Rules & Regulations

1. Number of Submissions

• Each participant must submit a minimum of Six (6) and a maximum of Ten (10) photographs.
• Submissions may be made within a single category or across multiple categories.

2. Originality and Copyright

• All photographs must be the original work of the submitting photographer.
• The participant must hold full copyright to all submitted images.
• Any form of Artificial Intelligence, plagiarism, copyright infringement, or misrepresentation will lead to immediate disqualification.
• The decision of the exhibition curator shall be final and binding in all matters.

3. Acceptable Devices

• Photographs may be captured using digital cameras, film cameras, or mobile phones.
• Images must be of sufficient technical quality for professional printing at 12 × 18 inches.

4. Post-Processing Guidelines

• Minimal Post-processed and monochrome (black and white) photographs are permitted.
• Images must not contain watermarks, logos, borders, signatures, or text overlays.
• Any use of Artificial Intelligence will immediately disqualify the entire submission

5. Submission Requirements

• Each image file must be less than 3 MB in size at the time of submission.
• All images must be submitted in .JPG format.
• Participants must register and submit entries exclusively through the official submission portal.
• Incomplete or improperly formatted submissions may be rejected.

6. Registration and Fees

• A non-refundable registration fee of INR 100 is applicable at the time of submission.
• An entry fee of INR 1400 per selected photograph is applicable for both Indian and international participants.
• The entry fee is payable only if the photograph is selected and covers printing, framing, and exhibition display.

7. Print Specifications

• Selected photographs will be printed in matte finish at 12 × 18 inches or an equivalent size maintaining the original aspect ratio.
• All prints will be professionally mounted and framed under glass at the discretion of the organizers.

8. Selection and Confirmation

• Participants will be informed of selection via email.
• Upon selection, participants must submit high-resolution image files (300 dpi) and complete the applicable entry fee.
• These requirements must be fulfilled within four (4) days of receiving the selection confirmation.
• Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of the exhibition slot.

9. Attendance

• Physical presence at the exhibition is not mandatory, though participants are warmly encouraged to attend.
• Physical certificates may be mailed upon request; delivery charges will apply.