Pursuant to the decision taken by the State Cabinet on 05.08.1980, J&K Sainik School Manasbal, was set up at Manasbal under the aegis of J&K Sainik School Society vide Government Order No. 1248-Edu of 1980 dated 05.08.1980. The school is an English Medium residential School for boys from class 6th to 12th, providing public school education of a high standard. The school is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education New Delhi for All India Secondary and Senior School Certificate Examinations.
The foundation Stone of the School was laid by Late Jenab Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, then Chief Minister of the State, on October 29, 1980 and the School started functioning from September 14, 1981. The school is designed for a capacity of 480 students. Admission in the school is open to domicile of J&K and Ladakh UT.
Aim: The aim of the school is to prepare boys academically and physically for entry into National Defence Academy and other walks of life. Sound Character, Team Spirit, Dedication to Purpose, Patriotic Outlook and the Desire to Serve the Country with efficiency are the qualities being promoted amongst the students at the school.
Motto: The Motto of the School is “Through toil to the stars”.
CBSE Affilation No. 3720173
Affilation Period: 01-04-2023 to 31-03-2028
School Code: 23507
UDICE Code: 01191305502