Doodle for Google India Contest - National Art Competition
by Google India Private Limited
₹5,00,000 College Scholarship
A national art contest for Indian students in Classes 1-10 to design creative Google Doodles based on an annual theme, offering scholarships and national recognition.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Varies based on individual creative process and complexity of the doodle
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the artwork
Eligibility
Open to Indian citizen students in Classes 1-10 (typically ages 6-16) enrolled in any school across India. Parental, legal guardian, or school teacher permission is required for participation. Different groups are Grade 1-4, Grade 5-6, Grade 7-8, and Grade 9-10.
- Grade level
- Grade 1 to 10
- Age range
- 6 to 16 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Enrolled in an Indian school
- Prerequisites
- Basic artistic ability
- Understanding of the English language for artist's statement
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Rewards and recognition
Award
₹5,00,000
The National Winner receives a ₹5,00,000 college scholarship. Group Winners each receive a ₹2,00,000 college scholarship. Technology packages are also provided to the schools of winners.
Prizes
Trophy, Google Merchandise & Tech Package
All 20 finalists receive a Trophy of Achievement and Google merchandise. The National Winner's school receives a ₹200,000 technology package.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
All 20 finalists receive a Certificate of Achievement by Google India.
Opens doors to
Winning a national competition provides a significant advantage for college applications, particularly for programs in arts and design.
Recognition
National Recognition by Google
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration opened
- 1 Sept 2025
- Registration closed
- 31 Oct 2025
- Competition
- 1 Sept 2025 to 14 Nov 2025
How to apply
- 1Download and complete a one-page official entry form, which includes space for the doodle, an artist's statement (50 words or less), and parental/guardian/teacher consent.
- 2Submit the completed entry form either virtually via a digital upload tool on the contest website or as a hard copy by mail.
Rules and guidelines
- Only one doodle entry is allowed per participant.
- Doodles must be original work and not copyrighted or plagiarized.
- Doodles must not contain derogatory, offensive, or inappropriate content.
- The doodle must incorporate the letters from the Google logo.
- A descriptive artist statement of 50 words or less must accompany the doodle.
- Entries must be submitted with a fully completed and signed entry form.
- Doodles must be two-dimensional and scannable.
Technology requirements
- Access to a computer or mobile device for downloading the entry form and potentially for online submission.
- Printer for printing the entry form (if submitting a physical doodle).
- Scanner or high-resolution camera for digitizing the doodle and entry form for online submission (if applicable).
- Stable internet connection for online submission and public voting (if applicable).
- For digital art submissions (for students 13+), appropriate software/hardware for creating the digital artwork and Google Drive for uploading and sharing video/audio files.
About this opportunity
The Doodle for Google India Contest is an annual art competition inviting students from Class 1 to 10 across India to redesign the Google logo. Participants are encouraged to express their creativity and imagination by creating a doodle based on a specific theme announced each year. The winning doodle receives national recognition by being featured on the Google India homepage.
This contest is open to Indian resident students enrolled in any school in India, from Class 1 to Class 10. Entrants must obtain prior permission from their parents, legal guardians, or school teachers to participate. Only one doodle entry is allowed per student, and it must be their original work, reflecting the contest theme and incorporating the Google logo.
Winners receive significant prizes, including college scholarships and technology packages for their schools. All participants gain valuable experience in creative expression and design, enhancing their artistic skills and potentially contributing to their portfolios. The competition aims to celebrate young artists and foster creativity among Indian youth.
Rounds and format
Round 1: Initial judging by a panel of art teachers and creative experts to select 20 national finalists (4 from each grade group). Round 2: Online public voting for the 20 national finalists to determine 5 group winners (one from each grade group). Round 3: A final panel of Google executives and guest judges selects one National Winner from the 5 group winners.
How entries are judged
Artistic merit (drawing skills, use of color), Creativity and originality (representation of theme, use of Google logo, unique approach), Communication of the contest theme (in drawing and supporting statement), Adherence to Doodle Requirements and contest rules.
Selection process
Doodles are evaluated based on artistic merit, creativity, and how well they communicate the annual theme. Public voting also contributes to the selection of group winners, with a final jury selecting the national winner.
How to prepare
- Review past winning doodles for inspiration.
- Practice drawing and creative expression.
- Understand the annual theme thoroughly.
- Develop a clear concept for incorporating the Google logo.
- Refine the artist's statement to clearly explain the doodle's meaning.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The contest does not follow a fixed curriculum but encourages creative interpretation of an annual theme through art.
Frequently asked questions
How are doodles evaluated for creativity and artistic merit?
Judges assess the originality of the theme's interpretation, the artistic skill demonstrated for the student's age group, and how cleverly the Google logo is integrated into the artwork. The artist's statement also provides crucial context for the creative vision.
What common mistakes can lead to an entry's disqualification?
Frequent issues include submitting non-original work, failing to incorporate the Google logo, not adhering to the theme, or providing an incomplete entry form without the required signatures. It is vital to review all rules carefully before submission.
How can a participant's doodle stand out among numerous entries?
A unique and personal interpretation of the theme often captures the judges' attention. Strong visual storytelling, clean execution of the artwork, and a concept that is both imaginative and clear are key differentiators for a memorable doodle.
What is the significance of the public voting round in the final selection?
Public voting is a critical stage that determines the winners for each of the five grade groups from the pool of national finalists. This adds a popular choice element before the final national winner is selected by a panel of expert judges.
Beyond the prizes, what are the long-term advantages of participating?
Participation helps students develop creative thinking, design principles, and artistic skills. Being named a finalist or winner provides national recognition, which is a significant addition to a student's portfolio and a confidence booster for future artistic endeavors.
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