How to claim

A summary of the claim process from the Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries and the Ponkudam app. Rules and forms are set by the Kerala State Lotteries department.

First, confirm the result

Check your ticket against the official Kerala Government Gazette. Ponkudam publishes results for information only and does not process or guarantee prize payments.

Claim within 90 days

Present the winning ticket within 90 days of the draw date. Only the highest prize won by a ticket number is paid, and tampered or damaged tickets are refused.

Sign your ticket

Sign the back of the ticket with your name exactly as on your Aadhaar card, as soon as you buy it.

Prize Above 1 Lakh

Surrender the winning ticket with the documents before the Director of State Lotteries, or through a nationalised or scheduled bank.

Prize Between 5000 and 1 Lakh

Surrender the ticket with the documents before the District Lottery Officer.

Prize less than 5000

The prize can be collected directly from a lottery agency.

Documents Required

Prizes above ₹10,000

Original winning ticket, signed on the back with your name as on Aadhaar.
Prize claim form (Form V). If claiming through a bank, fill in its bank section.
One passport-size photograph.
Self-attested copy of your bank passbook showing name, address, account number, branch and IFSC.
Self-attested copies of your PAN card and Aadhaar card (Aadhaar and PAN must be linked).
Joint winners: Form VI. Winners from outside Kerala: Form VII. Both notarised.

Prizes up to ₹10,000

Application for prize distribution.
Original winning ticket, signed on the back with your name as on Aadhaar.
Self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card.
Self-attested copy of your bank passbook showing name, address, account number, branch and IFSC.

The agent's commission and income tax are deducted from the prize amount. Source: Directorate of State Lotteries — prize claim. Forms: download forms.

Verify current requirements

Deadlines, documents, deductions and procedures can change. Confirm the current requirements with the office of the Director of State Lotteries, the District Lottery Officer or the lottery agency before submitting a claim. You can re-check a ticket on the search page, and read about deductions in our tax guide.