West Bengal State Level Photography Competition 2026

Organisation : West Bengal Biodiversity Board
Contest Name : West Bengal State Level Photography Competition 2026
Applicable For : All Interested Participants
Prizes : Top 3 Photographs Will Receive Awards
Last Date : 30th April 2026
Website : https://wbbb.wb.gov.in/notices

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What is West Bengal State Level Photography Competition?

West Bengal State Level Photography Competition 2026 is organized by the West Bengal Biodiversity Board under the Department of Environment, Government of West Bengal. It is being held to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 and aims to raise awareness about biodiversity through photography. Participants from across the state can take part and submit their best photographs based on the given theme. The selected entries will be exhibited in Kolkata, and top performers will receive awards. Last date of application is 30th April 2026.

Theme of the West Bengal State Level Photography Competition

Life in The Habitat. Participants must capture photographs that reflect the relationship between living organisms and their natural environment. The focus should be on real biodiversity and natural ecosystems.

Eligibility of West Bengal State Level Photography Competition

There is no complex eligibility requirement mentioned in the notice. However, the following conditions apply:
** Open to all interested participants
** Employees of the West Bengal Biodiversity Board and their family members are not eligible
** Participants must follow all rules and submission guidelines strictly

How To Enter in the West Bengal State Level Photography Competition?

There is no entry fee for this competition. Participation is completely free, making it accessible to students, job aspirants, and photography enthusiasts.

Participants must follow these instructions carefully:
Number and Format of Photos:
** Maximum of 2 photographs per participant
** Only colour photographs are allowed
** Size must be 15 x 12 inches
** Photos should be unmounted and borderless

Details to be Provided:
Each photograph must include the following details on the backside:
** Name of participant
** Address
** Contact number
** Email ID
** Caption/title of the photograph

Soft Copy Submission:
Participants must also send a soft copy of their photographs

Resolution :300 DPI
Email ID: biodiversity.wbbb@ [at] gmail.com
Subject Line :Entries for Photography Competition 2026

Rules and Restrictions:
To ensure fair participation, the following rules must be followed:
** Digitally manipulated photographs are not allowed
** Basic corrections like contrast adjustment are acceptable
** Photos of cultivated plants, captive animals, or man-made objects will not be accepted
** Any harm caused to animals or nature during photography will lead to disqualification
** Previously published or exhibited photographs are not allowed

Submission Process:
Participants can submit their entries through the following methods:
** By post or courier
** By hand delivery

The envelope must clearly mention: Entries for Photography Competition 2026

Submission Address:
Address: The Chairman, West Bengal Biodiversity Board
Office Location: Prani Sampad Bhawan, 5th Floor
Area: LB-2, Sector III, Salt Lake City
City: Kolkata – 700106

Ensure that the entries reach before the last date, as postal delays will not be accepted.

Prizes of West Bengal State Level Photography Competition

The entries will be judged by a panel of eminent photographers and scientists. Their decision will be final and binding.

** Top 3 photographs will receive awards
** Selected entries will be exhibited in Kolkata on 22 May 2026
** The Board may use the photographs for non-commercial awareness purposes with proper credit