The 2001–02 Santosh Trophy was the 57th edition of the Santosh Trophy, the main State competition for football in India. It was held from 1 November 2001 till 17 November 2001 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 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.
Leading scorer: 1. Abdul Hakkim (Kerala) – 7 goals, 2. Asif Saheer (Kerala)
List of Awardees: Fair Play Trophy: Railways & Tamil Nadu