Lucknow: In a spirited tribute to academic brilliance and unwavering ambition, SKD Academy hosted a spectacular award ceremony to honour its outstanding students who excelled in board examinations and national-level entrance tests. The event took place at the Vrindavan branch auditorium in Lucknow, transforming the venue into a vibrant arena of applause, achievement, and aspiration.
Students from CBSE, ICSE, ISC, and UP Board, along with those who qualified for NEET 2025 and JEE 2025, were felicitated in the presence of proud parents and an esteemed panel of dignitaries. The celebration reflected the culmination of months of dedication and effort, as students received certificates, mementoes, smartphones, and school bags as tokens of their hard-earned success.
The ceremony was graced by notable figures including JPS Rathore, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperatives, Rajni Tiwari, Minister of State for Higher Education, and Dr. Raghuraj Singh, Minister of State for Labour and Employment. Also present were Ranvir Prasad, Principal Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies, Dr. Pradeep Singh, Joint Director of Education (6th Division), and Sarvendra Vikram Singh, former Director of Basic Education. Leading the SKD family were Chairman SKD Singh and Director Manish Singh, whose vision has guided the academy to remarkable heights.
Among the honoured students was Ayush Kumar Maurya, who topped the UP Board in Lucknow. The CBSE achievers included Shreyansh Singh, Avika Singh, Sarthak Shukla, Anshu Yadav, and Sanvi Tiwari, while the ISC/ICSE toppers were Shruti Awasthi, Poonam, Abhinav Vaish, and Niyati Gupta. Other UP Board high scorers included Aanya, Arya, and Shreya.
NEET 2025 qualifiers such as Shraishvi Verma, Tanvi Mishra, Vansh Singh Yadav, Abdul Samad, and Krish Verma were recognized for their ranks in the highly competitive exam. The event also lauded JEE qualifiers, with Nishit Dohre ranking 19, followed by Akshat Kadam, Shivansh Singh, Harshit Verma, Divyansh Pandey, and Mohd. Hasan—each representing the pinnacle of academic excellence.

The occasion was made even more memorable with inspiring addresses by the dignitaries. Rajni Tiwari commended the students for their achievement and reminded them of the responsibility that accompanies success. She also lauded the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for encouraging critical thinking and creativity. Dr. Raghuraj Singh drew inspiration from ancient centers of learning like Nalanda and Takshashila, while Shri JPS Rathore emphasized the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence in shaping India’s future. Shri Ranvir Prasad delivered a motivating message, urging students to embrace hard work, defining success with a simple yet powerful equation: “Result = Talent + Effort.”
SKD Academy’s leadership also took the opportunity to reflect on the journey and reinforce their commitment to shaping India’s next generation. Chairman SKD Singh congratulated not only the students but also their parents and teachers, acknowledging their tireless efforts. Director Manish Singh highlighted the academy’s core values, stating, “At SKD Academy, we nurture not just toppers, but the future leaders of this country.”
Dedicated educators were also honoured for their contributions, emphasizing the school’s belief in a collaborative ecosystem of growth. The event concluded with the launch of a new skill-based learning program that aims to foster holistic development and empower students with real-world competencies.
The evening was a celebration of dreams realized and potential unleashed—a proud moment for the SKD Academy community and a powerful reminder of what commitment, vision, and education can achieve.