Akal Academy is a chain of co-educational, English-medium, low-cost public schools that follow the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. They are affiliated with the C.B.S.E and operate across the rural regions of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. The schools primarily serve students from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds and offer admissions irrespective of caste, creed, religion, region, or socio-economic status. Akal Academy operates 130 campuses across India. The flagship campus, Akal Academy Baru Sahib, is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
Its 116 locations organize community walkathons across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, where hundreds of students participate in awareness drives highlighting the harmful effects of drug abuse.[2]
Mission
The world today needs men and women who are honest, virtuous, selfless and compassionate and can show restraint despite extreme provocation; also who can show the path of love and have the capacity to give without yearning for returns.
To fulfil this acute need of developing human beings with such sterling qualities and lofty ideals, Akal Academy's founding father Sant Attar Singh Ji declared it's Mission Statement in 1906, almost eight decades before the first Akal Academy was established, that reads: “To establish permanent peace in the world through value-based scientific education and spiritual upliftment, and provide solace and succor to the downtrodden and the deprived.”
'Akal Academy' aims at developing young people to cultivate a mind imbued with spirit of inquiry, thirst for knowledge, respect for diverse world cultures and a keen desire to serve the community in which they live and work, as well as aspire to serve humanity at large through their spiritual values and knowledge acquired through modern education.
Faculty, Training, and Academic Support
Akal Academies aim to recruit the best-qualified faculty across the region to ensure strong academic outcomes. Many teachers are graduates of reputed institutions such as the IITs, NITs, and hold master's degrees or PhDs in their respective subjects. After recruitment, all faculty undergo structured professional training at the Teacher Training Centre, Baru Sahib. Regular workshops and refresher programmes for existing teachers are also conducted at Baru Sahib to maintain high instructional standards.
The academies provide free coaching for UPSC, NDA and other competitive examinations. JEE and NEET preparation programmes have been introduced across various Akal Academies, with early centres established at Akal Academy Reethkheri and Akal Academy Muktsar. Akal Academy Muktsar notably produced the NEET 2017 All India Rank 1 (Navdeep Singh).
Administrative Structure
For better governance and academic oversight, All 130 Akal Academies in Punjab are organised into five zones. Each zone is further divided into Mega Clusters and Clusters. The Mega Cluster Head (MCH) Academies supervise and support the schools under their jurisdiction.
Below is the list of MCH academies under each zone (as of 21 July 2021):
Zone
Mega Cluster Head Academies
Zone 1
Akal Academy Bilga; Akal Academy Dhanal; Akal Academy Mullianwal; Akal Academy Dadehar Sahib; Akal Academy Rampur Narotampur
Zone 2
Akal Academy Muktsar; Akal Academy Killi Nihal Singh Wala; Akal Academy Dhindsa
Zone 3
Akal Academy Bhai Desa; Akal Academy Kalloh; Akal Academy Jaga Ram Tirth; Akal Academy Makhangarh; Akal Academy Chak Mander
Zone 4
Akal Academy Reethkheri; Akal Academy Balbehra; Akal Academy Fatehgarh Channa; Akal Academy Dakra Sahib; Akal Academy Sowaddi Kalan
Zone 5
Akal Academy Fatehgarh Ganduan; Akal Academy Cheema Sahib (EM); Akal Academy Kauriwara; Akal Academy Kajri
Wherever one travels in Punjab, an Akal Academy is typically located within a radius of approximately 40 kilometres, ensuring wide accessibility to quality education in rural regions.
Gurpinder Singh of Akal Academy Bhai Desa secured 98.6%, becoming the Mansa district topper in CBSE Class X (2024–25). He scored a complete 100 in his Skill Subject, Information Technology. He's a long-term student from a nearby rural village. he is also the State Gold Medalist:Punjab State Rank 1 of the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) (2022). He has also spoken at the TED-Ed Talks event held at Baru Sahib in 2024, the first rural TED-Ed platform in India. To surprise he is also the winnerCBSE STEM: Science Models for four consecutive years (2021-2024).
Prabhdeep Kaur
Prabhdeep Kaur from Akal Academy Bhai Desa topped Mansa district with 98% in CBSE Class XII Science (2024–25). She also secured 98.6% and was the district topper in Class X (2022–23). She later pursued higher education at Akal University, operated by The Kalgidhar Trust, and spoke at the 2024 TED-Ed event at Baru Sahib. She has excelled in various academic and co-curricular activities throughout her schooling.
Other Notable Results
Arshdeep Kaur – District Topper, BarnalaSchool – Akal Academy, BahadurScore – 98.2% Arshdeep’s brilliant performance is a shining example of dedication meeting discipline. Her achievement sends a strong message that rural students are second to none.
Sahejpreet Kaur – Block Topper, BathindaSchool – Akal Academy, Damdama SahibScore – 97.2% Sahejpreet’s score reflects her sharp intellect and unshakeable commitment to her goals. Her journey shows how focused effort and faith in oneself can unlock remarkable results.
Ekampreet Kaur – Block Topper, BathindaSchool – Akal Academy, Damdama SahibScore – 96.6% With a solid academic record and unwavering positivity, Ekampreet stood out as a top performer. Her balanced approach to academics and spirituality reflects the true Akal Academy spirit.
Himachal Pradesh Topper's 2025
Harivats Shakya
Harivats Shakya of Akal Academy Baru Sahib achieved 98.8%, becoming the Himachal Pradesh topper. His scores include 100 in Mathematics and 100 in Punjabi. A boarding student at Baru Sahib, he balanced academics with active participation in co-curricular programmes and demonstrated consistent excellence throughout his schooling.
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