The 2001–02 Santosh Trophy was the 57th edition of the Santosh Trophy, the main State competition for football in India.
Thirty-two teams from all over the country, representing numerous states intended to take part in the national state championships but six teams pulled out.
At the final Kerala won 3–2, on a Golden Goal scored by Abdul Hakim during extra time against Goa.
Abdul Hakkim (Kerala) – 7 goals, 2.
Asif Saheer (Kerala) List of Awardees: Fair Play Trophy: Railways & Tamil Nadu