India Education Congress Awards Overview 2026

AWARDS OVERVIEW

In today’s era, every education company is, in some way, an EdTech company and every educator, learner, or leader is a technologist. Billions have already been invested in the future of education, with billions more to come. Technology is transforming learning and the job market and innovative solutions are needed to prepare students for what lies ahead.
The Indian Education Awards 2026 celebrate individuals and organizations making outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology. These awards spotlight innovative tools, inspiring leaders and impactful EdTech solutions that are shaping the future of learning in India. From free e-learning platforms that democratize higher education to online learning communities, these awards recognize the most promising EdTech initiatives driving the education ecosystem forward.

Award Objectives

The Indian Education Awards 2026 recognize educators, innovators and organizations driving meaningful change in education through technology. The awards highlight excellence, leadership and innovation, inspiring the broader education community to shape the future of learning.

To promote and motivate the best Education brands
To add value to those businesses that go beyond their set roles to transform education
To set benchmarks of consistency in customer service excellence
To highlight New innovation and leadership in Indian Education sector

Esteemed Jury Over the Years

Prof. Prem Vrat

Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Prof K K Pant

Director, IIT Roorkee
Dr Pankaj Mittal

Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities
Anil Sahasrabudhe

Former Chairman, AICTE
Vinod Keni

Managing Partner, Peachtree VC
Dame Asha Khemka
DBE DL

Principal & CEO, West Nottinghamshire College Group, UK
Dr. Jawahar Surisetti

Advisor to Gov, TED Speaker
Dr Ashok Kumar Nagawat

Vice Chancellor, Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University
Kamakhya Vikram

Head of India Geo Education Business unit, TCS

Indian Education Congress In Numbers

350+

Exhibitors
2011

Inception of the Show
900+

Thought Leaders
5500+

Delegates

Awards Schedule

Nominations Open:
September 2025

Nominations Close:
31st January 2026

Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Party:
5th February 2026

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Benefits Of The Awards

Marketing Exposure Indian Education Congress & Awards will be attended by policymakers, industry experts, and visionaries from across the nation. Senior-level executives of education companies will share insights about the latest innovations and explore growth opportunities in the Indian education industry.
New Opportunities A unique opportunity to network with colleagues, thought leaders in education and exchange ideas and information on the latest trends and developments. Gain actionable insights on multiple facets of the Indian education ecosystem.
Customer Growth Indian Education Congress & Awards will bring together the public and private sectors, academia, industry and the investment community to discuss how to accelerate the deployment of Indian Education sector. The forum will enable frank and open discussion of competing ideas, mapping and meeting future demand for technology in education, the growth of edu-tech in India (and beyond).
Recognition Indian Education Congress & Awards is a one-of-a-kind even bringing together the leaders in the Indian Education industry, with unique awards that recognize and celebrate the achievements and innovations of companies in the Indian Education sector.

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Indian Education Awards 2026

Indian Education Awards are the most prestigious awards that recognize excellence in education sector. Awardees will receive national recognition and will be termed as best education entities in the country.

EDTech Awards

The Award aims to recognize people in and around education for outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere.
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Early Education Awards

The Award aims to recognize Preschools that has incorporated outstanding education quality
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Higher Education Awards

Recognizing the Higher Education Institutes/Universities/Colleges for their outstanding contributions in Offline & Online education
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Skill Learning Awards

Recognizing institutes who are meeting up skill requirements with real time modules, learning solutions & enabling employment
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Individual Awards

Recognizing the most Innovative & Exceptional Founders of EDTECH/Education brand for his Entrepreneurial and scale up skills
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Coaching & Tutoring Awards

Honoring the best in coaching and tutoring business.
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