Screening Application

SECTION 1: Basic Information

Full Name of the Principal *

Name of the School *

School Board *

School Address with City / District / State *Please mention City / District / State

SECTION 2: Experience & Eligibility

Qualifications *Select your highest qualificationPhD, M.Ed.PG, M.Ed.PG, B.Ed.UG, B.Ed.

Years of Experience as Principal *Select total completed years as Principal5–7 years8–12 years13–15 years16 years or more

SECTION 3: Academic Performance

Board Examination Results in the Last 3 Years *Select all applicable optionsThe topper of the batches consistently scoring more than 95%10% or more number of students scoring above 90%25% or more number of students scoring above 75%50% or more number of students scoring above 60%Pass percentage above 80%Pass percentage above 50%

Student Achievements Beyond Board Exams (Olympiads, sports, arts, innovation, etc.) *Select the highest level achieved by studentsNational / International levelState levelDistrict levelLocal levelSchool level

SECTION 4: Leadership & Institutional Development

Does your school have a documented vision / strategic plan? *Select the most appropriate optionYes, documented and implementedYes, documented but partially implementedYes, but not documentedInformal vision onlyNo documented vision

Institutional Improvements Achieved Under Your Leadership *Select all that applyAcademic improvement initiativesTeacher professional developmentInfrastructure developmentStudent support systemsGovernance / process reforms

SECTION 5: Innovation & Technology

Level of Technology Integration in Teaching–Learning *Select all applicable optionsSchool website is regularly updatedERP implementedLecture rooms have interactive boards / OHPsUse educational videos to explain complex conceptsComputer lab for all students

Teacher Training on Digital / Innovative Teaching Practices *Select the most appropriate optionRegular and structured programmesRegular but not structured programmesYes, but not regularOccasional programmesRare exposure

SECTION 6: Inclusivity & Community Engagement

Inclusive Practices in the School (CWSN support, equity, scholarships, wellbeing, etc.) *Select the option that best describes your school practicesStrong and measurable practicesModerate practicesLimited practicesYes, but no formal practices

Community Engagement & Outreach Activities *Select the option that best describes your school’s community engagementRegular and structured activitiesConducted only during national days or festivalsActivities conducted, but not regularSometimes

SECTION 7: Professional Recognition

Professional Contribution Beyond Your School (Speaker, mentor, author, committee member, etc.) *Select the most appropriate optionNational / International contributionState / Regional contributionLocal contributionNo contribution

SECTION 8: Leadership Impact

Leadership Impact Statement (Maximum 300 Words) *Describe one major leadership initiative led by you that resulted in measurable academic, institutional, or cultural improvement in your school.0 / 300

SECTION 9: Declaration

I declare that the information provided above is true and verifiable. I understand that false information may lead to disqualification. *I agree to the above declaration

Total Phase-1 Score

Principal of the Year 2026 – Phase-1 Screening Application