Rules and Regulations: Logo Designing Competition for COGE

Eligibility
• The competition is open only to currently enrolled students of Union Christian College, Aluva (UG/PG students from any department).
• Individual entries only. Group submissions will not be accepted.
Design Specifications
• The logo must represent the vision and mission of COGE: “Connecting UCC to the world through outreach, collaboration, and global engagement.”
• The design should be original, creative, and not infringe on any copyright or third-party rights.
• Logos must be designed in digital format and submitted in:

1. Initial submissions must be in JPEG or PNG format (high resolution (not less than 300 DPI), 1500×1500 px). Participants should retain the original editable source file (e.g., PSD, AI, CDR, or SVG) and be prepared to submit it upon request.
2. CMYK version should also be available for print (if selected)
3. And a brief concept notes (max 100 words) explaining the design rationale.

Submission Guidelines
• All entries must be emailed to: [email protected]
• Subject line: COGE Logo Design Entry – [Your Full Name]
• Deadline: Before 5:00 PM, 8th August 2025
• Only one entry per participant is allowed.
Selection Criteria
• Relevance to the theme and vision of COGE
• Creativity and originality
• Visual appeal and scalability (usable across print and digital platforms)
• Simplicity and versatility (black & white and color usage)

Judging Panel
• The entries will be evaluated by an expert panel comprising:
◦ College design team representative
◦ Faculty from the College
◦ Members of the COGE coordination team
• The decision of the judging panel will be final and binding.

Winner and Recognition
• One winning logo will be selected and will become the official logo of COGE.
• The winner will receive a memento & certificate of recognition and college-level acknowledgment during the official inauguration   of the centre.
• The college reserves the right to refine or modify the winning design in consultation with the designer.

Intellectual Property
• By submitting an entry, participants agree that:
◦ The submitted logo becomes the property of Union Christian College, Aluva.
◦ The college has full rights to use, reproduce, or alter the logo for any official purpose.
◦ No financial compensation shall be claimed for future use.

General Terms
• Plagiarized or AI-generated entries will be disqualified.
• Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.
• Participation implies full acceptance of these rules and conditions.