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Akal Academy Baru Sahib

India, Baru Sahib

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Hindi, Punjabi
Fees ₹90,000 - 190,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1986
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum, IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Hindi, Punjabi
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Akal Academy Baru Sahib is a co-educational residential English‑medium school in the hills of Himachal Pradesh. It offers CBSE from Nursery to Class XII (affiliated to CBSE New Delhi) along with IB Primary Years Programme for primary and Cambridge Secondary for older learners, reflecting an internationally minded approach. Founded to blend modern scientific education with spirituality, the campus sits in The Valley of Divine Peace at Baru Sahib. Facilities include 1650 Smart boards across Akal schools, a well‑stocked library, a state‑of‑the‑art Communication Lab, and three computer laboratories with over 200 computers. On‑site amenities include a canteen, laundry and bakery. The school features extensive sport and performance spaces, an amphitheatre, Adventure Camp, Green House and Solar Village, and Go Green initiatives. Daily meditation and pastoral care are supported by a 100‑bed campus hospital and a 24/7 medical team. The campus also hosts a wide range of clubs and inter‑house activities.

Akal Academy Baru Sahib, Via Rajgarh, Teh. Pachhad, Distt. Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh 173101

The Essentials

Akal Academy Baru Sahib has instruction in English, Hindi, Punjabi.

Location
Akal Academy Baru Sahib is located at Via Rajgarh, Tehsil Pachhad, District Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh 173101, India. The campus is in the Baru Sahib area.

Stages
Nursery to Class XI

Type
Co-educational residential English-medium school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from all over India and 16 countries study at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib.

Country affiliation
India

Religious affiliation
Sikh (Sikhism)
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Akal Academy Baru Sahib is part of Akal Academy, a chain of co-educational English-medium, low-cost public schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Akal Academy Baru Sahib ranges from INR 90,000 to INR 190,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees
- Application or registration fee amount: not published in the school's publicly available admission materials. Application forms are available from the school office.

Tuition and annual dues (per year / per term)
- A complete, itemised tuition schedule by year group and per term is not published in the school's public admissions materials. The only published fee figure for admission is the required first installment of annual dues: INR 90,000 (first installment for domestic students) and INR 190,000 (first installment for NRI students). These amounts are presented as the first installment of annual dues required at admission.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- At the point of admission the school requires payment of an admission fee plus the first installment of annual dues; both the admission fee and the first installment are stated as non‑refundable. The first installment amounts above are described as the initial payment due at admission.

Boarding / hostel fees
- Akal Academy Baru Sahib operates as a fully residential (boarding) campus; boarding applies to students admitted to on‑campus programmes.
- The school does not publish a general annual boarding fee schedule in its public admission materials. One published, event‑specific figure (for visiting teams during a hosted tournament) is INR 500 per person per day (including bedding) and a refundable security deposit of INR 3,000 for that event; this is specific to tournament accommodation and does not constitute a published annual boarding fee schedule for enrolled students.

Other costs and routine charges
- The school's public materials do not publish a comprehensive list or amounts for routine additional costs such as uniforms, books, stationery, mess/meal charges for enrolled students, transport, activity charges, examination charges, or refundable security/deposit amounts for new boarders. These additional cost items are not itemised in the publicly accessible fee pages.

Refund information
- Admission fee and the first installment of annual dues are explicitly stated as non‑refundable. For event visitors (tournament teams) the guidance shows a refundable security deposit (INR 3,000) in that specific context; no general policy for refunds of other fees or refundable deposits for enrolled students is published in the public admission materials.

Fee payment options and bank details
- For the admission first installment the school lists payment by cash or Demand Draft (D.D.) in favour of Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, payable at SBI, Gurdwara Baru Sahib (Bank Code: 11784). Other payment methods (credit card, online bank transfer/NEFT/RTGS, direct debit) are not listed in the publicly available admission instructions.

Summary of publicly available fee information and next step
- Published, itemised fees by class/year and per term are not available in the school's public admission pages. The specific, published items are limited to: (a) the requirement that an admission fee and first installment be paid at admission and that these are non‑refundable; and (b) the stated first installment amounts (INR 90,000 for domestic students; INR 190,000 for NRI students). The school's fee page indicates that full fee details are to be obtained from the school office, and the school publishes an event document that shows tournament lodging charges (INR 500/day) and a refundable event security deposit (INR 3,000) for visiting teams.
Academics

Akal Academy Baru Sahib teaches CBSE Curriculum, IB (PYP), Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
CBSE curriculum for Nursery to XII; affiliated to CBSE New Delhi.

Exam Results
CBSE exam results: Grade X (2022): 81 appeared, 100% passed, 61% distinctions; Grade XII (2022): 86 appeared, 100% passed, 72% distinctions; Grade X (2023): 81 appeared, 100% passed, 56% distinctions; Grade XII (2023): 49 appeared, 100% passed, 51% distinctions; Grade X (2024): 75 appeared, 100% passed, 45% distinctions; Grade XII (2024): 43 appeared, 100% passed, 58.13% distinctions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Spiritual development programme forms the basis of education at Akal Academy Baru Sahib. Adherence to religious principles and belief in ethical virtues are integral practices of value-based holistic education that support healthy spiritual and moral growth alongside academic excellence.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the medium of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental well-being is supported through value-based education and a spiritual development programme that fosters ethical virtues and holistic growth.

Safeguarding
Bullying is strictly prohibited inside the school premises. Ragging is prohibited. An Anti-ragging Committee conducts detailed investigations into untoward incidents and may recommend penalties. Penalties can include suspension from classes and/or hostel, a fine up to Rupees 50,000, rustication or expulsion from school. No act of violence including physical or sexual abuse, bullying or ragging will go unnoticed or unpunished.
Parent Experience

History
The school has a founding vision of blending modern scientific education with spirituality. Baru Sahib, the land of meditation, is known as The Valley of Divine Peace and was chosen to realize this vision. It was revealed in 1956 by Sant Teja Singh with Bhai Iqbal Singh and Bhai Khem Singh to equip youth with spiritual and modern scientific education for universal brotherhood. The foundation stone of Akal Academy was laid in 1981 by Panj Pyare, and the four-storey building was completed in 1984, when The Kalgidhar Trust and The Kalgidhar Society were registered. Over the years the campus expanded to include welfare facilities, Akal Charitable Hospital, medical camps, and 13 more schools; in 2014-15 the IB school building was completed and in 2017 solar projects progressed along with the PYP building.

Community
Baru Sahib is a 400-acre spiritual-educational complex in Himachal Pradesh where Akal Academy Baru Sahib operates. The community runs a girls' welfare center for spiritual music and teaching, and Akal Charitable Hospital, along with the Child Welfare Foundation. A first international youth camp for USA and Canada students was held at Baru Sahib, and Akal Academy students participate in drug rallies. Environmental and outreach efforts include planting 125,000 trees by Akal Academy students, regular medical camps, and involvement in national drug rallies.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
E-Classrooms are being developed for each class, and 1650 Smart boards are installed across the schools. Go Green Initiative provides tools and training to create a culture of conservation within the school community. The library serves the learning community with quality print and technology-rich resources. The Communication Lab is a state-of-the-art environment for multimedia capture of conversational interaction. There are three computer labs with over two hundred computers, enabling students to learn major software, and the campus includes a canteen, laundry and bakery on-site.

Sports Facilities
A wide range of sports activities is provided, including football, basketball, hockey, cricket, gym, and both indoor and outdoor tennis. The campus features extensive sports grounds to support inter-house and inter-school competitions. A gymnasium is available on campus for indoor training. Adventure Camp is available for outdoor activities and experiential learning. An amphitheater provides space for performances and gatherings.

Academic Facilities
E-Classrooms are being developed with 1650 Smart boards across the schools. The library provides instruction and support in all curriculum areas through quality print and technology-rich resources. The Communication Lab is a state-of-the-art environment for multimedia capture of conversational interaction. Akal Academy has three computer labs with over two hundred computers, including Senior, Junior and Sub-Junior labs, enabling students to learn major software.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Amphitheater and Playground host performances, assemblies and recreational activities. Adventure Camp offers outdoor learning experiences. Gymnasium provides indoor fitness facilities. Green House and Solar Village support ecological projects and sustainability education. Go Green Initiative promotes conservation through tools and training for the school community.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
English is the medium of instruction. Inter-House Activities include debates, drama, extempore, and other events. Students participate in inter-house quizzes such as Know Your Country and inter-house Creative Writing competitions. The program also features language and writing competitions to develop analytical and communication skills.

Arts & Creative
Art Programs are available for Nursery to XII. Visual Art activities include exhibitions and projects such as a mini art gallery and best-out-of-waste initiatives. Regular art and craft activities are integrated into the co-curricular program.

Cultural & Language
Language Lab enhances communication skills for Nursery to XII. Inter-House Vocabulary Hunt and Word Wall creation promote linguistic development. Language Appreciation Week highlights English, Hindi, and Punjabi language learning.

Social & Hobbies
Club Activities provide opportunities for skill development through diverse student clubs. Inter-House Activities include debates, drama, extempore, and related events. Club activities include Peace Walk-a-thon, Peace Wall, TED Talks, and Go Green campaigns.

Community & Service
Value-based learning and daily meditation and prayer sessions support students' spiritual growth. Pastoral care is provided through wardens, counselors, and a 24/7 medical team, with a campus hospital of 100 beds. Campaigns include health and safety awareness posters, drug-abuse rallies, and other community outreach activities.

Leadership & Professional
Oath ceremony by the Student Council for VIII–XII promotes leadership. Club Activities provide opportunities for leadership and teamwork through diverse student clubs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Meditation and prayer sessions are integrated into the daily schedule. Pastoral care and 24/7 resident doctors support wellbeing, supported by a campus hospital. A Counseling Cell provides round-the-clock emotional and mental well-being support.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Admission forms are available in the school office and can also be obtained by post on request. The filled-up form along with supporting documents must be submitted to the Admission Office. 2) The parents of eligible students are informed about the date and venue of the written test; if qualified, they are informed about the time and venue of the interview; both parents and students are interviewed. 3) Nursery admissions have no written test or formal interview; medical examination and hygiene checks are compulsory; minimum age for Nursery is 3 years. 4) If the candidate fulfills the above criteria, the admission fee and the first installment of the fee must be deposited, non-refundable. The first installment amounts are Rs 90,000 for Indian students and Rs 1,90,000 for NRIs, payable by cash or Demand Draft to Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, SBI, Bank Code 11784. 5) Documents required must be submitted with the admission form. The required documents include the transfer certificate original counter-signed by the appropriate authority and the child's academic record; the child's original birth certificate, photocopy of the Aadhaar card, and eight passport-size photos of the child, plus two passport-size photos of the parents and one for other authorized persons; medical fitness certificate with vaccination status; photocopies of the parents' IDs; a character certificate; a declaration by the parents to follow Rules and Regulations; for XI class, FA 1 & FA 2; SA1/pre-board results; original CBSE admit card/registration card for X class; visa and passport (for NRIs).
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