Both printed books and eBooks published in India are eligible.  All entries should have been published and released between 1 January 2018 and 30 June 2019.

The last date of entry submission is 5 July 2019, and a single publisher can submit up to five entries in each category. Seven copies of each entry should be sent through courier along with the application form.

Nomination fee for each entry is Rs 1500 + GST. The payment can be made either through cheque or NEFT.

According to Ficci, submissions are eligible for an award only if and when the work merits an award. The judges may choose not to give award in a category should the work submitted not be worthy in their expert opinion.

For details, visit ficci.in.