ICVMCS-2025: International Conference on Vedic Pathways to Mind, Culture, and Society Miranda House, University of Delhi Delhi, India, November 20-22, 2025 |
| Conference website | https://icvmcs.in/ |
| Abstract registration deadline | October 25, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | November 10, 2025 |
ICVMCS-2025 — International Conference on Vedic Pathways to Mind, Culture, and Society
Theme: Ātman, Jñāna, and Behavioral Science — Bridging Ancient and Modern Thought
Dates: 20–22 November 2025
Venue: Miranda House, University of Delhi (Delhi, India)
Official Site: www.icvmcs.in
What is ICVMCS-2025?
ICVMCS-2025 is an academic forum exploring intersections of Vedic knowledge systems and modern behavioral sciences. It brings together scholars, educators, researchers, practitioners, and students to examine how insights from Ātman (Self) and Jñāna (knowledge) can inform psychology, mental health, education, culture, leadership, and society.
Submission Guidelines
All submissions must be original and not under consideration at another journal or conference.
Categories welcome:
- Full Papers — complete studies aligned with the conference themes.
- Posters — early-stage or ongoing research aligned with the conference themes.
Submission, templates, and registration are available via the website’s Register Now section.
List of Topics
- Ātman and Self — identity, self-regulation, Vedānta & humanistic psychology, introspective practices.
- Jñāna and Cognition — pramāṇas; attention, memory, reasoning; contemplative/analytical methods; education & decision-making.
- Consciousness and Mind — yogic/Vedāntic models; states of consciousness; meditation research; mindfulness, lucid dreaming.
- Emotion and Rasa — rasa/bhāva frameworks; emotion regulation; arts for emotional growth; EI, therapy, culture.
- Indian Psychology Models — pañcakośa; guṇas; manas-buddhi-ahaṃkāra; integrative therapy/education.
- Mental Health & Healing — yoga, mantra, meditation; stress/anxiety/depression; community and culturally rooted care.
- Women’s Psychology & Well-Being — Vedic perspectives; identity/empowerment; reproductive and emotional health.
- Leadership, Ethics & Inscriptions — dharmic leadership; Gītā/Upaniṣads; organizational ethics; Sanskrit inscriptions.
- Education & Human Development — Gurukula & Integral Education; development across domains; contemplative pedagogy.
- Culture & Society — identity, gender, caste; inclusion; youth and social change; ecology/eco-psychology.
- Integral Yoga & Transformation — mindfulness/meditation; purpose/meaning; psychophysiology of sādhana; Sri Aurobindo; evolution/involution; Indian thinkers (Vivekananda, Tagore, etc.).
Committees
Patron
• Prof. (Dr.) Vijayalakshmi Nanda, Principal, Miranda House, University of Delhi
Conveners
• Dr. Chandan Mishra, Miranda House, University of Delhi
• Dr. Sundeep Katevarapu, Founder-President, WE AVEC U Foundation
Co-conveners
• Prof. (Dr.) Roopali Sharma, Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences, Amity University Noida
• Prof. (Dr.) Tosendra Dwivedi, Alliance University, Bengaluru
• Prof. (Dr.) Sampadananda Mishra, Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University
• Dr. Saurabh Ji, Deputy Proctor & Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), University of Delhi
Organizing Team
• Dr. Shweta Ahirwar, Co-Organizing Secretary, WE AVEC U Foundation
• Mr. Ashish Kativarapu, Technical Secretary, WE AVEC U Foundation
• Ms. Nishtha Rastogi, Event Coordinator, WE AVEC U Foundation
• Mr. Usman, Website Developer, WE AVEC U Foundation
• Dhritika, Media Coordinator, WE AVEC U Foundation
Program Committee
Will be expanded from the leadership and additional reviewers (to be announced).
Invited Speakers
To be announced.
Publication
Details on the abstract book, proceedings, and partner outlets will be announced on the official website under the 'Scope of Publication' and 'Register Now' sections.
Registration & Fee
- Indian Delegates (UG/PG/PhD): ₹700 (Early) / ₹900 / ₹1000
- Research Scholars: ₹1000 / ₹1200 / ₹1500
- Teachers: ₹1500 / ₹1700 / ₹2000
- National Professionals: ₹2500 / ₹3000 / ₹3500
- International UG/PG/PhD: $150 / $200 / $250
- International Faculty: $300 / $350 / $400
- International Professionals: $350 / $400 / $450
- Audience Pass (Group of 4): ₹500 per person (Early) / ₹750 / ₹1000
Venue
Miranda House, University of Delhi (Delhi, India).
Contact
Email: quest@weavecu.com
Event Coordination: Ms. Nitya (+91-9650109619), Ms. Nishtha (+91-8448789609)
Conference Convenor: Dr. Chandan Mishra (+91-9968117590)
Sponsors
To be announced. Partnership/sponsorship enquiries are welcome via the contact above.
Key Dates
Early-bird registration deadline: 30 October 2025
Abstract & full-paper submissions: as per timeline announced on the website; send to quest@weavecu.com with required elements (see Submission Guidelines).
Registration & Fee (Table View)
|
Category |
Early Bird (till 15 Oct) |
After 15 Oct 2025 |
On Spot |
|
Students |
₹700 |
₹900 |
₹1000 |
|
Research Scholars |
₹1000 |
₹1200 |
₹1500 |
|
Teachers |
₹1500 |
₹1700 |
₹2000 |
|
National Professionals / Corporate |
₹2500 |
₹3000 |
₹3500 |
|
International UG/PG/PhD |
$150 |
$200 |
$250 |
|
International Faculty |
$300 |
$350 |
$400 |
|
International Professionals / Corporate |
$350 |
$400 |
$450 |
|
Audience Pass (Group of 4, per person) |
₹500 |
₹750 |
₹1000 |
Register via the website’s “Register Now” link.