National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024

The Department of Higher Education, under the Ministry of Education (MoE), has selected 16 outstanding teachers from Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnic institutions for the National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024.

• These awards honour excellence in teaching, research, and community service at the higher education level.

• The awards will be presented on 5th September 2024 (Teachers’ Day) by the President or Vice President of India.

About the National Awards to Teachers (NAT)

Eligibility Criteria – School Teachers

Eligible Institutions:

• Government, government-aided, and private recognized schools under:

  • State/UT Boards

  • KVs, JNVs, Sainik Schools (MoD), AEES, EMRS (MoTA)

General Conditions:

• Must be a regular teacher/head with minimum 10 years of service

• No involvement in private tuition

• Not contractual or Shiksha Mitras

• Retired teachers are not eligible, unless served at least 4 months in the award year

• Educational administrators and training staff are not eligible

Eligibility & Criteria – Higher Education/Polytechnic (New Category)

Eligible Teachers:

• Regular faculty members in:

  • Universities, Colleges, IITs, NITs, IISERs, etc.

  • AICTE-approved Polytechnic institutions

Selection Based On:

• Teaching-learning effectiveness

• Research, innovation, publications

• Community outreach, mentorship

• Faculty development and consultancy work