The Scindian
Connection.
The Scindia School Old Boys’ Association—bringing generations of Scindians together through shared memories, fellowship and service.
Established1959Registered association
Our ReachGlobal NetworkIndia and overseas
Our SpiritGenerations UnitedConnections that last beyond school
Our ImpactAlumni InitiativesScholarships and mentorship
Rooted in history.
United for life.
The Scindia School Old Boys’ Association (SOBA) is the official alumni network of The Scindia School, the esteemed boarding institution situated within the historic Fort in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Formally registered on November 25, 1959, SOBA has evolved into an international fraternity, strengthening bonds between generations of Scindians while supporting scholarships, mentorship and alumni-led initiatives.
DISCOVER OUR HERITAGE →THE SPIRIT OF THE FORT
“Together Forever” — a bond that transcends years, borders and generations.THE SCINDIA SCHOOL OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION
Milestones of our shared journey.
School and association milestones through the years.
- 1897The School
Sardars’ School opens
Maharaja Madhavrao Jayajirao Scindia establishes Sardars’ School within Gwalior Fort. The institution later welcomes students from wider sections of society.
- 1933The School
The Scindia School
With F. G. Pearce as Principal, the institution takes the name The Scindia School and develops along modern public-school lines.
- 1941The School
A tuck shop and gymnasium
The School Review records the opening of the tuck shop and the inauguration of the Jeevaji Gymnasium during 1941–42.
- 1948The School
The idea of an Old Boys’ Association
A letter from an alumnus, Mr Natwar, recorded in The Review, is associated with an early proposal for a formal alumni association.
- 1959The Association
SOBA is formally registered
On 25 November 1959, SOBA is registered under the Gwalior, Indore and Malwa (Madhya Bharat) Societies Registration Act of 1950.
- 2000The Association
The first official SOBA website
On 21 October 2000, HH Maharaja Madhavrao Scindia unveils the association’s first official website.
- 2003The Association
A constitution of its own
On 22 October 2003, a new constitution is ratified, establishing the association’s autonomous governance structure.
- 2023The School
125 years of school heritage
The Scindia School marks its 125th Founder’s Day in October 2023.
- 2026The Association
The legacy continues
Generations of Scindians remain connected through friendship, reunions, chapters and shared memories.
Central Committee
Our Chapter Network
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Moments preserved.
Memories shared.
Explore school memories, alumni gatherings and the friendships that connect generations of Scindians.
EXPLORE PHOTO GALLERY →Scindian Stories
1897 · The Beginning
Founded as Sardars’ School by Maharaja Madhavrao Jayajirao Scindia.
1948 · An Alumni Vision
The School Review records an early call for an Old Boys’ association.
The Living Archive
Explore documented reunions, the school Review and historical editions of Qila Quotes.