Gather a blank sheet, pencil, eraser, ruler, and reference image of India
Draw a vertical center guideline lightly
Mark the top boundary for Jammu and Kashmir/Ladakh
Sketch the northern curve from west to east
Draw the northwest edge for Rajasthan and Gujarat
Extend the western coastline downward along Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
Shape the eastern coastline for West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu
Add the northeastern states as a connected cluster on the upper right side
Draw the southern tip of India
Refine the outline to match the country’s overall shape
Add major state boundaries if needed
Erase extra guide lines
Darken the final outline with a pen or marker
Color the map if desired