The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially opened the registration process for the National Awards to Teachers 2025, offering a golden opportunity to honour and celebrate the hard work of school educators across the country. These awards aim to recognize exceptional teachers who go beyond the classroom to make a meaningful impact on student lives and learning.
📅 Key Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: June 23, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: July 13, 2025
- Final Submission Cut-off (Including Documents): July 15, 2025
- Award Ceremony: September 5, 2025 (Teacher’s Day)
✅ Who Can Apply?
The awards are open to a broad range of teachers working in CBSE-affiliated institutions, provided they meet the eligibility criteria:
- Minimum Experience:
- Teachers must have at least 10 years of continuous teaching service.
- Principals must have 15 years total experience (10 years teaching + 5 years administrative).
- Eligible Schools:
Teachers from government, aided, private independent CBSE schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV), Sainik Schools, AEES, and similar institutions may apply. - Retired Teachers:
Teachers who retired in the current academic year (after completing at least 4 months of service in 2025) are eligible. - Ineligible Categories:
Contractual teachers, coaching faculty, and education officers/administrators are not eligible.
📄 What You Need to Submit
To complete your nomination, the following documents are required:
- Class 10, 12, and higher education certificates
- Teacher training/professional qualification proof
- Appointment letter and current service proof
- School recommendation (for institutional nominations)
- A detailed portfolio outlining your achievements, innovations, and teaching philosophy
- Proof of extracurricular contributions or community work (if applicable)
📝 All documents should be uploaded in PDF or JPEG format, not exceeding 1 MB per file.
🧩 Selection Process
- Initial Screening: District and regional committees review applications.
- State/Organization Level Review: Shortlisted entries go to a higher-level committee for further evaluation.
- National Jury: Finalists appear before a central panel, which may include virtual presentations or interviews.
- Announcement: Six CBSE-affiliated teachers will be recommended for national-level awards.
- Recognition: Final awardees will be honoured by the President of India on Teacher’s Day.
💎 Award Highlights
Winners of the National Award to Teachers receive:
- A medal of honour
- A certificate of excellence
- A cash prize of ₹25,000
- National recognition at the highest level
This prestigious award is not only a token of appreciation but a powerful career milestone for dedicated educators.
🖥️ How to Apply
- Visit the official CBSE nomination portal: https://cbseit.in/cbse/2025/tchawrd/register.aspx
- Choose your category (Teacher/Principal)
- Register and log in
- Fill in the application form with accurate details
- Upload the required documents and your teaching portfolio
- Submit your application before the deadline