What is Education Today?

Since 2013, EducationToday has been at the forefront of India’s K–12 education sector, serving as a trusted source of insight, analysis, and guidance. More than just a magazine, it is a comprehensive media platform that empowers parents, educators, and school leaders through timely news, expert commentary, exclusive school rankings, and in-depth educational trends.

Who is the founder of Education Today?

Anil Sharma is the founder of Education Today. His vision has helped build one of India's most influential platforms in the school education space.

Who is the CEO of Education Today?

Vibha Raj is the current CEO of Education Today, leading the organization with a strong focus on innovation and educational impact across India.

When was Education Today established?

Education Today was established in 2013, aiming to revolutionize how educational institutions are recognized and how vital education information reaches stakeholders.

What services does Education Today offer?

Education Today provides K–12 school rankings, education awards, conferences, policy updates, expert interviews, and school branding services—serving as a vital platform for all stakeholders in the education ecosystem.

Is Education Today only a magazine?

No, Education Today is more than a magazine. It is a dynamic media and events platform, offering digital content, educational awards, and school branding services across India.

Education Today

Basic Informations

Name of School:

Branch:

Address:

Website:

Name of Principal:

Email ID:

Mobile No:

Concerned Person for Survey:

Email ID:

Mobile No:

Establishment Year of the School:

Academic Results 2025-2026:

School Details - Primary - (I to V)

Total number of students in the school

Average class size (number of students)

Tuition fees per student per year

Non Tuition fees per student per year

Co-curricular hours per week for a student

Extra Curricular hours per week for a student

Student-Teacher Ratio

School Details - Secondary (VI to X)

Total number of students in the school

Average class size (number of students)

Tuition fees per student per year

Non Tuition fees per student per year

Co-curricular hours per week for a student

Extra Curricular hours per week for a student

Student-Teacher Ratio

School Details - Higher Secondary (XI, XII)

Total number of students in the school

Average class size (number of students)

Tuition fees per student per year

Non Tuition fees per student per year

Co-curricular hours per week for a student

Extra Curricular hours per week for a student

Student-Teacher Ratio

Academics and Pedagogy ( 10th Board Exams) 2025-2026

Percentage of students that passed

How many students got over 85%

How many students got over 75%

How many students got over 60%

Academics and Pedagogy (12th Board Exams) 2025-2026

Percentage of students that passed

How many students got over 85%

How many students got over 75%

How many students got over 60%

1. Academic Reputation

An institution’s academic reputation is a critical determinant of its standing. School rankings are assessed based on the composite perception of excellence, shaped by a range of contributing factors.

(a) Eligibility criteria for hiring primary teachers: (i) Qualification

(ii) No. of years of experience

(b) Eligibility criteria for hiring secondary teachers: (i) Qualification

(ii) No. of years of experience

Teachers’ Advancement & Well-being

Teachers are pivotal to student achievement. Their well-being and job satisfaction profoundly impact professional conduct and are positively correlated with both school and classroom climate, as well as student outcomes. Initiatives undertaken by school leadership to promote teachers’ professional development and overall well-being are evaluated under this criterion.

(a) Frequency of teacher-training programs in a year:

(b) Frequency of teachers’ assessment in a year:

(c) Do you conduct counselling sessions for teachers?

Yes

No

Co-curricular Education

Co-curricular Education involves activities or subjects beyond the curriculum. These activities include those subjects that are not a part of your academic curriculum but are important to ensure the holistic development of an individual. Schools will be ranked based on the activities initiated by the management.

(a) How many hours are dedicated to co-curricular education in a week?

(b) Do you have activity clubs for your students?

Sports Education

Sports education not only promotes the development of physical stamina among students but also inculcates essential values such as discipline, obedience, determination, perseverance, and a strong will to succeed. The ranking shall be determined based on the quality and effectiveness of the sports education methodologies adopted by the respective schools.

(a): How many hours are dedicated to sports education in a week?

(b):Do you have dedicated teachers for different sports?

(c): Do you outsource your sports faculty?

(d): Achievements:

Digital Learning Advancement

Modern technologies enable the systematic collection and analysis of data related to student responses, learning patterns, content engagement, and a wide range of indicators reflecting learning outcomes. Rankings shall be determined based on the extent to which institutions effectively adopt and advance technological innovations for the overall betterment of students.

(a): Which Learning Management System (LMS) do you use?

(b): Frequency of LMS training for teachers and students in a month:

(c): What are the newest digital tools you have incorporated into the teaching process?

Student Advancement & Mentoring

Mentoring plays a crucial role in enabling young learners to overcome barriers and risk factors that may impede academic success. Schools shall be ranked based on the initiatives and strategic measures undertaken by the management to support student advancement and mentoring programs.

(a): Frequency of life-skill classes & workshops offered to students in a month:

(b): Frequency of student mentoring programs in a month:

Leadership in Quality Management

Effective leadership in quality management serves as the foundation of any sustainable improvement strategy. Rankings shall be determined based on the internal environment fostered by the management to ensure the consistent achievement of high-quality deliverables.

(a): How is the staff’s quality of work assessed?

(b): Frequency of quality management assessment in a year:

Parental Engagement

This parameter evaluates the extent of parental engagement in supporting students’ academic development. Rankings shall be determined based on the initiatives undertaken by the management to encourage and facilitate active parental involvement in their children’s academics and overall school activities.

(a): Frequency of PTA meetings in a month:

(b): What are the initiatives taken to include parents in school activities?

(c): How do you engage parents using digital platforms

Future-Proof Learning Infrastructure

Recent global challenges have highlighted the unpredictability of the future and the critical role of resilient, future-ready IT infrastructure in ensuring uninterrupted education. Rankings shall be based on the strength, scalability, and adaptability of the IT infrastructure implemented by schools.

(a): Do you outsource your IT requirements?

(b): How did you introduce innovative digital learning techniques?

(c): How many people does your IT team consist of?

Value For Money

Students receive true value for money when they are able to realize the full benefits of education, both during their academic journey and beyond in return for the time, effort, and financial resources they invest. Rankings shall be determined based on the extent to which institutions deliver value under this criterion.

(a): Are your students given exposure through seminars, workshops, conferences etc?

(b): Have you given your students adequate access to digital resources?

Community Service

Engagement in community service enables students to develop practical, real-world skills that support their success in middle school, high school, and beyond. Rankings shall be based on the opportunities and initiatives provided by the management to help students understand and appreciate the importance of community service.

(a): What unique initiatives have your students taken to reach out to the society during the pandemic?

Career Counselling & Advancement

Career counselling plays a pivotal role in supporting individual students’ career development and personal guidance. It should be a core function of schools to prepare students for future opportunities. Rankings shall be determined based on the initiatives and efforts undertaken by management to address students’ career guidance and advancement needs.

(a): Frequency of career counselling sessions in a year:

(b): Do you have a dedicated team for career counselling or do you outsource a team?

Psychological Well-being of Students

Psychological challenges among students have become increasingly prevalent. Rankings shall be based on the initiatives and measures implemented by schools to promote students’ mental well-being and emotional resilience.

(a): How often do you conduct counselling sessions for your students in a month?

(b): How many workshops have you organized on mental health awareness?

Individual Attention to Students

Individual care and attention play a crucial role in supporting students’ overall development. This involves monitoring their health and evaluating their progress in academics as well as extracurricular activities. Rankings shall be determined based on the initiatives undertaken by schools to address these individual needs effectively.

(a): Frequency of one-on-one discussions of students’ progress in a week?

(b): Do you provide remedial classes for weaker students?

(c): Do you have dedicated facilities for students with special needs?

Integrations

The theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) recognizes that students acquire knowledge and skills through diverse modalities, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily-kinesthetic, and naturalistic intelligences. STEM learning can be integrated across these varied activities and content areas. Rankings shall be determined based on the extent to which schools incorporate these multiple intelligences into their academic programs to meet students’ diverse learning needs.

(a): Have you introduced MI in your curriculum?

(b): Have you introduced STEM Integration in your curriculum?

(c): Do you organize workshops on integration of MI?

(d): Do you organize workshops on integration of STEM?

(e): Have you introduced AI in your curriculum?

Parental Involvement (Brief)

Special Needs Education

Any toppers from your institution (National/State level) during the last year? Academics: Sports:

What makes your institution stand out from others? (Brief)

Why does your institution deserve to be rated as one of the best schools in North India? Please specify.

Terms & Conditions

The survey is conducted by the EducationToday Survey Team, in consultation with a panel of jury members and through parent voting. The results of the Best Schools in North India will be published in our July Issue, a special edition dedicated to highlighting the leading schools in the region.
The featured schools will include the best across New Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.
The top selected schools will be awarded and felicitated at the North Educator’s Summit and North School Merit Awards on 10th September 2026 in Gurugram.
Please ensure that the completed questionnaire is submitted by 1st June 2026. The survey team will analyze the data and may conduct inspections of institutions if required.
It is mandatory to list your school and upload the institution’s logo and details on vote.educationtoday.co to enable parents to participate in SMS voting.
The identities of the jury members will remain confidential, and the ratings declared will be final and binding.
There is no fee for nominations or for receiving awards.
Winners will be informed via email, phone, and courier one month prior to the felicitation ceremony. It is mandatory for the Chairman, Director, or Principal of selected institutions to be present on the day of the event.
For more details and reference, please visit the galleries of our previous events.
North School Merit Awards (2025):
https: //photos.app.goo.gl/PtDkFSXFqLbX7pW3A
India School Merit Awards (2025):
https: //myschooladmission.com/event-gallery
Please send the survey form to the below address:
#461, Sai Sobagu, 3rd floor, Teachers Colony, HSR Layout, Sector 5, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore - 560 034.
Stella - 7090630000
Nikhlesh Kumar - 7090730000
Jacculine- 7090620000
Resha- 7090720011
Ph: 080-48519897
Email: survey@educationtoday.co
Website: www.educationtoday.co

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Best Schools in North India Survey and Nomination Form 2026

Basic Informations

School Details

School Details - Primary - (I to V)

School Details - Secondary (VI to X)

School Details - Higher Secondary (XI, XII)

Academics and Pedagogy ( 10th Board Exams) 2025-2026

Academics and Pedagogy (12th Board Exams) 2025-2026

1. Academic Reputation

Teachers’ Advancement & Well-being

Co-curricular Education

Sports Education

Digital Learning Advancement

Student Advancement & Mentoring

Leadership in Quality Management

Parental Engagement

Future-Proof Learning Infrastructure

Value For Money

Community Service

Career Counselling & Advancement

Psychological Well-being of Students

Individual Attention to Students

Integrations

Special Needs Education

Terms & Conditions