**Executive Summary**
The National School Band Competition (NSBC) 2025-26 was inaugurated as part of the Republic Day Celebrations (RDC) 2026. Organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), this competition aims to promote discipline, teamwork, and musical excellence among school students nationally. The competition’s Grand Finale featured 18 shortlisted bands from 11 states.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Competition Overview:**
* The NSBC 2025-26 is part of the Republic Day Celebrations 2026.
* It showcases the talent of 18 school bands at a national level.
* The event serves as a platform for fostering unity, discipline, and cultural pride among India's youth.
* The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
* 763 teams comprising 18013 children participated at the State-Level Competitions.
* 94 teams have been shortlisted at the Zonal Level.
* **Stakeholder Appreciation:**
* Recognition of collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education.
* Appreciation for increased school and student participation.
* Acknowledgement of the dedication, precision, and musical excellence of the students.
* **Participating Teams:**
* The document lists the 18 school bands participating in the Grand Finale.
* The list includes the State/UT, number of schools, name and address of the school, and the band category (Pipe Band or Brass Band, and Boys or Girls).
**Impact Analysis**
**Students**
* **Impact:** Enhanced leadership, discipline, teamwork, and holistic development; fostered patriotism and national service; and a sense of dedication, precision, and musical excellence.
* **Action Required:** Continue rigorous practice and dedication.
**Schools**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to showcase student talent and participate in a national-level event.
* **Action Required:** Support and mentor participating students.
**Ministry of Education and Ministry of Defence**
* **Impact:** Promotion of educational policies and fostering collaboration between governmental bodies.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting and institutionalizing the competition.
**DoSEL (Department of School Education & Literacy)**
* **Impact:** Enhanced platform for promoting holistic development of students in alignment with National Education Policy.
* **Action Required:** Continue financial support to various programs under Samagra Shiksha & PM SHRI scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
National School Band Competition: An annual competition to promote discipline, teamwork, and musical excellence among school students.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: The national policy framework guiding the development of education in India, which aligns with the goals of the competition.
Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL): The department under the Ministry of Education responsible for school education and literacy initiatives, including the National School Band Competition.
Ministry of Education: The central ministry overseeing education in India.
Republic Day Celebrations: The National School Band Competition is an integral part of the Republic Day Celebrations.
Ministry of Education
National School Band Competition strengthens
discipline, teamwork and leadership -Shri Sanjay
Kumar
National School Band Competition 2025–26 inaugurated as
Part of Republic Day Celebrations 2026
18 school bands from across the nation, showcase their
talent at a National Stage
प्रव तथ: 24 JAN 2026 3:20PM by PIB Delhi
The Grand Finale of National School Band Competition (NSBC) 7, 2025–26, organised as part of the
Republic Day Celebrations (RDC)–2026, has been inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary,
Department of School Education & Literacy, DoSEL and Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of
Defence at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi today. This marks a significant milestone in promoting
discipline, teamwork and musical excellence among school students across the country.
The DoSEL promotes holistic development of students in alignment with National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020 giving financial support to various programmes under Samagra Shiksha & PM SHRI
scheme. The National School Band Competition 7.0 2025–26 brings together 18 school bands from
across the nation, showcasing their talent at a national stage as part of the Republic Day Celebrations and
continues to serve as a unique platform for fostering unity, discipline and cultural pride among India’s
youth. This year 18 band teams from 11 States have been shortlisted for the finale (list annexed) through
State- and Zonal-level competitions. At the State-Level Competitions, 763 teams comprising 18013
children participated; while at the Zonal Level, 94 teams have been shortlisted.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Sanjay Kumar emphasised the significance of art integrated education
including events such as the National School Band Competition in nurturing leadership, discipline,
teamwork and holistic development among students. He reiterated the sustained commitment of Ministry
of Education to promoting diverse talents beyond the classroom, in consonance with the vision and
objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.He further noted that the tradition of school bands is deeply inspired by the armed forces, where music has
historically served as a powerful symbol of valour, unity and morale. Even in the most challenging
wartime conditions, military bands have played a vital role in motivating troops and strengthening bonds
of camaraderie and collective spirit. He added that participation at the national level itself is a significant
milestone, reflecting months of rigorous practice and dedication by students.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in his address, appreciated the collaboration between the Ministry of Defence
and the Ministry of Education in institutionalising the competition as part of Republic Day Celebrations
and noted with satisfaction the increase in the number of schools & children participating in the
competition over the years. He lauded the students for their dedication, precision and musical excellence,
noting that such initiatives instil a deep sense of patriotism and national service among young learners.
Dr. Amarpreet Duggal, Joint Secretary, DoSEL presented the Vote of Thanks. She expressed gratitude to
all dignitaries, participating schools, mentors and organising teams for their efforts in making the event a
success.
List of Participating teams at Grand Finale: -
Sl. No. State/UT No. of Name and Address of the School Category
Schools
Band Boys /
Girls
1. Chhattisgarh 1 The Great India Sainik School, Pipe Band Boys
Godhi Mandir Hasaud, Bhansoj
Road, Nawagaon, Raipur.
2. Delhi 1 Govt. Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Pipe Band Girls
Raj Nagar – II Extn., Palam
Colony, New Delhi.
1 Govt. Boys Sr. Secondary School Pipe Band Boys
Badli.Sl. No. State/UT No. of Name and Address of the School Category
Schools
Band Boys /
Girls
3. Gujarat 1 Shree Swami Narayan Gurukul Pipe Band Boys
Kumar Vidyalaya, Gir Somnath.
4. Jharkhand 3 St. Xavier’s High School Brass Band Boys
Lupungutu, Chaibasa, West
Singhbhum.
Kairali School Sec-2, HEC Pipe Band Boys
Township, Dhurwa, Ranchi.
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Pipe Band Girls
Kanke, Ranchi.
5. Karnataka 1 PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya ASC Pipe Band Girls
Centre, Bangalore.
1 SMT. PS Shiva Shankarappa EM Pipe Band Boys
Residential School, Davangere
6. Kerala 1 PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Brass Band Boys
Vidyalaya, Periye, Kasaragod.
1 Providence Girls Higher Brass Band Girls
Secondary School, Kozhikode.
7. Maharashtra 1 Sanjivini Sainik School & Junior Brass Band Boys
College, Kopargaon, Dist.
Ahilyanagar.
1 Don Bosco High School & Junior Brass Band Girls
College, Tagore Nagar, Vikhroli
East, Mumbai.
8. Rajasthan 1 PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Pipe Band Girls
Vidyalaya, Suratgarh, Sriganga
Nagar.
9. Tripura 1 Holy Cross High School, Karbook, Brass Band Girls
Gomati.Sl. No. State/UT No. of Name and Address of the School Category
Schools
Band Boys /
Girls
10. Uttar Pradesh 1 St. Joseph College, Ruchi, Brass Band Girls
Khand-1, Shardanagar, Aashiyana,
Lucknow.
1 City Montessori School Kanpur Brass Band Boys
Road, LDA, Lucknow.
11. Andhra 1 Montessori Indus Residential Brass Band Boys
Pradesh School
Total 11 States/UTs 18
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