President Droupadi Murmu to Confer National Teachers Award to 48 Educators on September 5, 2026: Check Key Ceremony Details
President Droupadi Murmu will present the National Teachers Award 2026 to 48 selected educators at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on September 5. Organised by the Ministry of Education, the ceremony honours exceptional school teachers from across India for their dedication to improving education.
The President of India, Mrs. Droupadi Murmu, will be presenting the National Teachers Award 2026 to 48 school teachers of India on 5th September, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Department of School Education and Literacy with Ministry of Education chose these 48 teachers through a three stage selection process online..
The ceremony is meant to recognise their role in bettering school education and molding the minds of young people all over India on Teachers' Day. Hereafter, learn about the schedule and other vital information related to the National Teachers Day Awards ceremony.
2026 National Teachers Award Ceremony Key Details
The press statement released by the Ministry of Education clearly shows that 48 teachers (26 male teachers and 22 female teachers) have been selected from 27 States, 7 Union Territories, and 6 Central Government Organisations for their award during Teachers Day. The online nomination process started from 15th June 2026 to 20th July 2026.
| Particulars | Key National Teachers Day 2026 Details |
| Awarding Body | Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education |
| Conferred By | President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu |
| Total Selected Educators | 48 School Teachers (26 Male, 22 Female) |
| Geographic Representation | 27 States, 7 Union Territories, 6 Central Organisations |
| Date and Venue | September 5, 2026 |
| Live Broadcast Platforms | Doordarshan, SWAYAM PRABHA, and webcast.gov.in/moe |
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers’ Awards 2026 on 82 exceptional educators on Teachers’ Day.
— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) September 3, 2026
The awardees include 48 School Teachers, 21 Higher Education Teachers and 13 Teachers from MoSDE, whose dedication and excellence continue to… pic.twitter.com/xiLJEXlODk
Short documentaries during the event will be showing each teacher's work. The ceremony will air live on the above mentioned platforms and ministry’s social channels.
Why September 5 is Celebrated as Teachers' Day in India
India celebrates Teachers’ Day each year on September 5 in honor of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birthday. Dr. Radhakrishnan was not just the Second President of India, he was a famous philosopher and scholar who had always felt that teachers should be the brightest individuals in the country.
When he was asked by his pupils to celebrate his birthday in 1962 he asked them to celebrate the day as Teachers’ Day instead.
List of Prominent National Awards for Teachers in India
India offers several prestigious honours to recognise educators at different levels:
- National Teachers Award: The highest national honor for school educators presented annually by the President on September 5.
- Central Ministry Institutions: Specialised categories cover teachers from Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and Sainik Schools.
- State Teacher Awards: Awarded by state education boards to recognise excellence within regional school systems.
- National Awards for Higher Education: Given to outstanding professors and researchers in universities and technical institutes.
Why Honouring Educational Leadership Across India Matters
National Teachers’ Award 2026 honors ordinary teachers who apply innovative approaches to education in their classrooms all across the country. By honoring these 48 teachers on September 5, it is acknowledged that teachers are essential for nation building which motivates future generations of teachers.
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