Eligibility Criteria

Period

1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026

Release Territory

Nominated entry should have been released in India

Nomination Fee

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Award Categories

25 categories honoring musical talent

🎤 Artists & Performances
10 Categories
76
Artist of the Year
Streams, revenue, cultural impact
77
Independent Artist
Growth without label, fanbase strength
78
Composer
Musical originality, versatility
79
Band/Group
Collective impact, touring success
80
Performer (Live)
Stage presence, audience engagement
81
International Artist (India)
India market impact
82
Regional Artist
Regional dominance, authenticity
83
Collaboration
Synergy, success metrics
84
Viral Artist
Digital traction, speed of growth
85
Lyricist
Depth, originality, recall
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🎵 Songs, Albums & Genre
15 Categories
86
Song of the Year
Streams, critics, longevity
87
Album of the Year
Streams, critics, longevity
88
Regional Song of the Year
Cultural impact
89
Film Song of the Year
Narrative fit, popularity
90
OTT Original Song of the Year
Narrative fit, popularity
91
Best Folk Song
Authenticity, execution
92
Best Pop Song
Authenticity, execution
93
Best Rock Song
Authenticity, execution
94
Best Hip-Hop Song
Authenticity, execution
95
Best Rap Song
Authenticity, execution
96
Best Indie Song
Authenticity, execution
97
Best Fusion Song
Authenticity, execution
98
Best Ghazal Song
Authenticity, execution
99
Best Sufi Song
Authenticity, execution
100
Best Music Video of the Year
Visual storytelling, innovation
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