Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism
けらら・さひてぃや・あかでみー ぶんがくひひょうしょう
Annual award presented by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi for works of literary criticism in Malayalam.
Literary criticismMalayalam literatureState / regional literary award
- Established
- 1966
- Organizer
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi
- Category
- Criticism and Critical Writing
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Application Deadline
- around December
- Status
- Active
Description
The Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism is one of twelve category awards presented annually by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi (Kerala Literary Academy) to Malayalam writers for notable contributions in literary criticism. Established in 1966, it has recognized authors of critical works — typically published books — every year since its inception. Awardees have been recorded from 1966 through 2024. Each recipient receives a cash prize of ₹20,000 along with a certificate, plaque, and medal.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Award presented by Kerala Sahitya Akademi for the literary criticism category (specifics such as certificate/medal or cash not specified in source).
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection (Academy selection) | Kerala Sahitya Akademi selection committee | — | Official announcement by Kerala Sahitya Akademi |
Selection (Academy selection)
Judges
Kerala Sahitya Akademi selection committee
Announcement
Official announcement by Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Criteria
- Quality of the literary criticism
- Originality and critical insight
- Contribution to Malayalam literature and scholarship
Application Tips
Dos
- Confirm that the entry is literary criticism in Malayalam (books or longer critical works)
- Since published books are often targeted, clearly state publisher, publication year, etc.
- Clearly demonstrate originality of the criticism, logical consistency, and academic backing (sources, citations)
- Check Kerala Sahitya Akademi past winners and announcement guidelines in advance
Don''ts
- Do not engage in reprinting or plagiarism without citing sources
- Do not submit in languages not meeting requirements (e.g., English); primarily Malayalam works
- Do not leave deficiencies in submission documents or missing publication info
From Judges
- Emphasis on clear arguments and demonstrated critical insights
- Criticism contributing to Malayalam literature or offering new perspectives is highly evaluated
- Desirable to organize citations/references and clearly state evidence
Related Awards
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (other categories)
- Sahitya Akademi Award (national-level Indian literary award)
- List of awards for contributions to culture