X Factor India is the Indian version of The X Factor,

a show originating from the United Kingdom. It is a

television music talent show contested by aspiring

singers of all genres drawn from public auditions from

all across India. The show in its inaugural year was

broadcasted on Sony Entertainment Television Channel.

The 2011 competition was open to all Indian citizens

born before January 15, 1995. There were 3 categories

for registrants: Solo performances for those between

16 and 24 years of age as on January 15, 2011 and for

those equal to and above 25 years of age as on January

15, 2011 and Group performance for a group of 2 or

more people, all of which should be above the age of

16 years as on January 15, 2011. Reservation draws

were to be divided one third to each category. Each

week, Live Concerts were held in Mumbai where the 12

finalists performed for the judges and a live studio

audience.