Lalit Kala Akademi announces 20 awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art
27 September 2026
The Lalit Kala Akademi has announced 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art.
The First-Tier Jury selected 270 artworks for presentation at the exhibition.
6,175 artworks were submitted by 2,495 artists representing 27 States and Union Territories.
The Lalit Kala Akademi is the national academy of art under the Ministry of Culture.
Awards announced:
20
Artworks selected:
270
Artworks submitted:
6,175
Artists:
2,495 from 27 States and Union Territories
Why it matters for exams: The three national academies and the awards they give are recurring questions on India's cultural institutions.
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