[1][2] The ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 16 April 1958.
It was the first National Film Awards ceremony with monetary prizes in addition to the presentation of medals and certificates.
Two Hindi films, Do Aankhen Barah Haath and Mother India, in addition to the Bengali film Andhare Alo, won the maximum number of awards.
Do Aankhen Barah Haath also won the President's Gold Medal for the All India Best Feature Film.
[1][2] Awards not presented (due to a lack of eligible nominees):[1][2]