Excellence Deserves the Right Stage — and the Right Category

The Education Excellence Awards 2026 by The Economic Times Education are here to celebrate the nation’s most remarkable institutions, educators, and innovators. With the big stage being set for this June, it’s officially time to show the world where your brilliance belongs.

We know you’re out there doing incredible work — but even the well-kept secrets deserve a standing ovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation, steering a campus, or coding the future of learning, we have a category ready for your impact to take centre stage.

Choose Your Education Adventure & Claim Your Spotlight

Dive into our five key award segments below and head over to our website to scout the sub-categories. We’ve designed them to be so specific you’ll find one that makes you say, "That’s definitely us!"

The Overachiever’s Playbook: Doing extraordinary things in more than one sub category? Don’t overthink it — nominate for multiple categories! We never say no to a multi-talented superstar. Go ahead, claim your place in every category you fit. We love a bit of healthy ambition!