The ARISE Excellence Awards Supported by FICCI recognise schools that have set benchmarks in academic enrichment and holistic development. They serve as a testament to exemplary contributions towards innovative pedagogies, sports, entrepreneurship, technology, teacher development, and community service. Winning an ARISE-FICCI Excellence Award signifies a school’s unwavering dedication and commitment to excellence and establishes them as a benchmark for quality education.

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Initiated in 2022 with a focus on schools’ contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals, the Awards have since grown to celebrate a wider spectrum of innovation and leadership. The second edition in 2023 expanded categories to include entrepreneurship, teacher development, experiential learning, and sports, encouraging schools to demonstrate excellence across multiple dimensions of education. As we continue on our journey to celebrate victories that have set benchmarks of excellence in education, we have expanded our horizons and introduced new categories.

The third edition in 2025 marked a milestone year, with over 800 schools from 22 States and Union Territories submitting entries. A landmark refinement was the creation of a separate track for government schools, ensuring equitable recognition. The scale and diversity of participation reinforced the stature of the Awards as a truly national platform for celebrating innovation and impact in education.

The categories in the third edition included:

• Excellence in Future-Ready Skills
• Excellence in Experiential Learning
• Excellence in Continuous Professional Development for Teachers
• Excellence in Digital Transformation and Compliance
• Excellence in Sports
• Excellence in Visual and Performing Arts
• Excellence in Global Impact Leadership
• Excellence in Reviving Indian Knowledge Systems
• Excellence in Executing the Sustainable Development Goals

By recognising top performers and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement, the ARISE-FICCI Excellence Awards continue to act as a vital catalyst for excellence and innovation in India’s school education landscape, inspiring practices that are scalable, replicable, and transformative.

The ARISE-FICCI Excellence Awards Compendium, Driving Impact Beyond the Classroom, presents a collection of shortlisted case studies from schools across India. These case studies highlight innovative practices and impactful initiatives that showcase how schools are reimagining education and creating meaningful change within their communities.