In a landmark accomplishment that redefines benchmarks in Indian school education, Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre (SPSEC), Kamla Nagar, Kanpur, has been ranked the No.1 Day School in India and placed amongst the Top 12 EW Ivy League Day Schools in the prestigious Education World India School Rankings 2025-26. This distinguished recognition firmly establishes SPSEC as one of the nation’s most elite centres of learning.

The ranking reflects SPSEC’s consistent brilliance across multiple parameters – pedagogy, curriculum innovation, academic reputation, faculty competence and welfare, co-curricular and sports excellence, student attention and well-being, inclusive education, leadership and governance, infrastructure, and community outreach.

Expressing pride at this milestone, the school Principal, Ms. Bhawna Gupta, extended heartfelt gratitude to the management, staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders, as well as the District, State, and Central administration, CBSE, and dignitaries who have been part of the journey. She credited the visionary leadership of the revered management for guiding the school towards this achievement and underscored that the honour is a collective success built on trust, dedication, and collaboration.

Anchored in the illustrious JK Organization’s 140+ years of nation-building legacy, SPSEC has continually stayed ahead of the curve by blending global best practices with India’s cultural and educational ethos. With its technology-driven, skill-based ecosystem-comprising smart classrooms, AI-enabled learning, experiential labs, and the futuristic Skill School-SPSEC is committed to nurturing bright, responsible, and globally competent learners.

The school sets itself apart through next-generation infrastructure, global collaborations, and unique initiatives that prepare students for a dynamic future:

• Robotics Lab (with IIT Kanpur): AI-driven robotics, coding, and programming
• Additive Manufacturing Lab (Germany): 3D printing, design thinking, and Industry 4.0 skills.
• AR/VR Lab: Immersive simulations for science, history, and creativity.
• Vedic Mathematics Lab (with CSJM University): Integrating ancient Indian wisdom with modern pedagogy.
• Sculpture & Heritage Arts Studio: Training in Pattachitra (West Bengal & Odisha), Cheriyal, Madhubani, Warli, Phad, and Gond, led by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, including Padma Shri awardees.
• Music Lab: Guided by a Trinity College London-certified pianist, blending Western classical music with music theory.
• Psychology Lab (with IIT Kanpur): A national model for supporting students with diverse learning needs and peer-led counselling.
• Meditation Centre with Charkha Weaving: Promoting mindfulness and sustainability through Gandhian values of simplicity and patience.
• Dance Lab: Exposure to global dance forms while deepening expression, rhythm, and cultural appreciation.

Classrooms are dynamic digital ecosystems-equipped with smart boards, Google integration, coding, and computational learning from the early grades. These future-ready classrooms ensure students are equipped to thrive in a fast-evolving global landscape.

SPSEC’s collaborations connect students with cutting-edge research and application:

• IIT Kanpur: Robotics and behavioural sciences.
• CSJM University: Mathematics curriculum enrichment and faculty training.

Such partnerships place the school students at the forefront of innovation, ethics, and leadership.

The Sports Academy, built to international standards, nurtures excellence in Cricket, Tennis, Football, Taekwondo, and more-instilling physical resilience, discipline, and teamwork. Alongside, the strong emphasis on sustainability, cultural immersion, and community service builds character and responsibility.

Flagship initiatives such as Green & Clean Kanpur, plantation drives, and Kanpur – Ek Khoj reflect the school’s vision of education for life. The documentation and release of a student- and staff-led monograph further incorporates cultural exploration and showcases the richness of the city’s heritage. This initiative-fostering cultural upliftment and deeper connections to roots-serves as a model that can be replicated nationwide.

The revered Chairperson, Mrs. Manorama Govind Hari Singhania, the Vice-Chairman, Mr. Abhishek Singhania; Vice-Chairperson, Mrs. Varsha Singhania; and Vice-Chairman & Director, Mr. Partho P. Kar, congratulated the entire school community on this historic achievement. They applauded the tireless efforts of the staff, the trust of parents, and the spirit of students, inspiring everyone to aim higher and carry forward the journey of
excellence.

This recognition is not merely a ranking-it is a testament to SPSEC’s unwavering commitment to igniting bright minds. Guided by the motto “Ahead. Above. Always.”, the school remains dedicated to nurturing students who are academically strong, emotionally intelligent, ethically grounded, and globally futureready.