Q1. Who can participate?

A. For SMS/IVR:- Anyone who is an Indian citizen, residing in India and between 16 to 30 years of age as on 16th Feb 2012 can participate in “Indian Idol – Season 6”(Show”). No person can participate on behalf of another person.

B. for Online :- Indian Citizens resident in India and between 16 to 30 years of age as on 16th Feb 2012, holding valid proof to this effect which shall include Passport issued by Government of India and other accepted documents and People of Indian Origin resident in India, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Go Top

Q2. When will the participation lines be open?

A. IVR/SMS and Online Registration lines will be open as per the following timelines:

Location	Audition Date		Lines Open- SMS/IVR/Online			Lines Close- SMS/IVR/Online
	Start date	End date		Date	Time	Date	Time
Kolkata	23-Mar-12	24-Mar-12		16- Feb-12	12:00:00	19-Mar-12	23:59:59
Delhi	30-Mar-12	31-Mar-12		16- Feb-12	12:00:00	14-Mar-12	11:59:59
Lucknow	05-Apr-12	05-Apr-12		16- Feb-12	12:00:00	01-Apr-12	23:59:59
Ahmedabad	09-Apr-12	09-Apr-12		16- Feb-12	12:00:00	05-Apr-12	23:59:59
Mumbai	18-May-12	19-May-12		16- Feb-12	12:00:00	01-May-12	23:59:59

Go Top

Q3. What are the different modes of participation?

A. You can participate via:

1. SMS:
SMS IDOL<space>age<space>gender<space>city name to 52525. e.g. “IDOL 25 M MUM”
The city codes for shortlisted audition locations are as below:

City	Code
MUMBAI	MUM
LUCKNOW	LUC
DELHI	DEL
AHMEDABAD	AHM
KOLKATA	KOL

You will receive a confirmation message on successful receipt of the message.

2. IVR :
Subscribers need to dial 5052525* to register
* BSNL landline subscribers from Punjab & Rajasthan need to dial 1255525 to register.
On dialing the number, following steps need to be followed in order to register for participation:
Step 1: Select your preferred language in the IVR system (Hindi/English)
Step 2: Agree to Terms and Conditions of participation. Detailed Terms and Conditions for participation are available at www.myindianidol.com
Step 3: Select your preferred city for auditions (from amongst the options provided)
Step 4: Enter age in completed years (between 16 to 30 years as on 16th February 2012)
Step 5: Select your gender
At each step you will be required to confirm your input. Failure to input a valid key press in a maximum of two attempts will result in call termination and the entry will not be registered.

3. Online :
Participants need to log on to www.myindianidol.com to register.
Step 1: On the landing page participants will need to input details as below:

• Name
• Age
• Gender
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Preferred city for auditions (from amongst the options provided)

Step 2: Agree to Terms and Conditions of participation. Detailed Terms and Conditions for participation are available at www.myindianidol.com
Step 3: Provide answer in space provided to the following question: ‘Why do you think you could be the next Indian Idol?’

4. Mini Auditions :
Schedule of mini auditions is as below:

City

RAJKOT

AMRITSAR

JAIPUR

AURANGABAD

The participation for the mini auditions shall be walk in auditions at such centre’s as the Channel announces.

Go Top

Q4. What will it cost me to call or send an SMS?

A. SMS : Every SMS sent to the participation numbers will be charged as below.

• Upto Rs.3/- per SMS – 52525(All Subscribers)*

*Available only on select operators and circles. Please check with your respective operators. Terms and Conditions on www.myindianidol.com
SMSs sent in the wrong format are also chargeable.
IVR : All calls made to the participation numbers will be charged as below:

• Upto Rs 6.99 / minute*

* Available only on select operators and circles. Terms & conditions on www.myindianidol.com
Please contact your service provider for further details on the same.
MSM will not be responsible for undelivered messages and dropped calls on account of any infrastructural, network or other issues.
Roaming rates may apply and Registrant should contact the telecom service provider for the applicable rates. Invalid entries will also be charged.

Go Top

Q5. Can I send more than one SMS / make more than one call?

A. Yes. There is no restriction on the number of SMSs that can be sent or calls that can be made for registration. However, if shortlisted for the auditions once for a city, you will not be eligible for another audition attempt at any other location.

Go Top

Q6. When will I know whether I have been shortlisted for auditions or not?

A. Only if you are shortlisted, you will receive a confirmation call providing you with details on the venue and date for the next round of shortlisting. You will also be provided with a unique registration ID that you will need to provide at all the subsequent rounds of participation.
*MSM will not be responsible for unanswered calls/ call drops

Go Top

Q7.When will the mini auditions be held and in which cities?

A. Mini Auditions will be held in the following cities as per the timelines mentioned below:

Location	Audition Date
	Start date	End date
AMRITSAR	11 – Mar-12	11 – Mar-12
JAIPUR	18- Mar- 12	18- Mar- 12
RAJKOT	15 – Apr-12	15 – Apr-12
AURANGABAD	22- Apr - 12	22- Apr - 12

Go Top

Q8. When will the auditions be held and in which cities?

A. Auditions will be held in the following cities as per the timelines mentioned below:

Location	Audition Date
	Start date	End date
Kolkata	23-Mar-12	24-Mar-12
Delhi	30-Mar-12	31-Mar-12
Lucknow	05-Apr-12	05-Apr-12
Ahmedabad	09-Apr-12	09-Apr-12
Mumbai	18-May-12	19-May-12

Go Top

Q9. What is MTS Golden Audition Week?

A. MTS Golden Audition Week is meant only for the subscribers of MTS/Mblaze users who will be entitled to register for participation in the Show between 08th May, 2012 and 14th May, 2012 by way of SMS and Online Submissions.

Go Top

Q10. How to participate during the MTS Golden Audition Week?

A. The process for registration/participation by way of SMS and Online Registration shall be otherwise same as specified below for participating during the MTS Golden Audition Week except that users using the MTS MBlaze dongles can upload their videos directly on Myindianidol.com and for other users they can visit the MTS branded retail stores for the purpose uploading their recorded Audition Video. The information about the MTS branded retail stores can be found on www.myindianidol.com or Mtsindia.in/goldenweek or by calling on 955 for MTS users or 1800 2000 100 for other non-MTS users.

Via SMS – MTS subscribers can register by SMS by sending <space>age<space>gender to 52525. e.g. “IDOL 25 M”

Go Top

Q11. When will I get to know and how?

A. If shortlisted, you will be informed 2 to 3 days before the date of audition for the city that you have chosen as your prospective audition venue via SMS & Out bound dialer call on the number used for registration as per the details available with the Organizers.
*MSM will not be responsible for undelivered SMS or unanswered calls/ call drops.

Go Top

Q12. If shortlisted, will I have to bear the cost of any conveyance and lodging incurred?

A. Yes. If shortlisted you will be required to bear the cost of any conveyance and lodging, if incurred. MSM will not refund any costs incurred by any persons in connection with participation for Indian Idol Season 6.

Go Top

Q13. If shortlisted, what documents will I require to carry for the auditions (mini and main)?

A. If shortlisted, you will be required to carry the following documents to the audition venue:

• Photo ID proof: Drivers License / Passport  / Voters ID / PAN Card (atleast one)
• Date of Birth proof: Drivers License / Passport / Birth Certificate / Voters ID (atleast one)
• Address proof: Drivers License / Passport / Ration Card / Voter’s ID (atleast one)
• Audition shortlist unique ID provided during confirmation call.

Go Top

Q14. If shortlisted, will a minor require to be accompanied by a guardian?

A. Yes. If shortlisted, a minor will require to be accompanied by his/her guardian, who will also serve as their signatory for all signing formalities. As per the definition of the Show, minor include all persons between the age of 16 years and 18 years of age as on Feb 16th 2012.

Go Top

Q15.  I have a query.  Whom can I ask?

A.  Please send your queries to idolresponse@setindia.com and we will try to revert as soon as we can. Alternately, you can refer to our terms and conditions on www.myindianidol.com

Go Top

Q16. Where can I read detailed Terms and Conditions governing Indian Idol?

A. The detailed terms and conditions governing the Show are available on www.myindianidol.com

Go Top

Q17. What if I am unable to make it to the auditions on the specified date? Can it be rescheduled?

A. No. Inability to attend the audition on the specified date, time and location will terminate further participation in the Show.

Go Top

Q18. How will I know the result of the auditions?

A. You will be informed of the decision on the day of the audition, either right after your performance or subsequently during the course of the day.

Go Top

Q19. Some people claim that they can help get entry to the Show. Is it possible?

A. No. The only way to participate in the Show is through the defined processes of registration and audition announced by MSM. Any person claiming otherwise is defrauding/misleading you.