NAPC 2027 marks the sixth edition of the National Aerospace Propulsion Conference, a flagship biennial event themed 'Advancements in Propulsion Systems for Next-Gen Aerospace Vehicles'. This prestigious gathering brings together scientists, engineers, and researchers from defence laboratories, space agencies, academia, and industry to explore cutting-edge innovations in sustainable, high-performance propulsion.

The conference covers a broad spectrum of propulsion technologies — from gas turbines and ramjets for aircraft and missiles, to liquid, solid, and hybrid rockets for space launch vehicles, to emerging concepts such as electric propulsion, distributed propulsion for eVTOLs, and AI-driven combustion diagnostics. NAPC 2027 is hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, IIT Hyderabad, under the auspices of the National Council for Air Breathing Engines (NCABE), in collaboration with DRDO and ISRO.

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is among the second generation of IITs established by the Government of India. Located at Kandi, Sangareddy district, Telangana, IITH has rapidly grown into a leading research and teaching institution. It is recognised for its forward-looking academic programs, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a culture of interdisciplinary innovation.

IITH maintains strong collaborative ties with DRDO, ISRO, HAL, NAL and premier international universities. The campus hosts a world-class Convention Centre equipped for large international conferences, making it an ideal venue for NAPC 2027.

For more information about the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at IIT Hyderabad, please visit the department website.

NAPC-2027 serves as a unifying platform for the entire propulsion community, encompassing both air breathing and non-air-breathing propulsion technologies.

NAPC 2027 invites original research contributions from academia, industry, defence laboratories, and space agencies across all areas of aerospace propulsion. Authors are invited to submit papers on topics covering gas turbine propulsion, rocket propulsion, high-speed propulsion, electric and hybrid propulsion, and related special topics. All submissions must present original, unpublished work.

Authors must first submit a structured abstract for review. The abstract must clearly state the motivation, methodology, key results, and significance of the work. All abstracts are reviewed for relevance and originality before full paper invitation.

• Word limit: 300–500 words
• Must include: Title, Author name(s), Affiliation(s), Keywords
• Clearly indicate the technical track / vertical
• Submit via the Microsoft CMT portal (see Section C below)
• Deadline: 31 July 2026 → 15 August 2026 → 22 August 2026

Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be invited to submit the full-length paper. The paper must follow the official NAPC 2027 template and adhere strictly to the formatting and length requirements listed below.

• Page limit: 4–6 pages in the NAPC format (including figures, tables, and references)
• Use the official NAPC 2027 manuscript template (available in Downloads)
• All figures must be high resolution (minimum 300 DPI), embedded in the document
• Use SI units throughout; define all abbreviations at first use
• References must follow the NAPC style guide included in the template
• Include structured sections: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusions
• Deadline: 10 October 2026

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process by domain experts from DRDO, ISRO, IITs, and the industry. The review committee evaluates submissions for technical merit, novelty, clarity, and relevance to the conference scope.

• Review type: Double-blind peer review
• Reviewers are domain experts from DRDO, ISRO, IITs & Industry
• Abstract acceptance notification: 10 September 2026 (Completed)
• Full paper acceptance notification: 15 November 2026

All abstract and paper submissions for NAPC 2027 must be made through the Microsoft CMT (Conference Management Toolkit) portal. Please create an account or log in to access the submission system.

* The registration fee mentioned above is EXCLUSIVE of GST @ 18%, as applicable.. Registration includes conference kit and materials, access to all technical sessions and keynote lectures, entry to exhibition halls, tea/refreshments during sessions, lunch on all conference days, and Conference Dinner. Authors of accepted papers must register promptly upon receiving the acceptance notification. Registration is mandatory for all delegates except officially invited speakers.

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