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SHANKAR'S ON-THE-SPOT PAINTING COMPETITION

A LEGACY LOVED BY STUDENTS, PARENTS & SCHOOLS
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62nd Shankar's On-the-Spot Painting Competition

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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

62nd Shankar’s On-the-Spot Painting Competition

Get ready for India's most iconic children's art competition! Mark your calendar & stay connected.

DATE
OFFICIAL EVENT DATE
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Mark your calendar for the big competition day
TIMINGS
COMPETITION HOURS & ENTRY
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Competition Time
Entry Opens: 9:30 AM (Please arrive early for entry and seating)
VENUE & PARKING
VENUE LOCATION & ENTRY GATE
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Pragati Vihar, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Travel & Parking: Entry and Parking from Stadium, Gate Number 1.
HOW TO REACH
PUBLIC TRANSIT CONNECTIVITY
Metro: Nearest Metro Station – JLN metro station, Gate Number 3.
Bus: J L Nehru Stadium Bus Stop and Pragati Vihar Bus Stop.

Participant Rules & Guidelines

OFFICIAL • 2026

Age groups, event schedule, paper sizes, allowed media & competition rules

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VENUE LOCATION MAP
GATE 1 Entry & Parking
METRO GATE 3 JLN Metro Station
BUS STOPS JLN Stadium / Pragati Vihar
CORE EVENT HIGHLIGHT INDIA'S MOST ICONIC ART COMPETITION ESTABLISHED IN 1952

About Shankar’s On-the-Spot Painting Competition

Shankar’s On-the-Spot Painting Competition is one of India’s most iconic and prestigious children’s art events, celebrated nationwide for encouraging creativity, imagination, and artistic confidence among young learners. The competition evolved as a flagship live extension of the world-famous Shankar’s International Children’s Competition, first introduced in 1952 in New Delhi to demonstrate the genuine original talent of child artists.

70+ Years of Legacy
First introduced in 1952 in New Delhi as India's premier live art movement
3,000+ Participants
Thousands of young artists paint live on-the-spot in every edition
National Trust
Organized by Children's Book Trust (CBT) to foster authentic creativity
2022

Grand Comeback

Returned at IG Stadium with 3,000+ children on Children's Day after 2005.

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2023–24

Doubled Excitement

Organized twice a year in 2023 & 2024 due to overwhelming enthusiasm.

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2025–26

2026 & Next Event

Returned in 2026! Next edition set for 25 October 2026.

⭐ FEATURED HIGHLIGHT • PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Shankar's On-The-Spot Painting Competition January 2026 Prize Winners Group Photo
🏆61st Shankar's On-The-Spot Painting Competition – January 2026 Prize Winners
Honouring Young Talent, Creativity & Artistic Excellence
OFFICIAL RESULTS • HONOUR ROLL

61st Shankar's OTS Competition 2026 — Medal Winners

152 Medalists (3 Gold & 149 Silver Medals)

• Gold Medals (3) • Silver Medals (149)
Medal Winners Portal →
MERIT RECOGNITION • COMMENDATION

61st Shankar's OTS Competition 2026 — Certificate of Merit

320 Certificate Recipients

Certificate of Merit Portal →