1. Only Indian nationals are eligible for the competition.
2. The filmmaker must be a student at a credible educational institute at the time of completion of the film.
3. Submission is open and limited to only students' films.
4. All films submitted under live action, animation and documentaries shorts will be considered.
5. Duration of minimum two minutes and maximum 40 minutes including credits (original production length - no modified/shortened versions)
6. Film(s) must be produced not before 12 months, at the time of submission.
7. Films can only be submitted in one of the given categories
8. The festival will award certificates to all the officially selected films.
9. The filmmakers must acquire all necessary rights for all music, image, video and any other material used in the films.
10. The filmmakers will be informed about their selections by the festival team. The festival/ the jury will not provide individual feedback to films that are not selected.
11. Films made in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
12. The film submissions can only be made via FilmFreeway.
13. Selected films will be screened at least once at the festival
14. Entry fees are non-refundable.
15. Once selected, the films cannot be withdrawn from the festival.
16. National Institute of Design, Haryana will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling.
17. All student participants must submit a valid student ID along with their film.