Karunya Kerala Lottery | Official Prize Structure & Complete Guide
Karunya Kerala Lottery is a weekly state-run lottery scheme organized by the Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries, offering one of the highest prize structures among weekly draws in the state. Designed to support medical assistance programs under the Karunya Benevolent Fund, this lottery attracts thousands of players every week. Each Karunya Kerala Lottery draw follows strict government-supervised procedures, ensuring fairness and transparency. With a ticket price of ₹50, multiple prize tiers and a first prize of ₹1 crore, the scheme provides both strong winning potential and a socially meaningful purpose.
The Karunya (KR) Weekly Lottery is one of the officially
organized paper lotteries conducted by the Government of Kerala under the
Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998. As per the latest Gazette notification
(G.O.(P) No.104/2025/TAXES) dated 30 May 2025, the scheme
has been updated with a revised and more attractive prize structure. This
page provides the exact details from the official document
including ticket price, total tickets printed, prize structure, draw rules
and verification process.
You may verify all official notifications and Kerala lottery updates directly at:
Official Kerala Govt Lottery Website
.
Karunya Lottery Key Information (As per Gazette)
- Lottery Name: Karunya (KR) Weekly Lottery
- Ticket Price: ₹50 (₹39.06 + 28% GST)
- Total Tickets Printed: 1,08,00,000 (1 crore 8 lakh)
- Printed in: 12 Series
- Gross Value of Tickets: ₹42,18,48,000
- Total Prize Money: ₹24,33,79,000
- Periodicity: Weekly Draw
- Draw Location: Thiruvananthapuram
Official Karunya Kerala Lottery (KR) Prize Structure
Below is the exact prize structure table For the Karunya Kerla Lottery Weekly Draw
| Sl. No. | Prize Category | Details | Prize Amount (₹) | No. of Prizes | Total Prize Amount (₹) | Agents’ Commission (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Prize | Common to all series | 1,00,00,000 | 1 | 1,00,00,000 | 12,00,000 |
| 2 | II Prize | Common to all series | 25,00,00 | 1 | 25,00,000 | 3,00,000 |
| 3 | III Prize | Common to all series | 10,00,000 | 1 | 10,00,000 | 1,20,000 |
| 4 | IV Prize | Last 4 digits, drawn 20 times | 5,000 | Up to 21,600 | Up to 10,80,00,000 | Up to 1,29,60,000 |
| 5 | V Prize | Last 4 digits, drawn 6 times | 2,000 | Up to 6,480 | Up to 1,29,60,000 | Up to 15,55,200 |
| 6 | VI Prize | Last 4 digits, drawn 30 times | 1,000 | Up to 32,400 | Up to 3,24,00,000 | Up to 38,88,000 |
| 7 | VII Prize | Last 4 digits, drawn 76 times | 500 | Up to 82,080 | Up to 4,10,40,000 | Up to 49,24,800 |
| 8 | VIII Prize | Last 4 digits, drawn 92 times | 200 | Up to 99,360 | Up to 1,98,72,000 | Up to 23,84,640 |
| 9 | IX Prize | Last 4 digits, drawn 144 times | 100 | Up to 1,55,520 | Up to 1,55,52,000 | Up to 31,10,400 |
| – | Consolation Prize | Other series matching 1st prize number | 5,000 | 11 | 55,000 | 6,600 |
| Total | 3,97,454 prizes | ₹24,33,79,000 | ₹3,04,49,640 | |||
Draw Procedure for Karunya Kerala Lottery
- Draw conducted as per Rule 8 of Kerala Paper Lotteries Regulation Rules
- Supervised by minimum 3 judges, including a Chairman
- Mechanical draw device using random technology
- Machine operation explained to judges and spectators
- Draw may be broadcast on TV or official social media
- Unsold numbers are rejected and redrawn
- Winning numbers are publicly announced and documented
- Prize proforma signed by all judges
- If machine fails, drums and coins are used as backup
How to Check Karunya Lottery Results
- Download the official PDF from the Kerala Lotteries website
- Match the full 6-digit + series for top prizes
- Match the last 4 digits for lower prizes
- Consolation prize applies to matching 1st prize number in other series
How to Claim Prizes
Winners must submit the original ticket signed with name and address.
Prize must be claimed within the official claim period at District Lottery Offices
or Directorate of Lotteries, depending on prize amount.
Claims require:
- Original ticket
- ID proof
- PAN card (mandatory above ₹10,000)
- Passport-size photographs
- Claim application form
All lottery prizes are subject to income tax as per Indian law.
FAQ – Karunya Kerala Lottery
1. What is the ticket price of Karunya Kerala Lottery?
₹50 per ticket (₹39.06 + 28% GST).
2. How many tickets are printed?
1,08,00,000 tickets (1.08 crore), in 12 series.
3. What is the first prize amount?
The first prize is ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 Crore), common to all series.
4. How many total prizes are there?
3,97,454 prizes are distributed across all tiers.
5. What is the total prize money?
The total prize payout is ₹24,33,79,000.
6. How is the draw conducted?
Using a mechanical random device under the supervision of a panel of
judges. Unsold numbers are rejected and redrawn.
7. Where can I check official results for Karunya Lottery ?
Results are published on the
Official Kerala Government Lottery Website.