18 - 22 Nov, 2026

CII School Education Excellence Awards 2026

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CII School Education Excellence Awards 2026

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CII School Education Excellence Awards 2026

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Innovation in Education

Celebrating modern learning methodologies and transformative teaching practices.

Digital Learning

Recognizing schools integrating technology for impactful learning outcomes.

Sustainability Practices

Honoring environmentally responsible and sustainable school initiatives.

About the Awards

The CII National School Education Excellence Awards recognise schools demonstrating leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in shaping future-ready education. The Awards currently focus on three key areas - Green Initiatives, Digital Infrastructure & Innovation, and Early Childhood Education. Conceived as a progressive national platform, the Awards may be expanded in the future to include additional themes and emerging priorities in school education.

School Classification

Emerging Schools

Schools established within the last 15 years will be considered under the Emerging Schools category.

Established Schools

Schools operational for more than 15 years will be considered under the Established Schools category.

Award Categories

Schools may apply to one or more categories. Each category has its own scoring criteria and weightage framework.

Green Initiatives Excellence
Award

5000   +GST

Recognising schools for environmental sustainability & eco-friendly infrastructure.

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Digital Infrastructure Excellence Award

5000   +GST

Recognising schools for technology integration and digital learning excellence.

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Early Childhood Education Excellence Award

5000   +GST

Recognising foundational literacy, play-based learning, and teacher development.

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Recognition Levels

Gold Award

Best Performer in the Category.

Silver Award

Runner-up recognition for exceptional performance.

Special Mention

Commendable initiatives and impactful practices.

Application Process

Follow these simple steps to complete your awards application and participate in the prestigious awards program.

STEP 01

Register

Register on the awards portal and create your institutional profile.

STEP 02

Select Category

Choose the relevant award category or multiple categories for participation.

STEP 03

Fee Payment

Complete the participation fee payment securely through the portal.

STEP 04

Fill Application

Complete the online questionnaire and application form carefully.

STEP 05

Upload Documents

Upload supporting documents and evidence required for evaluation.

STEP 06

Save Draft

Save your application as draft and continue editing anytime.

STEP 07

Submit Entry

Submit the completed application through the awards portal.

STEP 08

Evaluation

Submitted entries proceed for evaluation and further review processes.

Awards Process
STEP 01

Registration & Submission

Schools register on the portal, complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and submit entries online.
STEP 02

Preliminary Screening

Applications are screened for eligibility, completeness, and adherence to submission requirements.
STEP 03

Evaluation & Shortlisting

Entries are evaluated through a structured scoring and assessment framework by the jury panel.
STEP 04

Final Jury Review

Shortlisted entries undergo final review, presentations, or additional verification.
STEP 05

Awards & Recognition

Final awardees are announced and recognised at a CII-hosted national event / summit.
Important Dates

Stay updated with all important milestones and deadlines related to the awards process.

Opening of Applications

Applications portal opens for schools.

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Last Date for Submission

Final deadline to complete and submit applications.

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Screening & Jury Evaluation

Verification, assessment, and evaluation by experts & jury.

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Final Shortlisting

Announcement of shortlisted institutions and awardees.

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Awards Ceremony / Summit

Celebrating excellence and recognizing outstanding institutions.

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