Event Details

The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, Government of India invites nominations for the National Awards to Teachers 2026 for Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics. The awards seek to recognise and honour distinguished faculty members for their exceptional contributions towards teaching-learning, innovation, research, institutional development, student mentorship and community outreach.

Details of the Nominations

• Applications to be submitted through the National Awards Portal
• Applicant should not be above 55 years of age as on the last date of submission
• Last date to submit nominations: 05 July 2026
• Modes of Nomination (On Janbhagidari basis)
• Ceremony Details: The ceremony is held on 5th September every year

The award is open to regular faculty members of colleges, universities, higher educational institutions and polytechnics in India fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria. Applicants should have a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and should not be above 55 years of age as on the last date of submission of nominations. Vice-Chancellors, Directors and Principals, whether regular or officiating are not eligible to apply. However, individuals who have previously held such positions and are below 55 years of age and currently in active service are eligible.

Nomination Details

• Self-Nomination
• Institutional Nomination: By Heads of HEls/Polytechnics (Director/ Principal/ VCs)
• Peer Nomination: By Colleagues of the same university/ institute/college/ Polytechnic, where the nominee holds regular employment.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Regular faculty members of Colleges/Universities/ Higher Educational Institutions/Polytechnics in India
• Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience at UG and/or PG level

Decoration

Each awardee shall be presented with the following.

• i) A medal
• ii) A certificate
• iii) Cash Prize of Rs 50,000/-

Selection Process

Selection Procedure for NAT-2026 will follow two-step process.

• 1) Preliminary Search cum Screening Committee for initial shortlisting of candidates
• 2) Committee of ‘Jury’ for final section of awardees from the shortlisted candidates

Contact : Email : helpdesknataward26@aicte-india.org

Phone : 011-29581051 / 011-295811236

(between 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.)