Registration Guidelines – AIMA Voice 2025
Participants aspiring to be part of the prestigious AIMA Voice 2025 music competition are required to complete a registration form and pay an entry fee of Rs. 500/- per participant. Registration is facilitated through the respective AIMA State Units, who will coordinate the process and provide further instructions, including venue and schedule.
State Level Competitions
Eligibility & Participation
The AIMA Voice 2025 State Level Competitions are open to singers from all Indian states. Each participant must be a resident of the respective state for at least six months prior to the competition. Competitions will be conducted by the individual AIMA State Units between August 15 and September 15, 2025. The competition will be common for all genders.
Venue and Age Categories
The venue for the competition will be informed to registered participants directly by the respective State Unit Coordinator. Participants will compete in three age groups:
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Junior (10–15 years) – born between 15.08.2010 & 14.08.2015
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Senior (16–25 years) – born between 15.08.2000 & 14.08.2010
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Super Senior (25 years and above) – born on 14.08.2000 or earlier
Competition Format
Each participant will perform two Malayalam songs:
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One in the Semi-Classical category
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One in the Melody category
All performances must be rendered using karaoke tracks.
Qualification & Prizes
From each age group, three winners will be selected. However, only the top two winners and the third-place winner with more than 60% aggregate marks will qualify for the Zonal Level competitions.
All participants will receive certificates, while the top three in each group will also be awarded trophies.
Judgement Criteria
Participants will be judged on the following parameters:
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ഉച്ചാരണം (Pronunciation) – 10%
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ശ്രുതിലയം (Pitch Accuracy) – 30%
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താളം (Rhythm) – 30%
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ജ്ഞാനഭാവം (Musical Expression) – 20%
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ആത്മവിശ്വാസം (Confidence) – 10%
To be eligible for prizes:
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1st Prize: Minimum 80%
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2nd Prize: Minimum 70%
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3rd Prize: Minimum 60%
Zonal Level Competitions
Qualified Participants
The Top 2 winners and the 3rd place winner (with 60%+ score) from each age group at the state level will qualify for the zonal round.
Dates and Venues
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South Zone – October 26, 2025 – Chennai
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West Zone – November 2, 2025 – Mumbai
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East Zone – November 9, 2025 – Kolkata
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North Zone – November 16, 2025 – Delhi
Competition Format & Judgement
Zonal rounds will follow the same song categories (Semi-Classical and Melody, karaoke-based) and judgement criteria as the State Level.
Top 3 winners from each age group will advance to the Grand Finale.
Zonal Prizes
All participants will receive certificates, while the top three winners in each group will receive trophies and certificates.
Grand Finale
Finalist Participation
Only the three zonal winners in each age group will qualify for the Grand Finale, making it the ultimate platform to showcase their vocal talent.
Schedule & Venue
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Arrival & Grooming Session: December 25 (afternoon) and 26
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Finale Competitions: December 27 and 28
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Reserve Day: December 29
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Venue: Kochi
All participants are required to report in Kochi by the afternoon of 25th December. Travel arrangements must be made by the participants themselves, and all related expenses will be borne by them. Accommodation will be provided for each singer plus one companion.
Performance Format
The Finale will feature live orchestra performances. Rounds and song formats will be informed 15 days before the Finale to allow preparation.
Finale Prizes
Each age group will have the following cash prizes:
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1st Prize – Rs. 50,000
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2nd Prize – Rs. 25,000
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3rd Prize – Rs. 15,000
In addition, a Special Prize will be awarded if Non-Resident Keralite (NRK) singers are not among the top three.
Advisory: Professional Singers are advised not to participate in this competition in order to promote upcoming amateur singers.
General Guidelines
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For Zonal and Finale rounds, participants must submit their intended list of songs at least 10 days prior to avoid duplication of song choices.
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All rounds emphasize vocal purity, cultural authenticity, and musical skill — maintaining the high standards AIMA Voice is known for.
For further details and registration, please contact your respective State Unit Coordinator. Let your voice shine on the AIMA national stage.
Registration Fee Payment Instructions
All participants are requested to pay a registration fee of ₹500/- per participant using the link provided below. After completing the payment, please take a screenshot of the payment confirmation and attach it at the end of your application form as proof of payment.
This step is mandatory to validate your registration.