The National Awards to Teachers under the Department of Higher Education recognize outstanding faculty members for their contributions to teaching, research, institutional service, and community outreach. The awards honor educators who have significantly improved the quality of higher education and enriched the lives of their students.
Benefits
- Medal
- Certificate
- Cash Prize of ₹50,000/-
Number of Awardees
- A total of 50 awards are conferred annually (25 in Category II and 25 in Category III).
Selection Process
- Preliminary Screening Committee: Shortlists candidates.
- Jury Committee: Selects final awardees.
Ceremony Details
- The award ceremony is held annually on 5th September.
Nominations
Nominations can be made by:
- Vice-Chancellor/Director/Principal of the institution.
- Colleague or former faculty member from the same institution.
- Search committee members for outstanding faculty.
- Former Vice-Chancellor/Director/Principal, if currently teaching full-time.
Self-nominations are not allowed.
Award Jury members cannot nominate candidates.
Eligibility
- Must be a regular faculty member in a recognized college/university/higher educational institution in India.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Age limit: Should not exceed 55 years as of the last date of application submission.
- Vice-Chancellor/Director/Principal (regular or officiating) are NOT eligible to apply.
Exclusions
- Self-nominations are not accepted.
- Award Jury members are not eligible to make nominations.
- Late applications will not be considered.
Application Process
Online Application
Registration:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on “Registration”.
- Choose Individual or Organization.
For Individual Category:
- Name (as per Aadhaar/Identity Proof)
- Date of Birth
- Nominator/Applicant Type
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Aadhaar Number
For Organization Category:
- Type of Organization
- Name & Aadhaar Details of the Authorized Person
- Brief Description of the Organization (100 words)
- Designation
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Submit the registration form.
Apply for the Award:
- Login to the official portal.
- Select “Nominate / Apply Now” from the list of awards.
- Fill in the application form with mandatory details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Click Submit.
Documents Required
- Nomination Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the nominee
- Detailed description of the nominee’s contributions
- Supporting documents (research papers, patents, award certificates, testimonials, recommendation letters, etc.)
- Aadhaar Card
- Photograph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What are the National Awards to Teachers?
An initiative to recognize and honor outstanding contributions in higher education. - Who is NOT eligible to apply?
Vice-Chancellors, Directors, and Principals (regular/officiating) are not eligible. - Is there a cash prize?
Yes, awardees receive a ₹50,000/- cash prize. - What is the age limit for eligibility?
Applicants should not be above 55 years of age at the time of application. - Can teachers self-nominate?
No, self-nominations are not allowed. - Can nominees be reconsidered if not selected?
Yes, nominations may be reconsidered in the future. - How do I register and apply?
Visit the National Awards to Teachers Portal and complete the online registration and application process.