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Name of the Institution Akal Academy
Type of the Institution Schools
Location Akal Academy , Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India
Website www.akalacademy.in
Phone Number + 91 9816033303/4, +91 1799276031/91
Fax Number + 91 1799276041
Email info@akalacademy.in
Ownership Public
Accreditation / Affiliation Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Description/ About the Institution

Akal Academy is a co-educational English medium boarding school located in Himachal Pradesh. It was established by the Kalgidhar Trust/Society in 1986. Starting with just 5 students in 1986, the Academy has now flourished into a full-fledged Senior Secondary school.


The school has 72 branches that spreads over the states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. It is planning to grow its branches to 150 in the coming years. The school is open to all students from all religions communities and nationalities.

Number of Students 1532
Established in the Year 1986
Departments/ Branches
  1. English
  2. Hindi
  3. Mathematics
  4. Physics
  5. Chemistry
  6. Biology
  7. Informatics Practices
  8. Economics
  9. Accountancy
  10. Business Studies
  11. Punjabi
  12. Social Science
  13. Computer Science
  14. Home Science

About

  • Vision / Mission Statement To integrate academic excellence and professional learning with the spiritual way of life, thereby producing honest, altruistic and compassionate human beings.
  • Vice Chancellor Dr. Davinder Singh
  • Certification The school prepares students for All India Secondary School and All India Senior School Certificate Examinations.
  • Campus The school has a beautiful campus located in the midst of the tall and alluring ranges of the Himalayas.
  • News & Publications Visit- http://www.akalacademy.in/news_archive.asp
  • Facts and Figures School Type : Co-educational

    Medium of Instruction : English

    Total Students : 1,532
  • Press Releases -
  • Seminars / Conferences / Workshops -
  • Awards & Achievements 1. Akal Academy students selected for State Level Hockey Competition.

    2. Akal Academy students bring Laurels in Shabad Gayan Competition.
  • Mandatory Disclosure -
  • Initiatives The school has taken various initiatives for the benefit of the society. Some of them are as follows:

    1. The students of Akal Academy planted more than 150 trees around the boundary walls of Akal Academy Uddat Saidewala.

    2. An awareness drive on Drug-Addiction was undertaken in the form of a Rally by the Kalgidhar Trust on 11 July, 2011.

    3. The students of "Eco Club" of Akal Academy have launched a project wherein the students will recycle the waste paper and prepare drawing sheets.

Communities

  • Faculty Not available
  • Alumini Not available
  • Staff Not available
  • Student Information The student strength from Nursery to class XII is 1,532. Students come from various parts of India and abroad including USA, Canada, Dubai, England, Germany, Hongkong, Italy, New Zealand and Philippines.
  • Foreign Student's Cell -
  • Student's Welfare Services -
  • Campus Placements Not Applicable
  • Extra Curricular Poster Making, Poetry in English, Punjabi & Hindi, Painting, Quizzes, Debate, Choreography, Dance, Music etc.

    Sports - Cricket, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis, Volley-ball, Basket-ball, Carrom, Chess, Kho kho, Kabbaddi.
  • Events The school organized various events such as:

    1. Book Fairs and Exhibitions by world renowned Publishers to encourage students' "Love of Reading".

    2. National Talent Search Examinations conducted by Government.

    3. Discovery Contest to enhance knowledge of Geography.

    4. Multi-media Safari Programmes on Social Studies, Science and other subjects.

    5. National Handwriting and Painting contest conducted by Bharatiya Art Education Society, Mumbai.

Infrastructure

  • Administration The school is run under the guidance and supervision of the Kalgidhar Trust.
  • Infrastructure The school has world class infrastructure in terms of classrooms, laboratories, library, auditorium, seminar rooms, hostels and sports facilities. It has installed the latest Fire Alarm and Fire Extinguisher system for the safety of the entire school building.
  • Hostels The school has separate hostels for kindergarten, primary, junior and senior children. All the hostels have hygienic kitchens and dining halls where the students are served their meals.
  • Transportation Yes
  • Library The school has a well-stocked library which has a good collection of books, magazines and newspapers.
  • Research -
  • Rules, Policies & Ordinaces To know about the rules and regulations of Akal Academy, visit- http://www.akalacademy.in/images/admissions/code%20of%20conduct.pdf
  • Facilities Hotels, Mess, STD & ISD facilities, Computer Lab, Language Lab, Art & Craft Room, Sports facilities.
  • Employement / Jobs -
Student's Area
  • Courses Offered Science and Commerce
  • Admission Procedure For Indian Students :

    Admission is granted to Indian students in all grades except X and XII. The admission is based on the entrance test conducted by the school.

    In Nursery class, the admission is granted only to those children whose age is between 4-5 years without any entrance test.

    For Overseas Students :

    Admission is granted to NRI and other foreign students in classes ranging from Nursery to Grade VI. The entrance test is conducted for admissions in all the grades except Nursery class.
  • Fee Structure For Indian Students : Rs. 80,000 to 83,000 (Approx.)

    For Overseas Students : Rs. 1,35,000 (Approx.)

    At the time of admission, 60% of annual dues have to be deposited. Balance amount have to be remitted by 31st July.
  • Syllabi/Curriculum The school follows the CBSE curriculum and offers the following combinations of subjects for students in grades 11 and 12:

    Science : English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Informatics practices

    Commerce : English, Mathematics, Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Informatics Practices
  • Scholarships The school has a scholarship scheme known as Akal Talent Search Scheme (ATSS). Under this scheme, an examination is conducted to identify the brilliant students form the lower strata of the society for further education in Class VI on subsidized fee basis.

    The total number of scholarships awarded under this scheme is 5. Only the students who meet the below mentioned criteria are eligible for this scholarship:

    1. Students who are in class V and seeking admission in class VI.

    2. Minimum percentage of marks in class V: 65%

    3. Parental Income up to Rs. 1 lakh per annum.

    4. Excellence in academic & overall growth in performance is essential for continuation of scholarship in successive classes.
  • Distance Learning No
  • Online Education No
  • Examinations & Results The school has excellent performance records in Class X and XII board results. All the students of the school pass the examination in First Division and many students score more than 80% marks.
  • Information Brochure To download the prospectus, visit- http://www.akalacademy.in/images/admissions/prospectus.pdf
  • Eligibility Criteria 1. For admission to Nursery, the age of the children must be between 4-5 years.

    2. Foreign students are required to have student visa from the Indian Embassy/ Consulates. The school does not accept Tourist Visas or any other type of visas.
  • Application Forms To download the admission forms, visit the following links:

    Admission Form for Indian Students - http://www.akalacademy.in/images/admissions/Admission_proforma_INDIAN.pdf

    Admission Form for Foreign Students - http://www.akalacademy.in/images/admissions/Admission_proforma_NRI.pdf
  • Seats Reservation Policy No seats are reserved in the school.
  • International Relations -
  • Industry Visits -
  • Training Programs -
  • Academic Calendar The academic session begins on 10th February and continues till 12th December when the school closes for the winter vacation.
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