CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
- March 28, 2025 |
Education gives us the power to change the world, one mind at a time.
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Education is the foundation of a progressive society. It shapes individuals and communities. A good education fosters personal growth, encourages innovation, and fuels economic development. At the core of this process are iconic teachers and educational institutes, who shape future leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow.
To recognise the importance of excellence in education, Financial Express is proud to announce the fourth edition of India Education Summit and Awards, a prestigious platform dedicated to recognising outstanding achievements and innovations across the education sector in India. This annual event celebrates excellence at all levels of education, from foundational, middle, and high schools, to higher education institutions in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). Additionally, it acknowledges the significant contributions made by corporate India in shaping the future of education.
The India Education Summit and Awards aims to highlight the efforts of educators, institutions, and organisations that are driving quality education, fostering innovation, and nurturing the next generation of leaders. Through these awards, we aim to inspire and encourage the pursuit of excellence in education, helping to build a stronger, more prosperous nation.
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Who Can Nominate
Jury
Anshul Pathak
Vice Chairman and Treasurer,
Delhi Public School
Ghaziabad Society & Trustee
SelaQui International School
Dr Chetna Sabharwal
Director,
Association of Indian Principals
Deepti Sawhney
CEO & Founder
Mahattattva
Ravi Kapoor
Ex IRS
Podcaster,
TEDx Speaker,
Author, Mentor
Categories
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Schools
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Higher Educational Institutions
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Edtech Solution
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Corporates
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Individuals
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Standalone school of the year - Private
Recognises a remarkable private school that operates independently, outside of a school chain, and demonstrates outstanding overall performance and achievements and showcasing its commitment to excellence in education.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
School Chain of the year - National
Recognizes the exceptional accomplishments of a nationwide network of schools that have demonstrated outstanding educational practices, innovation, and impact on a grand scale. Participating school chains must have at least 3 operating branches across India as on September 30, 2024.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Emerging school of the Year
Recognises remarkable achievements and overall performance of a school in a relatively short span, highlighting its exceptional growth, innovation, and dedication to providing quality education.
The participating school must have been incorporated for a minimum of 2 years and not more than 5 years as on September 30, 2024 Note : A new branch of an existing chain cannot apply.
Note: A new branch of an existing school cannot apply
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Excellence in Curriculum enhancement and inclusion
Recognises outstanding efforts to enrich educational programs through innovative content development, pedagogical improvements, and alignment with evolving educational needs, empowering students with a more engaging and effective learning experience.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Student Development Initiative of the Year
Recognizes exceptional programs or initiatives that have significantly contributed to students' academic and personal growth, fostering skills, knowledge, well-being, and holistic development. This award celebrates efforts that enrich the educational experience both inside and beyond the classroom, setting a benchmark for excellence in student development.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Excellence in Community Engagement
Recognises schools who builds strong partnerships with parents, local communities, and stakeholders for the school’s overall growth and promoting cultural diversification. They should have facilitated open communications, encourage parental involvement, organize community events promoted cross-cultural understanding, respect, and appreciation among students and the broader educational community and collaborate with other organisations to provide additional learning opportunities for students
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Excellence in Faculty Development
Recognises outstanding initiatives dedicated to enhancing teacher training and fostering professional growth among educators. This award celebrates the commitment to elevating the quality of education through continuous faculty development efforts.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Initiatives
Recognizes schools that have implemented outstanding programs or initiatives focused on promoting the mental health and well-being of students, staff, and the broader school community. These initiatives should address mental health awareness, provide effective support systems, reduce stigma, and foster a positive, nurturing environment for emotional and psychological growth. The award highlights schools that have successfully integrated mental health programs into their educational framework, supporting students in managing stress, building resilience, and enhancing overall well-being, both inside and outside the classroom.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Excellence in Preschool Education/Standalone Preschool of the Year
Recognizes pre-schools that provide outstanding education for early learners. It acknowledges institutions that excel in nurturing young minds through age-appropriate teaching methodologies, a holistic curriculum, and a strong focus on foundational skills, creativity, and emotional well-being in the formative years of education.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Excellence in Infrastructural development
Recognizes exceptional efforts by a school in planning, creating, and enhancing both physical and digital infrastructure. This award highlights efforts that foster a conducive environment for effective learning, promote educational innovation, and enhance accessibility through well-designed facilities and technology integration.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- -
Preschool Chain of the Year
Recognizes a preschool that provides exceptional early childhood education, fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. It celebrates a preschool that promotes the holistic development of children through innovative teaching, qualified educators, and a focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Participating preschool chains must have at least 3 operating branches across India as on September 30, 2024.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/-
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Schools
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Recognises a remarkable private school that operates independently, outside of a school chain, and demonstrates outstanding overall performance and achievements and showcasing its commitment to excellence in education.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes the exceptional accomplishments of a nationwide network of schools that have demonstrated outstanding educational practices, innovation, and impact on a grand scale. Participating school chains must have at least 3 operating branches across India as on September 30, 2024
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognises remarkable achievements and overall performance of a school in a relatively short span, highlighting its exceptional growth, innovation, and dedication to providing quality education.
The participating school must have been incorporated for a minimum of 2 years and not more than 5 years as on September 30, 2024Note : A new branch of an existing chain cannot apply.
Note: A new branch of an existing school cannot apply
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes exceptional efforts by a school in planning, creating, and enhancing both physical and digital infrastructure. This award highlights efforts that foster a conducive environment for effective learning, promote educational innovation, and enhance accessibility through well-designed facilities and technology integration.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognises outstanding efforts to enrich educational programs through innovative content development, pedagogical improvements, and alignment with evolving educational needs, empowering students with a more engaging and effective learning experience.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes exceptional programs or initiatives that have significantly contributed to students' academic and personal growth, fostering skills, knowledge, well-being, and holistic development. This award celebrates efforts that enrich the educational experience both inside and beyond the classroom, setting a benchmark for excellence in student development.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognises schools who builds strong partnerships with parents, local communities, and stakeholders for the school’s overall growth and promoting cultural diversification. They should have facilitated open communications, encourage parental involvement, organize community events promoted cross-cultural understanding, respect, and appreciation among students and the broader educational community and collaborate with other organisations to provide additional learning opportunities for students
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognises outstanding initiatives dedicated to enhancing teacher training and fostering professional growth among educators. This award celebrates the commitment to elevating the quality of education through continuous faculty development efforts.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes schools that have designed and implemented innovative, student-centered interactive programs that go beyond traditional teaching. It celebrates initiatives that foster active engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking, using interactive teaching tools, technologies, and methodologies. These programs should create dynamic learning environments, encouraging hands-on learning, real-time participation, and collaborative problem-solving. The focus is on delivering measurable improvements in student outcomes by enhancing participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes schools that have implemented outstanding programs or initiatives focused on promoting the mental health and well-being of students, staff, and the broader school community. These initiatives should address mental health awareness, provide effective support systems, reduce stigma, and foster a positive, nurturing environment for emotional and psychological growth. The award highlights schools that have successfully integrated mental health programs into their educational framework, supporting students in managing stress, building resilience, and enhancing overall well-being, both inside and outside the classroom.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes pre-schools that provide outstanding education for early learners. It acknowledges institutions that excel in nurturing young minds through age-appropriate teaching methodologies, a holistic curriculum, and a strong focus on foundational skills, creativity, and emotional well-being in the formative years of education.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes exceptional efforts by a school in planning, creating, and enhancing both physical and digital infrastructure. This award highlights efforts that foster a conducive environment for effective learning, promote educational innovation, and enhance accessibility through well-designed facilities and technology integration.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes a single-unit preschool that provides exceptional early childhood education, fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. It celebrates a preschool that promotes the holistic development of children through innovative teaching, qualified educators, and a focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes a preschool that provides exceptional early childhood education, fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. It celebrates a preschool that promotes the holistic development of children through innovative teaching, qualified educators, and a focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Participating preschool chains must have at least 3 operating branches across India as on September 30, 2024.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate Now
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Higher Educational Institutions
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Recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of remote education, highlighting innovative approaches, technologies, and practices that have expanded access to quality learning opportunities, breaking down geographical barriers and promoting lifelong learning. This category celebrates those who have made significant strides in making education more accessible, flexible, and inclusive.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes outstanding initiatives that facilitate international partnerships, cross-cultural exchanges, and collaborative educational projects. This award honors programs that connect students and educators across borders, fostering global awareness, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving. It highlights efforts that promote inclusivity, integrate innovative technologies, and empower learners through seamless collaboration. Awardees demonstrate a commitment to transformative educational outcomes, bridging global divides, and preparing learners for success in a connected, globalized world.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes initiatives that effectively bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping students with practical skills, guidance, and opportunities that enhance their employability. The focus is on programs that prepare students for the workforce, fostering their career development through skill-building, industry exposure, and strategic recruitment efforts, ensuring a seamless transition into meaningful employment. These initiatives demonstrate excellence in empowering students to thrive in their professional journey.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognises an established institution that has consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, research, innovation, and community engagement, serving as a benchmark for higher education. The participating University must be established for more than 10 years as on September 10 , 2024
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes a newer educational institution that has rapidly risen to prominence, showcasing exceptional growth, innovation, and potential for shaping the future of higher education. The participating University must NOT be established for more than 10 years as on September 10 , 2024
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes outstanding efforts by a higher education institution in planning, developing, and enhancing both physical and digital infrastructure. This award highlights initiatives that create an environment conducive to advanced learning and research, drive educational innovation, and improve accessibility through well-designed facilities and technology integration
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes a higher education institution that demonstrates exceptional commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. This award highlights efforts to create an eco-conscious campus environment through innovative green initiatives, sustainable infrastructure, and strategies to minimize the institution's ecological footprint.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate Now
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Edtech Solutions
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Recognizes outstanding educational technology solutions that provide effective, engaging, and accessible online learning experiences. This award honors platforms that demonstrate innovation in content delivery, user experience, and the integration of tools that enhance learning outcomes. Awardees are recognized for their ability to support diverse learners, foster engagement, and incorporate adaptive technologies to personalize learning. These platforms exemplify best practices in accessibility, interactivity, and scalability, empowering students and educators to thrive in a digital learning environment.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes a company that introduces groundbreaking solutions to challenges in education through the creative use of technology. Such startups stand out by redefining how learners, educators, and institutions engage with educational content and resources.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes innovative initiatives that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative processes within the education sector. The award honors educational institutions, organizations, or EdTech solutions that effectively integrate AI technologies to improve student outcomes, personalize learning experiences, automate administrative tasks, and support data-driven decision-making. The focus is on AI applications that drive efficiency, engagement, and accessibility, creating transformative educational experiences and fostering a more adaptive and responsive learning environment.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes the outstanding use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) that enhance the delivery, management, and tracking of educational content and experiences. The award honors institutions, organizations, or EdTech providers that have implemented effective LMS solutions to improve teaching, learning, and administrative efficiency. The focus is on systems that offer user-friendly interfaces, personalized learning paths, data-driven insights, and seamless integration with other educational tools. These systems should foster collaboration, engagement, and accessibility, enabling educators to deliver high-quality education and empowering students to learn in dynamic, flexible environments.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes exceptional educational solutions that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning, inspiring students to explore and excel in these critical fields. The award honors innovative platforms, tools, or programs that enhance STEM education through interactive content, hands-on learning experiences, and real-world applications. The focus is on solutions that effectively engage students, foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, and prepare them for future careers in STEM industries. These solutions should demonstrate measurable impact, scalability, and a commitment to making STEM learning accessible and engaging for all students.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes the most innovative and effective technology-driven solutions designed to enhance learning, teaching, and administrative processes in the K-12 education sector. The award honors platforms, tools, or services that support students, teachers, and schools in achieving academic success through engaging, accessible, and scalable technology. The focus is on solutions that improve learning outcomes, foster personalized education, enhance teacher-student interaction, and streamline school management. These solutions should demonstrate measurable impact, ease of use, and the ability to address the diverse needs of students across different grades and subjects.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes technology-driven platforms, tools, or services that significantly enhance the learning, teaching, research, and administrative processes in higher education institutions, such as colleges and universities. The award honors solutions that address the unique needs of higher education by promoting accessibility, scalability, and innovation. These solutions should foster student engagement, enable personalized learning experiences, support faculty development, and enhance research capabilities. Additionally, the focus is on initiatives that streamline administrative efficiency, improve collaboration between students and educators, and demonstrate measurable impact on academic performance and institutional growth.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate NowRecognizes innovative platforms, tools, or programs designed to empower educators by enhancing their teaching skills, professional knowledge, and effectiveness. The award honors solutions that provide personalized, scalable, and accessible training opportunities for teachers, enabling them to stay updated with evolving educational trends, methodologies, and technologies. These solutions should support professional growth through interactive learning modules, certifications, peer collaboration, and real-time feedback mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on initiatives that improve classroom practices, promote continuous learning, and contribute to the overall quality of education by equipping teachers to better engage and inspire their students.
Price:₹ 30,000+ 18% GST
Republic Day Offer: ₹ 25,000
+ 18% GST/- Nominate Now
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Important dates
AWARDS REGISTRATION
OPEN
January 08, 2025
Early
Bird Discount
January 08, 2025 to January 27, 2025
Award
Registrations Closed
March 7, 2025
March 12, 2025
First Round
of Assessment
March 18, 2025
Final
Jury Meet
March 23, 2025
Award Ceremony
March 28, 2025
WHY SHOULD YOU NOMINATE
Winning the India Education Awards 2025 is a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to excellence in the education sector. This prestigious recognition from FinancialExpress.com serves as evidence that your institution stands out from the competition. Such acclaim not only enhances your achievements but also provides visual reminders to promote your brand further, attracting prospective students, educators, and partnerships eager to collaborate with leaders in the field.
Receiving third-party recognition will significantly boost your institution's reputation and foster trust in the programs and services you offer. You will also have the chance to captivate the attention of a distinguished jury composed of experienced educators, industry leaders, policymakers, and investors from both the public and private sectors.
If you believe that you or your institution deserves acknowledgment for your dedication and innovation in education over the past 24 months, or if you know someone who does, please don’t hesitate to submit a nomination.
ENTRIES WILL BE JUDGED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Quality of Education and Innovation
Infrastructure
Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities
Research and Development
Student Support Services
Innovative Teaching Methods
CSR Initiatives
Partnerships and Collaborations
Achievements and Recognitions
JUDGING PROCESS
Round-1
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In this round, our partner will evaluate all the entries.
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The partner will likely assess entries based on the provided criteria and guidelines.
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This round serves as an initial screening to shortlist candidates for further evaluation.
Round-2
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The final round involves evaluation by jury.
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The jury is composed of experts, educators, and professionals in the education sector.
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They will thoroughly review the shortlisted entries and select the winners.
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The winners will be chosen based on a more in-depth analysis of their achievements and contributions to the education sector.
Entry Guidelines
The India Education Awards 2025, presented by FinancialExpress.com, is set to honor and applaud outstanding achievements in the field of education. These awards are designed to Recognise exceptional contributions made by educational institutions, educators, and innovators in India's educational landscape.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY:
To begin, please register yourself and fill in the required details.- Once registered, you can start adding entries by selecting the categories.
- Each entry requires you to fill some mandatory fields, but we encourage you to fill up all the available fields to help the jury with better judgment.
- The entries are saved and can be edited later, so it gives you flexibility to work and edit multiple entries.
- Once you have added all your entries, you need to make the required payment.
- Once the payment is made, you CANNOT edit the entries so please make sure you have provided all the information correctly.
- The entry will be considered as submitted only after the required payment has been made.
- Do share creative material to support your entries. If it’s a video, it shouldn’t be more than 90 secs, and if it’s a ppt/pdf then the limit is 2 MB and 6-7 slides/pages.
- For YouTube videos, copy paste the YouTube link and for ppt/pdf files, please create a Google Drive (in sharing mode) and copy paste the link in the Main Creative URL field.
FAQ
Who Can Nominate
Schools (Primary and Secondary), Higher Education Institutions, Corporates and Pre-schools.
Is an Organisation represented by a jury member allowed to enter the competition?
No. Organisations involved in the nomination process cannot be a part of the jury.
What are the important dates?
Last Date for Entry Submission: March 7, 2025
Date Extended: March 12, 2025
First Round of Assessment- March, 2025
Jury Meet: March, 2025
Awards Night: March, 2025
How many entries under different categories can I submit?
You can submit as many entries as you like, and there is no restriction on the number of categories.
Is there a fee for submitting the entries?
The base price for the categories will be INR 30,000 + GST.
Tax invoice will be provided post the culmination of the event. In case of any urgent requirement, kindly write an email to the organizing body.
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