From Classrooms to Change-makers

Recognizing India’s most impactful institutions shaping the future of learning.
It’s not about the name on the gate — it’s about the legacy you create.

About the Initiative

Redefining What It Means to Be Prestigious in Education

Prestige today is measured not by age or alumni lists alone — but by purpose, innovation, inclusivity, and real-world impact.

We honour those who turn classrooms into communities of change, who blend heritage with progress, and who inspire both trust and transformation.

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We Celebrate Institutions Across

Early Education, Preschools & K-12 Schools

EdTech, Digital Learning & Skilling Platforms

Coaching, Test Prep & Competitive Training Institutes

Startups, Incubators & Innovation Ecosystems

Higher Education, Universities & Research

Education-Focused NGOs & Foundations

Coffee Table Book 2025

A Showcase of Influence & Excellence

Not just a publication — a testament to institutions shaping India’s educational narrative through innovation, inclusion, and impact.
The Prestigious Learning Institutes of India 2025 Coffee Table Book celebrates those who move beyond teaching to inspire action, ideas, and leadership for the future.
“If walls could talk, these ones would drop knowledge — and pitch a startup while they’re at it.”

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Prestigious Learning Institutes of India 2025

Selection Criteria

We celebrate institutions that aren’t just meeting standards — they’re setting new ones.

Legacy & Credibility Consistent delivery, public trust, peer recognition, and awards over the years.

Brand Influence & Alumni Pride Perception beyond education — in culture, policy, and business.

Innovation as a Mindset Future-proofing students through AI, climate action, entrepreneurship, and more.

Real-World Impact & Outcomes Tangible transformation through placements, innovation, ventures, collaborations, and community impact.

Equity & Inclusion Commitment to accessible, diverse, and inclusive learning, especially for first-gen learners, neurodiverse students, and rural populations.

Recognitions & Global Acknowledgement Accreditations and recognition for excellence, innovation, impact, and global partnerships.

Who Should Nominate

If your institution inspires minds, transforms futures, and sets benchmarks for excellence, this platform is for you.

Institutional Leaders & Changemakers

Vice Chancellors, Directors, Deans, Principals shaping the future of education.

Education Policymakers & Reformists

NEP architects, regulators, and policy thinkers driving transformation.

Academic Visionaries & Researchers

Scholars advancing pedagogy, governance, and EdTech.

EdTech Leaders & Innovators

Founders and CXOs reimagining learning.

Coaching & Test-Prep Leaders

Mentors guiding students through life-changing milestones.

Principals, Professors & Heads

Driving impact across institutions.

Alumni Trailblazers & Young Achievers

Entrepreneurs, scientists, policymakers, and changemakers proving the power of great institutions.

Selection Process

The knowledge partner will define parameters and segments, as well as assign weightage for evaluation.
Organizations can self-nominate by completing an online application form on the event website.
The Research partner will analyze a universe of 1000+ brands based on the knowledge partner's parameters and the self-nominations received.
The assessment of these 1000 plus organisations will be based on parameters defined by the knowledge partner.
Following this, these organisations will have to fill out a questionnaire.
This will be followed by a rigorous evaluation process and out of these 1000 organisations, 200 organisations will be shortlisted.
These shortlisted brands will be intimated and invited to be felicitated at The ET Edge Prestigious Learning Institutes of India 2025
The success stories of organisations will also be featured in ET Edge Prestigious Learning Institutes of India 2025