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A school programme at Bharati Vidya Mandir, Rahara

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Age, assessment, documents, campus rules, and fees — written the way the school actually works, without guesswork.

1. Pick a topic Admission, classes, campus, or fees. Or search a word such as age or documents.
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3. Still unsure? Call 033-25685511 or send Enquire Now. The office will guide the next step.

01 Admission How do we apply for a place?

Register online through Apply Online, or visit the school office for an offline admission form. Tell us the class you want for the new session. Nursery applicants and siblings are considered on priority, subject to the minimum admission standard.

02 Admission What is the age criteria for admission?

Ages are counted on 1st April. Pre-Primary 3+ years, K.G-I 4+, K.G-II 5+, Class I 6+, Class II 7+, Class III 8+, Class IV 9+, Class V 10+, Class VI 11+, Class VII 12+, and Class VIII 13+ years.

03 Admission Is there an admission test?

Pre-Primary to Class II have an oral interaction covering language, social skills, and interests. Classes III to VIII have a written assessment in English and Mathematics based on the previous class.

04 Admission Which documents should we bring?

Keep ready a birth certificate copy, three passport-size photographs of the student, original Transfer Certificate from Grade I onwards, the previous class report card, residence proof, the applicant’s Aadhaar copy, photographs and photo ID of parents or guardian, plus medical, transport, and local-guardian forms where they apply.

05 Admission How are children with special needs admitted?

Admissions for children with special needs follow the Right to Education Act and the decision of the school authority.

06 Classes Which classes does BVM offer?

Bharati Vidya Mandir offers Pre-Primary through Class VIII. Learning is enquiry-led, with academics alongside sports, communication, health and value education, art, and life skills.

07 Classes Does the school follow CBSE?

Yes. Bharati Vidya Mandir is an English-medium co-education school following the CBSE curriculum under Rahara Maa Sarada Educational Society (RMSES). The Principal is Mrs. Shusmita Dutta.

08 Campus Are mobile phones allowed?

No. Students may not carry mobile phones or other electronic gadgets on campus. Valuables and excess cash should not be sent with students. The campus is under CCTV surveillance.

09 Campus Can a student leave campus during the day?

Students should not leave once they have arrived, unless authorised. They should be punctual for school, classes, and required activities, and follow the daily routine unless exempted on medical grounds.

10 Campus Where do we see school notices?

Notices are displayed on the school notice board and announced in assembly. Circulars are also listed on the Notices page of this website, with a link to the full PDF where available.

11 Campus Where is the school, and how do we reach the office?

The campus is at P-9, Rahara, P.S. Khardaha, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal – 700118. Call 033-25685511 or write to info@bvm.school. You can also use Contact Us or Enquire Now.

12 Fees Does the admission fee include transport?

No. Transport is charged separately according to the applicable route. A transport form is collected with other documents when it applies.

13 Fees Does the library fee come with admission?

Library membership is included in the admission fee, with the usual exceptions for fines or caution money. Please see Library Rules for borrowing and care of books.

14 Fees When is an admission number given?

After the interview or assessment and documents, complete fee payment within the stipulated period. An admission number is then assigned and stays with the student through their years at BVM.

Next step

Ready to start an application?

Use Apply Online for session 2026-27, or write to info@bvm.school.