Overview
Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, Dharan (सैनिक आवासिय माध्यमिक विद्यालय, धरान, सुनसरी) was established on July 7, 2006 as a government educational institution, which is situated in Phurse, Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal. It is affiliated with the National Examination Board (NEB) and approved by the Ministry of Education. It offers educational programs from Playgroup to Grade 10, as well as plus two programs under Management, Science, and Humanities streams.
Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, Dharan, was established with the noble objective of promoting all-around development and fostering positive transformation in society and the nation through education. The motto of this Mahavidyalaya is "ज्ञानेन परमो सेवा", meaning ‘providing knowledge is the greatest service’.
The objective of this Mahavidyalaya is to prepare patriotic, disciplined, competent, and dutiful citizens by imparting quality, century-appropriate education to the talented children of in-service and retired Nepali Army personnel and civilians within the national education system, in accordance with the national education policy.
It has achieved excellent academic and other successes by developing all-around student development through various ECA/CCA activities. For each academic session, quotas are established for 60% of military and 40% of non-military students in classes 6 and 11 (Science), who are admitted through an annual open entrance examination.
Sainik School, Dharan was inaugurated by the then Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kritinidhi Bishta, on the occasion of the 59th Birthday Anniversary of Then His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.
In the first year of establishment, 99 students, comprising 82 males and 17 females, were enrolled in Class 4, with 5 teachers, 8 staff members, and some army personnel. The first principal of the Mahavidyalaya was Mr. Aj Bahadur KC and the first liaison officer was Major Kisan Singh Bhandari. The total area of this Mahavidyalaya is 12 bigha 11 kattha 2 dhur, and to date, 1,148 students have completed their studies at this institution.
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, Dharan (SAM Dharan) |
| Established | July 7, 2006 |
| Location | Phurse, Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal |
| Affiliation | National Examination Board (NEB), Ministry of Education |
| Grades Offered | Playgroup to Grade 10, Plus Two (+2) Programs |
| Streams Available | Management, Science, Humanities |
| School Type | Government-run, co-educational |
| Motto | Gyanena Paramo Sewa – "Providing knowledge is the greatest service" |
| School Area | 12 Bigha 11 Kattha 2 Dhur |
| Admission Quota | 60% Army personnel, 40% Civilian (for Grade 6 and +2 Science) |
| Admission Criteria | Entrance exam for Class 6 and Class 11 Science |
| Initial Intake (2006) | 99 students (82 male, 17 female); 5 teachers, 8 staff, army personnel |
| Current Status | 1,148 students have graduated so far |
| Vision | To nurture disciplined, confident, and patriotic individuals |
| Mission Focus | 21st-century skill development, moral values, and holistic student growth |
| Scholarships | Available for deserving students |
| Facilities | Library, Science & Computer Labs, Internet, Multimedia, Counseling, Cafeteria, Music, Dance, ECA/CCA, Transport, Tours |
Vision
Our vision is to become a leading academic institution that focuses on developing well-rounded, confident, disciplined, and patriotic individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential.
Mission and Objectives
It provides quality education to the children of in-service and retired army personnel, as well as civilians, at affordable fees. SAM Dharan focuses on our students’ full potential of mind, body, and spirit. SAM Dharan continues to strive to impart knowledge and skills-based education through modern learning and teaching approaches to develop 21st-century skills.
SAM Dharan provides our students with a platform to unleash their talents through various ECA/CCA activities. SAM Dharan strives to instill in our students a sense of discipline, moral values, and character building in addition to developing their intellect with the help of all the concerned stakeholders.
Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya Dharan (Sainik School) offers education up to the secondary level with moderate fee structures and provides a scholarship scheme for deserving students.
Salient Features:
Cafeteria, Library, Sports, Internet, Transportation, Science Lab, Computer Lab, Counseling, Multimedia, Scholarships, Journal, Classrooms, Dance, Music, Tour, ECA, etc.
Courses offered:
There is a special provision for candidates in the fixed quotas for each academic session, with 60% allocated to the army and 40% to civilians in grades 6 and 11 (Science and Management), who are admitted through the entrance examination process in each academic session.
- Ten Plus Two (+2) Management
- Ten Plus Two (+2) Science
Contact Address:
Location: Phurse, Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal
Contact Number: +977-25-536155
Email: [email protected]
