Frequently Asked Questions
JOY Times Fresh Face is India’s largest and longest running collegiate talent and personality hunt that has given a platform to over 2,50,000 bright and fresh faces. We set the stage for students aged 16 to 24 to showcase their unique talent and charming personality to the world.
We will be conducting auditions both, online and offline! We will be holding on-ground auditions in select cities, at select colleges. But if we’re not at your college, or if you miss the college auditions, worry not - the online auditions have got you covered! All you need to do is register here, upload an amazing video showcasing your talent and if you blow us away, you make it to the online auditions!
Don’t forget to create a high-quality video of yourself that showcases not just your awesome talent, but also your charming personality. Remember – We’re looking for the perfect combination of both! If you are shortlisted, we will contact you via email and SMS.
College students from the following 15 cities are eligible to apply and participate in JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16: Allahabad Bengaluru Bhopal Chennai New Delhi (Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad) Indore Jaipur Kanpur Kolkata Kota Lucknow Mumbai Nagpur Pune Udaipur
We are looking for the perfect blend of spunky talent, a charming personality, and a unique Fresh Factor. We want to see what makes you #UniquelyYou on stage.
To apply, you must be a college student with a valid college ID, between the ages of 16 and 24. You must also belong to a college in one of the cities listed below :
Allahabad
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Chennai
New Delhi (Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad)
Indore
Jaipur
Kanpur
Kolkata
Kota
Lucknow
Mumbai
Nagpur
Pune
Udaipur
There are no height and weight requirements. All we are looking for is talent, personality, confidence and passion to achieve big things in life. So bring out the Fresh Factor in you at the Fresh Face stage.
We are sorry, but JOY Times Fresh Face is open to Indian citizens, from 15 cities only.
Firstly, don’t worry we all have bad days. In case you are not shortlisted, you can re-apply as a JOY Wildcard entry for a chance to appear directly in the National Finale. All you need to do is check the website for the schedule and register online. Polish your talent because we are giving you a chance to rise and shine.
We've got some big news! The boy and girl who conquer the big stage, steal our hearts and take home the title at the National Finale of JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16, will win the exciting opportunity to be the fresh new faces of JOY’s next social media campaigns!
No, there is no specific educational qualification required for you to be part of Times Fresh Face. The only criteria is that you should be in college (with a valid college ID) and between the age group of 16-22 years.
If your online registration is shortlisted, you will be contacted by our team via email and SMS. Details and updates will also be announced on our website and will be put up on our social media pages. Please stay tuned and be sure to follow @TimesFreshFace on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for the same.
It is very simple! Kindly fill the online registration form and paste a link to your registration video created using any platform of your choice. Don’t forget to share a public link - If your video is private, we can’t see it!
If you are one of the National Finalists of Season 16, you cannot reapply. However, if you are a City Finalist of Season 16, you can reapply and audition to show us your Fresh Factor and get another chance to perform to the best of your ability.
Makeup or clothing will not be provided for your Audition. However, if you make it to the City Finale and then the National Finale, we will take care of your hair styling, makeup and outfits for your big day to add the extra glam.
There are no boundaries to showcase your talent at JOY Times Fresh Face. Some of the talents that you can perform are singing, dancing, rapping, beat boxing, acting, speed painting, playing musical instrument but we are not limited to them. Surprise us if you have any other talents! All we want is for you to show us your talent and personality on stage, that’s #UniquelyYou.
A blend of spunky talent, charming personality and the right amount of confidence is the criteria we are looking for.
In order to be eligible, you will have to have an age proof ID along with your college ID at the time of registration.
To be able to register for JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16, you must be a college student, with a valid college ID, belonging to one of our chosen cities.
JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16 Auditions will be held online and offline! So all you need to do is keep an eye out on our social media channels to find out the select cities and colleges we will be holding auditions in. But if we’re not at your college, or if you miss the college auditions, worry not - the online auditions have got you covered! All you need to do is register here, upload an amazing video showcasing your talent and if you blow us away, you make it to the online auditions!
As a Times Fresh Face winner, you should have a unique talent, an awesome personality and should set the stage on fire by showing us what makes you #UniquelyYou!
Simply send us a DM on our Instagram handle and our team will sort out your query! Alternatively, you can email us on [email protected]
This season, we have made creating and sharing your registration videos even simpler! All you need to do is create your super fun, #FreshFactor filled videos on a digital platform of your choice, and share the video link in your application. So now, there are no worries about file size, just use the app and all its functionalities to create a high quality entry video. (Just remember to change your link settings from private to public!)
If your registration has been shortlisted, our team will get in touch with you via email and SMS, So don’t worry – if you have wowed us with your #FreshFactor, we’ll make sure you know!
While you can choose the filters for your video, we would recommend showing us your authentic, true self. Because we want to see what makes you #UniquelyYou!
No, since our age criteria is 16-24 years. But we would love to see your Fresh Factor at the auditions in 2 years when you are 16.
We would recommend preparing your introduction in English.
In case you miss the deadline to upload your video and send in your registration, don’t worry. We have another chance lined up for you! You can apply as a JOY Wildcard entry for a chance to appear directly in the National Finale. All you need to do is check the website for the schedule and register online. Polish your talent because we are giving you a chance to rise and shine.
We’re happy with whatever you’re happy with! You can upload the video in any format, just make sure that you are very well visible in the frame, because our focus is you and your #FreshFactor!
This season, we have made creating and sharing your registration videos even simpler! All you need to do is create your super fun, #FreshFactor filled videos on a digital platform of your choice, and share the video link in your application. So now, there are no worries about file size, just use the app and all its functionalities to create a high quality entry video. (Just remember to change your link settings from private to public!)
Yes! JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16 Auditions will be held online and offline! We kick off this season with the online auditions. All you need to do is register online, upload an amazing video showcasing your talent and if you blow us away, you make it to the online auditions!
Once the online auditions are over, we will move on to the offline auditions in 9 select cities, in select colleges! So all you need to do is keep an eye out on our social media channels to find out where we will be holding auditions in. If we come to your college, you can register on the spot and show us your #FreshFactor!
This year, physical college auditions will take place in select cities and colleges. So all you need to do is keep an eye out on our social media channels to find if we’re coming to you! If we’re in your college, all you need to do is register on the spot and show us your #FreshFactor!
We would recommend showing us your strongest suit - the talent that reflects what makes you #UniquelyYou!
Once sent, you cannot change your video submission.
No, please send us a video with just you. We want to see your talent shine, we want to see your amazing personality and find out what makes you #UniquelyYou!
Here’s how it’s going to work!
Registration : Send us a link to your video along with your online registration. (Full process here)
Auditions : If your online video blows us away, you will be invited to join the online auditions. If we come to your city and college, you can register on the spot and join the on-ground audition.
Semi Finale : If you are shortlisted from the auditions, you will move on to the Semi Finals for your city. These may be held online or offline. You will be contacted by our team via email and SMS and all the details will be provided.
City Finale : The top 10 boys and girls selected from the Semi Finale of each city will battle it out in their City Finale for a chance to make it to the National Finale. One girl and One boy from each city will get a chance to compete in the National Finale.
You will be asked to come to the nearest hub to participate for that city’s title!
National Finale : 2 city winners (one girl and one boy) from each city will participate in the ultimate showdown of the season - a shot at winning the National Finale of JOY Times Fresh Face Season 16!
Nothing can stop you from conquering the stage if you’ve got the fresh factor!
Your journey from talent to stardom might last around 6 months if you make it to the National Finale.
A blend of spunky talent, charming personality and the right amount of confidence is what we are looking for. All we want is for you to show us a talent and personality on stage, that’s #UniquelyYou.
At the audition, you will be asked to give us a short introduction of yourself, that best showcases your charming personality. Then you will be given 1 minute to perform your amazing talent for our judges and lastly, if the judges have any questions for you, there will be a short Q & A.
So don’t forget to leave stage fright at home and show us your #FreshFactor that makes you #UniquelyYou!
No. For auditioning in JOY Times Fresh Face, you do not have to pay anything. Just register for free on the website.
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