1. Minimum Teaching Experience: Nominees must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in an educational institution, demonstrating a commitment to the field of education over an extended period.

2. Outstanding Contributions: Nominees should have made significant and demonstrable contributions to the field of education. This could include innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, community engagement, or other noteworthy achievements.

3. Current Employment: Nominees must be currently employed as teachers or school leaders in recognized educational institutions in India. They should be actively engaged in teaching or educational leadership roles during the nomination period.

4. Adherence to Ethical Standards: Nominees must have a record of ethical conduct and professional integrity. They should not have been involved in any legal or ethical violations related to their teaching profession.

5. Recommendation: Each nominee should provide at least one recommendation letter from a colleague, supervisor, student, or parent, highlighting their exceptional qualities, contributions to education, and suitability for the award.

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These eligibility criteria ensure that the awardees are experienced, ethical, and have made substantial contributions to the field of education in line with the award's objectives.