How to read your Dear Lottery result
A Dear Lottery ticket carries a series (for example 65G) and a five-digit number (for example 50053). The 1st prize is announced as the series plus the number together — so 65G 50053 wins ₹1 crore, and every other series ending in 50053 wins the consolation prize of ₹1,000.
Below the 1st prize, the sheet lists ten 2nd prize numbers, ten 3rd prize numbers, ten 4th prize numbers and one hundred 5th prize numbers. Those prizes are paid on the number alone, whatever the series, which is why the same five digits can win in thousands of tickets at once.
- 1st Prize — ₹1 crore (series + number)
- Consolation — ₹1,000 (same number, all other series)
- 2nd Prize — ₹9,000 (ten numbers)
- 3rd Prize — ₹500 (ten numbers)
- 4th Prize — ₹250 (ten numbers)
- 5th Prize — ₹120 (one hundred numbers)
Claiming a Dear Lottery prize
Prizes up to ₹10,000 are usually paid by licensed retailers against the original ticket. Above that, the claim goes to the state lottery department: you submit the signed original ticket, a photograph, proof of identity and address, a claim form and a bank account details.
Claims must be made within the deadline printed on the ticket — typically 30 to 90 days from the draw date. A ticket that is torn, burnt beyond recognition or missing its serial number will not be honoured, so photograph your ticket the moment you buy it.
TDS is deducted at source on prizes above the statutory threshold, and a 2% seller prize deduction applies from 1 April 2026. Factor that in when you estimate what actually reaches your bank account.
Tax and deductions on winnings
Lottery winnings are taxed at source: TDS is deducted before the prize is paid out, at the rate in force for lottery winnings, and there is no basic-exemption relief on it.
From 1 April 2026 a 2% deduction also applies to the seller prize amount. Keep the TDS certificate — you will need it when you file your return.
Dear Lottery weekly timetable
| Day | 1 PM — Dear Morning | 6 PM — Dear Day | 8 PM — Dear Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Dear Rise | Dear Legend | Dear Clover |
| Tuesday | Dear Shine | Dear Prestige | Dear Destiny |
| Wednesday | Dear Spark | Dear Regal | Dear Dream |
| Thursday | Dear Star | Dear Supreme | Dear Fame |
| Friday | Dear Victory | Dear Crown | Dear Horizon |
| Saturday | Dear Vision | Dear Elite | Dear Lucky |
| Sunday | Dear Wish | Dear Empire | Dear Magic |
Dear Lottery prize chart
| Prize rank | Prize amount | Number of prizes | Super prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | ₹1 Crore | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Consolation Prize | ₹1,000 | 699 | ₹500 |
| 2nd Prize | ₹9,000 | 7,000 | ₹500 |
| 3rd Prize | ₹500 | 70,000 | ₹50 |
| 4th Prize | ₹250 | 70,000 | ₹20 |
| 5th Prize | ₹120 | 7,00,000 | ₹10 |
Dear Morning: 5.80 crore tickets, series 42 to 99 / A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, ₹6 per ticket · Dear Day: 2.80 crore tickets, series 74 to 99 / A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, ₹6 per ticket · Dear Evening: 7.00 crore tickets, series 30 to 99 / A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, ₹6 per ticket
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dear Lottery first prize really ₹1 crore?
Yes — the flagship Nagaland Dear draws carry a ₹1 crore first prize, which is paid as ₹99,00,000 to the winner plus a ₹1,00,000 super prize to the selling agent.
What is the consolation prize?
Every ticket bearing the 1st prize number in any other series wins ₹1,000. That is the consolation prize, and it applies to all remaining serials and series of the winning number.
Is tax deducted from lottery winnings?
Yes. TDS is deducted at source on lottery winnings at the prevailing rate, and a 2% seller prize deduction applies from 1 April 2026. Keep the TDS certificate for your return.
How do I claim a Dear Lottery prize?
Prizes up to ₹10,000 are usually paid by licensed retailers. Above that, submit the original ticket, ID proof, address proof, a claim form and bank details to the state lottery department within the deadline printed on the ticket.