Sainik School Kunjpura Celebrates 65th Founders day
Sainik School latest News: The Haryana based & one of the first five Sainik Schools to be established in the country, Sainik School Kunjpura celebrated its 65th Founder’s day on 24 July 2025. Sainik School Kunjpura got a headstart in 1961 in a serene erstwhile Punjab Police academy campus & has evolved from being just a school to an institution which is shaping destiny of hundreds of young boys & girls every year from Haryana & neighbouring states.
On the occasion of its 65th Founder’s day, Sainik School Kunjpura invited Maj Gen Sanjay Hooda (Sena Medal) chief of staff, HQ 2 corps, as the chief guest. Maj Gen Hooda is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla & IMA Dehradun. He was commissioned in Dogra regiment in Dec 1989. During his service he is awarded with Sena Medal & chief of Army Staff commendation. The general officer is a graduate of Defence services staff college, Higher Defence management course & National Defence College.
During the function, School Principal Captain (IN) Gurbir Singh presented school report card with attendees for academic year 2024-25 with details on school achievements in academics, extra co curricular activities and inter Sainik School competitions. He remarked on SS kunjpura selections in recent NDA courses:
153rd Course: 7 cadets
154th Course: 12 cadets
155th Course: 22 students have cleared their written exam (as of July 2025). Preparing for their SSB appearance.
Chief Guest Maj Gen Hooda to cadets – You are already in the elite list.
During his speech the Chief Guest remarked: (excerpt from his address to cadets)
Dear Cadets, You are amongst the best in your peer group as getting admission in the prestigious Sainik School Kunjpura is no mean feat. I’m aware of the tough competition through which each aspirant goes to be part of Sainik School Kunjpura. So you are already winners.
During my various assignments I’ve always encouraged students to join Sainik Schools & Rashtriya Military Schools, hence I’m aware of the rigour required to clear the entrance exam. You are already in the elite list. Cadets, you are always privileged to be guided by some of the best teachers, complemented by state of art infrastructure to provide you an enabling environment.
Your curriculum has been designed not only to hone your academic skills but also instil discipline, endurance, grit & leadership qualities. Students what you learn here will get ingrained in your muscle memory & see you through many challenges in life. This i speak with my experience of being an alumnus of MNSS Rai (Sonipat). What you learn here is immeasurable, which you will realise as time goes by. Talking about teachers a bit more. You are fortunate to be in mentorship of very talented teachers. Even the 1st principal of MNSS rai (my school) was Col Munindra Chandra, who also happened to be an ex principal of Sainik School Kunjpura.
I must also acknowledge that I was also taught at the National Defence Academy by General Bishamber Dayal (President Old Boys Association SSK) who was a very very esteemed instructor. I’m sure that Kunjeyans would never be found wanting in any field when the nation calls. You will for sure carry the pride of your institution, your family, your flag to make the nation proud. I wish Sainik School Kunjpura continued success & gratitude to parents & teachers for shaping such wonderful minds.
Chief awards academic toppers & appointments
The Best All Rounder Trophy was awarded to former School Captain Cadet Madhur Singal, while Cadet Rishabh Tripathi won the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Trophy for securing the highest rank in the UPSC NDA/NA exam. Among inter-House Trophies Chillianwala House was the standout performer, winning the Champions of Champions Trophy for the third time in four years, along with the Overall Best House (Sr&Jr), Sports (Sr&Jr), and Academics (Sr) trophies. Other key winners were Shakargarh House (Best Academics and Overall Best House in the Holding Houses category) and Thaneswar House (NDA Trophy). The program concluded with a special lunch for Chief Guest & other dignitaries at the school mess.
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