Maharaja Harisingh Agri Collegiate School

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Maharaja Harisingh Agri Collegiate School is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education New Delhi. The School is situated on Akhnoor road, off the main city of Jammu Tawi, India.

The School offers co-education, and has classes from 1st Till 12th. Importance is given on Extra Co-curricular activities like Art,Music,Sports,Yoga. The campus is located near a village called Nagbani. Nagbani, the name is derived from Snake."Nag" in Hindi means a Cobra. A Canal (popularly known as "Nehar") runs through the campus. A small lake is present a little away from the campus. The lake was used as a Bathing Ghat in the olden days. A Small Temple is present at one end of the lake.

Studies are considered of utmost importance but equal emphasis in laid on other activities.

Art
Emphasis is laid on Water and Oil paintings (Canvas Paintings), Sketching with supervision from a well qualified teacher Various competitions like Fancy dress, Painting, Exhibitions are held to foster intellectual growth of the students

Music
Various Hindi Ragas along with Regional/ National songs are learnt

Sports
School has got 3 football play fields along with a few Basketball courts. Cricket too is played. Athletic events like 100 to 400 Meters races are held on the sports day celebrations

Yoga
Various yogic postures and exercises are taught on a regular basis for the well being of the mind,body and soul. Havans are held on a regular basis for making the students aware of the religious and spiritual importance in life.