Rules & Guidelines
Fairness • Transparency • Creative Integrity
To ensure a fair, transparent, and inspiring experience for all participants, the Kala GYAAN Academy Art Competition follows the official rules and guidelines given below. Please read them carefully before creating and submitting your artwork.
100% Original Work by Young Artists
Strict prohibition on copied artworks, tracing, stencil work, and AI-generated imagery.
Official Rules of the Competition
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all age groups as per the designated competition categories (A: 6–8 yrs, B: 9–11 yrs, C: 12–14 yrs, D: 15–18 yrs).
Participants must enroll in the appropriate age group according to their official date of birth or school grade at the time of registration.
ORIGINAL WORK
All entries must be 100% original and created solely by the participant. Strictly no copying, tracing, or stencil replication.
Any artwork found to be copied from internet images, existing published artworks, or executed by teachers/parents will be disqualified.
PERMITTED MEDIUM
Participants can use drawing, painting, sketching, mixed media, or digital painting (as per category guidelines).
Permitted materials include poster colors, watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, soft pastels, charcoal, gouache, ink, or canvas boards.
ARTWORK SIZE
Artwork must be created on the specified size sheet or canvas specified in the category details.
Recommended minimum standard is A4 / A3 for Category A & B, and A3 / Half Imperial / Canvas for Category C & D on quality heavyweight paper.
THEME SELECTION
Participants must choose their theme from the 8 official competition topics and follow the aesthetic guidelines for that theme.
The title of the chosen theme must be clearly noted during registration and written on the back of the physical artwork / online entry form.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Submit your artwork on or before the designated closing deadline through the specified mode (online upload or physical campus delivery).
Digital entries must be high-resolution scans/photos. Physical entries must be securely packaged with the participant registration slip attached.
AUTHENTICITY & ANTI-PLAGIARISM
The artwork must be the participant’s genuine, unassisted work. Any form of plagiarism or AI-generated generation leads to immediate disqualification.
Kala GYAAN Academy upholds strict ethical integrity. The jury reserves the right to request a verification video or preliminary process sketches.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
All deadlines for registration, submission, and verification must be strictly followed. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Please refer to the official competition timeline calendar for exact dates of registration window, submission cutoff, and results.
EXPERT JUDGING & FINALITY
Entries are evaluated impartially by an independent panel of senior artists, educators, and jury masters. The decision of the jury is final and binding.
No appeals, lobbying, or correspondence regarding individual scores will be entertained. Judging is purely based on merit and evaluation parameters.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & RIGHTS
Kala GYAAN Academy may use selected artworks for exhibitions, promotional catalogues, educational publications, and online galleries with due credit to the artist.
Original authorship remains with the participant artist while granting the academy non-exclusive display rights to celebrate and publicize their talent.
Disqualification Criteria & Ethical Conduct
The following violations will lead to automatic rejection or disqualification:
- •Artworks traced or copied from existing paintings or internet stock images.
- •Any artwork generated, manipulated, or styled using Artificial Intelligence tools.
- •Artwork executed or significantly assisted by adults, parents, or teachers.
- •Submissions received after the official deadline of 31 January 2026.
Ready to Submit Your Artwork?
Review our step-by-step participation guide and technical submission specifications.