BITS, Pilani. Being a campus of BITS, Pilani, Hyderabad campus follows the same curriculum, teaching methodologies and educational practices of its’ parent campus. BITS, Pilani, Hyderabad campus is fully residential, housing over 3200 students, around 170 faculty members and 160 technical and support staff. The teaching faculty brings with them extensive research, teaching and industry experience to offer comprehensive education to students. Currently around 65 research projects are ongoing in the campus, most of which are supported by prominent funding agencies from India and abroad.
Campus life is vibrant and stimulating. Student calendars are filled with a healthy mix of extracurricular activities through various clubs and departments. There is a culture of freedom coupled with a holistic environment for multidimensional growth of a student personality. Over the past few years, students have been placed at multinational companies, government organizations, and research institutes across the globe. The students of the campus are truly ready to become the innovators of tomorrow. (How to reach BITS Hyderabad)
Participating Institutes

1. From Hyderabad Airport
Option 1: Taxi (Recommended)
• Ola/Uber - Approximate fare: ₹1700 - ₹2000
• Taxi contact: Swamy – 8309584792 (call a day before to book, Fare: ₹1800). Can share with up to 3 people.
Option 2: Bus
• Take a bus to JBS (Jubilee Bus Station-Secunderabad).
• Follow directions from Secunderabad Station / JBS below.
2. From Secunderabad Station / JBS
Option 1: Direct bus to BITS (Outside Platform 1)
• Bus number: 212 (Destination: BITS)
• Timings: Around 7:50 AM, 8:50 AM, 3:50 PM, 4:50 PM
Option 2: Indirect bus + auto
• Board any bus going to Karimnagar or Siddipet.
• Get down at Dongala Mysamma Junction (near Thumkunta Village).
• Take an auto to BITS (about 4 km).
Option 3: Taxi
• Ola/Uber - Approximate fare: ₹600 - ₹800
• Taxi contact: Swamy – 8309584792 (call a day before to book, Fare: ₹1000). Can share with up to 3 people.
3. From Any Other Location in Hyderabad
• Take an MMTS train or bus to Secunderabad Station / JBS, then follow the directions above.
• No direct buses from other locations.
• Alternatively, book a taxi directly.