Original ideas.
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recognition.

Sustainable Fashion — Eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices.

Reviving Indian Textiles — Innovative interpretations of hand-spun and handwoven fabrics such as Chanderi, Banarasi and Ikat.

Nature’s Palette — Inspiration from India’s diverse flora and fauna using natural dyes and eco-friendly materials.

Timeless Basics — Everyday clothing with a distinctive design touch.

The guidelines also allow a theme of your choice for nomination in any two categories.

Submit two design sketches, a storyboard and a mood board within 3 days of application to your assigned relationship manager.

The selection committee reviews the work. The guidelines state that an email confirming selection status and the selected category follows within 48 hours of submission.

If you enrol for the fashion show, prepare one design. Each additional garment is charged ₹5,000; confirm the applicable GST treatment and chosen show package with your relationship manager.

Missing the submission deadline results in disqualification and a non-refundable application fee under the guidelines. The document does not specify the separate application-fee amount. This website enquiry is free and does not itself confirm formal registration.

Creativity — Originality and creativity of the designs.

Innovation — Innovative techniques and concepts.

Technical Skill — Technical skills and craftsmanship.

Research & Analysis — Visual impact and research work.

Styling — Overall styling and stage presence, where showcasing is included.

Selection and awards depend on evaluation. Participation or payment does not guarantee an award.

The 2026 document lists ₹14,999 + 18% GST for the NDA Award Ceremony. The calculated total is ₹17,698.82.

Confirm nomination and your chosen participation package with your relationship manager, then clear the dues after selection. The ceremony price does not specify an all-inclusive fashion-show, travel or accommodation package. Obtain the inclusions and payment/refund terms in writing before paying.

All packages are subject to 18% GST. No payment is taken through this website.

Designers retain intellectual property rights to their designs; organisers may use images and descriptions for promotional purposes.

The guidelines state that sketches, illustrations and mood-board details will not be shared without the designer’s acknowledgment.

Participants must comply with rules and regulations set by the selection committee.

The guidelines describe media coverage for selected designers and additional profile opportunities for top winners. Google Knowledge Panels and Wikipedia pages are subject to the respective platform’s independent approval; publication is not guaranteed.