CBSE annouces National Teacher Award 2025, send nominations by July 6

The CBSE National Teacher Award 2025 self-nominations have been opened, the deadline for which stands on July 6. The award by the Central Board of Secondary Education aims to honour dedicated teachers and principals from CBSE-affiliated private independent schools who have shown exceptional commitment to education.

To apply, teachers must have completed a minimum of 10 years of continuous service in schools



affiliated with a recognised board of school education by 31 March 2025.

Principals, on the other hand, must have at least 10 years of experience as a teacher and 5 years as a principal in a CBSE-affiliated institution. Those retiring on or after 31 March 2025 are also eligible.

Applicants must apply under only one category. Notably, principals are not permitted to apply in the teacher category.