2019

Sawaneh-E-Sir Syed: Ek Bazdeed (Biography)

Shafey Kidwai

2018

Rohzin (Novel)

Rahman Abbas

2017

Dakhma (Short Stories)

Baig Ehsas

2016

Mabad-e-Jadidiat Se Naye Ahed Ki Takhliqiyat Tak (Criticism)

Nizam Siddiqui

2015

Tasawwuf Aur Bhakti (Tanqeedi Aur Taqabuli Mutalea) (Criticism)

Shamim Tariq

2014

Shahdaba (Poetry)

Munawwar Rana

2013

Lava (Poetry)

Javed Akhtar

2012

Ghurfa-i-Ghaib (Poetry)

Krishna Kumar Toor

2011

Aafaaq Ki Taraf (Poetry)

Khaleel Mamoon

2010

Gumshuda Dair Ki Gunjati Ghantiyan (Poetry)

Sheen Kaaf Nizam

2009

Ma-assirTanqidi Rawayye (Criticism)

Abul Kalam Qasmi

2008

Pencil Aur Doosn Nazmein (Poetry)

Jayant Parmar

2007

Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu (Criticism)

Wahab Ashrafi

2006

Rasta Aur Main (Poetry)

Makhmoor Saeedi

2005

Ret Per Khema (Memoirs)

Jabir Husain

2004

Shikasta Buton Ke Darmiyan (Short Stories)

Salam Bin Razzak

2003

Badd-E-Saba Ka Intizar (Short Stories)

Syed Muhammad Ashraf

2002

Dhuan (Short Stories)

Gulzar

2001

Taoos Chaman Ki Maina (Short Stories)

Naiyer Masud

2000

Sookhi Tahni Par Hariyal (Poetry)

Mohd. Idrees Ambar Bahraichi

1999

Aas (Poetry)

Bashir Badr

1998

Khoya Hua Sa Kuchh (Poetry)

Nida Fazli

1997

Gian Singh Shatir (Novel)

Gian Singh Shatir

1996

Fire Area (Novel)

Ilyas Ahmad Gaddi

1995

Sakhtiyat, Pas-Sakhtiyat Aur Mashriqi Sheriyat (Literary Criticism)

Gopi Chand Narang

1994

Pichhle Mausam Ka Phool (Poetry)

Mazhar Imam

1993

Pakheru (Short Stories)

Ram Lall

1992

Chautha Aasmaan (Poetry)

Mohammed Alvi

1991

Identity Card (Novel)

Salahuddin Pervez

1990

Do Gaz Zameen (Novel)

Abdus Samad

1989

Baaz Goyi (Short Stories)

Surendra Prakash

1988

Aatish-e-Chinar (Autobiography)

*Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah

1987

Khwab Ka Dar Band Hai (Poetry)

A.M.K. Shahryar

1986

Tanquidi Afkar (Literary Criticism)

Shamsur Rahman Faruqi

1985

Parindon Bhara Asmaan (Poetry)

Balraj Komal

1984

Iqbal Ki Nazari-o-Amali Sheriyat (Criticism)

Masud Husain Khan

1983

Tazkirah-e-Muasirin (4th Play) (Biography)

Malik Ram

1982

Zikr-O-Fikr (Literary Criticism)

Gian Chand Jain

1980

Iqbal Ki Terah Nazmen (Literary Criticism)

A.A. Ansari

1979

Nawa-e-Awara (Poetry)

Gulam Rabbani Taban

1978

Hafiz aur Iqbal (Criticism)

Yusuf Husain Khan

1976

Khak-e-Dil (Poetry)

*Jan Nisar Akhtar

1975

Awara Sajde (Poetry)

Kaifi Azmi

1974

Nazar aur Nazariya (Literary Criticism)

Ale Ahmed Suroor

1971

Ghalib Ki Shakhsiyat aur Shairi (Literary Criticism)

Rasheed Ahmad Siddiqui

1970

Lahoo Ke Phool (Novel)

Hayatullah Ansari

1969

Bisat-Raqs (Poetry)

Makhdum Mohiuddin

1967

Patjhar Ki Awaz (Short Stories)

Qurratulain Hyder

1965

Ek Chadar Maili Si (Novelette)

Rajinder Singh Bedi

1964

Meri Hadis-e-Umr-e-Gurezan (Poetry)

Anand Narain Mulla

1963

Aandhi Mein Chiragh (Sketches)

K.G. Saiyidain

1962

Yadein (Poetry)

Akthar-ul-Iman

1961

Diwan-i-Ghalib (A critical edition of Ghalib’s Poetry)

Imtiaz Ali ‘Arshi’

1960

Gul-i-Naghma (Poetry)

‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’ (Raghupati Sahay)

1959

Urdu Drama aur Stage (History of Urdu drama and stage)

Syed Masud Hasan Rizvi

1958

Atish-i-Gul (Poetry)

‘Jigar Muradabadi’ (Ali Sikandar)

1957

Mir Taqi Mir (Literary Criticism)

K.A. Faruqui

1956

Qaumi Tehzib Ka Masala (A survey of Indian culture)

S. Abid Hussain

1955

Maal aur Mashiyat (Philosophical Treatise)

Zafar Hussain Khan