Competition Format & Rules

Sur Sangam National Singing Competition 2026

Basic Information

S. No.	Details
1	Registration fee for the competition is ₹500, which is non-refundable.
2	Audio file format can only be MP3, WAV, or WMA.
3	Age will be calculated as on 1 October 2026.
4	Last date for submitting the registration form is 8 August 2026, Evening 5:00 PM.

Category	Age Group	Age Calculation Date
Junior Category	15+ to 20 Years	As on 1 October 2026
Senior Category	20+ to 28 Years	As on 1 October 2026

Note: Please make sure that your date of birth is counted as on 1 October 2026.

Category	Allowed Song Types
Light Music	Bollywood Songs, Geet, Ghazal, Bhajan, Folk Songs
Classical Music	Chhota Khayal

S. No.	Rule
1	Participants can choose either Light Music or Classical Music category.
2	If a participant wants to participate in both categories, he/she must fill a separate registration form for each category.
3	In the Final Round, only one category will be allowed for the participant.
4	If a participant qualifies in both categories, the category with the higher score will be considered for the Final Round.

S. No.	Requirement
1	Participants must upload their final audio sample during registration.
2	Allowed file formats: MP3 / WAV / WMA.
3	Classical song duration: maximum 5 minutes.
4	Light song duration: maximum 3 minutes.
5	Recordings should contain proper Sur and Taal.
6	Studio recordings and karaoke tracks will not be eligible for the contest.
7	After submission, participants cannot change or replace their audio file.

S. No.	Details
1	Fill the online application form.
2	Select the correct age group, competition category, and song details.
3	Upload your photo and audio file as per the registration form steps.
4	Complete the registration payment.

S. No.	Details
1	Shortlisted candidates from the Preliminary Round will be selected for the Semi-Final / Audition Round.
2	Selected candidates may be required to submit another audio file for the Semi-Final / Audition Round as per the given deadline.
3	Result of the Semi-Final / Audition Round will be announced on the website and may also be shared by email.
4	Candidates should regularly check their email and the website for notifications.

S. No.	Details
1	Winners/selected participants from the Semi-Final / Audition Round will be invited to Jaipur, Rajasthan.
2	Result of Preliminary rounds shall be announced on or before 20 August 2026.

1	Registration fee for the Final Round will be ₹1000. & should be deposited by 30th august 2026 up to 5pm along with copy of aadhar card
2	All Participants & Guardians should send their travel programme along with copyof tickets up to september 10 otherwise it will be treated that they are not coming
3	This fee will include participation, lodging, and boarding for the participant only

1	Parent/guardian will be allowed only with prior registration. up to 30th august 2026 up to 5pm will be subject to availability.
2	Parent/guardian registration fee will be ₹2500 per person.

Sur Shree Award will be given to the Overall Best Participant.

Prize Amount: ₹1,00,000

Sponsored by Jan Mangal Trust in memory of Milap Kothari.

Category	Award	Number of Awards	Prize Amount
Senior Category	1st Award	1	₹50,000 each
Senior Category	2nd Award	1	₹20,000 each
Junior Category	1st Award	1	₹20,000 each
Junior Category	2nd Award	1	₹10,000 each
Dhrupad Award	Dhrupad Award	1	₹11,000

Note: Dhrupad Award is sponsored in memory of Pandit Laxman Bhatt Telang.

1	If there is no qualifying participant in a particular category, the award may not be given in that category.
2	The award may be given to another deserving participant/category as decided by the judges and organizers.

1	Participants coming from more than 1000 km distance will be reimbursed ₹1000 on production of valid travel ticket.
2	Awards Winners will not be eligible for this travel subsidy.

1	Judges’ decision will be final and binding.
2	Organizer’s decision will be final.
3	Incomplete forms or forms without payment will not be accepted.
4	Participants must carry valid ID proof during the Final Round.
5	The organizers reserve the right to change, modify, or cancel any rule, schedule, or round if required.

Click below to fill the online registration form and upload your audition audio.