Teachers’ Day · 6th September 2026
Shiksha RatnaAwards 2026
A national recognition for the teachers, lecturers, principals, coaches, trainers, mentors and education leaders whose work changes what students become.
Nominations close 3rd September 2026
Our Purpose
Education is notlimited to classrooms.
A great teacher can transform a student. A great mentor can change the direction of a career. A great coach can unlock hidden potential. And a visionary education leader can positively influence thousands of lives.
Shiksha Ratna Awards 2026 exists to identify, recognise and celebrate those individuals — and to place their work in front of the people it should inspire.
- Recognise outstanding contribution in education
- Honour innovative teaching and training practice
- Celebrate leadership and institution-building
- Recognise coaches and mentors creating measurable impact
- Encourage technology and innovation in learning
- Inspire the next generation of educators
Award Categories
Seventeen ways to berecognised.
Who Can Be Recognised
Open to everyone in the learning ecosystem.
How Nominations Are Judged
Scored, not guessed.
Every eligible nomination is screened, then evaluated against six weighted criteria before it reaches the jury. Submitting a nomination does not guarantee an award.
Read the full processQuality and consistency of contribution in the nominee's field.
Demonstrable impact on students, learners, institutions or communities.
New methodologies, technology adoption, innovative programmes or approaches.
Ability to lead, mentor, build teams or strengthen institutions.
Initiatives extending beyond routine professional responsibilities.
Relevant achievements, testimonials, professional recognition and supporting evidence.
Nominate. Recognise. Celebrate.
Nominate yourself, or nominate the teacher, coach or mentor who deserves it. It takes about ten minutes.
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