How does Education Today rank schools?

Education Today rankings combine school outreach and survey data, jury scrutiny by education experts, and parental voting. Schools are evaluated within defined categories — rankings are merit-based, not paid placement.

What is ISMA (India School Merit Awards)?

ISMA is Education Today’s all-India school merit awards programme. It publishes category-wise ranked lists such as India’s Top CBSE, ICSE, IB, and international schools.

Are Education Today school rankings paid or sponsored?

No. Education Today rankings are merit-based. A school’s position comes from survey data, jury review, and parental voting within its category — not from paid placement.

How can a school participate in Education Today rankings?

Schools can take part through Education Today outreach, online nomination and survey forms, and regional or national award programmes. Participation routes are listed under Survey and Voting on educationtoday.co.

Can I compare ranks across different Education Today lists?

No. A school’s rank applies only within the specific category and region shown on that page. Compare schools only within the same ranking table.

What regions and curricula does Education Today rank?

Education Today publishes regional lists (such as North India and Maharashtra), national merit awards (ISMA), and category-wise tables by curriculum and school type. Browse all programmes at https://www.educationtoday.co/rankings.

How often are Education Today school rankings updated?

Rankings are updated when new survey, jury, and voting results are published. Each category page shows the active list; use the edition switcher on the page to view prior results.

Where can I read the full ranking methodology?

The complete three-step process — school outreach and survey, jury scrutiny, and parental voting — is explained at https://www.educationtoday.co/rankings/methodology.

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