CMS Celebrates Academic Excellence at the Meritorious Students’ Felicitation Function 2026
City Montessori School (CMS) celebrated the outstanding results of the ICSE (Class X) Comparative Examination 2026, Advanced Placement (AP) examination and the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) at a grand Meritorious Students’ Felicitation Function 2026, held on 29th July 2026. Organised on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, the valedictory ceremony took place at the auditorium of CMS Gomti Nagar Extension Campus, bringing together students, parents, teachers and school leaders to celebrate academic excellence, perseverance and the transformative power of education.
The prestigious ceremony was graced by Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma Ji, the Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. A visionary leader with extensive experience in public service and governance, Shri Sharma has played a pivotal role in accelerating Uttar Pradesh’s digital transformation and strengthening its position as one of India’s leading hubs for electronics manufacturing and technological innovation. His emphasis on digital literacy, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies resonated deeply with the audience, especially students, who were inspired to embrace technology and innovation while contributing meaningfully to society.
Following the ceremonial lighting of the Lamp of Learning, Shri Sharma addressed the gathering and felicitated the meritorious CMS students. Congratulating the young achievers, he remarked that the recognition earned during one’s student life is no less significant than receiving a Padma Shri, as such honours inspire students to pursue excellence throughout their lives. Appreciating the invaluable contribution of City Montessori School towards education, he observed that the institution has built a glorious legacy of nurturing generations of outstanding individuals, including astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, whose achievements have brought immense pride to Uttar Pradesh and the nation. Extending his Guru Purnima wishes to the CMS teachers, Shri Sharma encouraged the students to remain humble in success, continue learning with dedication and strive for excellence in every sphere of life.
An Inspiring Beginning to the Celebration
The celebrations commenced with a Character-Building March. It was followed by the School Prayer, Vande Mataram, and the All-Religion Prayer, reflecting CMS’s unwavering commitment to universal values and peaceful coexistence.
Adding a deeply emotional touch to the celebration, CMS students paid heartfelt tribute to their teachers through vibrant educational and cultural performances, expressing their gratitude for the guidance, encouragement and values that have shaped their academic journeys.
Excellence Honoured on Stage
The highlight of the ceremony was the felicitation of Soumya Sodhi of CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I, who emerged as the ‘Overall Topper’ of the Inter-Campus ICSE Comparative Examination 2026 with an outstanding aggregate of 96.1%. She also had the honour of administering the Students’ Pledge, reflecting her exemplary academic achievement and leadership. Amidst resounding applause, the Chief Guest presented her with a certificate, medal, and a book in recognition of her remarkable accomplishment.
Upholding one of CMS’s most cherished traditions, Soumya’s mother was ceremonially weighed in fruits and flowers. Her father and teacher-guardian were honoured with tokens of appreciation for their unwavering encouragement and invaluable role in her success.
The Meritorious Students’ Felicitation Function further recognised the Top Scorers of the comparative exam, Campus Toppers, and Subject Toppers. They were felicitated with medals, certificates, and books for their exceptional academic accomplishments.
Achievers of the CMS ICSE Comparative Examination 2026
| Sl.No. | Students Name | Campus Name | Percentage |
| 1 | Somya Sodhi | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 96.1 |
| 2 | Som Pratap Singh | CMS Rajajipuram I | 95.5 |
| 3 | Aditi Srivastava | CMS Kanpur Road | 95.1 |
| 4 | Srishti Singh | CMS Kanpur Road | 95.1 |
| 5 | Krutika P Javalkar | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 95.0 |
| 6 | Shauryaa Sharma | CMS Gomti Nagar II | 95.0 |
| 7 | Avika Singh (Section I) | CMS Gomti Nagar II | 95.0 |
| 8 | Ayushi Mishra | CMS Kanpur Road | 94.9 |
| 9 | Shatakshi Pathak | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 94.9 |
| 10 | Ojaswini Mishra | CMS Mahanagar | 94.6 |
| 11 | Avin Patel | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 94.6 |
| 12 | Anany Mishra | CMS Kanpur Road | 94.5 |
| 13 | Siddhi Parashari | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 94.5 |
| 14 | Yumna Fatima | CMS Rajajipuram I | 94.4 |
| 15 | Aarav Jaiswal | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 94.1 |
| 16 | Saarthak Srivastava | CMS Aliganj I | 94.1 |
| 17 | Anvi Gupta | CMS Aliganj I | 94.0 |
| 18 | Kaushiki Srivastava | CMS RDSO | 94.0 |
Campus Toppers of the ICSE Comparative Examination 2026
| S.No | Campus Name | Students Name | Total Percentage |
| 1 | Indiranagar | Shreshth Tiwari | 93.7 |
| 2 | Station Road | Suramya Vaish | 93.0 |
| 3 | Rajendra Nagar I | Aprajitta Shreshth | 92.2 |
| 4 | Ayodhya Road | Akshat Pratap Singh | 91.6 |
| 5 | Anand Nagar | Sansrit Aryan | 91.1 |
| 6 | Golf City | Atharva Gupta | 90.6 |
| 7 | Chowk | Raffa Fatima | 90.0 |
| 8 | Asharfabad | Hasan Iqbal | 89.4 |
Recognising Mastery of Subjects
The Meritorious Students’ Felicitation Function also celebrated students who attained the highest scores across a wide range of academic disciplines.
| Sl.No. | Subject | Top Achiever(s) |
| 1) | English Language | Abhiraj Pratap Singh Negi (CMS Rajajipuram I) earned the top score of 92.5% |
| 2) | English Literature | Mehak Agarwal (CMS Kanpur Road) achieved the top score of 95.0% |
| 3) | Hindi | 51 students from different CMS campuses got the highest score of 96.2% |
| 4) | Mathematics | 43 students from various CMS campuses scored a perfect 100% |
| 5) | History & Civics | Shatakshi Pathak (CMS Gomti Nagar I), Yumna Fatima (CMS Rajajipuram I) scored a perfect 100% |
| 6) | Geography | Srishti Singh (CMS Kanpur Road) achieved the perfect score of 100% |
| 7) | Physics | Avin Patel (CMS Gomti Nagar I) earned the perfect score of 100% |
| 8) | Chemistry | Priyansh Shukla (CMS Kanpur Road), Som Pratap Singh (CMS Rajajipuram I) got the perfect score of 100% |
| 9) | Biology | Shauryaa Sharma (CMS Gomti Nagar II), Pranjal Verma and Shaurya Pratap Singh (CMS Kanpur Road) scored a perfect 100% |
| 10) | Commercial Studies | Krittika Gupta, Drishti Makhija, Kalash Yadav and Aseem Bajpai earned the highest score of 98.8% |
| 11) | Computer Applications | 14 students from different CMS campuses scored a perfect 100% |
| 12) | Physical Education | Sarvagya Sagar Singh, Avantika Rai and Vaanya Awasthi achieved a perfect 100% |
| 13) | Economics | Krittika Gupta, Sakina Abbas and Prapti Singh scored a perfect 100% |
| 14) | Robotics & Artificial Intelligence | Sansrit Aryan, Avika Singh, Shauryaa Sharma, Vibhanshu Pandey and Aaradhya Singh achieved a perfect 100% |
Celebrating Global Academic Aspirations
Recognising excellence beyond the classroom, CMS also honoured students who delivered outstanding performances in the SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. They’re globally recognised assessments conducted by the College Board for admission to leading universities across the USA and several other countries.
List of SAT Achievers who were Awarded with Cash Prizes by the Chief Guest
| Sl. No. | Student | Campus | Score | Award |
| 1) | Shivank Singh | CMS Cambridge, CMS Gomti Nagar Extension | 1530 | ₹6,000 |
| 2) | Soham Agarwal | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 1520 | ₹6,000 |
| 3) | Shashwat Pratap Singh | CMS Mahanagar | 1500 | ₹6,000 |
List of SAT Achievers were Awarded with Books & Medals by the Chief Guest
| Sl. No. | Student | Campus | Score |
| 1) | Shaurya Agarwal | CMS Station Road | 1480 |
| 2) | Advay Jain | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 1470 |
| 3) | Utkarsh Bhaskar | CMS Mahanagar | 1460 |
| 4) | Praggya Garg | CMS Gomti Nagar I | 1450 |
| 5) | Arnnev | CMS Cambridge, Gomti Nagar Extension | 1410 |
| 6) | Ahana | CMS Cambridge, Gomti Nagar Extension | 1410 |
| 7) | Arjun Dev Babbar | CMS Cambridge, Gomti Nagar Extension | 1400 |
| 8) | Ritisha Seth | CMS Cambridge, Gomti Nagar Extension | 1450 |
List of Advanced Placement (AP) Achievers who were Awarded with Cash Prizes by Our Chief Guest
| Sl. No. | Student | Campus | Award |
| 1) | Arundhati Singh Dagur | CMS Aliganj I | ₹10,000 |
| 2) | Soham Agarwal | CMS Gomti Nagar I | ₹10,000 |
List of Advanced Placement (AP) Achievers who were Awarded with Books and Medals by Our Chief Guest
| Sl. No. | Name | Campus Name |
| 1. | Kopal Ali | CMS Aliganj I |
| 2. | Abhigyan | CMS Aliganj I |
| 3. | Pranav Mittal | CMS Cambridge, Gomti Nagar Extension |
| 4. | Advay Jain | CMS Gomti Nagar I |
| 5. | Krutika Javalkar | CMS Gomti Nagar I |
| 6 | Shourya Kaushik | CMS Gomti Nagar I |
| 7. | Akshaj Kumar | CMS Gomti Nagar I |
| 8. | Rishabh Sukhwani | CMS Gomti Nagar I |
| 9. | Ananya Sharma | CMS Kanpur Road |
| 10 | Yuvraj Singh | CMS Mahanagar |
| 11. | Achintya Kushwaha | CMS Mahanagar |
| 12. | Atharva | CMS Rajajipuram I |
| 13. | Akshay | CMS Rajajipuram I |
| 14. | Tejaswi | CMS Rajajipuram I |
| 15. | Khyati Verma | CMS Rajajipuram I |
| 16. | Aditya Pandey | CMS Rajajipuram I |
| 17. | Neha Rai | CMS Rajajipuram I |
| 18. | Shushant Shukla | CMS Station Road |
| 19. | Abhijeet Mukherji | CMS Station Road |
| 20 | Ishan Dwivedi | CMS Gomti Nagar Extension |
City Montessori School, Lucknow, congratulates all the meritorious students and wishes them the best for their future.
Words of Appreciation by the CMS Management
Congratulating the achievers, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Managing Director, City Montessori School, praised the students for their unwavering determination, intellectual curiosity and commitment to excellence. She acknowledged the indispensable role played by parents and teachers in shaping each child’s journey and encouraged the students to continue learning with humility, purpose and a global outlook.
Ms Reena Soti, Head – Quality Assurance & Innovations Department (QAID), CMS, commended the collective efforts of students, teachers and families in achieving these exceptional results.
The Meritorious Students’ Felicitation Function 2026 was not just a celebration of academic success; it was a reaffirmation of City Montessori School’s unwavering belief that education is the foundation of a peaceful, progressive and prosperous society. By recognising achievements, honouring the invaluable role of parents and teachers, and inspiring students through visionary leadership, CMS continues to nurture young minds who are not only academically accomplished but also compassionate, innovative and committed to the ideal of ‘Jai Jagat’.
