VICE PRINCIPAL
LT COL SHYAM KRISHNA TP
Education is not merely the pursuit of academic excellence; it is the foundation for building character, leadership, resilience and a lifelong commitment to service. Guided by this philosophy, Lt Col (Dr) Shyam Krishna TP, Vice Principal of Sainik School Imphal, is committed to nurturing young minds through a balanced blend of scholarship, discipline, integrity and national values, thereby preparing cadets to become responsible citizens and future leaders of the nation.

Commissioned into the Army Educational Corps from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, in 2005, he has held a wide range of instructional, staff and leadership appointments across the Indian Army. His professional experience includes prestigious tenures at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, Army Educational Corps Training College and Centre, Pachmarhi and various operational formations. Prior to joining Sainik School Imphal in May 2026, he served as SO1 Education, Bison Division, Secunderabad. Earlier, as Principal of Rashtriya Military School, Dholpur (2020–2023), he successfully led several academic, administrative and institutional development initiatives. During his tenure, he also served as a Member of the Executive Committee of the Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC), contributing to educational leadership and policy initiatives among India’s leading public schools. He also served as the District Coordinator for the National Achievement Survey , making a significant contribution to Dholpur district securing the top position in Rajasthan.

A committed scholar and lifelong learner, Lt Col (Dr) Shyam Krishna holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education from Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (Deemed-to-be University), Rajasthan. He also holds postgraduate degrees in Education and English Literature, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM). He is qualified in Interpretership in Mandarin Chinese from the School of Foreign Languages, New Delhi, and has also qualified the Information Warfare (IW) Course, reflecting his multidisciplinary expertise in education, communication and contemporary military studies.

In recognition of his distinguished service, he was awarded the Army Commander's Commendation by the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla.

Hailing from Kerala and belonging to a family with a long-standing tradition in education, Lt Col (Dr) Shyam Krishna combines military ethos with academic vision. As Vice Principal, through collaborative leadership and an unwavering commitment to holistic education, he continues to advance the vision of Sainik School Imphal by nurturing responsible, resilient and future-ready leaders dedicated to the service of the nation.