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Nobel Prize 2026: Check cash reward amount and what else winners receive
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CNBC Awaaz•06-10-2026, 21:36
Nobel Prize 2026: Check cash reward amount and what else winners receive
- •In 2026, the Nobel Prize money has been increased to 12 million Swedish kronor, marking the 125th anniversary of the award.
- •The current cash reward equals approximately 11.52 crore rupees for a single winner.
- •If multiple people win, the prize money can be shared among a maximum of three winners either equally or based on their contributions.
- •Alongside the massive cash prize, laureates also receive a prestigious Nobel Medal and a personalized diploma.
Key Questions Answered
For 2026, the Nobel Prize cash award has been increased to 12 million Swedish kronor, which translates to approximately ₹11.52 crore based on exchange rates around October 6, 2026.
The Nobel Prize can be shared among up to three winners. If two winners share it equally, they get 6 million kronor each (about ₹5.76 crore), while three equal winners receive 4 million kronor each (about ₹3.84 crore), though contributions can also result in varying splits.
Along with the cash prize, Nobel laureates receive a Nobel Medal and a personalized diploma, with the official award ceremony held annually on December 10.
