India As I See - National Online Painting Competition
₹97,500 Cash Rewards
India As I See - National Online Painting Competition is a competition by FairGaze Association for students in Class 3–12, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
₹200
Duration
Approximately 1 month (e.g., July 16 to August 20)
Format
Individual
Time needed
Flexible, as per participant's convenience for submission, typically requiring a few hours for creation and submission.
About This Opportunity
The India As I See competition is an annual national online contest organized by FairGaze, celebrating creativity, talent, and patriotism among young Indian residents. Held in honor of Independence Day, it provides a platform for students to showcase their artistic skills by depicting their unique perspectives on India's rich cultural history and journey through painting.
This Paint India category is open to students in Grades 3–12 from any school, NGO, or community across India, including Children with Special Needs (CWSN). Participants illustrate themes tailored to different grade levels, focusing on national symbols, traditions, freedom fighters, and India's progress.
Participants gain valuable exposure, boost their confidence, and receive participation certificates. Winners are recognized in an online event and receive winner certificates, cash rewards, and exciting gifts, fostering national pride and identity. The contest encourages originality, promotes cultural sensitivity, and offers a creative outlet to explore India's vibrant heritage and story through visual art.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Age Range
- 8 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Must be a student enrolled in a school, NGO, or community program.
Additional requirements
- Open to students from any school, NGO, or community across India.
Open to students in Grades 3-12 (ages 8-18) from any school, NGO, or community across India. This includes Children with Special Needs (CWSN).
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Themes are aligned with national identity, cultural heritage, and historical events of India, encouraging introspection and creative interpretation. The competition is conducted as per the National Education Policy 2020.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹97,500 Cash Rewards
Cash rewards are provided to winners, with total prizes up to ₹97,500. Specific disbursement details will be communicated to winners post-evaluation.
Prizes
Exciting Gifts & Discount Coupons
Winners receive exciting gifts from Smartivity. All winners and participants also receive discount coupons from Sundaram Books.
Certificate
FairGaze Participation & Winner Certificates
Participation certificates are provided to all students, and winner certificates are awarded to top performers. These certificates can be downloaded from the India As I See website or emailed individually.
Opens doors to
Certificates and awards from a national competition can enhance college applications, demonstrating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural engagement.
Career pathways
Participation and recognition can serve as a valuable addition to a student's portfolio, beneficial for future academic and career pursuits in creative fields.
Recognition
National Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Includes a special category for Children with Special Needs (CWSN).
- Themes are designed to foster patriotism and cultural consciousness.
- Opportunity for work to be published on the FairGaze Media Network.
Exam format
- Duration
- 43200 minutes
- Format
- Creative Submission (Painting, Poetry, or Essay)
- Language
- English, Hindi
How entries are judged
Entries should successfully represent the chosen theme by demonstrating an in-depth awareness of and connection to India's culture, legacy, history, or any other feature relevant to the specified theme. Submissions that successfully portray the spirit of the topic will earn higher ratings.
Selection process
Winners are selected based on evaluation by a panel of judges and may also consider the number of likes on social media for some categories.
How to apply
- 1Register on the official India As I See website.
- 2Complete the registration form with accurate personal details and chosen category (Paint India or Power of the Pen).
- 3Receive login ID and password via email.
- 4Log in to the website and submit the entry in the specified digital format (JPG/JPEG, PNG, PDF for paintings; PDF, DOC, DOCX for poems/essays).
- 5Ensure file size does not exceed 5MB.
How to prepare
- Official contest website for themes and guidelines
- Exploring India's culture, history, and national identity
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A participation fee is assessed per submission. For General Category students, the fee is ₹200. For Children With Special Needs (CWSN), the fee is ₹100. Early bird discounts may be available, reducing the fee to ₹100 for General Category and ₹50 for CWSN during specific periods. Discounts may also be available via coupon codes.
Refund policy
Details regarding refund policy are not explicitly mentioned. Participants are advised to check the official website or contact FairGaze for more information.
Frequently asked questions
Is India As I See - National Online Painting Competition free?
₹200 registration
Who can participate in India As I See - National Online Painting Competition ?
Students in Class 3–12. children aged 8-18.
What will my child gain from India As I See - National Online Painting Competition ?
Exciting gifts from Smartivity for winners.. Participation certificates for all students.. Winner certificates for top performers.. Discount coupons from Sundaram Books for winners and participants.. National-level recognition and exposure for creative work.. Platform to showcase artistic and literary talent.. Cash rewards upto ₹97,500..
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