NeurIPS 2026 · Page Limit

NeurIPS 2026 Page Limit

Nine content pages for the main paper. References unlimited. Appendix in supplementary. Here's exactly what counts and what doesn't.

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The rule, in one sentence

Main paper: 9 content pages. References: unlimited. Appendix: separate file.

What counts toward the 9 pages

  • The abstract (one paragraph)
  • All section text from Introduction through Conclusion
  • Figures and their captions
  • Tables
  • Algorithms / pseudocode
  • Inline equations and display equations

What does NOT count

  • References (the bibliography after the main body)
  • The NeurIPS Paper Checklist (appended after references)
  • Acknowledgments (hidden during anonymous review)
  • Appendix / supplementary material (separate PDF or .zip)

Why the appendix is separate

NeurIPS uses a hard 9-page cap to keep reviewer load reasonable. Anything reviewers need to evaluate the paper's core claims must fit in those 9 pages. Anything reviewers might want to consult — proofs, extended experiments, dataset statistics, hyperparameter sweeps — goes in the supplementary material.

Reviewers are encouraged but not required to read the appendix. Don't hide a critical experiment in the appendix expecting reviewers to dig for it.

Penalty for going over

Submissions over 9 pages of main content are desk-rejected without review. The cap is enforced by automated tooling on the submission system. You don't get a chance to revise.

How to stay under the limit

  • Use \vspace sparingly — and never to compress for the deadline; reviewers notice.
  • Move proofs and lemma details to the appendix.
  • Use sub-figure layouts to combine related plots.
  • Tighten table caption text — long captions eat space fast.
  • Use the TypeTeX template's live page counter to monitor as you write.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NeurIPS 2026 page limit?

Main paper submissions are capped at 9 content pages. This includes all text, figures, tables, and algorithms. References do not count and have no page cap. Acknowledgments are automatically hidden during double-blind review and only appear in the camera-ready version.

Does the appendix count toward the 9-page limit?

No. Appendix material goes in the supplementary submission (a separate PDF or .zip file). It is not included in the 9-page cap. You can include unlimited appendix content, but reviewers are not required to read it — anything essential to the paper's claims should be in the main 9 pages.

Do references count toward the page limit?

No. References sit after the 9-page main body and have no page cap. You can have a 12-page paper if 9 pages are the main body and 3 pages are references, and you'll be within the rules.

What about the NeurIPS Paper Checklist — does it count?

No. The checklist (checklist.tex) is appended after the references and does not count toward the 9-page main paper limit. Including a complete checklist is mandatory for all submissions.

Where do acknowledgments fit in the page count?

Acknowledgments are hidden in submission mode (so they can't de-anonymize you), so they don't add to your reviewed page count. In the final camera-ready version they reappear and may push you slightly over 9 pages — that's allowed for camera-ready.

How do I keep my main paper under 9 pages?

Move proofs, dataset details, hyperparameter tables, and extended ablations to the appendix. Use vector figures (PDF) instead of bitmaps to reduce floating-point space. Tighten captions. The TypeTeX NeurIPS template displays a live page counter for the main body so you know exactly where you stand.

What is the NeurIPS 2026 abstract length?

The abstract is one paragraph, typically 150–250 words. It must be self-contained (no citations, no math you haven't introduced). The abstract counts as part of the first page of the main paper, not separately.

Can I exceed 9 pages if I really need to?

No. Submissions over 9 pages of main content are desk-rejected without review. The 9-page cap is enforced strictly. Use the appendix for anything that doesn't fit.

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