• All nominations must be submitted by 14 August 2026.
• Entries must follow the word limit as specified in the entry form.
• IDA may use submitted content (research, data, photos, media, etc.) for publicity or future use.
• All entries will be stored securely on our website and access to these by Judges will be strictly monitored.
• If no suitable entry is found in a category, the jury reserves the right to cancel or revise the category.
• If the Jury determines that the evidence submitted is insufficient for evaluation, a physical campus visit may be scheduled for further assessment and validation.
• The decision of the jury will be final and binding. The Awards management will not entertain any queries in this regard.
• By submitting a nomination for IDA Awards 2026, participants agree to all stated terms and conditions. If they disagree, they must withdraw their entry by emailing a request from the institution’s/organisation’s official email before the application deadline. No withdrawals will be accepted after the last date.
• Confidential or financial data will be treated as private unless permission is given. Clearly mention if any part should not be used publicly.
  
  

Supporting Documents Submission:

• All supporting documents must be compiled into a single PPT or PDF file, which may include images, photos, written content, data and relevant links.

• For video submissions, include them in a Google Drive folder and share the folder link in the designated section of the nomination form.

• Ensure that all links are active and accessible.
• During the evaluation process or while notifying finalists for the mentioned categories, IDA reserves the right to request additional documents or evidence to support your nomination.
• Please note that the IDA Awards 2026 Management Team is not obligated to review submission materials in advance and is not responsible for monitoring entries to ensure compliance with intellectual property rights or any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
• If IDA Awards 2026 Management Team receives a complaint or identifies any material that may violate the Terms & Conditions, it reserves the right-at its sole discretion-to investigate and, if necessary, disqualify the entry.
• IDA Awards 2026 Management Team shall not be held liable for the performance or non-performance of any of these actions.