The 6th Edition of NSCA will bring together school counsellors, educators and well-being professionals on 29 November 2026 at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi, for a day of recognition, professional learning and meaningful conversations.
NEW DELHI, November 2026: The National School & Counsellor Awards (NSCA) is set to return to New Delhi with its sixth edition on Sunday, 29 November 2026, at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra (VYK), Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri.
Presented by GRACE and supported by Global Education News, the initiative continues its effort to bring greater recognition to school counsellors and the professionals who contribute to students’ emotional well-being, career direction and personal development.
Having completed five editions across Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Panchkula and Hyderabad, NSCA has steadily built a platform for counsellors and education professionals to come together, exchange experiences and discuss the changing responsibilities of student support systems in schools.
The sixth edition marks another important step in this journey, bringing the conversation back to Delhi.
Beyond Academic Achievement: Why School Counselling Matters
Schools today are navigating a changing educational landscape. Academic performance remains important, but students are also negotiating questions of identity, belonging, emotional resilience, career uncertainty, digital exposure and relationships.
These experiences increasingly call for structured student-support systems within educational institutions.
School counsellors occupy an important position in this ecosystem. They often work at the intersection of students, parents, teachers and school leadership, helping young people navigate challenges that may not always be visible in a classroom.
Yet, the work of counsellors frequently happens away from the spotlight.
NSCA seeks to create that space for recognition. Its underlying belief is that those who support students through their formative years also deserve opportunities for professional development, peer learning and recognition.
Six Editions of Building a Counselling Community
Over its previous five editions, NSCA has travelled across different educational communities, creating opportunities for counsellors and school professionals to interact beyond their individual institutions.
From its beginnings in Delhi to subsequent gatherings in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Panchkula and Hyderabad, the initiative has continued to explore how school counselling can become a more visible and integrated part of institutional development.
The Hyderabad edition, hosted at Delhi Public School Nacharam, brought together counsellors and well-being professionals for discussions, learning experiences and recognition.
The upcoming Delhi edition builds on these experiences, with an emphasis on bringing professionals together not merely for a day of participation but as part of a wider and continuing community.
What to Expect at the 6th Edition
The sixth edition is being designed around recognition, practical learning and professional exchange.
The programme will feature:
Counsellor Awards and Recognition: A platform to recognise professionals whose dedication and contributions are making a difference in school communities. Counsellors will have the opportunity to nominate themselves or deserving colleagues.
Psychiatrist-Led Case Studies: Expert-led discussions examining real-world perspectives on mental health, student behaviour and the challenges encountered in educational settings.
PsyAthon: An interactive initiative encouraging participants to think collaboratively, explore challenges and approach student-related concerns through fresh perspectives.
Panel Discussions: Conversations around the evolving role of counsellors, student well-being and the importance of stronger support structures within schools.
Capacity Building Programme: Professional learning opportunities designed to encourage reflection, strengthen practical understanding and support the continuing development of school counsellors.
The organisers also plan to introduce pre-event interactions to help participants connect, exchange perspectives and become familiar with fellow professionals before the gathering.
A dedicated participant communication group will facilitate introductions, programme updates, speaker announcements and engagement activities leading up to the event.
Recognition Must Lead to Continued Professional Growth
One of the important questions surrounding school counselling is how institutions can move beyond recognising its importance in principle to actively investing in the people who deliver it.
Professional development, peer interaction and institutional support are essential to this process.
Platforms such as NSCA provide an opportunity to bring together professionals working in different school environments and encourage conversations that might otherwise remain limited to individual institutions.
They also create opportunities for emerging counsellors to learn from experienced practitioners and for school leaders to understand the professional realities of those responsible for student support.
The larger objective is to encourage a culture in which counselling is not treated as an isolated school function but as an integral part of the educational experience.
Delhi Edition: Event Details and Registration
The 6th Edition of the National School & Counsellor Awards will take place at:
- Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Venue: Vishwa Yuvak Kendra (VYK)
- Location: Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
- Last date for registration: 22 November 2026
School counsellors, career counsellors and relevant education professionals are invited to register and participate. Schools are also encouraged to nominate counsellors whose contributions deserve wider recognition.
Registration and Nomination Form:
https://forms.gle/Vf3qsYe5MCiKqLba9
For further information, participants can contact the organising team at +91 9811890247.
The People Behind the Potential
The theme of NSCA, The People Behind the Potential, reflects a simple but important idea: every student’s journey is shaped by people who listen, guide, encourage and help them discover possibilities.
As the sixth edition approaches, the initiative hopes to strengthen the connections within India’s school counselling community and create more opportunities for professionals to learn from one another.
The return to Delhi is not simply another event on the education calendar. It represents the continuation of a commitment to recognise counsellorship, encourage professional exchange and bring greater attention to the people who contribute to student well-being every day.
Because when we invest in the people who guide our students, we strengthen the environment in which those students grow.
