Syed Abid Husain Senior Secondary School, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has achieved remarkable distinction by securing top positions in various educational and cultural competitions organised by the Urdu Academy, New Delhi, in November 2025. In recognition of its outstanding overall performance, the school was conferred the prestigious “Best Performing School Award” at a grand ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Ghalib Auditorium.
The school’s students excelled across multiple categories, winning First, Second, Third, and Encouragement Awards, reflecting the institution’s strong academic and cultural foundation.
First Position Winners
Sana – Speech Competition (Middle Category) – ₹2500/-
Asad – Loud Reading / Tilawat / Recitation (Primary Category) – ₹2500/-
Shams Nomani – Essay Writing (Senior Secondary) – ₹2500/-
Quiz Team (Senior Secondary – Team of 4 Students) – ₹6000/-
Second Position Winners
Muhammad Fauzan – Essay Writing (Secondary Category) – ₹1500/-
Muhammad Azhar Faizi – Essay Writing (Secondary Category) – ₹1500/-
Urdu Drama Team (Senior Secondary – Team of 7 Students) – ₹5000/-
Third Position Winners Umema Bano –
Ghazal Recitation/Singing (Senior Secondary) – ₹1000/-
Memona Khan – Impromptu/Extempore Speech (Senior Secondary) – ₹1000/-
Abdus Samad – Speech Competition (Primary Category) – ₹1000/-
Encouragement / Consolation Awardees
Afeefa Parvez – Ghazal Recitation (Middle Category) – ₹750/-
Abu Ahkaam – Impromptu/Extempore Speech (Senior Secondary) – ₹750/-
Aaqib Arsalan – Urdu Drama (Individual Award) – ₹750/-
Faizan Khan – Urdu Drama (Middle Category – Individual Award) – ₹750/-
Azhar Alam – Bait Baazi (Individual Award) – ₹750/-
Shams Nomani – Bait Baazi (Individual Award) – ₹750/-
Muhammad Mairaj – Essay Writing (Senior Secondary) – ₹750/-
Afshan – Loud Reading / Tilawat (Primary Category) – ₹750/-
On this proud occasion, the Principal, Ms. Shagufta Shandar Khan, received the “Best Performing School Award” on behalf of the institution. The Cultural Committee Coordinator, Syed Mohammad Kazim, along with committee members Saif Azhar and Sajida Begum, and participating students attended the ceremony and shared their joy over this collective accomplishment.
In continuation of the celebrations, the Principal Ms.Shagufta Shandar Khan, along with the concerned teachers and student awardees, presented the trophies, certificates, and prizes to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif and the Registrar Prof. Md. Mehtab Alam Rizvi as a mark of gratitude for their continuous support and encouragement. Both dignitaries congratulated the school community for its dedication and for bringing laurels to the institution.
This distinguished recognition has further strengthened the position of Syed Abid Husain Senior Secondary School, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, among the leading educational institutions of Delhi.
