The lottery sambad prize list usually means the prize structure printed with a Dear weekly result: the 1st prize, consolation prize, and lower-numbered tiers. Use the table below as a quick guide, then match the exact scheme name and date on your ticket with the current result sheet before making a claim.
What the Dear prize list means
“Lottery Sambad” is a popular search term for results from state-organised Dear lotteries. It is not, by itself, the name of one permanent prize scheme. A ticket can identify a weekly draw by its Dear name, day, state, draw time, series and date.
That detail matters because the 1 PM, 6 PM and 8 PM results are separate draws. The 1 PM and 8 PM listings are associated with Nagaland weekly schemes, while the Sikkim Directorate lists a Dear 6 PM weekly set. Check the Nagaland State Lottery result page or Sikkim State Lottery result page for the matching state and slot.
The official Nagaland schemes page and Sikkim schemes page are useful starting points for current notifications. Do not use an old prize chart simply because the ticket has a similar Dear name.
Weekly Dear prize table: 1st to 5th prize
The following is the commonly reported weekly structure used for the current Lottery Sambad result tables. “Number drawn” describes how many winning number entries appear in that tier; the total number of winning tickets can be larger because some numbers apply to every eligible series.
| Prize tier | Prize amount for the winner | Number drawn or usual winners | How the ticket is matched |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st prize | ₹1,00,00,000 | 1 | Full series and number |
| Consolation | ₹1,000 | One for each other eligible series | Same number portion as the 1st prize, with another series |
| 2nd prize | ₹10,000 | 10 five-digit numbers | The listed five-digit number, as stated on the sheet |
| 3rd prize | ₹500 | 10 four-digit numbers | The listed last four digits |
| 4th prize | ₹250 | 10 four-digit numbers | The listed last four digits |
| 5th prize | ₹120 | 100 four-digit numbers | The listed last four digits |
The official result sheet controls if any amount differs. For example, older official Nagaland result sheets have shown ₹9,000 for 2nd prize, ₹450 for 3rd prize, and ₹100 for 5th prize on some draws. That is why a current scheme notification or the result PDF for the exact date is more reliable than a copied “permanent” chart.
The seller amount sometimes printed beside a prize is separate from the winner’s prize. It is an incentive or commission shown for the authorised seller; it is not extra money added to the amount paid to the ticket holder.
How many winners can each tier have?
The number in the result table is not always the number of winning tickets. A full ticket normally contains a series and a number. Lower prizes may use the number alone and apply it across all series.
Here is the practical way to read the tiers:
- 1st prize: one complete series-plus-number combination wins. The series is important; the five-digit number alone is not enough for this tier.
- Consolation: the same number portion can receive ₹1,000 in other eligible series. The exact count depends on how many series the scheme printed.
- 2nd prize: ten five-digit numbers are normally listed. If the sheet says they apply to every series, each number can match more than one physical ticket.
- 3rd and 4th prize: ten four-digit entries are commonly listed for each tier. They are checked by the last four digits and can apply across series.
- 5th prize: the list is normally much longer, with 100 four-digit entries. This creates many more winning tickets than the 1st prize.
As an illustration, an official Nagaland result sheet that uses 660 eligible series would produce 6,600 possible 2nd-prize ticket combinations from ten numbers, 66,000 for a ten-number 3rd-prize tier, and 6,60,000 for a 100-number 5th-prize tier. Your draw may use a different number of series, so use the counts printed on that draw’s result sheet.
How to read your ticket against the list
Start with the date, Dear draw name and time. Do not compare a Monday ticket with a Tuesday result simply because both are labelled “Dear”. The draw name and date should agree before you check any digits.
Next, check the 1st prize and consolation rules. The 1st prize normally needs both the printed series and the full number. A consolation prize normally uses the same number as the 1st prize but a different eligible series.
For the lower tiers, read the matching instruction beside each prize. A five-digit match for 2nd prize is not the same as a last-four-digit match for 3rd, 4th or 5th prize. Keep leading zeroes: 0123 and 123 should not be treated as the same printed entry when the sheet lists four digits.
For a quick current check, open the Lottery Sambad 8 PM result page and select the date shown on your ticket. Use the full table, not only the large 1st-prize number.
Which prizes can a seller pay?
Small prizes are often paid through an authorised seller or retailer where the particular scheme permits it. Official scheme notifications can set a limit for seller payments, so the printed claim instructions matter more than a general rule.
For a large prize, especially the 1st prize, follow the state lottery department’s claim process. Nagaland result notices have directed holders of prizes above ₹10,000 to submit the ticket through the Directorate or an approved nodal office, and those notices can specify a deadline such as 30 days from the draw. Sikkim scheme documents also distinguish smaller payments from prize money paid by the Directorate.
Before handing over an original ticket, read the current official notice and confirm the authorised office. Keep a clear copy or photograph for your records, but do not treat a photograph as a substitute for the original ticket if the scheme requires the original. Never pay a caller a “release fee” or share an OTP to receive a prize.
The ₹10,000 figure also needs care when you hold more than one winning ticket. A seller may be allowed to pay up to a stated limit for one transaction, while several prizes claimed together can require the government claim route. Tell the authorised office about all winning tickets and follow the current form and identity requirements.
What you may receive after tax
Lottery winnings have tax implications. The Income Tax Department lists winnings from lotteries under Section 194B and shows a 30% TDS rate for the relevant category. The current TDS rate table also notes that applicable surcharge and health and education cess can affect the rate.
Use this only as a simple illustration, not as personal tax advice:
| Gross prize | 30% illustration | Balance before any applicable surcharge or cess |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,00,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | ₹70,00,000 |
| ₹10,000 | Not a TDS estimate | Check the current threshold and tax treatment |
| ₹500 | Not a TDS estimate | Check the current tax treatment |
Section 194B refers to an amount above ₹10,000 in a single transaction. That TDS trigger is not the same thing as a complete calculation of your final tax liability. The amount, timing, other winnings and current tax rules can matter, so verify the position for the relevant financial year with the Income Tax Department or a qualified tax professional.
Do not subtract 30% mechanically from every row of a prize list. The paying authority may apply the required deduction at the time of payment, and the final result can include rules that a short online prize table cannot cover.
Bumper prize lists are different
A Dear bumper is a separate scheme, not an enlarged version of the normal weekly list. It can have a different ticket price, draw date, number of digits, number of prize ranks, prize amount and payment procedure.
For example, a Sikkim bumper notification published in 2026 used several ranks beyond the usual 1st-to-5th weekly structure. Its scheme page also identified a separate bumper draw rather than placing it inside the regular Dear 6 PM weekly listing. Always open the notification for the exact bumper name before checking a ticket.
You can also read our Dear Puja Bumper 2026 guide for the draw-specific information already covered on this site. It is still necessary to verify the final result and claim instructions against the relevant state notification.
A safe way to use a prize list
Use a prize table for checking a published result, not for predicting a future number. Lottery draws are random, and previous numbers cannot make a future number more likely.
Before treating a ticket as a winner, confirm these five points:
- the state and official scheme name;
- the draw date and time in IST;
- the series and full number for the 1st prize;
- the exact digit rule for the lower prize tier;
- the claim deadline and payment office in the current official notice.
Also check whether lotteries are legal where you live. State rules can differ, and this article does not make a legality determination for any individual state.
FAQ
What is the 1st prize in the Dear lottery?
The commonly published weekly Dear table shows a ₹1 crore 1st prize for one full series-and-number combination. The exact amount and scheme terms can change, so confirm the current notification for the draw date.
How much is the Lottery Sambad 2nd prize?
The current table pattern commonly shows ₹10,000 for 2nd prize, usually across ten listed five-digit numbers. Some older official sheets show ₹9,000, so the result PDF for your exact draw takes priority.
What is the Lottery Sambad 5th prize money?
The commonly reported weekly amount is ₹120, usually matched against 100 listed last-four-digit entries. Check the result sheet because a revised scheme can publish a different amount or number of entries.
Does the seller pay the prize?
An authorised seller or retailer may pay a smaller prize when the scheme permits payment up to its stated limit. A large prize or a combined claim above the limit generally follows the state Directorate’s claim process; use the current official notice.
Where can I check the latest Dear result?
Use the result page for the correct slot and state, then compare the full prize table with your ticket. The state lottery’s current publication remains the final verification source.
