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National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2025 Selected 21 Teachers from Higher Education Institutions and Polytechnics

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The Government of India has announced the selection of 21 teachers from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Polytechnics for the National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2025. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the importance of motivated, energized, and capable faculty in advancing students, institutions, and the profession. The Government has decided to institute two categories of awards for HEIs and Polytechnics, recognizing the critical role of teachers in cultivating a culture of excellence in the education ecosystem.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 21 selected teachers are from Polytechnics, State Universities, and Central Higher Education Institutions, representing a variety of fields, including Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Pure Sciences, Arts, and Social Sciences.
  • The selection process involves a two-step evaluation, with an initial shortlisting of nominees by a Preliminary Search-cum Screening Committee and a final selection by a National Jury.
  • The selection criteria prioritize Teaching Learning Effectiveness, Outreach activities, Research and Innovation, Sponsored Research, Faculty Development Programs, and Consultancy Teaching.
  • The categories of awards include:

+ Category I: Teachers of HEIs

- Sub-category (i): Engineering and Technology, Architecture

- Sub-category (ii): Pure Sciences, including Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Medicine, and Pharmacy

- Sub-category (iii): Arts and Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Legal Studies, Commerce, and Management

+ Category II: Teachers of Polytechnic Institutions

  • The awardees will be recognized for their contributions to advancing the education ecosystem and promoting a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.

Statistics:

  • Total 21 teachers selected for NAT 2025
  • The selection process involved online nominations to www.awards.gov.in
  • The selection procedure includes two steps:

+ Preliminary Search-cum Screening Committee for initial shortlisting of nominees

+ Selection of awardees from the shortlisted nominees by a National Jury

  • The selection criteria prioritize Learning Effectiveness (20%) and Outreach activities (30%); Research and Innovation, Sponsored Research, Faculty Development Programs, and Consultancy Teaching each comprise 10% of the evaluation criteria

Sources:

  • PIB Delhi Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
  • Government of India

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