Who Can Participate?
Individuals or groups of students pursuing Full-time, Part-time, Executive, Online, or Diploma Management programmes from accredited academic institutions, universities, or professional learning platforms are invited to participate.
Students who have successfully completed Summer or Winter Internship Projects focused on Rural India, Bharat markets, rural consumers, rural development, agriculture, financial inclusion, rural marketing, sustainability, mobility, or related rural themes during the eligible period mentioned below are eligible to apply for the RMAI FLAME Student Awards 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Summer / Winter Internship Projects undertaken between 1st September 2025 and 31st July 2026 are eligible for submission.
- Project Duration: 8–10 Weeks
- Project Submission Deadline: 31st July 2026
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee. Participation is completely free of cost.
Project Submission Process
Step 1: Register by providing Name, Academic Institution,
Course Name, Mobile Number and Email ID.
Step 2: Provide Faculty Guide / Professor Contact Details,
including Email ID, Mobile Number, and the official Placement Department Email ID.
Step 3: Upload your Summer / Winter Internship Project in
PDF, PPT, PPTX, DOC, or DOCX format.
Step 4: An automated verification email will be sent to the
Faculty Guide / Professor and Placement Department.
Step 5: The entry will be considered valid only after approval
is received through return email from either the Faculty Guide / Professor or an
authorized representative of the Placement Department.
Important: Institutional approval is mandatory. Entries without
approval will not be considered for evaluation.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Entry Submission | 31st July 2026 |
| Jury Evaluation Period | 1st August 2026 – 31st August 2026 |
| Announcement of Winners & Award Ceremony Venue | To Be Announced Shortly |
Terms & Conditions
- 1. The competition is open to individuals and groups of students pursuing Full-time, Part-time, Executive, Online, or Diploma Management programmes.
- 2. Only internship projects focused on Rural India, Bharat markets, rural consumers, rural development, agriculture, financial inclusion, rural marketing, sustainability, mobility, or related rural themes are eligible.
- 3. Projects must have been undertaken during the eligible period specified by RMAI.
- 4. All entries must be submitted through the respective academic institution, college, or university.
- 5. Direct individual submissions from students will not be accepted.
- 6. For group projects, only one entry should be submitted with names of all participating members clearly mentioned.
- 7. Participants certify that all submitted information, findings, and project details are original and accurate.
- 8. Any plagiarism, false information, or unauthorized content may result in immediate disqualification.
- 9. RMAI reserves the right to request additional supporting documents, internship proof, or institutional verification.
- 10. The decision of the Jury and Organizing Committee shall be final and binding.
- 11. RMAI may use submitted case studies, presentations, project summaries, photographs, videos, and related content for academic, promotional, publication, or knowledge-sharing purposes with due credits wherever applicable.
- 12. Submission of entries implies acceptance of all rules, regulations, and decisions related to the awards process.
- 13. RMAI reserves the right to modify categories, timelines, eligibility criteria, or event schedules without prior notice.
- 14. Incomplete entries or entries submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
- 15. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw any entry found in violation of ethical practices or stated guidelines.
- 16. Participation in the awards does not guarantee nomination or winning recognition.
- 17. All eligible participants whose entries are successfully accepted for evaluation will receive an official Participation Certificate from RMAI.
- 18. There is no entry fee for participation.