The Awards will be given under the following Categories. A maximum of two awards will be given in each category. 40% of the awards are reserved for Women. 10% of the awards are reserved for academicians serving the rural areas.
For Young faculty the upper age limit is 35 Years. There is no upper age limit for the rest of the awards.
All faculty  and Scientists working in any recognized institution are eligible for these awards.
Categories of Awards:
Arts
Languages
Science
Commerce
Management
Pharmacy
Nursing
Medicine
Law
Engineering and Technology

In case of categories with more number of departments, like Science,
Engineering etc.., each department will be considered as a unit.

Nomination for the Awards
Best Vice-Chancellor Award
Best Registrar Award
Best Principal Award
Best Vice Principal Award
Best Administrative Officer Award
Best Controller of Examination (COE) Award / Deputy COE Award
Best Dean Award / Best Director Award
Best HOD Award
Best Placement Director Award / Best Placement Officer Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Best Young Principal / Vice Principal Award
Best Young Administrative Officer Award
Best Young Controller of Examination (COE) Award / Deputy COE Award
Best Young Dean Award / Director Award

Best Young HOD Award
Best Young Placement Director Award / Best Young Placement Officer Award
Best Faculty Award
Best Researcher Award
Best Curriculum Designer
Best Maximum Annual Publications Award
Best Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Holder Award
Best Research Grants Holder Award
Best Student Motivator
Best Online Educator
Best Open Source Learner Award
Best Open Source Software User Award
Best Alumni Coordinator
Best Alumni Association
Best Young Faculty Award
Best Young Researcher Award
Best Young Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Holder Award
Best Young Research Grants Holder Award
Best Young Online Educator
Best Young Open Source Learner Award
Best Young Open Source Software User Award
Best Innovative Teacher Award
Best International Collaborator Award
Best Research Grant Award
Best Examination cell coordinator
Best Societal Impact Award (Projects, CSR Activities)
Best Placement Coordinator Award
Best Industry - Institute Interaction Coordinator Award
Best Book Author Award
Best Edited Book Award
Best Physical Director Award
Best Librarian Award
Best NSS Coordinator
Best NCC Coordinator
Best Placement Trainer
Best IT Trainer
Best Motivational Speaker
Best Inspiring Teacher Award
Best Academic Leader Award
Best Project Research Award
Best Thesis Award
Best e-content Developer Award

Best Outreach programme convenor
Best National Conference convenor
Best International Conference Convenor