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Every participant who submits a valid entry gets a verified digital certificate.
About this competition
A nationwide painting competition celebrating the colours, stories and people of India. Watercolour, acrylic, oil, poster colour or mixed media — every style is welcome.
Before you enter
- Artwork must be original and made by the participant.
- No tracing, copying or AI-generated images.
- Upload one clear, well-lit photo (JPG/PNG, max 10 MB).
- Do not write your name on the front of the artwork.
- Judges' decision is final.
Open to participants aged 6–18 residing in India.
Age group: 6–18 yrs. Participants under 18 must register with a parent or guardian's consent.
One entry per registration. Accepted format: Photo (JPG, PNG, WEBP), maximum 10 MB. Make sure the photo is clear, well-lit and shows the full work.
Entries are evaluated by independent judges on creativity & originality, technique & skill, relevance to the theme and overall presentation. Copied, AI-generated or plagiarised entries are disqualified. The judges' decision is final.
Key dates
- Registrations openSunday, 20 Sep 2026
- Last date to register & uploadSunday, 15 Nov 2026 · 11:59 PM
- JudgingAfter the deadline
- Results announcedMonday, 30 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
After registering and paying, open My Dashboard and tap Upload entry next to this competition. You can upload directly from your phone gallery or computer. Accepted format: Photo (JPG, PNG, WEBP), up to 10 MB. You can replace your entry any time before the deadline.
Payments are processed securely by Razorpay. You can pay using UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM), debit/credit cards, net banking and popular wallets. You receive a confirmation email as soon as payment succeeds.
Yes. Every participant who submits a valid entry receives a digital participation certificate. Winners and merit holders receive special certificates. Certificates can be downloaded from your dashboard after results, and each one carries a unique ID and QR code that anyone can verify online.
Results are announced on or around 30 Nov 2026 on the Results page. All participants are also notified by email and in their dashboard.
Yes. Parents and teachers can register multiple children from the same account — just register once for each participant.
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