Selection Process

The selection board will be asked to set up its own State level Screening Committee which would include representation from eminent educationalists, 2-3 eminent members from NGOs who are working on related areas.

Each State would be asked to send (Max five in each category) nominations in the prescribed format. These nominations would be screened by a National Level Screening Committee. The National Selection Committee may at its discretion also consider individuals other than those recommended by the State Governments.

Criteria for selection

• The nominee should be alive on the date of nomination and be below the prescribed age.
• The achievement of the nominee in the relevant field should be clearly documented
• The achievement of the nominee should be verifiable and subject to objective appraisals
• Preference should be given to those who have come up in life after a great deal of struggle and adversity.

Award ceremony

The award will be received personally by the Awardee. Details of award ceremony and invitation will be mailed to you well in advance.

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Important Details

Type of Award	National level
Award by	Dr. Kalam Educational Trust for Tribal ® , Avadi, Chennai-600054
Award consists of	A Memento and Certification by Dr. KET ®
Nomination fess	NIL
Mode of Nomination	by email
Mail ID	drkalamedutrust2020@gmail.com
Date of opening	15th Nov 2019
Date of closing	25th Dec 2019
Attachments	No need to send any attachment during nomination.
Formats	Attached
No. of nominations	Maximum 5 nominations in each category per Institute One Individual can be nominated for a maximum of 3 categories only.
Mode of selection	Phase 1........ Nomination scrutiny Phase 2.........Confidential Report from the Sponsor Phase 3.........Verification of credentials and personal Interview Phase 4........ Final selection by Dr. KET on the above recommendations