Guidelines for Poster Preparation #NCPulses2026
1. Poster Size and Orientation
- The recommended size of the poster should be 33.1 inches x 46.8 inches (A0 size).
- Use portrait orientation as specified.
- Ensure margins allow for printing and mounting.
2. Design and Layout
- Organize content into clear sections: Title, Authors & Affiliations, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and References.
- Use a clean, logical flow—typically left to right, top to bottom.
- Ensure visual balance; avoid overly dense text blocks.
3. Title and Author Information
- Title should be large, concise, and readable from at least 2–3 meters away.
- Include full names, institutional affiliations, and contact information (Email ID).
- Add institutional logos at the left-top and conference logo at the right-top.
- Poster code no. should be displayed at the full right-top.
4. Font and Readability
- Use suitable fonts (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, Helvetica).
- Recommended font sizes: Use the following font sizes or as you feel suitable.
- Title: 72–120 pt
- Headings: 36–60 pt
- Body text: 24–32 pt
- Captions: 18–24 pt
- Avoid long paragraphs—use bullet points and concise statements.
5. Color Scheme and Graphics
- Use high contrast—dark text on a light background is easiest to read.
- Avoid overly bright or harsh colors.
- Use high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi).
- Ensure figures, charts, and tables are large enough to read from 1–2 meters.
- Label all axes, legends, and units clearly.
6. Content Recommendations
- Be concise: Highlight key points, not full papers.
- Introduction: State the problem and objective clearly.
- Methods: Present short descriptions or flow diagrams.
- Results: Use visuals (graphs, images) instead of text-heavy explanations.
- Conclusion: Summarize key findings and implications.
- References: Include only essential citations.
- Acknowledgments: Acknowledge funding bodies or collaborators.