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10th Higher Education Innovation & Technology Awards 2026
- 17th January, 2026
- Chandigarh
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About 10th Higher Education Innovation & Technology Awards
The 10th Higher Education Innovation & Technology Awards is a prestigious national platform that honours excellence, leadership and innovation across India’s higher education ecosystem. The event brings together Vice Chancellors, Directors, Principals, Deans, policy-makers, EdTech innovators and global experts to recognise institutions and individuals who are driving meaningful change in education.
As India moves towards a future shaped by digital transformation, employability, global exposure and skill-based learning, the Awards celebrate those who are setting new benchmarks in quality education. From pioneering use of technology to groundbreaking research, industry collaboration, entrepreneurship and student development, the event acknowledges achievements that strengthen and uplift the Higher Education sector.
Now in its 10th edition, the Awards have grown into one of the most credible recognition platforms for universities, institutes and education leaders committed to excellence. Each year, distinguished jury members evaluate nominations through a transparent and rigorous process.
Award Categories
🏆 Higher Education Leaders (Individual)
Outstanding Leader in Higher Education
Excellence in Instructional Leadership
Outstanding Research Scholar in Higher Education
Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education
Educational Entrepreneur (Edupreneur of the Year)
Outstanding Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
Innovative Director of the Year
Innovative Principal of the Year
Online Teaching Excellence
Iconic Leadership in Higher Education
Emerging Leader in Higher Education
Innovative Entrepreneur in Higher Education
Outstanding Educator in Higher Education
Exemplary Women Leadership Award in Education
Young Women Leadership Award
Excellence in Instructional Leadership
Outstanding Research Scholar in Higher Education
Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education
Educational Entrepreneur (Edupreneur of the Year)
Outstanding Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
Innovative Director of the Year
Innovative Principal of the Year
Online Teaching Excellence
Iconic Leadership in Higher Education
Emerging Leader in Higher Education
Innovative Entrepreneur in Higher Education
Outstanding Educator in Higher Education
Exemplary Women Leadership Award in Education
Young Women Leadership Award
🏆 University / Deemed to be University
Emerging University (National/Global)
Outstanding University with Best Placements
Best Online Degree Provider
Excellence in Industry-Academia Interface
Outstanding University for Training & Placements
Leading University in India
Leading Global University
Outstanding University with best Infrastructure
Excellence in Distance Learning Education
University with Green Campus Initiative
Excellence in Research & Development
Best E-Campus
Excellence in Global Exposure Initiatives
CSR Excellence in Education
Emerging Higher Education Institute
Most Promising University in India
Excellence in Medical Education
Excellence in Design Education
Outstanding University with Best Placements
Best Online Degree Provider
Excellence in Industry-Academia Interface
Outstanding University for Training & Placements
Leading University in India
Leading Global University
Outstanding University with best Infrastructure
Excellence in Distance Learning Education
University with Green Campus Initiative
Excellence in Research & Development
Best E-Campus
Excellence in Global Exposure Initiatives
CSR Excellence in Education
Emerging Higher Education Institute
Most Promising University in India
Excellence in Medical Education
Excellence in Design Education
🏆 Group Of Institutions
Outstanding Use of Digital Learning in Classroom
Outstanding Institute for Promoting Industry-Academia Interface
The Emerging Brand
Outstanding Group Institute with best Infrastructure
Outstanding Group of Institute with best Placements
Green Campus Initiative
Outstanding E-Campus
Outstanding Institute for Providing Global Exposure
CSR Excellence in Education
Most Promising Brand in India/Middle East/Asia
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Development
Excellence in Community Outreach
Outstanding Institute for Research and Innovation
Leading Brand in Asia & the Middle East
Leading Global Brand
Innovation in Global Collaborative Learning
Skill Development
Excellence in Course & Curriculum Design
Outstanding Institute for Promoting Industry-Academia Interface
The Emerging Brand
Outstanding Group Institute with best Infrastructure
Outstanding Group of Institute with best Placements
Green Campus Initiative
Outstanding E-Campus
Outstanding Institute for Providing Global Exposure
CSR Excellence in Education
Most Promising Brand in India/Middle East/Asia
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Development
Excellence in Community Outreach
Outstanding Institute for Research and Innovation
Leading Brand in Asia & the Middle East
Leading Global Brand
Innovation in Global Collaborative Learning
Skill Development
Excellence in Course & Curriculum Design
🏆 Engineering Institutes
Outstanding Use of Digital Learning in Classroom
Outstanding Engineering Institute for Promoting Industry-Academia Interface
The Emerging Tech-School
Outstanding Engineering Institute with best Infrastructure
Outstanding Engineering Institute with 100% Placements
Outstanding Engineering Institute with best Placements
Green Campus Initiative
Excellent E-campus
Outstanding Engineering Institute for Providing Global Exposure
CSR Excellence in Education
Most Promising Engineering Institute (National/Global)
Most Promising Engineering Institute of GCC Region
Outstanding Performance in Entrepreneurship Development
Excellence in Community Outreach
Outstanding Institute for Research and Innovation
Excellence in Industry Academia Interface
Outstanding Faculty amongst Private Engineering Colleges
Outstanding Institute for Global Citizenship
Excellence in Online Teaching
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Development
Innovation in Global Collaborative Learning
Effective Practices of Incubation Center
Emerging Engineering Institute of India
Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Award
Biochemical Engineering Award
Emerging Engineering Institute of GCC Region
Outstanding Skill Development Approach
Excellence in Course & Curriculum Design
Outstanding Engineering Institute for Promoting Industry-Academia Interface
The Emerging Tech-School
Outstanding Engineering Institute with best Infrastructure
Outstanding Engineering Institute with 100% Placements
Outstanding Engineering Institute with best Placements
Green Campus Initiative
Excellent E-campus
Outstanding Engineering Institute for Providing Global Exposure
CSR Excellence in Education
Most Promising Engineering Institute (National/Global)
Most Promising Engineering Institute of GCC Region
Outstanding Performance in Entrepreneurship Development
Excellence in Community Outreach
Outstanding Institute for Research and Innovation
Excellence in Industry Academia Interface
Outstanding Faculty amongst Private Engineering Colleges
Outstanding Institute for Global Citizenship
Excellence in Online Teaching
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Development
Innovation in Global Collaborative Learning
Effective Practices of Incubation Center
Emerging Engineering Institute of India
Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Award
Biochemical Engineering Award
Emerging Engineering Institute of GCC Region
Outstanding Skill Development Approach
Excellence in Course & Curriculum Design
🏆 B-School Institutes
Most Promising Management Institute (National/Global)
Most Promising Management Institute in India
Most Promising B-School in India
Most Promising B-School (National/Global)
Outstanding B-School with Innovation in Placements
Outstanding Educational Institute in Management
Outstanding E-Campus
Outstanding B-School for Providing Global Exposure
Most Promising Management Institute in India & GCC Region
Outstanding Faculty Amongst Private B-Schools
Leading Global B-School
Outstanding B-School for Promoting Industry-Academia Interface
The Emerging B-School (National/Global)
Outstanding B-School in Entrepreneurship Development
Most Promising Management Institute in India
Most Promising B-School in India
Most Promising B-School (National/Global)
Outstanding B-School with Innovation in Placements
Outstanding Educational Institute in Management
Outstanding E-Campus
Outstanding B-School for Providing Global Exposure
Most Promising Management Institute in India & GCC Region
Outstanding Faculty Amongst Private B-Schools
Leading Global B-School
Outstanding B-School for Promoting Industry-Academia Interface
The Emerging B-School (National/Global)
Outstanding B-School in Entrepreneurship Development
🏆 Skill Development Institutess
Outstanding Vocational Training Institute
Excellence in Skill Development
Outstanding Contribution to Women Empowerment
Most Promising Skill Development Institute (National/Global)
Outstanding Leadership Award
Leading Skill Development Institute
Excellence in Community Outreach
Excellence in Providing Global Exposure
Outstanding CSR Initiative in Education
Outstanding Skill Development Initiative
Excellence in Skill Development
Outstanding Contribution to Women Empowerment
Most Promising Skill Development Institute (National/Global)
Outstanding Leadership Award
Leading Skill Development Institute
Excellence in Community Outreach
Excellence in Providing Global Exposure
Outstanding CSR Initiative in Education
Outstanding Skill Development Initiative
Glimpses of Past Award Ceremonies
