Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra is a Sainik School (army school) in the town of Tira Sujanpur, Hamirpur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The aim of the school is to prepare boys academically, physically and mentally for entry into NDA and other walks of life. A sound character, team spirit, a patriotic outlook and a desire to serve the country with dedication are the qualities promoted by all the Sainik School. Overview Sainik Schools were set up on the lines of Public Schools and were designed to cater the needs of the common masses who could not afford to send their wards to elite but expensive public schools. Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra (HP), a purely residential school, was set up to cater to the needs of the people of Himachal Pradesh and was inaugurated by His Excellency Shri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, the President of India on 2 November 1978. He said, "A fine Institution. My best wishes for its progress". Sujanpur Tihra is located 24 km from its district HQ Hamirpur and is connected to all other places in the State by road. Its nearest broad gauge railhead is located 99 km away at Una. A narrow gauge train operates between Pathankot and Maranda (Palampur) which is 45 km away. Kangra Airport at Gaggal is located 75 km from Sujanpur Tihra. The school has extensive playground with lush green silken grass, which looks splendid against the Dhauladhar ranges and Baradari hill. The school has independent NCC unit and NCC is compulsory for all students from VI to XI standards. Sports facilities exist in Football, Hockey, Volleyball, Handball & Basketball besides other minor & indoor games. The school has three Service Officers i.e. Principal, Head Master and Registrar deputed by Ministry of Defence and 50 experienced set of teaching and administrative staff together with 52 support staff for effective management of school activities. In addition, one JCO and three NCO's from Army are appointed for NCC & Sports activities in the school. Admissions Sainik school Sujanpur Tihra admits boys from Classes VI & IX. The age of the applicants should be between 10 and 11 years for class VI and the age should be 13-14 for class IX as on 1 July of the year in which admission is sought. The candidates applying for the admissions in Sujanpur Tihra need to undergo entrance examination for admission to class VI