| Name | Sahitya Akademi Award |
|---|---|
| Type | Literary Awards |
| Award For | Promotion of Literature |
| Award By | Goverment of India |
| First | 1954 |
| Last | 2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Country | India |
This Winners List features 62 winners of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese, from 1955 to 2025.
| Image | Year | Winner Name | Gender | Book Name | Book Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2025 |
Devabrat Das
|
male | Karhi Khelar Sadhu | Novel | Assamese |
|
2024 |
Sameer Tanti
|
male | Pharingbore Bator Katha Jane | Poetry | Assamese |
|
2023 |
Pranavjyoti Deka
|
male | Dr. Pranavjyoti Dekar Srestha Galpa | Short stories | Assamese |
|
2022 |
Manoj Kumar Goswami
|
male | Bhool Satya | Short stories | Assamese |
|
2021 |
Anuradha Sharma Pujari
|
female | Yat Ekhon Aranya Asil | Novel | Assamese |
|
2020 |
Apurba Kumar Saikia
|
male | Bengsata | Short stories | Assamese |
|
2019 |
Joyasree Goswami Mahanta
|
female | Chanakya | Novel | Assamese |
|
2018 |
Sananta Tanty
|
male | Kaliloir Dintu Amar Hobo | Poetry collection | Assamese |
|
2017 |
Jayanta Madhab Bora
|
male | Moriahola | Novel | Assamese |
|
2016 |
Jnan Pujari
|
male | Maghmalar Bhraman | Poetry collection | Assamese |
|
2015 |
Kula Saikia
|
male | Akashar Chhabi Aru Anyanya Galpa | Short Stories | Assamese |
|
2014 |
Arupa Kalita Patangia
|
female | Mariam Astin Athaba Hira Barua | Short Stories | Assamese |
|
2013 |
Rabindra Sarkar
|
male | Dhuliyori Bharir Sans | Poetry | Assamese |
|
2012 |
Chandana Goswami
|
male | Patkai Epare Mor Des | Novel | Assamese |
|
2011 |
Kabin Phukan
|
male | Aei anuragi aei udas | Poetry | Assamese |
|
2010 |
Keshada Mahanta
|
female | Assamiya Ramayani sahitya:kathabastur atiguri | Article | Assamese |
|
2009 |
Dhrubajyoti Bora
|
male | Katha Ratnakar | Novel | Assamese |
|
2008 |
Rita Chowdhury
|
female | Deo Langkhui | Novel | Assamese |
|
2007 |
Purabi Bormudoi
|
female | Santanukulanandan | Novel | Assamese |
|
2006 |
Atulananda Goswami
|
male | Cheneh Jorir Ganthi | Short stories | Assamese |
|
2005 |
Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi
|
male | Mouna Uth Mukhar Hridoy | Novel | Assamese |
|
2004 |
Hirendra Nath Dutta
|
male | Manuh Anukule | Poetry | Assamese |
|
2003 |
Bireswar Barua
|
male | Anek Manuh Anek Thai Aru Nirjanata | Poetry | Assamese |
|
2002 |
Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya
|
male | Mahat Oitiyya | Prose | Assamese |
|
2001 |
Mahim Bora
|
male | Edhani Mahir Hahi | Novel | Assamese |
|
2000 |
Apurba Sarma
|
male | Baghe Tapur Rati | Short stories | Assamese |
|
1999 |
Medini Choudhury
|
male | Bipponna Samay | Novel | Assamese |
|
1998 |
Arun Sarma
|
male | Asirbadar Rang | Novel | Assamese |
|
1997 |
Nagen Saikia
|
male | Andharat Nijar Mukh | Short stories | Assamese |
|
1996 |
Nirupama Borgohain
|
female | Abhijatri | Novel | Assamese |
|
1995 |
Chandra Prasad Saikia
Also won:
Padma Bhushan (2007)
|
male | Maharathi | Novel | Assamese |
|
1994 |
Sheelabhadra (Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury)
|
male | Madhupur Bahudur | Short stories | Assamese |
|
1993 |
Keshav Mahanta
|
male | Mor Je Kiman Hepah | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1992 |
Hiren Bhattacharyya
|
male | Shaichar Pathar Manuh | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1991 |
Ajit Barua
|
male | Brahmaputra Ityadi Padya | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1990 |
Sneha Devi
|
female | Snehadevir Ekuki Galpa | Short stories | Assamese |
|
1989 |
Hiren Gohain
|
male | Asamiya Jatiya Jivanata Mahapurushiya Parampara | Literary criticism | Assamese |
|
1988 |
Lakshmi Nandan Bora
Also won:
Saraswati Samman (2008)
|
male | Patal Bhairavi | Novel | Assamese |
|
1987 |
Harekrishna Deka
|
male | Aan Ejan | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1986 |
Tirthanath Sarma
|
male | Benudhar Sarma | Biography | Assamese |
|
1985 |
Krishna Kanta Handique
Also won:
Padma Bhushan (1967)
|
male | Krishna Kanta Handique Rachna-Sambhar | Literary criticism | Assamese |
|
1984 |
Debendra Nath Acharya
|
male | Jangam | Novel | Assamese |
|
1983 |
Nirmalprabha Bordoloi
|
female | Sudirgha Din Aru Ritu | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1982 |
Mamoni Roysom Goswami (Indira Goswami)
Also won:
Jnanpith Award (2000)
|
female | Mamare Dhara Tarowal Aru Dukhan Upanyasa | Novel | Assamese |
|
1981 |
Nilamani Phookan (Jr.)
|
male | Kabita | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1980 |
Jogesh Das
|
male | Prithibir Axukh | Short stories | Assamese |
|
1979 |
Bhaben Barua
|
male | Sonali Jahaj | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1978 |
Homen Borgohain
|
male | Pita Putra | Novel | Assamese |
|
1977 |
Anand Chandra Barua
|
male | Bakul Banar Kavita | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1976 |
Bhabendra Nath Saikia
|
male | Srinkhal | Short stories | Assamese |
|
1975 |
Nabakanta Barua
|
male | Koka Deutar har | Novel | Assamese |
|
1974 |
Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
|
male | Golam | Short stories | Assamese |
|
1972 |
Syed Abdul Malik
Also won:
Padma Bhushan (1992)
|
male | Aghari Atmar Kahini | Novel | Assamese |
|
1970 |
Lakshminath Phukan
|
male | Mahatmar Pora Rupkonarloi | Reminiscences | Assamese |
|
1969 |
Atul Chandra Hazarika
|
male | Manchalekha | Study of Assamese theatre | Assamese |
|
1968 |
Nalinibala Devi
|
female | Alakananda | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1967 |
Trailokyanath Goswami
|
male | Adhunik Galpa Sahitya | Literary criticism | Assamese |
|
1966 |
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
|
male | Bedanar Ulka | Poetry | Assamese |
|
1964 |
Birinchi Kumar Barua
|
male | Asamar Loka Sanskriti | Study in folk culture | Assamese |
|
1961 |
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Also won:
Jnanpith Award (1979)
|
male | Iyaruingam | Novel | Assamese |
|
1960 |
Benudhar Sharma
Also won:
Padma Bhushan (1983)
|
male | Kangrechar Kachiyali Ra\'dat | Reminiscences | Assamese |
|
1955 |
Jatindranath Dowara
|
male | Bana Phul | Poetry | Assamese |
This chart groups 62 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese winners by Gender, across 2 distinct entries — male leads with 51 wins.
This chart tracks Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese winners by year from 1955 to 2025, spanning 62 years, with the most wins (1) recorded in 1955.
This chart groups 62 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese winners by Language, across 1 distinct entry — Assamese leads with 62 wins.
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