Author Guidelines

• Submitted research paper must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Manuscript should follow the IEEE conference format strictly.
• The plagiarism level in submitted research paper must be below 10%, as per IEEE standards.
• Paper must be written in English, ensuring clarity and conciseness.
• The manuscript should be 6 pages, including figures, tables, and references.
• Each submission will undergo a double-blind peer-review process by three expert reviewers to ensure quality.
• All the accepted, registered, and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore (Scopus Indexed) through IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS) for possible inclusion.
• At least one author of accepted research paper must register and present the paper at the conference for inclusion in the proceedings.

Submission Guidelines

• Research paper should be submitted following the IEEE conference paper template.
• Any submission with plagiarism exceeding 10% will be automatically rejected.
• Authors should ensure proper formatting, citations, and adherence to IEEE standards.
• Accepted papers will be presented at the conference, and all registered participants will receive a certificate of participation.
• Submitted research paper is expected to be atmost 6 pages
• ₹1000 (Indian) or $15 (International) per page for papers that exceed the standard 6 page limit. This fee is applied per extra page to authors during the registration process for their paper to be included in the proceedings, which are organized by IEEE.
• Authors either can reduce the number of pages or may pay for extra pages.

Where to Submit

• All papers must be submitted via the Microsoft CMT Portal.
• Authors should create an account on the Microsoft CMT platform for submission.
• The submission link will be available under the Communication section on the conference website.

How to Submit

1. Register/Login: Go to the Microsoft CMT Portal. Create an account if you are a new user or log in with existing credentials.
2. Select the Conference: Search for ICICI-2026 in the conference list.
3. Upload the Paper: Click on "Submit Paper" and fill in the required details. Upload the PDF manuscript following the IEEE conference format.
4. Provide Author Details: Enter the full names, affiliations, and contact details of all authors.
5. Confirm Submission: Review the uploaded manuscript and details for accuracy. Click Submit to complete the process.

Review Process & Notification

• Each submission will be reviewed by three competent reviewers.
• Authors will receive review feedback upon completion of the review process.
• If accepted, authors must submit the camera-ready version within the specified deadline.

Publication and Indexing

• The final accepted papers will be considered for presentation in hybrid mode.
• All the accepted and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore (Scopus Indexed) for possible inclusion through IEEE CIS.