Ignited Minds

Global Academic Excellence Awards

Nominations

The Ignited Minds Global Academic Excellence Awards (IM-GAEA) invite nominations to recognize institutions, academic leaders, researchers, educators, and administrators who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, innovation, and impact in the academic ecosystem.

Nominations are evaluated through a structured, merit-based, and jury-led process, ensuring credibility and fairness at every stage.

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Who Can Be Nominated

Nominations are open to

Both Indian and international nominations are accepted for eligible categories.

INSTITUTIONS

  • Universities & Deemed Universities
  • Colleges & Higher Education Institutions
  • Research Institutions & Academic Organizations
  • Centres of Excellence & Knowledge Institutions

INDIVIDUALS

  • Vice-Chancellors, Directors, Deans
  • Professors & Senior Faculty
  • Researchers & Scholars
  • Academic Administrators
  • Mentors & Academic Leaders

Who Can Nominate

Nominations may be submitted through the following modes:

Direct Nomination Submission

  • (Individuals or Institutions)

Institutional Nomination

  • (on behalf of faculty or leadership)

Peer / Academic Recommendation

(Nominated by a peer, senior academic, or subject expert)

Jury-Recommended Nomination

  • (for select categories)

Certain senior leadership and lifetime contribution awards may be invitation-only or honorary, based on Advisory Council recommendations.

Nomination Categories

Nominations may be submitted under the following broad groups:

  • Institutional Excellence Awards

  • Individual Academic Excellence Awards

  • Global & Special Recognition Awards

👉 Applicants are advised to carefully review the detailed Award Categories before submitting nominations.

Information Required for Nomination

Each nomination must be supported by clear and verifiable information.

For Institutional Nominations

Institutional profile

Key achievements and impact summary

Supporting documents

Contact details of authorized representative

For Individual Nominations

Professional profile / CV

Statement of contribution and impact

Supporting evidence

Institutional affiliation and contact details

Incomplete or unsupported nominations may not be considered.

Nomination Timeline

• Opening of Nominations: To be announced
• Closing of Nominations: To be announced
• Shortlisting & Evaluation: As per award schedule
• Award Announcement & Ceremony: Alongside IM-GAEA event

All timelines will be updated on the website and communicated to shortlisted nominees.

Ethical Guidelines & Declaration

• By submitting a nomination, the nominator confirms that:
• Information provided is accurate and verifiable
• The nomination complies with ethical and academic standards
• No misleading or false claims are included
• IM-GAEA reserves the right to verify all submissions

Any discrepancy may lead to disqualification at any stage.