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Overview

The Indian Telly Awards 2026, established in 2000 by Indian Television Dot Com Group and Mr. Anil NM Wanvari, is one of the most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence in the Indian television industry. Popularly known as the "Tellys," the awards honour outstanding talent, creativity, and dedication across the entire television ecosystem.

Spanning a wide range of categories-from acting and directing to production and technical excellence-the Telly Awards recognize individuals and teams who have made remarkable contributions to the industry.

With over 25 years of legacy and credibility, the Telly Awards have become a trusted benchmark for excellence in television. Winning a Telly is a true mark of distinction-recognizing innovation, creativity, and consistent excellence, while serving as a defining milestone in a television professional's career.

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How to enter?

1

Register to create an account

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Login, click on Create Entry and select your category

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Complete the form and save entries

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Pay and complete your submission

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Entry Deadlines

Early Bird
Deadline

15thApril 2026

Early Bird
Fee

Rs. 2999 + Gst

Entry
Deadline

15th May 2026

Rs. 3499 + GST

Rules & Regulations

Rules & Regulations

The categories and rules of the Indian Telly Awards have been designed based on valuable feedback from members of the television industry to ensure a fair and comprehensive recognition of excellence.

  • The awards feature 90+ categories, across which entries can be submitted.
  • There is no limit on the number of entries that can be submitted in each category.
  • Entries must be for work that has been produced, aired, or performed between 1 January 2025 and 30 April 2026.
Entry Guidelines
ELIGIBILITY
  • Each entry must have aired between 1 January 2025 and 30 April 2026.
  • Entries may be submitted by the Channel or the Producer.
  • Entries without appropriate company authorization will not be accepted. Only one authorized representative should submit all entries from a company.
  • Individual entries will only be accepted with a valid NOC (No Objection Certificate) from both the Channel and the Production House.
  • Entries must belong to channels or networks with national reach in India.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
  • The entry submission process is completely online.
  • All forms must be filled in English.
  • Each entry must include a Show Reel (minimum 5 minutes - maximum 10 minutes) or a downloaded Episode via Google drive.
  • Each entry must include a 300-word summary covering:
    • Concept and originality
    • Production value
    • Creative presentation
    • Differentiating factors from other shows in the same genre
  • Additionally, submit a 20-minute show reel or Downloaded Episode link (edited from multiple episodes) to give an overall flavor of the program.
  • A 500-word synopsis must also be included, describing:
    • The show/program
    • The making of the show
    • Supporting materials such as photographs, marketing activity clippings, etc.
  • Each entry form is valid for only one entry. Multiple entries cannot be submitted through a single form.
  • Duplicate submissions from both Production House and Platform will be treated as one entry. Both parties must mutually decide on one representative to submit the entry.
  • Please ensure accurate and clear information, as it may be used in show packaging and promotional material.
  • Once an entry is submitted and accepted, it cannot be altered, replaced, withdrawn, or edited.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable, including in cases where entries are rejected or disqualified.
  • Entries that do not adhere to the competition rules will be disqualified without notification.
  • HOW TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY
    • Create a Login ID and Password via the registration link.
    • Registration will be verified by the Indiantelevision.com team.
    • Once verified, the applicant will receive an email confirmation activating the login credentials.
    • Log in and select the desired categories.
    • Click Next to proceed.
    • If submitting multiple entries in the same category, click "Add More."
    • Fill in the required details and attach supporting materials.
    • Upload the Show Reel or Downloaded Episode via Google Drive.
    • Ensure that the links are public and embedded in the form.
    • Submit the completed form in English only.
JUDGING PROCESS
  • Submissions should be concise yet informative, providing sufficient background for the jury.
  • The jury and governing body of the Indian Telly Awards 2025 reserve the right not to declare a winner in any category if entries do not meet the required standards.
  • All jury decisions are final and binding.
  • Indian Television Dot Com Pvt Ltd acts solely as the custodian of the awards and will not influence the jury's decisions.
Payment
  • Entry fees must be paid online only.
  • Accepted payment modes:
    • NEFT / RTGS
    • Net Banking
    • GPay
    • PhonePe
RIGHTS & USAGE
  • All entries become the property of the Indian Telly Awards.
  • By submitting an entry, participants authorize Indian Television Dot Com Pvt Ltd to use submitted content for promotion and communication related to the awards, in any format, in perpetuity.

Contact Us

Awards Enquiry
Ram Rathi
+91 - 91300 97894
ramr@indiantelevision.co.in
Hansika Kotian
+91 - 93264 87340
hansikak@indiantelevision.co.in
Partnership Enquiry
Drupal Rathod
+91 - 72190 78129