• 390 students including 70 alumnus given scholarships worth Rs 25 lakh 

JAMMU: With a mission of honouring academic and competitive excellence achieved by the 2025-26 Class 12 batch, SP Smart School organised a grand Felicitation Ceremony 2026 on Sunday at its state-of-the-art Sarore Campus in Samba district.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, parents, teachers and distinguished guests, turning the occasion into a celebration of hard work, dedication and academic success. The ceremony aimed at recognising the remarkable achievements of students who excelled in board examinations and various competitive examinations during the academic session.

The programme was graced by chief guest Shri Swami Paul Ji, who blessed the students, staff and management of SP Smart School with his revered presence. Addressing the gathering, he congratulated the achievers and encouraged students to remain committed to discipline, honesty and perseverance in life. He also appreciated the efforts of the institution in providing quality education and nurturing talent in the region.

RS Samyal, who was former State Project Director was guest of honour at the event.

The main attraction of the ceremony was the felicitation of 390 students, including 34 position holders and those who secured 90 per cent and above marks in the recently declared 2026 board examinations. The school also honoured 70 MBBS students who are alumni of SP Smart School and successfully cleared medical entrance examinations, bringing laurels to the institution.

During the event, scholarships and cash prizes worth more than Rs 25 lakh were distributed among the meritorious students as a mark of encouragement and recognition for their exceptional performance. The achievers received appreciation from the audience amid loud applause and celebrations.

Meanwhile, nearly 90 staff members of the institution were also felicitated for their dedication and tireless efforts in shaping the academic excellence of students. The management acknowledged the contribution of teachers and staff in maintaining high educational standards and creating a positive learning environment.

Speaking on the occasion, Shivang Satya Gupta, CEO of SP Smart School, said, ā€œThe remarkable results in the Class 12th examination reflect the unwavering dedication of our students and the hard work of our teachers.

The top-performing students have not only earned personal accolades but have also brought great pride to SP Smart School and the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir.

ā€œThis year’s impressive results further illustrate our commitment to academic excellence and the relentless pursuit of quality education,ā€ Gupta added.

ā€œThe students’ exceptional performance is a testament to their perseverance, determination, and the invaluable support from both teachers and parents,ā€ he added.

It may be mentioned here that the revolutionary SP Smart Schooling System has been implemented in 4 branches of the School across Jammu, with its campuses in Exchange Road, Sarore, Sidhra and a girls only campus at Udhaywala Bohri.

With the implementation of SP Smart Schooling System in 2000-01, the school has shown remarkable results year after year, staying at pinnacle for more than a decade now.

The school has produced IAS officers, research scientists, engineers and doctors.

With its one student one goal programme it has successfully implemented the process of identifying a student’s prospective career early in their age.

Meanwhile, the ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks, cultural performances and a renewed commitment by the school towards academic excellence and holistic development of students.

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