Umakanta Academy

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Umakanta Academy
city_Name = Agartala
state_name = Tripura
type = Educational Institute
skyline = Umakanta_Academy.jpg
skyline_caption = Umakanta Academy
latd = 23.50 |longd = 91.25
district = West Tripura
established = 12.80
postal_code = 799001

Umakanta Academy is premier educational institute located in the heart of Agartala. Established in the year 1890, this school holds the distinction of being the oldest in Tripura.

History

Since the inception in 1300 Tripura Era /1890 AD by Maharaja Birchandra Manikya the Agartala HE school was developed by the Maharaja Radhakishore Manikya,when he acceded to the throne in 1306TE/1896AD .It was renamed as Umakanta academy in the year 1314TE/1904 AD dated 8th 'Falguna' month in recognition of good activities of the Prime Minster of the Kingdom Sri Umakanta Das. Umakanta Academy has developed into an excellent academic society that is totally committed to human resource development and social welfare. In its 120 years of history, Umakanta Academy has acquired a special position in the academic society of Tripura with its alumni achieving prominence in various fields.