SDS National Colouring Competition
by SDS (Students Development Society)
Cash prizes up to ₹11,000
Annual national school colouring competition by SDS open to students from LKG to Class 10, conducted at school with central judging and cash prizes up to ₹11,000.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 10
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
One session at school (competition held on a date set by the participating school)
Format
Individual
Time needed
One sitting at school, typically 30 to 45 minutes
Eligibility
- Grade level
- LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 10
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to school students from LKG and UKG through Class 10 across India. Participation is school-mediated; students register through their school.
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Rewards and recognition
Award
Cash prizes up to ₹11,000
1st place: ₹11,000 | 2nd place: ₹8,000 | 3rd place: ₹5,000 | Consolation: ₹1,500. Prize amounts sourced from results announced on the SDS website.
Prizes
Kala Ratna Award and Medal
Top performers receive the Kala Ratna Award for excellent colouring, comprising a certificate of merit and medal. Secondary performers receive the Kala Gaurav Award. Institutional awards include the Best School Award, Best Teacher Award, and Ideal Principal Award.
Certificate
Participation certificate for all students
Every participating student receives a participation certificate from SDS. Merit certificate winners receive an additional certificate with the Kala Ratna or Kala Gaurav Award.
Recognition
National-level art recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1School emails sdsofindia@gmail.com with school name, complete address, and school email to register
- 2SDS sends the competition brochure and entry kit to the registered school
- 3Students complete colouring at school on a date set by the teacher within the competition window
- 4School submits all completed entries by post or courier to SDS with the entry fee and participant list
Fees & financial support
Fee details
An entry fee is paid by the school at the time of submission of entries. The fee amount is not published online and is detailed in the competition brochure sent by SDS to registered schools. Payment is accepted by demand draft or online bank transfer.
About this opportunity
The National Colouring Competition by SDS (Students Development Society) is an annual nationwide art contest for school students from Kindergarten through Class 10. The competition is conducted at the student's own school under teacher supervision, making it accessible to schools across every region of India.
Participating schools register directly with SDS and receive a competition brochure and entry kit. Students colour assigned themes on the competition sheets provided, and the school submits all completed entries to SDS headquarters in Sambhajinagar for central judging. Results are declared on the SDS website and typically announced in January of the following year.
Top performers receive the Kala Ratna Award for excellent colouring, along with a certificate of merit and medal. The Kala Gaurav Award recognises strong performance. Institutional awards are given to the Best School, Best Teacher, and Ideal Principal. Every participating student receives a participation certificate.
The competition runs annually and thousands of students from schools across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, and other states participate each year.
Rounds & format
Single elimination round. Schools register with SDS and receive an official competition kit containing the colouring sheet and entry instructions. Students colour the assigned theme under teacher supervision on a date set by the school. The school submits all completed entries with the entry fee to SDS headquarters in Sambhajinagar for central judging. Results are published on sdsofindia.org.in/sds-result/ and typically announced in January of the following year. Winners receive cash prizes, the Kala Ratna Award, and certificates; all participants receive a participation certificate.
Selection process
Entries are judged centrally by SDS after school submission. Winners are selected on artistic merit across grade categories. Schools that submit a minimum of 100 entries per competition are eligible for institutional awards.
Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
A guided colouring competition where students colour assigned themes at their school on the official competition sheet. No preparation syllabus is published; themes are included in the competition kit sent to registered schools.
Frequently asked questions
How does a school register for the SDS National Colouring Competition?
Schools register by emailing sdsofindia@gmail.com with the school name, complete postal address, and school email address. SDS then sends the competition brochure, official colouring sheets, and entry instructions directly to the school.
Can individual students register for this competition without going through their school?
No. The competition is entirely school-mediated. Individual students must participate through their school. The school registers with SDS, conducts the competition internally, and submits all entries to SDS.
What awards does a student receive if they win the National Colouring Competition?
Top performers receive the Kala Ratna Award, which includes a certificate of merit and medal. Secondary performers receive the Kala Gaurav Award (certificate and medal). All participating students receive a participation certificate from SDS.
When are the results of the National Colouring Competition announced?
Results are typically announced in January of the year following the competition. They are published on the SDS website at sdsofindia.org.in/sds-result/. Schools are also notified directly.
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