Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026
The Punjab State Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026 brings one of the biggest festive Punjab State Lottery draws of the year with a massive ₹12 Crore first prize. The draw is scheduled for 16 November 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards, and the first prize is drawn from sold tickets only.
Important: The 1st Prize will be drawn from sold tickets only. Other prizes are drawn from the total tickets in the scheme.
Top Prizes in the Punjab State Diwali Bumper
The 2026 Diwali Bumper Lottery prize structure is led by a ₹12 Crore first prize, followed by three ₹1 Crore second prizes and three ₹50 Lakh third prizes.
1 Prize
Drawn from sold tickets only3 Prizes
₹1,00,00,000 each3 Prizes
₹50,00,000 eachPunjab State Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026 Prize Table
This table follows the notified prize structure for winners, sellers and sub-stockists. Amounts shown in the winner, seller and sub-stockist columns are the prize amounts attached to each winning ticket in that rank.
| Rank | No. of Prizes | Prize for Winner | Prize for Seller | Prize for Sub-Stockist | Total Prize Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | ₹12,00,00,000 | ₹50,00,000 | ₹20,00,000 | ₹12,70,00,000 |
| Consolation | 11 | ₹10,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹1,26,50,000 |
| 2nd | 3 | ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹10,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹3,36,00,000 |
| 3rd | 3 | ₹50,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,68,00,000 |
| 4th | 12 | ₹10,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹1,38,00,000 |
| 5th | 12 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹67,20,000 |
| 6th | 3,600 | ₹9,000 | ₹900 | ₹100 | ₹3,60,00,000 |
| 7th | 3,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | ₹100 | ₹2,01,60,000 |
| 8th | 3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹300 | ₹50 | ₹1,20,60,000 |
| 9th | 1,80,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹100 | ₹10 | ₹19,98,00,000 |
| Total | 1,90,842 | ₹43,52,00,000 | ₹3,65,20,000 | ₹68,70,000 | ₹47,85,90,000 |
Prize amounts are subject to applicable rules and tax deductions. Always verify a winning claim with the official Punjab State Government Gazette / Directorate.
Punjab State Diwali Bumper 2026 Ticket & Draw Details
The Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper 2026 is a paper lottery scheme with 36 lakh tickets across twelve named series.
From Aries to Pisces
Each series carries three lakh ticket numbers within the notified range.
Can You Buy the Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026 Online?
Searches such as “Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025 online purchase” became popular around the previous draw. For 2026, however, the notified scheme specifically states that the paper lottery shall not be sold through any online mode.
This is a paper lottery. The original ticket is required for a prize claim.
Online sale is not permitted under the scheme. Do not treat a digital image, screenshot or number message as a substitute for the original paper ticket.
Use chat for availability information. Ask about stock, permitted selling locations and how to obtain physical possession of a valid ticket through an authorized seller.
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How to Check the Punjab State Diwali Bumper Lottery Result
Keep the original ticket safe and compare the complete ticket number and series only after the official result is published.
Watch the Draw
The draw is scheduled for 16 November 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards. The official Punjab State Lotteries website provides a live draw page.
Official Live Draw ↗Check the Result
Match the series and number carefully and verify the result against the Punjab State Government Gazette before submitting a claim.
Punjab Lottery Results ↗Claim Correctly
For prizes above ₹10,000, the prescribed claim should reach the Directorate within 30 days from publication of the result in the Government Gazette.
Prize Claim Essentials
Winning tickets should be handled carefully. The original physical ticket is central to the claim process.
- Prize payment is made on production of the original winning ticket.
- Prizes above ₹10,000 are claimed through the prescribed process with the Directorate.
- The notified claim period is linked to publication of the result in the Punjab State Government Gazette.
- TDS is deducted wherever applicable under the Income Tax Act.
- One ticket is entitled to only one prize — the highest prize drawn against it.
- Forged, torn, mutilated or tampered tickets are not entertained.
Directorate of Small Savings, Banking & Lotteries, Punjab
Vit Te Yojana Bhawan
Plot No. 2B, Sector 33-A
Chandigarh
Check the official result, protect the original ticket, follow the prescribed claim form and observe the applicable time limit.
Punjab State Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026 FAQ
Quick answers about the ₹500 ticket, ₹12 Crore first prize, draw date, series, online purchase searches, results and claims.
What is the Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026?
It is the Punjab State Lottery festive bumper scheme for Diwali 2026. The scheme has 36 lakh paper lottery tickets in 12 series and a total notified prize amount of ₹47,85,90,000.
What is the first prize of the Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026?
The first prize for the winner is ₹12,00,00,000 (₹12 Crore), with one first-prize winning ticket.
Is the ₹12 Crore first prize drawn from sold tickets only?
Yes. The scheme specifically provides that the first prize is drawn from sold tickets only. The remaining prizes are drawn from the total tickets in the scheme.
What is the Punjab State Diwali Bumper 2026 ticket price?
The notified MRP of a single ticket is ₹500, inclusive of taxes.
When is the Punjab State Diwali Bumper 2026 draw?
The draw is scheduled for Monday, 16 November 2026, from 6:00 PM onwards. The notified venue is Camp Office, Zila Parishad Building, Ludhiana. The Directorate retains the right to change the date, time or venue.
How many tickets are there in the 2026 Diwali Bumper scheme?
The scheme contains 36 lakh tickets in total, divided equally across 12 series with three lakh tickets in each series.
What are the 12 ticket series?
The series are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
What is the ticket number range?
Ticket numbers run from 700000 to 999999, with three lakh ticket numbers in each series.
Can I buy the Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026 online?
No. This is a paper lottery and the notified scheme states that paper lottery tickets shall not be sold through any online mode. Use this website to review scheme information and ask about physical ticket availability through permitted sellers.
I searched “Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025 online purchase.” Is that draw still available?
No. The 2025 draw belongs to the previous year. This page covers the Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery 2026. The 2026 scheme is also a paper lottery and is not to be sold through an online mode.
Where can the Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper tickets be sold?
The scheme provides for sale through the distributor’s stockist network in Punjab and in other lottery-operating or permitted states in India, subject to applicable rules.
Where can I watch the Diwali Bumper draw?
The Punjab State Lotteries website provides a live draw page at punjabilotteries.com/livedraw. Results should also be checked against the Punjab State Government Gazette.
How long do winners have to submit a claim?
For prizes requiring submission to the Directorate, the prescribed claim should reach the office within 30 days from publication of the result in the Punjab State Government Gazette, subject to the Punjab State Lotteries Rules and the notified scheme.
Is TDS deducted from lottery prizes?
Yes. TDS is deducted at source wherever applicable under the Income Tax Act and the rules in force at the time of payment.
Can one ticket win more than one prize?
No. One ticket is entitled to only one prize — the highest prize drawn against that ticket.
What happens if a ticket is damaged or tampered with?
A forged, torn, mutilated or tampered ticket is not entertained for prize payment. Buyers should check the printing and numbering before purchase and keep the original ticket safe.
Need Current Ticket Availability?
Ask about physical ticket stock, permitted seller availability and collection information. Keep your original paper ticket in safe possession once obtained.
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