SDS National Handwriting Competition
by SDS (Students Development Society)
Cash prizes up to ₹11,000
SDS National Handwriting Competition is a competition by SDS (Students Development Society) for students in LKG, UKG & Class 1–10, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
LKG, UKG & Class 1–10
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 15 to 30 minutes
About This Opportunity
National Handwriting Competition is an annual competition organized by SDS (Students Development Society), an educational NGO based in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The competition is conducted across schools throughout India, inviting students from KG to Class 10 to participate in a structured handwriting assessment.
Schools register with SDS to participate. After registration, SDS dispatches competition materials directly to registered schools. Students complete the handwriting task on the provided sheets under teacher supervision at their school. Schools collect and submit the completed entries to SDS for centralized evaluation.
Winners are presented with the Kala Gaurav Award for Excellent Handwriting, along with cash prizes. All participating students receive participation certificates. The competition has been conducted across hundreds of schools in Maharashtra and other states, with participation from both government-aided and private schools.
The competition aims to promote the art of good handwriting among students at the foundational stage, celebrating excellence in penmanship and encouraging consistent practice among young learners.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- LKG, UKG & Class 1–10
- 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 & 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 Gaurav Award
Rounds & format
Single elimination round. Schools register with SDS and receive an official competition kit containing the handwriting sheet and entry instructions. Students write the assigned passage or content 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 Gaurav Award, and certificates; all participants receive a participation certificate.
How entries are judged
Legibility, neatness, consistency, letter formation, and overall presentation of handwriting
Selection process
Entries are judged centrally by SDS after school submission. Winners are selected on handwriting quality, legibility, and presentation across grade categories. Schools that submit a minimum of 100 entries per competition are eligible for institutional awards (Best School, Best Teacher, Ideal Principal).
How to apply
- 1School contacts SDS at sdsofindia@gmail.com to register
- 2SDS sends competition materials to registered schools
- 3Students complete handwriting task at school under supervision
- 4School submits completed entries to SDS
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Registration fee collected by SDS. Contact sdsofindia@gmail.com for current fee details.
Frequently asked questions
Is SDS National Handwriting Competition free?
Registration fee applies
Who can participate in SDS National Handwriting Competition?
Students in LKG, UKG & Class 1–10.
What will my child gain from SDS National Handwriting Competition?
Cash prizes: 1st place ₹11,000, 2nd place ₹8,000, 3rd place ₹5,000, Consolation ₹1,500. Kala Gaurav Award (certificate and medal) for top performers. Participation certificate for every student. Institutional awards for Best School, Best Teacher, and Ideal Principal.
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