Education Excellence Awards 2025 Higher Education Special

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On January 10, 2026, at Hyatt Centric, Hebbal – Bengaluru became the epicenter of educational inspiration as the Academic Insights Education Excellence Awards & Summit 2025, gathered over 200 leaders, principals, directors, trustees, and academicians from across India. This landmark event honored transformational figures whose legacies blend technical brilliance, humanitarian vision, equity, and inclusivity, shaping not just institutions, but generations.

The ceremony commenced with a poignant Lamp Lighting Ceremony featuring four eminent leaders:

• Dr. Wooday P. Krishna, Honorary General Secretary, Seshadripuram Educational Trust—a five-decade pioneer expanding 34 Karnataka institutions for 22,000+ students, blending engineering expertise with Gandhian values, Red Cross honors, and Karnataka Rajyotsava Award.
• Dr. Ravi Juniwal, Chancellor, Apex University, Jaipur—a visionary scaling multidisciplinary programs in engineering, management, law, and more, prioritizing research, innovation, and value-driven graduates.
• Padma Shri Dr. John Ebnezar—globally acclaimed orthopedic surgeon revolutionizing techniques, research, patient care, and surgical mentorship worldwide.
• Prof. Dr. T. H. Anjanappa—surgical legend with 40+ years, 35,000+ procedures, and leadership across premier Karnataka medical colleges, famed for feats like single-night bullet surgeries and a 23kg tumor removal.

Dr. Krishna presented the first awards to Institutions of Legacy, recognizing networks fusing academics, spirituality, and holistic growth:

• Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society – Ujire, Karnataka
• BGS National Public School – Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Spring Mount Public School – Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Subsequently the award show was inaugurated

Specialized Higher Education Excellence:

International Education:

• Domus Academy – Italy
  Italy’s Best International College for Indian Students 2025

Law & Legal Education:

• Haldia Law College – Haldia, West Bengal
  Distinguished Law College of the Year 2025
• Vinayaka Mission’s Law School (VMLS) – Salem, Tamil Nadu
  India’s Most Promising Law School 2025

Media, Communication & Design:

• Symbiosis Centre of Media & Communication
  Best Media and Mass Communication Institute of the Year 2025
• Reliance Animation Academy
  Best Animation & VFX Institute of the Year 2025
  
• Le Mark Institute
  Best Design & Media Institute 2025

Health, Nursing & Management:

• Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education
  Top Sports Education Institution of the Year 2025
• Institute of Health Management Research, Bangalore
  India’s Top Healthcare Management Institute of the Year 2025

• Bangalore Group of Institutions
  Top Nursing College of The Year 2025 – Placement Support & Industry Connections

• St. Stephen’s Hospital College of Nursing
  Top Nursing College of The Year 2025 – Clinical Training & Hospital Integration
• MGV’s Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Dental College and Hospital
  India’s Top Dental College of the Year 2025

Women’s & Professional Institutes:

• SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai
  Distinguished Women’s College of the Year 2025
• MITS School of Biotechnology (MSB), Bhubaneswar
  Best Professional Institute of the Year 2025

Science, Tech & Specialized:

• Shri Gnanambica Degree College
  Top Biotech Institute of the Year 2025
• Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology
  Distinguished Pharmacy College of the Year 2025 – North
• Thakur School of Architecture & Planning
  Distinguished Architecture Institute of the Year 2025
• Asan School of Hospitality, Chennai
  India’s Most Elite Hotel Management College 2025