CATEGORY III AWARDEES FOR 2026
ASDU HONORARY LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT / EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Dr. Kuldeep Dagar
Joint Secretary, Association of Indian Universities
National Legacy of Excellence Award
Educationist and key official working between Indian institutions and organisations abroad, contributing to international academic collaboration, institutional partnerships, mutual recognition and the global engagement of Indian higher education.
Dr. Sunil Gupta
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, QNu Labs
Eminent National Visionary Impact Award
Quantum technology visionary and innovator advancing India’s quantum communications and cybersecurity ecosystem through QNu Labs, with a focus on indigenous quantum-safe technologies and wider adoption.
Dr. L. Srinivasan
Scientist/Engineer–SG, VSSC, ISRO
National Inspirational Award
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO
Scientist/Engineer contributing to India’s space programme through work in liquid-propulsion rocket assembly and integration and fabrication of solid-propellant rocket-motor hardware for major launch vehicles.
Veeramachaneni Ramakrishna Rao (VRK)
Public Health Communicator & Promoter of Healthy Living.
Lifetime Achievement Award
VRK Healthcare
Public health communicator and promoter of healthy living, reaching large audiences through lectures, media and digital platforms and encouraging greater awareness of food habits, lifestyle and personal responsibility.
Pujya Sri Bhikshamaiah Guruji
Spiritual Teacher • Satya Sevak Premaravind
National Eminent Personality Award
Sri Satya Sai Dhyanamandali
Spiritual teacher and social guide recognised for a life devoted to spiritual knowledge, self-inquiry, service, dharma and awakening, and for guiding seekers through accessible spiritual teaching.
CATEGORY II AUDISANKARA EXTERNAL EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARDEES – 2026
Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao
Excellence in Science – Male
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV), Kanchipuram
Dr. K. Anitha
Excellence in Science – Female
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai
Dr. S. Murali Mohan
Excellence in Engineering & Technology – Male
Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering & Technology, Palamaner
Dr. A. Latha
Excellence in Engineering & Technology – Female
Takshashila University
Prof. Dr. Surapaneni Krishna Mohan
Medical Science – Male
Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute
Dr. Naveen S
Research & Innovation – Male
SIMATS School of Engineering, Chennai
Satish Kumar
Cultural & Fine Arts – Male
Dr. P. Anuradha
Medical Science – Female
Government Villupuram Medical College
Dr. Anitha Gopalan
Research & Innovation – Female
SIMATS Engineering, Chennai, India
S. Jayalakshmi
Cultural & Fine Arts – Female
Sri Kanchi Rudrakala Natiyalaya
