Rules & Regulations

Required before enrolling

The rules in full

These Rules & Regulations ("Rules") govern participation in Sharad Sundari 2026 ("the Pageant"), presented by Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers ("the Organizer"), across both of its competition categories — Sharad Sundari and Mrs Sharad Sundari. By submitting a registration, every candidate ("Candidate" or "Participant") agrees to be bound by these Rules in full. The Organizer reserves the right to amend these Rules at any time; the current version published on the official website will govern.

1. 1

   Eligibility Criteria

   Sharad Sundari 2026 is open for registration under two distinct categories. A Candidate may apply to only one category per edition, and must satisfy both the General Eligibility conditions and the specific criteria of her chosen category at the time of registration.

   General Eligibility (applies to both categories)

   • Nationality — Must be an Indian citizen, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), or Person of Indian Origin (PIO). Valid government-issued photo identification is mandatory.
   • Height — Minimum height of 5'3" (160 cm), measured without footwear.
   • Health — Must be in sound physical and mental health, able to participate in all rounds, rehearsals, travel and public appearances required by the Pageant.
   • Conduct — Must have no criminal record and no prior disqualification from a recognised pageant on grounds of misconduct or fraud.

   Category A — Sharad Sundari (Unmarried)

   • Age — Must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 31 December 2026. Candidates aged 28–29 may be considered for runner-up positions and special titles at the Organizer's discretion.
   • Marital Status — Must be single, unmarried, not engaged, and without children at the time of application and through the duration of the Pageant.

   Category B — Mrs Sharad Sundari (Married)

   • Age — Must be between 31 and 35 years of age as on 31 December 2026.
   • Marital Status — Must be legally married and in a subsisting marriage at the time of application and through the duration of the Pageant. A copy of the marriage certificate must be submitted for verification.
   • Candidates compete individually in this category; it is not a couple's or joint-entry format, and spouses do not appear on stage or in judged rounds.

   Sharad Sundari 2026 welcomes applications from all women who meet the above criteria, consistent with contemporary international pageant standards.

2. 2

   Registration & Application

   Candidates must complete the official online registration form and submit all requested information and materials truthfully and in full, including:

   • Category — Sharad Sundari (Unmarried) or Mrs Sharad Sundari (Married), selected at the time of registration
   • Personal details — Full name, age, date of birth and email ID
   • Contact details — WhatsApp number and calling number, each with country code
   • Complete address — House/flat no., street, city, state and PIN code
   • Physical details — Height, weight, bust, waist and marital status
   • Additional details — Languages known and Instagram profile link (optional)
   • Photographs — Four (4) unfiltered, unedited photographs as specified on the form
   • Marriage certificate — Mandatory for Mrs Sharad Sundari (Married) applicants only, submitted as a scanned copy for verification

   Any false, incomplete or misleading information provided at any stage is grounds for immediate disqualification, at any point before or after the final event, including after a title has been awarded.

   Submission of a registration does not guarantee selection for any subsequent round. The Organizer may shortlist, audition or interview Candidates at its sole discretion before confirming participation.

3. 3

   Code of Conduct

   All Candidates are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and professionalism throughout the Pageant, including during rehearsals, travel, public appearances and on social media. Candidates must:

   • Attend all scheduled rehearsals, fittings, workshops, grooming sessions and events punctually
   • Refrain from the use of tobacco, alcohol or any prohibited substance at any official Pageant activity
   • Treat fellow Candidates, Organizer staff, judges, sponsors and media with courtesy and respect
   • Avoid any conduct — on stage, backstage or on personal social media — that brings the Pageant, its sponsors, or the Organizer into disrepute
   • Not engage directly with the press or issue public statements on behalf of the Pageant without the Organizer's prior written approval

   Any breach of this Code of Conduct may result in a formal warning, suspension from further rounds, or outright disqualification, at the Organizer's sole discretion.

4. 4

   Selection Process & Judging Criteria

   Candidates will be evaluated across multiple rounds, which may include preliminary auditions, interviews, talent rounds, ramp presentations and a grand finale. Judging will be based on a combination of the following, weighted at the Organizer's discretion:

   • Poise, grooming and stage presence
   • Confidence, communication skills and personality
   • Responses during interview and Q&A rounds
   • Overall alignment with the values and spirit of Sharad Sundari — confidence, individuality, culture and personal expression

   The decision of the judging panel is final and binding in all respects, and shall not be open to challenge, correspondence or appeal.

5. 5

   Photography, Media & Intellectual Property Rights

   By registering, each Candidate irrevocably grants the Organizer and Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers a royalty-free, worldwide licence to:

   • Photograph, film and record her participation in the Pageant in any format
   • Use her name, image, likeness, voice and biography in connection with promotion, publicity, advertising and archival purposes for the Pageant and its sponsors
   • Publish such material across print, digital, social media and broadcast channels, during and after the Pageant, without further compensation to the Candidate

   All photographs and materials submitted as part of registration become property of the Organizer for Pageant-related use and will not be used for any purpose unrelated to Sharad Sundari without consent.

6. 6

   Grounds for Disqualification

   The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify a Candidate at any stage, including after a title has been awarded, for any of the following reasons:

   • Providing false, inaccurate or misleading information at registration or at any later stage
   • Failing to meet the eligibility criteria set out in Section 1
   • Breach of the Code of Conduct set out in Section 3
   • Use of undisclosed cosmetic alterations, filtered or digitally altered photographs in violation of Section 2
   • Any conduct that the Organizer, in its sole discretion, considers damaging to the reputation of the Pageant or its sponsors

   A disqualified Candidate forfeits all rights, titles, prizes and privileges associated with the Pageant, and the Organizer may select an alternate Candidate to take her place.

7. 7

   Costs, Travel & Expenses

   Unless otherwise communicated in writing by the Organizer:

   • Candidates are responsible for their own travel and incidental expenses up to the preliminary rounds
   • Travel, accommodation and related arrangements for shortlisted Candidates attending the grand finale will be communicated separately by the Organizer at its discretion
   • The Organizer is not liable for any personal expenses, loss or damage incurred by a Candidate in connection with her participation
8. 8

   Health, Safety & Fitness Declaration

   Candidates confirm that they are medically fit to participate in all physical activities associated with the Pageant, including rehearsals and stage performances. Candidates with any pre-existing medical condition that may affect their participation must disclose this to the Organizer in writing prior to the commencement of any round. The Organizer may require a medical fitness certificate before confirming participation in the grand finale.

9. 9

   Confidentiality & Data Protection

   Personal information collected during registration — including contact details, address and photographs — will be used solely for Pageant administration, candidate verification, and (where consented to) promotional purposes, and will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection law, including India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Candidate data will not be sold or shared with unrelated third parties without consent.

10. 10

    Obligations of the Titleholder(s)

    The winners and runners-up of both Sharad Sundari (Unmarried) and Mrs Sharad Sundari (Married) categories agree, for the duration of their reign (or as otherwise specified by the Organizer), to:

    • Represent the Pageant and Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers at official events, appearances and promotional activities as reasonably requested
    • Maintain the standard of conduct expected under Section 3 throughout their tenure
    • Refrain from entering any competing pageant or endorsement that conflicts with the Organizer's interests without prior written consent

    Failure to fulfil these obligations may result in forfeiture of the title, in which case it may be reassigned by the Organizer at its sole discretion.

11. 11

    Brand Ambassador Contract Term & Compensation

    Selected participants — being the winners, runners-up and any other Candidates formally selected by the Organizer ("Selected Participants") — shall enter into a brand ambassador agreement with Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers for a period of 15 (fifteen) months commencing from the date of their participation in the Pageant.

    During this term, Selected Participants shall be responsible for promoting Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers and the Sharad Sundari brand, including but not limited to:

    • Media assignments — interviews, photo shoots, video shoots and press appearances
    • Promotional appearances at store launches, exhibitions, and brand or community events
    • Social media promotion of the brand, its collections and its campaigns, as reasonably directed by the Organizer
    • Any other reasonable promotional assignment communicated with adequate advance notice

    Compensation

    No professional or endorsement fee is payable to Selected Participants for the assignments described above. The Organizer shall reimburse actual, reasonable travelling expenses incurred in connection with each assignment, against valid bills and receipts, as the only payment due under this clause unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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    General Terms

    • These Rules are governed by the laws of India, and any dispute arising from them shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kolkata, West Bengal.
    • The Organizer reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify any round, venue, date or prize of the Pageant due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
    • These Rules, together with the registration form, constitute the entire agreement between the Candidate and the Organizer in respect of the Pageant.
    • If any provision of these Rules is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. 13

    Candidate Declaration & Consent

    I confirm that I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the Rules & Regulations of Sharad Sundari 2026 set out above. I declare that all information and photographs submitted by me are true, accurate and unaltered to the best of my knowledge, and I consent to the use of my image and information as described in Section 5.