Pillar II Exemplary Research and Innovation, along with the Student Research Forum of Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal, conducted the fifth session of 2023–24 24 on the topic ‘IEC Approval Process’ on April 29, 2024, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. The resource person for the session was Dr. Binil V, Additional Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal. The session focused on attaining SDG 4: Quality Education. Dr. Binil explained elaborately the evolution of the IEC, the principles of ethics, ethical concerns, and the procedure of application to the IEC. He also informed the necessary documents to submit to the IEC. The session was very inspiring and informative and was well-appreciated by the participants. A total of 18 participants, including undergraduate, postgraduate students and PhD scholars attended the session. E-certificates were given to all the participants.