EduConnectIn Best School Awards 2025-26 – Winners Across India

About EduConnectIn Best School Awards

Eligibility for participation in this award?

Any School in India, who are offering education till Grade 12 and registered with UDISE, are eligible to participate in this award.

What is the duration of the competition?

Competition will run till 10-Oct-2025.

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City-Wise Best School Winners

The Best School Award campaign was run in 12 major cities of India. This nationwide recognition program evaluated over 55,000 schools, impacting the lives of nearly 3 crore students. The results were officially declared in October 2025, following a rigorous assessment process based on ECI Ratings—a comprehensive framework built on more than 100 performance parameters. Here are the city-wise Best School Award Winners

Best Schools in Delhi

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Best Schools in Mumbai

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Best Schools in Hyderabad

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Best Schools in Bangalore

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Best Schools in Chennai

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Best Schools in Pune

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Best Schools in Kolkata

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Best Schools in Ahmedabad

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Best Schools in Jaipur

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Best Schools in Lucknow

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Best Schools in Chandigarh

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Best Schools in Kochi

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How EduConnectIn Evaluates Schools

All schools are evaluated basis ECI Ratings. The EduConnectIn Ratings (ECI Ratings) is a multidimensional evaluation system designed to capture both the technical excellence of a school and the voice of the parent community. It blends hard metrics like infrastructure, faculty qualifications, and curriculum innovation with soft indicators such as parental satisfaction, communication quality, and student well-being.

• Technical Excellence: Covers infrastructure, pedagogy, digital readiness, faculty credentials, extracurricular diversity, and academic outcomes.
• Parent Feedback: Includes trust, satisfaction, value for money, academic excellence, safety, and overall satisfaction with the school experience.

What are the Award Categories

All top performing schools were classfied into 4 prestigious categories:

1. Elite School Category:

   Top 25 schools in each city are crowned under the Elite School Category. These institutions are regional trailblazers, consistently setting benchmarks in education. They boast:

   • World-class infrastructure and cutting-edge learning environments
   • Highly qualified and passionate teaching staff
   • Innovative, future-ready curriculum
   • Exceptional student outcomes and holistic development
   • Unwavering parental trust and admiration
   These schools are not just admired—they’re aspired to. They represent the gold standard in Indian education.

2. Leading School Category:

   This category recognizes the Top 1%^# of schools in each region based on ECI Ratings. These schools are:

   • Academically outstanding with consistently excellent ratings
   • Deeply trusted by parents and communities
   • Known for nurturing talent and fostering leadership
   • Often the first choice for discerning families seeking quality education
   They are the chosen ones—schools that combine excellence with empathy, and performance with purpose.

3. Premier School Category:

   Covering the Top 2%^# of schools, the Premier School Category celebrates institutions that are:

   • High scorers across both technical and parental dimensions
   • Local leaders with strong reputations in their neighborhoods
   • Known for balancing academic rigor with student-centric values
   • Frequently recommended by parents for their reliability and results
   These schools are pillars of excellence in their localities, shaping future changemakers with care and conviction.

4. Star School Category:

   Representing the Top 5%^# of schools, Star Schools are:

   • Emerging leaders in their communities
   • Rapidly gaining recognition for their innovation and impact
   • Loved by parents for their commitment to growth and inclusivity
   • On a promising trajectory toward becoming Premier and Elite institutions
   These schools are rising stars—dynamic, driven, and destined for greatness.

EduConnectIn: India's No. 1 School Discovery Platform

EduConnectIn is proud to be India’s leading school search and discovery platform, trusted by millions of parents and educators nationwide. With a database of over 15 lakh schools, we offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date listing of educational institutions across every district and pin code in India.

Whether you're a parent seeking the best school for your child or an institution looking to highlight its strengths, EduConnectIn is your go-to destination.

For Schools: A Platform to Shine

Schools across India can leverage EduConnectIn to showcase their unique offerings—from academic excellence and infrastructure to extracurricular programs and community engagement. Each school has the opportunity to:

• Present its vision, achievements, and facilities to a nationwide audience
• Share photos, videos, and testimonials to build trust and visibility
• Highlight awards, certifications, and standout programs
• Connect with parents actively searching for quality education

For Parents: Empowered School Search

EduConnectIn empowers parents with the tools and insights they need to make informed decisions about their child’s education. Our platform allows families to:

• Explore thousands of schools in their city, district, or region
• Compare institutions based on ratings, reviews, facilities, and curriculum
• Filter by board affiliation, fee structure, location, and more
• Read authentic feedback from other parents and educators