Published on: April 16, 2026
The National School Awards – South Edition 2026 was successfully hosted in Bangalore on 12th April 2026, bringing together the top 50 progressive and futuristic schools of South India, along with distinguished educators, school leaders, and industry experts. The event served as a prestigious platform to recognize excellence and innovation in the education sector.
The ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Raj Kumar Khatri, a senior IAS officer (Retd.), Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary in the Education Department, Government of Karnataka. The Guest of Honours included Prof. Urmi Chakravorty, TEDx Speaker and Bangalore State President – WICCI Karnataka Education Policy Council, and Dr. D. N. S. Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Bodhisatva University bringing decades of academic leadership experience.
List of Winners:
1)Springfields Kids and School, Saidabad – Best Emerging School of 2026 (Telangana)
2)Vidyabharati English Medium High School, Bhatkal – School with Most Qualifying Faculty 2026 (Karnataka)
3)Pace NR Olympiad School, Ongole – Most Progressive School of 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
4)SMT. KAMALA SAKLECHA GYAN MANDIR BHANPURA – Best School Promoting Cultural Activities 2026 (Madhya Pradesh)
5)EDIFY SCHOOL, TIRUPATI – Best Residential Boarding School 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
6)PRANAV INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, PALLADAM, TIRUPPUR DIST – Best Day-Boarding School of 2026 (Tamil Nadu)
7)Good Samaritan Public School, Bengaluru – Exceptional Contribution in Art and Culture-2026 (Karnataka)
8)KIDS CLUB SR. SEC. SCHOOL-CBSE, TIRUPPUR – Educational Excellence Award 2026 (Tamil Nadu)
9)Goal International Public School, Honnavar – Best School for Kids Overall Development 2026 (Karnataka)
10)Unique International School, Malur – Best Pre-school for Kid’s Overall Development 2026 (Karnataka)
11)International Delhi Public School – Cherukupalli – Academic Excellence Award 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
12)Diamond International School, Talapdy B.C Road, Bantwal – Most Socially Active School of 2026 (Karnataka)
13)Rishi Vidyalaya, Dharmavram – Best School for Progressive Learning 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
14)Peepal Tree Preschool -JP Nagar 1st Phase – Best Emerging Preschool of 2026 (Karnataka)
15)Hyderabad English Medium School, Ananthapuram – School with Best Educational Facilties 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
16)CMR Gandhi Pre Primary School, Bangalore – Best Pre-school for Most Innovative Learning Methods 2026 (Karnataka)
17)Dr. D. Lakshmi Prasanna – Lifetime Achievement Award (Maharashtra)
18)ANANYA PUBLIC SCHOOL, BENGALURU – Best School for Holistic Education 2026 (Karnataka)
19)Sharadha Mallikarjun, Chairperson-Shri Sharadha International School Karatagi. – Best Educator Promoting Experiential Learning 2026 (Karnataka)
20)Army Public School, RK Puram – Upcoming School of 2026 (Telangana)
21)Ms. Kavitha G – Best Educator of 2026 (Karnataka)
22)PRANAV INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, PALLADAM, TIRUPPUR DIST – Emerging School of 2026 (Tamil Nadu)
23)MY BRILLIANT SCHOOL, MADLI CROSS, SHIGGAON TALUK, HAVERI DISTRICT – Upcoming School of 2026 (Karnataka)
24)Springfields School, Tolichowki – School with Best Educational Facilities 2026 (Telangana)
25)Sanjanaa Shyamsundar (Academic Director & Trustee)-GSK Group of Schools, Kumbakonam – Educational Reformer of 2026 (Tamil Nadu)
26)MR. PRANEETH PENUMADU, DIRECTOR-EDIFY SCHOOL, TIRUPATI – Commendabe Contribution in Uplifting the Education Standards 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
27)Sri Venkateshwara Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pudukkottai – Most Technically Advanced School 2026 (Tamil Nadu)
28)Springfields School, Malakpet – Best School for Co-curricular Activities 2026 (Telangana)
29)Zen International Public School, Bangalore – Best School Promoting Cultural Activities 2026 (Karnataka)
30)B.L.D.E Association’s Public School Jamkhandi – School with Best Infrastructure 2026 (Karnataka)
31)SMT. KAMALA SAKLECHA GYAN MANDIR BHANPURA – Educational Excellence Award 2026 (Madhya Pradesh)
32)Little Pebbles International Preschool, Telangana – Best Pre-school Chain of 2026 (South India)
33)Springfields Kids and School, Moghalpura – Best School for Holistic Education 2026 (Telangana)
34)Anirudh Shinde, CEO- St John’s Convent High School, Thane – Educational Reformer of 2026 (Maharashtra)
35)Thomas Santhosh Moses, Tungabhadra Dam – Most Qualified Principal of 2026 (Karnataka)
36)Monica Jose-Principal, Good Samaritan Public School, Bangalore – Lifetime Achievement in Education Award (Karnataka)
37)Chaman Bhartiya School, Bangalore – Most Technically Advanced School 2026 (Karnataka)
38)Dr. Prasad. P, Principal-Niveditha Vidya Peedom EMHS Ramanattukara – Lifetime Achievement Award (Kerala)
39)Sunitha Jose – Well-Being and Life Skills Educator & Happiness Coach – Educational Reformer of 2026 (Karnataka)
40)Dr Wilfred Walter Noronha, Principal-Paramjyoti School, Amalapuram – Educational Reformer of 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
41)Sojan Mathew, Principal – St John’s Academy, Patna – Most Qualified Principal of 2026 (Bihar)
42)Springfields School, Alija Kotla – Exceptional Contribution in Sports Award 2026 (Telangana)
43)Genius Global School, Mantralayam, Kurnool – Most Progressive School of 2026 (Andhra Pradesh)
44)KIDS CLUB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, TIRUPPUR – Best School Promoting Cultural Activities 2026 (Tamil Nadu)
45)EDIFY SCHOOL, TIRUPATI – EDIFY SCHOOL, TIRUPATI
46)Acadvizen Digital Marketing Institute – Outstanding Innovation in Digital Education 2026 (Karnataka)
47)Springfields International School – Best School for STEM Learning 2026 (Telangana)
48)Shri Sharadha International School, Karatagi – Most Socially Active School 2026 (Karnataka)
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