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OFFICIAL BROCHURE DATA · UPDATED 2026-10-07

SCCQC 2026

8th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts
Leading with Quality for Sustainable Growth and Self-Reliance

WHENSaturday, 17 October 202607:30–17:45 IST
WHERER. N. G. Patel Institute of TechnologyBardoli, Surat district, Gujarat
DEADLINE10 October 2026Registration, fee, slides & entries
01 / PARTICIPATION

Choose your place in the room.

These amounts include 18% GST. The Quality Circle team covers up to five members and one facilitator; an allied-concept team covers up to three participants.

Quality Circle teamUp to 5 members + 1 facilitator₹24,780
Allied concept teamUp to 3 participants₹12,390
Industrial delegatePer person₹4,130
Student delegatePer person₹1,500

The brochure does not specify charges for extra team members. Contact the chapter before making payment. Payment methods and details are in the official brochure.

02 / EVENT DAY

Programme.

07:30–08:30Registration & breakfast
08:30–10:00Inaugural session
10:00–10:20Break
10:30–13:00Knowledge test & parallel case-study presentations
13:00–14:30Lunch
14:30–15:30Entertainment programme
15:30–16:15Quiz competition
16:15–16:30Tea break
16:30–17:30Prize / award distribution
17:30–17:45Vote of thanks & National Anthem

The 08:30–10:00 inaugural block is condensed because its internal time slots need chapter confirmation.

03 / THE STANDARD

How case studies are scored.

Each category is scored out of 100. Gold is 70% or more; Silver is 60–69.9%; Bronze is below 60%.

Quality Circle

Identification of problems5
Selection of the problem5
Define the problem10
Analysis of the problem10
Identification of causes10
Finding the root causes5
Data analysis10
Development of solutions10
Foreseeing probable resistances5
Trial implementation & check performance15
Regular implementation10
Follow-up & review5
TOTAL100

Allied concepts

Selection of the problem5
Define the problem15
Measurement of problem & analysis20
Find probable & root causes20
Development of solution30
Follow-up & review10
TOTAL100

Five-S

Initial efforts15
Keeping 1S, 2S, 3S20
Implementation of 4th S10
Audit system15
Status of Five-S implementation25
Follow-up & review15
TOTAL100

Only case studies not presented at earlier SCCQCs or NCQCs, and worked out after the last conventions, are eligible.

04 / BEYOND CASE STUDIES

More ways to take part.

Poster

Any quality concept; up to two per participant; A2 size and a Hindi or English slogan. Put identifying details on a separate slip on the back.

Slogan

Up to 12 words in English, Hindi or Gujarati; one A4 entry per person.

Poem

10–14 unpublished lines in English, Hindi or Gujarati.

Essay

English, Hindi or Gujarati; handwritten or typed on A4. See the official brochure for topic choices.

Skit

Quality-concept theme; up to 10 minutes and seven performers. Write-up due 10 October. Winners receive the VYANGIKA Trophy.

These side competitions are free for individual QCFI members and employees of institutional members. Originality is required. Send entries by 10 October; see the official brochure for submission rules.

NEED HELP?

Questions before you register.

Where do I send my presentation?

Email it to qcfi.surat@gmail.com by 10 October 2026.

Can we present an older case study?

No. The brochure accepts only work not presented at earlier SCCQCs or NCQCs and worked out after the last conventions.

How do we get payment details?

Use the official brochure or email the chapter. This site does not publish bank account numbers.

Can our team bring additional participants?

The brochure states the standard team sizes, but does not give extra-member fees. Ask the chapter before registering.

Registration deadline: 10 October 2026. Confirm with the chapter whether late entries are accepted.