Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School

(Recognised and Aided) Affilated with CBSE (2630019) Sector-21-C, Chandigarh

  • UDISE CODE - 04011200303
  • SCHOOL CODE - 23008

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Choice of 2 Majors

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1957

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Welcome to Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School

Established in 1957, I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School began its journey in Sector 18, Chandigarh, as a girls-only high school with a limited number of students. Its founding vision was rooted in the mission of Bhagwan Devatma, who placed special emphasis on girls’ education as a means of social progress and transformation. Recognised by the Punjab Education Department, the school moved to its own campus in Sector 21-C in 1959. It has been functioning under the Grant-in-Aid system since 1967. In 1988, the school expanded its educational offerings to include senior secondary classes, and since 2007, it has been functioning as a co-educational institution. Over the decades, the school has grown into a leading educational institution, operating at its full capacity of approximately 2,000 students. It is widely regarded as one of the finest aided schools in the Tricity and enjoys a distinguished reputation for academic commitment, discipline, civic responsibility and all-round development. The school has also earned the trust of government institutions and departments, from the Governor’s House to the Deputy Commissioner’s office, and is frequently chosen to participate in government initiatives, public programmes and civic activities. Its students have brought laurels to the institution by winning trophies at the Republic Day and Independence Day parades for the last two consecutive years. A defining feature of the school is its emphasis on moral education and character building. Guided by the philosophy of Bhagwan Devatma, Dev Samaj institutions follow a distinctive approach to nurturing values alongside academic learning. The Founder identified sixteen special days, observed throughout the year, each dedicated to a meaningful human relationship or moral ideal. These observances help students develop empathy, respect, responsibility and integrity, preparing them to become conscientious citizens and responsible members of society. At I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, education extends beyond textbooks and examinations. It is a continuous endeavour to develop knowledge, character and a sense of service—shaping young minds to lead lives guided by truth, virtue and a commitment to the greater good. I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School stands as a proud reflection of a legacy that began in 1957 and continues to shape generations through education, values and service.

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What Makes Our School Special

Activity-based learning

We encourage our students to experiment and go beyond the normal learning methodologies and promote personal learning experience through practical activities and real-time problem-solving drills.

Varying teaching modalities

We have practically shifted from blackboard to digital board with the aim of staying up to date with the ever-changing teaching styles to give our students the best of all.

Academic Brilliance

We encourage our students to thrive towards academic excellence by offering seamless guidance and motivation. Their progress is tracked by weekly assessments and tests that also help us to focus on their individual shortcomings

All-round Development

We believe that the development of students is not only limited to their academic progress but involves their physical and psychological growth. The school offers a wide horizon of opportunities to help the children unfurl their true selves and develop to their full potential.

Achievements in Sports 2023-24

Inter School State Tournament organized by Chandigarh Education Dept.

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From Principal's Desk

"To focus on wholesome personality of students by laying emphasis through scientific temper, evolutionary vision and moral values” is the motto of I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School. We believe that effective schools are founded on a deep respect for students and the children thrive when they are challenged. Character building & instilling moral values is the pivotal ethos of our school. Going forward I will help take the school to the next level by building synergies and alliances that are inline with the schools integral philosophy and strive to make our students befitting citizens of the fast changing & ever growing knowledge society.

Dr. Sabeeha Dhillon Mangat

Principal

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Events & Activities

‘Guldasta’, - The Annual Function of Pre-Primary Wing and Primary Wing I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Sector 21-C, Chandigarh, organised the Annual Function ‘Guldasta’ of the Pre-Primary and Primary Wing on Oct 14 & 15, 2026 at Tagore Theatre Sector 18 Chandigarh. The celebration spread over two days was aimed at showcasing the talent of young learners while spreading meaningful and healthy messages through a range of thoughtfully curated performances. The inaugural day, was graced by Shri Naunihal Singh, IPS ADGP, as the Chief Guest. The honoured guest Shri Vivek Atray Former IAS,TedX Speaker. The Guests of Honour included Dr. Mrs. Agnese Dhillon, Secretary, The Dev Samaj, President, Dev Samaj Colleges, Chairperson, Dev Samaj Schools; Incharge Dev Samaj Vidya Vibhag; Shri Maanvinder Singh Mangat, Chief Executive Officer, The Dev Samaj Secretary, The Dev Samaj Colleges, Chandigarh and Ambala ; Sardar Iqbal Singh Dhillon President Chandigarh Riffle Association,Dr. (Mrs.) Jaspal Kaur, Manager, I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Managing Committee Members -Dr. Richa Sharma Officiating Principal Dev Samaj College of Education Sector 36 Chandigarh and Shri Sahil Abhi, Legal Advisor ,Dr. Shefali Cheema Assistant Professor , Lt. Kesu Singh, Assistant Professor and NCC Officer. The programme commenced with school prayer, followed by an array of engaging performances by the pre-primary students. Children presented lively dance items based on popular rhymes such as ‘Row,Row, Row your Boat’, ‘You are my Sun Shine’, and ‘Thank you nature’. Traditional Gidha showcased the rich and vibrant culture of Punjab. The students presented captivating plays and narrations including ‘Jab Kitabein Bol Uthi’ and ‘Samay ki Adalat’. The Chief Guest, Shri Naunihal Singh, appreciated the efforts of the young performers and motivated them to continue striving for excellence. Shri Vivek Atray emphasis that empathy is the key to become a good human being, encouraging students to be kind, compassionate and sensitive towards others. The second day of the function was honoured by the presence of Chief Guest Sh. Ajay Kumar Pandey,IPS,ADGP along with Guest of Honour Dr. Mrs. Agnese Dhillon, Secretary, The Dev Samaj, President, Dev Samaj Colleges, Chairperson, Dev Samaj Schools ; Incharge Dev Samaj Vidya Vibhag; Shri Maanvinder Singh Mangat, Chief Executive Officer, The Dev Samaj Secretary, The Dev Samaj Colleges, Chandigarh and Ambala ; Dr. (Mrs.) Jaspal Kaur, Manager, I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Mrs. Loveleen Bedi and Sh. Karnail Singh Member Managing Committee, Dr. Neeru Malik, Principal, Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh. The students presented a delightful blend of songs, dance numbers, Haryanvi dance celebrating the birth of Astronaut Kalpana Chawla, and a vibrant Bhangra performance added enthusiasm to the event. The play Akbar- Birbal brought alive the Royal Court of Emperor Akbar where Birbal’s sharp intellect, clever reasoning and quick wit always found a way to solve different situations. The school choir mesmerised the audience with their melodious voices, harmonious rhythm and creating a magical,musical ambience. The Chief Guest Shri Ajay Kumar Pandey highly appreciated the collective effort of the school management, teachers and students for making the event grand success. He encouraged the students to participate in sports and skill based education for their holistic development. Dr. Mrs. Agnese Dhillon emphasised the significance of moral values in shaping students into responsible human beings, in accordance with the philosophy of the Dev Samaj. The parents were also reminded of their vital roles in a child's life. Shri Maanvinder Singh Mangat appreciated the commendable effort of the Principal and the entire staff in organising the event so meticulously. It was highlighted that such celebrations play a vital role in the overall development of the students. The two-day celebration proved to be a spectacular showcase of talent, creativity, confidence and cultural vibrancy, bringing together the young buds of our pre-primary and primary wing. The event concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by School Principal Dr. Sabeeha Dhillon Mangat, congratulated her entire team for the successful culmination of the event and expressed heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, parents and students.
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‘Guldasta’, - The Annual Function of Pre-Primary Wing and Primary Wing I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Sector 21-C, Chandigarh, organised the Annual Function ‘Guldasta’ of the Pre-Primary and Primary Wing on Oct 14 & 15, 2026 at Tagore Theatre Sector 18 Chandigarh. The celebration spread over two days was aimed at showcasing the talent of young learners while spreading meaningful and healthy messages through a range of thoughtfully curated performances. The inaugural day, was graced by Shri Naunihal Singh, IPS ADGP, as the Chief Guest. The honoured guest Shri Vivek Atray Former IAS,TedX Speaker. The Guests of Honour included Dr. Mrs. Agnese Dhillon, Secretary, The Dev Samaj, President, Dev Samaj Colleges, Chairperson, Dev Samaj Schools; Incharge Dev Samaj Vidya Vibhag; Shri Maanvinder Singh Mangat, Chief Executive Officer, The Dev Samaj Secretary, The Dev Samaj Colleges, Chandigarh and Ambala ; Sardar Iqbal Singh Dhillon President Chandigarh Riffle Association,Dr. (Mrs.) Jaspal Kaur, Manager, I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Managing Committee Members -Dr. Richa Sharma Officiating Principal Dev Samaj College of Education Sector 36 Chandigarh and Shri Sahil Abhi, Legal Advisor ,Dr. Shefali Cheema Assistant Professor , Lt. Kesu Singh, Assistant Professor and NCC Officer. The programme commenced with school prayer, followed by an array of engaging performances by the pre-primary students. Children presented lively dance items based on popular rhymes such as ‘Row,Row, Row your Boat’, ‘You are my Sun Shine’, and ‘Thank you nature’. Traditional Gidha showcased the rich and vibrant culture of Punjab. The students presented captivating plays and narrations including ‘Jab Kitabein Bol Uthi’ and ‘Samay ki Adalat’. The Chief Guest, Shri Naunihal Singh, appreciated the efforts of the young performers and motivated them to continue striving for excellence. Shri Vivek Atray emphasis that empathy is the key to become a good human being, encouraging students to be kind, compassionate and sensitive towards others. The second day of the function was honoured by the presence of Chief Guest Sh. Ajay Kumar Pandey,IPS,ADGP along with Guest of Honour Dr. Mrs. Agnese Dhillon, Secretary, The Dev Samaj, President, Dev Samaj Colleges, Chairperson, Dev Samaj Schools ; Incharge Dev Samaj Vidya Vibhag; Shri Maanvinder Singh Mangat, Chief Executive Officer, The Dev Samaj Secretary, The Dev Samaj Colleges, Chandigarh and Ambala ; Dr. (Mrs.) Jaspal Kaur, Manager, I.S. Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Mrs. Loveleen Bedi and Sh. Karnail Singh Member Managing Committee, Dr. Neeru Malik, Principal, Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh. The students presented a delightful blend of songs, dance numbers, Haryanvi dance celebrating the birth of Astronaut Kalpana Chawla, and a vibrant Bhangra performance added enthusiasm to the event. The play Akbar- Birbal brought alive the Royal Court of Emperor Akbar where Birbal’s sharp intellect, clever reasoning and quick wit always found a way to solve different situations. The school choir mesmerised the audience with their melodious voices, harmonious rhythm and creating a magical,musical ambience. The Chief Guest Shri Ajay Kumar Pandey highly appreciated the collective effort of the school management, teachers and students for making the event grand success. He encouraged the students to participate in sports and skill based education for their holistic development. Dr. Mrs. Agnese Dhillon emphasised the significance of moral values in shaping students into responsible human beings, in accordance with the philosophy of the Dev Samaj. The parents were also reminded of their vital roles in a child's life. Shri Maanvinder Singh Mangat appreciated the commendable effort of the Principal and the entire staff in organising the event so meticulously. It was highlighted that such celebrations play a vital role in the overall development of the students. The two-day celebration proved to be a spectacular showcase of talent, creativity, confidence and cultural vibrancy, bringing together the young buds of our pre-primary and primary wing. The event concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by School Principal Dr. Sabeeha Dhillon Mangat, congratulated her entire team for the successful culmination of the event and expressed heartfelt gratitude to all dignitaries, parents and students.
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Proud Moment- Educational excellence award by Sh Daya Shankar Mishra, Minister for Ayush, Food Security and Drug Administration (Government of Uttar Pradesh) at Atmanirbhar Digitel Bharat Summit 2024 New Delhi
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Awareness Message on Swachhta
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Our teacher and students went to perform in 'SWARAANJALI 2024' Inter school Hindustani Classical Vocal competition held on 03-08-2024 at Yadavindra Public School Mohali, Punjab. Mayank secured second position amongst 14 schools. 1. Jaspal Kaundal (Teacher) 2. Mayank 12th 3. Gunhpreet Kaur 12th 4. Deepanshu 12th5. Ananyaa Dutt Sharma 8th 6. Jaskirat Singh 10th
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Proud moment for our school! 🌟 We secured 2nd Prize at the State Level Kala Utsav 2025! 🏆 Out of 5530 participants from 117 schools across Chandigarh, this achievement truly reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of our students. Honoured to receive the award today at 18 Model School by Director of Education Mr. Nitish Singla. Grateful to the Ministry of Education, India, for organizing such a prestigious platform that nurtures young talent. 🎶✨ #KalaUtsav2025 #ProudMoment #SecondPrize #StudentAchievement #Chandigarh #MusicAndArts #SchoolPride #MinistryOfEducation #HardWorkPaysOff
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Our school participated in ’54th ANNUAL FESTIVITIES WEEK 2023
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Activity Organised under PEACE CLUB in different Schools of Chandigarh
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Some Glimpses from Our Students