How many art & drawing competitions are listed on WiWit?

WiWit currently lists 366 verified art & drawing competitions in India from 214 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.

Which grades can take part in art & drawing competitions?

The art & drawing competitions listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.

Can my child take part in art & drawing competitions online?

Art & drawing competitions are available in multiple modes: 149 run online, 135 are in person, 82 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.

Are there free art & drawing competitions?

Yes, 142 of the 366 art & drawing competitions listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.

Are there drawing competitions for very young children?

Yes. Many art and drawing competitions welcome the youngest grades, often with separate age categories so children are judged against their peers. The eligibility for each contest is shown in the comparison table.

Can my child enter art competitions online?

Many art, drawing and photography contests accept digital submissions, so children can take part from anywhere in India. The mode (online, in person or hybrid) is shown on every listing.

Art & Drawing Competitions for Kids in India

Art and drawing competitions give children a stage for their creativity: painting, sketching, digital art and photography contests, from school level to international. WiWit lists 366 verified art & drawing competitions in India from 214 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 149 available online, 142 free to enter. Last reviewed July 2026.

Creative competitions matter as much as academic ones: they build confidence, observation and self-expression, and they give artistic children the recognition that classroom subjects rarely offer. The listings here gather drawing and painting competitions, sketching and doodling contests, digital-art challenges and photography competitions, for children across all grades, many open to the youngest students. Some are theme-based one-off contests; others run in multiple rounds up to national or international finals. Because creative competitions vary in theme, medium and submission format, WiWit verifies each listing and shows what is required up front, so you can find the right art competition for your child's age and interest without wading through unverified contest sites.

Last reviewed: July 2026

Art & Drawing Competitions for Kids in India at a glance

Compare art & drawing competitions on WiWit
Opportunity	Organizer	Eligibility	Mode	Fee
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for Indian High School Students	U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)	Grade 8 to 11	In-Person	Free
International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) by SOF for Indian Students	Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)	Grade 1 to 10	In-Person	₹170
IITB Makerspace Summer Workshop	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)	Grade 8 to 12	In-Person	₹44,250
NextGen@IIT Bombay Summer School	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)	Grade 8 to 12	In-Person	₹82,600
ImmersionX: Electronics and Innovation	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)	Grade 8 to 12	In-Person	₹82,600
e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition	e-Yantra, IIT Bombay	Grade 7 to 12	Online	₹3,000
One-Year Drawing and Painting Diploma for Kids	Kalabhumi	Ages 4 to 16	In-Person	Paid
JKK Junior Summer Camp	Jawahar Kala Kendra	Grade 1 to 12	In-Person	Paid
World Handwriting Contest	Handwriting Repair	Ages 5 to 100	Online	Free
Hobby and Certificate Course in Fine Arts – Oil Painting (Offline)	Kalabhumi	Ages 5 to 17	In-Person	Paid
Young Technology Scholars Plus (YTS+)	Plaksha University	Grade 9 to 12	In-Person	₹1,05,000
Drawing and Painting Competition Dessin Academy	Dessin Academy (Institute of Fine Arts)	LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 7	Online	Paid
60-Day Advanced Kalari Techniques Training	Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam	Not listed	In-Person	Paid
30-Day Advanced Kalaripayattu Techniques Training	Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam	Not listed	In-Person	Paid
Kalaripayattu Holiday Training Camps	Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam	Not listed	In-Person	Paid

Program

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for Indian High School Students

by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

The YES Program offers Indian high school students a fully funded scholarship to live and study in the U.S. for an academic year, fostering cross-cultural understanding and leadership skills.

For children ages 15 to 17

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

English Language FluencyIntercultural CommunicationLeadership

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Competition

International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) by SOF for Indian Students

by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) by SOF is an annual competition for students in classes 1-10, designed to enhance general knowledge, current affairs, and life skills. It offers a platform for students to test their awareness and critical thinking.

For children ages 6 to 15

In-person event

₹170 registration

What your child could gain:

General KnowledgeCurrent AffairsProblem Solving

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Workshop

IITB Makerspace Summer Workshop

by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Nine-day day-scholar robotics workshop at IIT Bombay for Grades 8-12. Students build a functional autonomous robot through mechanical fabrication, electronics, and programming.

For children ages 13 to 17

In-person event

₹44,250 registration

What your child could gain:

Mechanical prototypingCircuit design and embedded programmingAutonomous systems development

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Program

NextGen@IIT Bombay Summer School

by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Five-day day-scholar summer school at IIT Bombay for Grades 8-12, covering AI, robotics, bioengineering, and design thinking under faculty guidance.

For children ages 13 to 17

In-person event

₹82,600 registration

What your child could gain:

Artificial intelligence fundamentalsRobotics and intelligent systemsDesign thinking and prototyping

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Workshop

ImmersionX: Electronics and Innovation

by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Six-day day-scholar electronics workshop at IIT Bombay for Grades 8-12. Students learn circuit design, sensor integration, microcontroller programming, and PCB design.

For children ages 13 to 17

In-person event

₹82,600 registration

What your child could gain:

Analog circuit designSensor integrationMicrocontroller programming

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Competition

e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition

by e-Yantra, IIT Bombay

An online project-based competition by e-Yantra, IIT Bombay where school students create 3D virtual museum exhibits of historical artifacts using photogrammetry and digital design.

For children ages 12 to 17

Join from home

₹3,000 registration

What your child could gain:

3D ModelingPhotogrammetryDigital Design

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Course

One-Year Drawing and Painting Diploma for Kids

by Kalabhumi

A one-year fine arts diploma for children covering drawing and painting across multiple mediums, structured in two progressive levels.

For children ages 4 to 16

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Pencil and free-hand drawingWatercolour paintingAcrylic painting

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Camp

JKK Junior Summer Camp

by Jawahar Kala Kendra

Annual multi-discipline arts summer camp at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, offering expert-led training across 18+ disciplines for children aged 5-17.

For children ages 5 to 17

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Kathak and Rajasthani folk dance formsVocal music and instrumental trainingTheatre and puppetry

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Competition

by Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam

A 60-day residential Kalaripayattu mastery programme at Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam in Wayanad, progressing from advanced body forms through wooden and metal weapon techniques under Gurukkal guidance.

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced Meythari body formsKolthari wooden weapon techniquesAnkathari metal weapon introduction

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Course

30-Day Advanced Kalaripayattu Techniques Training

by Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam

A 30-day residential advanced Kalaripayattu course at Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam in Wayanad, covering advanced body forms, stick routines and weapon techniques under experienced Gurukkals.

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced Meythari body conditioningMuchan (short stick) techniquesKettukari (long stick) techniques

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Camp

by Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam

A 14-day residential beginner course in Kalaripayattu at Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam, Wayanad, covering body movements, self-defence and an introduction to weapons.

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Maypayattu body conditioningFoundational Kalaripayattu movementsSelf-defence techniques

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Workshop

NSD Summer Theatre Workshop for Children

by National School of Drama (NSD)

NSD's Summer Theatre Workshop for Children is a month-long programme in New Delhi for children aged 8–16 covering movement, voice, improvisation, and scripted performance.

For children ages 8 to 16

In-person event

₹5,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Movement and body awarenessVoice training and dictionImprovisation

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Program

Columbia Pre-College Urban Planning and Design Program

by Columbia University Pre-College Programs

Three-week residential urban planning program at Columbia University, New York City, for rising 9th-12th graders. Explore city design, land use, and sustainability.

For children ages 15 to 18

In-person event

$12,838 registration

What your child could gain:

Urban planning principlesLand use analysisSustainable city design

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Program

GenWise GW Explorers Program

by GenWise (Ei Study)

A two-week academic enrichment program for gifted students in grades 6-7, covering STEM and humanities through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

For children ages 11 to 12

In-person event

₹1,50,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific inquiry and experimental designMathematical reasoningCritical thinking

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Browse all 366 art & drawing competitions

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Exams (1)

Trinity College London Acting Examinations

Every art & drawing competition listing on WiWit is checked against the organizer's official source before it is published. See how WiWit verifies listings.

Frequently asked questions

How many art & drawing competitions are listed on WiWit?: WiWit currently lists 366 verified art & drawing competitions in India from 214 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Which grades can take part in art & drawing competitions?: The art & drawing competitions listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.
Can my child take part in art & drawing competitions online?: Art & drawing competitions are available in multiple modes: 149 run online, 135 are in person, 82 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free art & drawing competitions?: Yes, 142 of the 366 art & drawing competitions listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
Are there drawing competitions for very young children?: Yes. Many art and drawing competitions welcome the youngest grades, often with separate age categories so children are judged against their peers. The eligibility for each contest is shown in the comparison table.
Can my child enter art competitions online?: Many art, drawing and photography contests accept digital submissions, so children can take part from anywhere in India. The mode (online, in person or hybrid) is shown on every listing.

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