CBSE Announces Self-Nomination for Teacher Awards 2025 – Deadline 6 July
New Delhi: CBSE Board has issued a notice related to National Awards to Teachers 2024–25 which all school heads and teachers must read carefully. This blog post will tell you the complete details about the self-nomination process under CBSE quota. That is why all educators working in CBSE private schools should read this post till the end and share it with colleagues and school leaders.
What is the purpose of this circular?
CBSE has released a very important circular regarding inviting self-nominations for the prestigious National Awards to Teachers for the academic year 2024–25. The Ministry of Education confers these awards to celebrate the exceptional contributions of teachers. CBSE has been asked to recommend six nominations from private independent schools affiliated with the board.
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Who can apply for the CBSE Teacher Awards 2025?
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Teachers | Must have 10 years of regular service in a school affiliated with a recognized board by 31 March 2025 |
| Principals | Must have 10 years as teacher and 5 years as Principal in CBSE school(s) by 31 March 2025 |
| Retired Staff | Teachers or Principals who retire on or after 31 March 2025 are also eligible |
| Category Restriction | Principals cannot apply under the ‘Teacher’ category. Applicants can apply under only one category |
How to apply for CBSE National Awards?
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Candidates must apply at: https://cbseit.in/cbse/2025/tchawrd/index.aspx
- The last date to apply is 6 July 2025.
What documents are required to upload?
All applicants must upload the following documents:
- A self-declaration stating all provided information is correct.
- Recommendation and certification letters from the school manager, confirming continuous service and vigilance clearance.
- Verified academic certificates (Class 10/11/12, Graduation, PG, B.Ed., etc.)
- Class results in board or school exams.
What is the selection process for Teacher Awards?
CBSE will prepare a merit list based on various criteria like:
- Experience and age
- Academic qualifications
- Performance in qualifying exams
From this list, the top 24 applicants will be shortlisted.
In case of a tie, CBSE may apply additional criteria. All shortlisted candidates will be required to upload verified PDFs (max 1MB) of documents, duly signed by:
- Head of School (for teachers)
- Manager of School (for Principals)
What is the final round of selection?
- A National Level Scrutiny Committee will invite shortlisted applicants for an interactive session.
- Based on this session, the final 6 nominations will be selected for the national award.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can apply for the CBSE Teacher Awards 2025? | Teachers and Principals from CBSE-affiliated private schools meeting service criteria. |
| What is the last date to apply? | 6 July 2025. |
| How to submit the application? | Only through the official online portal at cbseit.in. |
| Is there any service requirement? | Yes, 10 years for teachers and 15 years for principals. |
| Are retired teachers eligible? | Yes, if retired on or after 31 March 2025. |
| Can principals apply under the teacher category? | No, each applicant must choose one category. |
| What documents are required? | Self-declaration, recommendations, service and qualification certificates. |
| How many nominations will CBSE forward? | Six final nominations will be sent by CBSE. |
| Will there be an interview or further scrutiny? | Yes, shortlisted applicants will attend an interactive session. |
| Where can I get the official circular? | On the CBSE website or click here. |
What should schools do now?
CBSE has directed all school heads to ensure wide dissemination of this circular among all eligible teachers and principals. It is important that all applications and documents are uploaded before the deadline. No extension will be provided.
Self Nominations for the National Awards to Teachers 2024-25 under CBSE QuotaIssued by: Dr. Praggya M. Singh, Director (Academics), CBSE – Circular No.: Acad-36/2025 | Dated: 26 June, 2025
