Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha Awards 2026

The Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha Awards honor and celebrate the dynamic efforts and impactful contributions of student volunteers, mentors, and institutions who have driven cyber safety awareness across India throughout the year.

Each awardee represents an Everyday Hero, someone who chose to step forward and protect families, schools, and communities from digital risks.

Their work has reached the general public, marginalized communities, and remote regions, ensuring that awareness travels to the last mile.

Award Categories for the Cyber Shiksha for Cyber Suraksha Awards 2026

Mentors

Guiding Everyday Heroes Toward Responsible Digital Citizenship

Best Principal

Honors visionary institutional leaders, being a guiding light, empowering teams, and supporting large-scale initiatives.

Winner

Dr. Nitin Ghorpade

AMM, Hadapsar

Runner-up 1

Dr. Anagha Vaidya

KBJ, Pune

Runner-up 1

Dr. Ranjit Patil

D. Y. Patil, Pimpri

Runner-up 2

Prof. Rakesh Ramteke

KBCNMU, Jalgaon

Runner-up 2

Dr. Pravin Jadhav

BJ, Ale

Best Teacher

Recognizes true gurus who mentored and uplifted every youth, ensured program quality, and enabled consistent performance.

Winner

Dr. Priyanaka Shinde

Govt college of Engineering, Karad

Runner-up 1

Mr. Amit Tale

MIT, Alandi

Runner-up 1

Mrs. Priyanka Lokhande

KBPIMSR, Satara

Runner-up 2

Mrs. Kirti Garud

SPC, Pune

Runner-up 2

Mr. Prashant Kumbhar

DC, Nipani

Institutions

Building Ecosystems of Cyber-Safe Communities

Best New Club

Awarded to newly onboarded institutions that made an outstanding impact in their first year of participation.

TC, Baramati

Winner

AMM, Hadapsar

Runner-Up 1

KBJ, Pune

Runner-Up 2

GIFS, Nagpur

Runner-Up 2

Cyber Smart Club

Awarded to institutions for championing digital responsibility and upholding high standards of cyber awareness through online and offline engagement.

Govt college of Engineering, Karad

Winner

Patkar-Varde, Mumbai

Runner-Up 1

GJC, Ratnagiri

Runner-Up 2

VPASC, Baramati

Runner-Up 2

Best Club Overall

Recognizes institutions for emerging as a true all-round champion that demonstrated exceptional leadership, scale, and sustained impact throughout the year.

CMCS, Nashik

Winner

D. Y. Patil, Pimpri

Runner-Up 1

RSML, Latur

Runner-Up 2

Pratibha, Chinchwad

Runner-Up 2

Warriors – Club Officers

Visionary Leaders

Best President

Honors club presidents who led the Cyber Warrior Club with vision, responsibility, and purpose, bringing teams together and driving meaningful cyber safety awareness across the community.

Winner

Pratik Jadhav

KBPIMSR, Satara

Runner-up 1

Gaurang Marathe

D. Y. Patil, Pimpri

Runner-up 1

Dnyanada Surve

KBJ, Pune

Runner-up 2

Sakshi Neharkar

BJC, Ale

Runner-up 2

Vaishnavi Shirsat

GJC, Ratnagiri

Best secretary

Honors student leaders whose coordination, documentation, and timely reporting ensured the smooth execution of activities and strengthened the club’s operational excellence.