Sarkari Yojana
National Awards To Teachers (Higher Education)
About National Awards To Teachers (Higher Education)
The National Award to Teachers, instituted for faculty in higher educational institutions, sets out to acknowledge outstanding professors across the country and reward the dedication and effort that have raised the standard of higher education while making a lasting difference to students’ lives. It honours faculty for exceptional and pioneering work across teaching, research, institutional service, community outreach, and innovation within higher education.
No. of Awardees
- Fifty Awards (25 in Category II and 25 in Category III) are given out each year.
Selection Process : NTA-2023 selections proceed through a two-stage process.
- A Preliminary Search cum Screening Committee draws up the initial shortlist of candidates.
- A ‘Jury’ Committee then makes the final selection of awardees from among the shortlisted candidates.
Ceremony Details
- The award ceremony takes place every year on 5th September.
Nominations for the award can be made by any of the following:
1. The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Director, or Principal. 1. A colleague or a former faculty member of the same institution. 1. Self-nomination is not permitted. 1. A former Vice-Chancellor, Director, or Principal, provided they are presently teaching full-time. 1. Members of the search committee, who may nominate outstanding faculty. 1. Members of the Award Jury, who are not permitted to nominate.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Individual, University / Institution
16 Jul 2023
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Awards To Teachers (Higher Education) , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Any faculty member at a college, university, or higher educational institution in India may apply, provided the following conditions are met:
Must hold a regular faculty position
Must hold a regular faculty position.
Must have a minimum of five years of…
Must have a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience at the Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate level.
Must not exceed 55 years of age as…
Must not exceed 55 years of age as on the closing date for receiving applications for the awards.
Vice-Chancellors, Directors, or Principals (whether regular or officiating)…
Vice-Chancellors, Directors, or Principals (whether regular or officiating) are NOT eligible to apply.
Benefits Provided
National Awards To Teachers (Higher Education) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The awardee is presented with a medal
The awardee is presented with a medal.
A certificate of recognition is given
A certificate of recognition is given.
A cash prize amounting to ₹ 50,000/- is…
A cash prize amounting to ₹ 50,000/- is awarded.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Nomination Form
Nomination Form.
The nominee's Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The nominee's Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A detailed write-up on the nominee's contribution
A detailed write-up on the nominee's contribution.
Supporting materials (research papers, patents, award certificates, testimonials,…
Supporting materials (research papers, patents, award certificates, testimonials, recommendation letters, etc., as applicable to the nomination).
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card.
A photograph
A photograph.
2023-07-16
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Awards To Teachers (Higher Education) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Registration:
Step-1: Go to the official website.
Step-2: Select the Registration button.
Step-3: Indicate whether you are an Individual or an Organization.
Step-4.1: If registering as an Individual, enter these details:
Name exactly as it appears on Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.
Date of birth.
Type of Nominator/Applicant.
Mobile number.
Email address.
Aadhaar Number.
Step-4.2: If registering as an Organization, enter these details:
The kind of Organization.
Name of the Authorized Person, matching Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof
Date of birth.
A short description of the Organization (100 Words)
Designation held
Mobile number.
Email address.
Aadhaar Number.
Step-5: Click Submit.
Apply:
Step-1: Open the official website.
Step-2: Use the login button on the portal and sign in with your credentials.
Step-3: Pick the scheme name from the awards list and then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-4: On the page that follows, complete every mandatory field of the online application form and click "Submit".
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Self-nomination is NOT allowed.
1. Award Jury are NOT eligible to make a nomination for this award.
1. Nominations received after the due date shall not be considered.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.