Indian Teacher Wins 2026 Global Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award

New Delhi ( Raghwendra Pratap Singh) : The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced that science teacher Soma Mandal from GD Goenka Public School, Delhi, is the global winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards.

In a close race with eight other regional winners from around the globe, Soma earned 40 percent of the public vote to become the first ever overall winner from India. The winner beats 12,000 nominations from 129 countries to take top prize in Cambridge’s teacher competition. Indian teacher’s contributions to education include positioning climate education and professional development at the heart of student learning.

The competition honours teachers' vital contribution to molding student futures, transforming lives, and equipping pupils with the skills needed for success in an increasingly complex world. With over 10 years’ teaching experience, Soma is dedicated to embedding climate education within her science lessons, encouraging her learners to investigate environmental issues and design practical solutions through collaborative and inquiry-based learning.