National Awards To Teachers (Higher Education)

Description
The purpose of the National Award to Teachers under the Department of Higher Educational Institutions is to recognize the distinctive contributions of some of the finest faculty members in the country and honor them for their dedication and hard work, which have not only improved the quality of higher education but also enriched the lives of their students. The Award seeks to recognize and honor faculty members' unique and path-breaking achievements in teaching, research, institutional service, community outreach, and novelty of work in higher education. No. of Awardees - Fifty Awards 25 in Category II and 25 in Category III shall be conferred annually. Selection Process : The selection procedure for NTA-2023 will follow a two-step process. - Preliminary Search cum Screening Committee for initial shortlisting of candidates. - Committee of ‘Jury’ for the final section of awardees from the shortlisted candidates. Ceremony Details - The ceremony is held on 5th September every year. Nominations for the award can be made by any of the following: 1. Vice-Chancellor/Director/Principal of the institution. 1. A colleague or former faculty member of the same institution. 1. Self-nomination is not allowed. 1. Former Vice-Chancellor/Director/Principal may apply if currently teaching full-time. 1. Search committee members can nominate outstanding faculty. 1. Award Jury members cannot nominate.

Exclusions
• Self-nomination is NOT allowed.
• Award Jury are NOT eligible to make a nomination for this award.
• Nominations received after the due date shall not be considered.

Benefits
• A medal.
• A certificate.
• Cash Prize of ₹ 50,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. **The award is open to all the faculty members of colleges/universities/higher educational institutions in India, satisfying the following conditions:**
2. Should be a regular faculty member.
3. Should have at least five years of full-time teaching experience at the Undergraduate and/or Post-graduate level.
4. Should not be above 55 years of age as of the last date of receiving an application for the awards.
5. Vice-Chancellor/ Director/Principal (regular or officiating) are NOT eligible to apply.

Application Process
Step 1: Registration:
Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the Registration button.
Step-3: Choose type Individual or Organization.
Step-4.1: Under Individual category provide the following details.
- Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Pr…
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Registration:
Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the Registration button.
Step-3: Choose type Individual or Organization.
Step-4.1: Under Individual category provide the following details.
- Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.
- Date of Birth.
- Nominator/Applicant Type.
- Mobile No.
- Email ID.
- Aadhaar Number.
Step-4.2: Under Organization category provide the following details.
- Type of Organization.
- Name of the Authorized Person as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof
- Date of Birth.
- Brief Description about the Organization (100 Words)
- Designation
- Mobile No.
- Email ID.
- Aadhaar Number.
Step-5: Submit.
Apply:
Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on login button on portal and login using the credentials.
Step-3: From the list of awards, select scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-4: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit".

Required Documents
• Nomination Form.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the nominee.
• Detailed description of the nominee's contribution.
• Supporting documents (research papers, patents, awards certificates, testimonials, letters of recommendation, etc., depending on the specific nomination).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Photograph

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the National Awards to Teachers?
A: The purpose of the National Award to Teachers in higher educational institution is to recognise the distinctive contributions of some of the finest faculty members in the country and honor them for their dedication and hard work, which have not only improved the quality of higher education but also enriched the lives of their students.

Q: Who is NOT eligible to apply.
A: Vice-Chancellor/ Director/Principal (regular or officiating) are NOT eligible to apply.

Q: Is there any cash prize ?
A: Yes, Cash Prize of [?] 50,000/-

Q: Is there any age criteria ?
A: The applicant is not above 55 years of age as of the last date of receiving the application for the awards.

Q: Is the Award Jury eligible to make a nomination for this award?
A: Award Jury are NOT eligible to make a nomination for this award.

Q: Is the nomination is eligible for re-nomination?
A: Yes

Q: Can teachers self-nominate for the National Awards?
A: No, self-nominations are generally not accepted.

Q: Is there a specific timeline for the nomination and selection process?
A: The selection process and announcement of awardees typically occur before National Teachers' Day, celebrated on September 5th.

Q: Who can apply for the awards?
A: 1. Individual 2. Organization

Q: How Individual can register ?
A: Step-1: Visit the official website. Step-2: Click on the Registration button. Step-3: Choose type Individual. Step-4: Provide the required details. Step-5: Submit.

Q: How to register on portal?
A: Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on login button on portal and login using the credentials.
Step-3: From the list of awards, select scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-4: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit".

Q: What documents are required ?
A: 1. Nomination Form.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the nominee.
3. Detailed description of the nominee's contribution.
4. Supporting documents (research papers, patents, awards certificates, testimonials, letters of recommendation, etc., depending on the specific nomination).
5. Aadhaar Card.
6. Photograph.