Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about the platform.
Participation is open to Indian citizens who are residents of Delhi or enrolled in any educational institution located in Delhi and aged 16 to 35 years as on 1 March 2026, as defined in the official eligibility criteria. Participants may apply as an individual or group (as permitted in specific categories). If at any stage a participant is found ineligible due to age or residency miss declaration, they will be disqualified immediately, even in advanced stages.
Yes. Participants must be residents of Delhi or student of Delhi. In case of groups, all members must satisfy the eligibility criteria individually. Any false declaration may lead to disqualification at any stage.
Registration is conducted online only through the officially authorized portal. You must:
- Fill in the required details
- Verify your mobile number/email
- Select your category
- Upload your performance entry
- Submit the authenticity declaration
The competition includes:
- Singing – Solo
- Dance – Solo
- Instrumental Music – Solo
- Music Competition – Group (Max 7 members)
- Digital Art & Visual Design – Solo
- Theatre/Acting – Solo & Group (Max 7 members)
- Sculpture – Solo
For Phase 1 (Online Submission):
- Maximum 60-second video (as per category)
- Single continuous take (no edits or effects)
- HD quality with clear audio and visuals
- No logos, watermarks, or promotions
- Passport-size photograph required
- Images at least 2 with different angle. Maximum upto 4.
No. AI-generated, edited, manipulated, or plagiarised submissions are strictly prohibited and may lead to immediate disqualification.
Each participant/group may apply in one primary category.
Delhi Talent Hunt is conducted in four phases:
- Online Registration & Preliminary Selection
- Constituency Level Competition
- Zonal Level Competition
- Grand Finale.
Voting (where applicable) may form part of the evaluation process. Voting rules, timelines, and weightage are defined in the official contest framework. Public voting, stage presentation, technical skill, and creative excellence may all contribute to final evaluation.
Finalists are selected based on:
- Jury evaluation
- Public voting
- Stage performance quality
- Technical and creative excellence
No. Category changes are not allowed after submission or at the live performance stage.
No. Group members and number of members cannot be changed after registration.
Participants must report at least 90 minutes before scheduled performance time. Late reporting may lead to disqualification.
All expenses related to travel, costumes, instruments, content preparation, stay, and personal arrangements must be borne by the participant.
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Political propaganda
- Hate speech or abusive content
- Obscene or vulgar material
- Plagiarised or copyrighted content
- Unsafe acts or hazardous props.
Participants retain ownership of their original work. However, by participating, they grant the Organising Authority the right to record, promote, and archive performances for official purposes.
Yes. If any eligibility misrepresentation, rule violation, or misconduct is discovered at any stage—including after advancement or result declaration—the participant may be disqualified.
Yes. Jury decisions are final and binding in all stages of the competition.
- No live animals
- No fire, explosives, sharp objects
- No depiction of tobacco or intoxicants
- Unsafe performances may be stopped immediately
Yes. The Organizing Authority reserves the right to amend rules, schedules, or formats as required.
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