Until 1974, winners of the National Film Award received a figurine and certificate; since 1975, they have been awarded with a "Rajat Kamal" (silver lotus), certificate and a cash prize.
Sampai 1974, para pemenang Penghargaan Film Nasional diberi sebuah piala dan sertifikat; sejak 1975, para pemenangnya dianugerahi dengan "Rajat Kamal" (teratai perak), sertifikat dan hadiah uang.