1. Competition Categories

• Sugam Solo: Male
• Sugam Solo: Female
• Semi-Classical Solo: Male
• Semi-Classical Solo: Female
• Duet

2. Eligibility and Professional Registration

• Participation is open across India to eligible doctors holding valid professional registration with the relevant recognised professional registration authority in India.
• Every contestant must submit valid professional registration proof.
• For duet entries, both partners must independently meet the eligibility requirements and submit their own professional registration proof.
• Registration is complete only after the form, eligibility documents, preliminary video and applicable fee have been received and verified.

3. Number of Entries Permitted

• Each eligible doctor may register for a maximum of one solo category and one duet entry.
• A duet is one joint entry registered by one partner on behalf of both contestants. Both partners must provide their own details and professional registration proof.

4. Registration Fees and Payment

• Solo entry: ₹600 (+GST) per contestant.
• Duet entry: ₹900 (+GST) per pair.
• Payment must be made through the official online payment gateway/link provided by KMA. Payment instructions will be shared through official communication.
• Registration is subject to receipt and verification of payment and all required documents.

5. No-Refund Policy

• Registration fees are non-refundable once paid, regardless of withdrawal, non-participation, disqualification, inability to attend any round, or any other reason.
• Contestants must read and acknowledge this policy before completing payment.

6. Preliminary Video and Online Preliminary Round

• Each contestant must submit a non-edited karaoke video of up to 3 minutes.
• Contestants should preserve the original video and audio quality and submit the clip through the official submission channel communicated by KMA.
• The Online Preliminary Round will be conducted via Zoom on 29 November 2026. Zoom access details, reporting time, attendance requirements and technical instructions will be communicated to registered contestants.
• The song language for Sugam and Duet categories must be Hindi.
• Contestants must submit a list of five songs in advance. Further song-list instructions will be communicated by the organisers.

7. Semi-Final Rules

• Contestants must sing live on a karaoke track arranged/provided by the contestant.
• Time limit: Solo: 210 seconds; Duet: 270 seconds.
• The song language for Sugam and Duet categories must be Hindi.
• The song used for qualification in the Semi-Final must not be repeated in the Grand Finale.

8. Grand Finale Song Rules

• Contestants must submit four songs for the finale and will be allowed to prepare three distinct songs for the Grand Finale.
• From the submitted list of four songs, the jury will select three songs to be prepared with live orchestra.
• The song used for qualification in the Preliminary Round and the song used for qualification in the Semi-Final must not be repeated in the Grand Finale.
• Contestants must follow further song-selection, accompaniment and performance instructions issued by the organisers.

9. Communication and Contestant Responsibilities

• Detailed instructions regarding reporting times, attendance, Zoom participation, technical requirements, song lists and round-specific procedures will be communicated after registration.
• Contestants are responsible for checking and following official KMA communications and ensuring their contact details remain active.


• The decision of the judges/jury is final.

10. Registration Acknowledgement

• By submitting the registration form, each contestant confirms that the information and documents provided are accurate, that they meet the eligibility requirements, and that they agree to these rules, including the no-refund policy.
• For duet entries, both partners are bound by the eligibility requirements and competition rules.