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Shiksha RatnaAwards 2026

Nomination & Selection

Seven steps from nomination to stage.

Individuals may submit a self-nomination, or be nominated by their institution, organisation, colleague, student, professional associate or community member.

  1. 1

    Choose Your Award Category

    Select the category that best represents your primary contribution and area of impact. The organisers may move a nomination to a more fitting category.

  2. 2

    Submit the Nomination

    Complete the official nomination form with your professional profile, achievements, contribution, innovations and the scale of learners impacted.

  3. 3

    Supporting Evidence

    Attach a photograph, CV, certificates, media coverage, testimonials and student impact stories. Evidence materially strengthens a nomination.

  4. 4

    Screening & Evaluation

    Every eligible nomination is screened, then scored against six weighted criteria covering excellence, impact, innovation, leadership and credibility.

  5. 5

    Jury Review

    Shortlisted nominations go to the Evaluation Committee, which may verify information or request further documentation.

  6. 6

    Final Selection

    Successful nominees receive official confirmation and an invitation to the ceremony.

  7. 7

    The Ceremony

    Selected educators, coaches, mentors and leaders are recognised on stage on 6th September 2026.

Step 4 — Evaluation

Six criteria, one hundred points.

Professional Excellence

25%

Quality and consistency of contribution in the nominee's field.

Impact

25%

Demonstrable impact on students, learners, institutions or communities.

Innovation

15%

New methodologies, technology adoption, innovative programmes or approaches.

Leadership

15%

Ability to lead, mentor, build teams or strengthen institutions.

Contribution Beyond Role

10%

Initiatives extending beyond routine professional responsibilities.

Recognition & Credibility

10%

Relevant achievements, testimonials, professional recognition and supporting evidence.

Step 3 — Supporting Evidence

Evidence is optional but materially strengthens a nomination.

  • Professional photograph
  • Updated profile / CV
  • Certificates and recognitions
  • Media coverage
  • Testimonials
  • Achievement photographs
  • Links to professional work
  • Training / teaching initiatives
  • Student impact stories
  • Institutional achievements
  • Publications / research, where applicable

Who Can Nominate?

  • Self-Nomination
  • Educational Institution
  • Colleague or Faculty Member
  • Student or Alumnus
  • Professional / Training Organisation
  • Community Organisation or Other

Important Guidelines

  • Submitting a nomination does not automatically guarantee an award. All nominations are subject to eligibility verification, screening and evaluation.
  • Information submitted in the nomination form should be accurate and supported by appropriate evidence wherever applicable.
  • The organisers reserve the right to place a nominee in a more appropriate award category based on their profile and contribution.
  • Incomplete, misleading or unverifiable nominations may be rejected.
  • The decision of the evaluation committee regarding the final selection shall be final.
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