Chennai, March 9 -- The IIT-Madras honoured six outstanding school teachers from across India with the 'First Principles Teachers Award 2026' on Monday.
The awards were presented by Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, at an event held in the campus today.
They were recognised for their exceptional contribution in nurturing curiosity and strong conceptual foundations among pre-university students in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
These educators instilled curiosity and wonder in their students and laid a strong foundation for their upcoming engineering studies.
The 2026 edition marks the second edition of this award instituted by IIT Madras. The initiative highlights the critical role played by school teachers in shaping the ac...