Entries for this award must represent significant news story, depth in research, resourcefulness and courage in gathering information, and relating the story to broaden its dimension. Nominees for the awards will be selected and proposed by recognized panel of jury. Thus:

1. Award is valid only for stories by a team of journalists.
2. An independent team of journalists is invited to send maximum of two entries. A publication may have two entries from every print center.
3. A team shall at least have three team members including the team leader. They could represent at least three different areas (example: edit desk, reporting, research, layout desk, cartoon, photo journalist etc.).

4. Non – Hindi and English entries must be accompanied by full and accurate English translations. Hindi entries should have a brief of the story in English attached to the entry.
5. Entries must consist of journalistic content inspired by then current news.
6. In case the entry is a yearlong campaign or has more than one printed news articles, please highlight the three articles on which the entry should be judged. We encourage submission of the complete campaign.
7. Entries must have been published in a daily.
8. Each participant accepts full responsibility of his/her work and discharges Rajasthan Patrika from any responsibility in respect of third parties. Each participant agrees not to hold Rajasthan Patrika Group responsible for any claims made against copyright of ideas, content, images or disputes whatsoever.
9. All material submitted in the competition will become the property of Rajasthan Patrika and will not be returned. Rajasthan Patrika reserves the right to use any of the entries for publicity purpose.
10. Applicants are encouraged to keep copies of all information submitted along with a copy of the application form.
11. The decision of the jury shall be final and binding for all.
12. Results will be declared on our website www.rajasthanpatrika.com/kckaward
13. Announcement of the awardees shall be at the ceremony, which shall be informed to all winning team leaders/publications by email as mentioned in the application forms a few days in advance.
14. All participants must strictly observe the entry rules. Completion of entry form will imply full acceptance of the contest rules by each participant. Non-compliance with any of the entry rules will result in automatic disqualification of the entry.
15. Entries must be accompanied by filled in application format, available with this document. The same should be attested by the publication in which the entry has been featured. Incomplete Application Format may not be accepted.
16. A signed original letter from the Editor of the publication on official letterhead supporting the submission (in case of entries from publications).
17. A signed letter of support should be submitted on the official letterhead from the publication. (in case independent team entries)
18. A letter of support with all team members authorizing the institution/team leader on whose name the cheque shall be drafted on behalf of the team.
19. All entrants are expected to follow all rules. Completion of the form and application format shall imply acceptance of rules.
20. Rajasthan Patrika shall not be responsible for lost entries in transit or for any delivery charges.
21. Rajasthan Patrika reserves all rights of acceptance, rejection or reproduction of the entries submitted in contest without any prior reason/consent whatsoever.
22 In case of any legal disputes arising, the court of jurisdiction shall be Jaipur only.
23. All tax liabilities shall be borne by the awardees.
24. Tax will be deducted at source if applicable.
25. The above rules and regulations may be amended to allow fair judgment. Rajasthan Patrika group holds all rights for the same.
26. For queries and clarifications email kckaward@rajasthanpatrika.com.
27. Entries fulfilling all requirements should reach the following address: KCK Award, Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited, Kesargarh, JLN Marg,, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India. Only International Entries can be submitted online with PDF copies of all required documents at kckaward@epatrika.com.
28. Employees of Rajasthan Patrika or Rajasthan Patrika Group Companies are not entitled for sending entries in the award.