BGSNPS
Ramalingeshwara Cave Temple, Bangalore
+91-80-26484933/34
www.bgsnps.com | bgsnps@yahoo.com, bgsnps@gmail.com
Board: CBSE
+91-80-26484933/34
www.bgsnps.com | bgsnps@yahoo.com, bgsnps@gmail.com
Board: CBSE
| Details |
BGSNPS (BalaGangadaranatha Swamiji National Public School) is founded by Pontiff His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Balagangadaranatha Swamiji of Adhichunchanagiri Math. Sri Adhichunchanagiri education trust is running over 350 educational institutions including medical and engineering colleges. Currently, the school is offering classes from pre-primary till 9th grade and follows the CBSE curriculum. The typical number of students per class seem to be about 25-30. BGSNPS is sponsored by Dr.K.P. Gopalakrishna Chairman, NPS group of institution. Reputed to be a great institution builder he has a legacy of nurturing learning schools of world-class standards. Sri. S.A. Nair, the Principal of BGSNPS is a President’s Awardee in 2002 and is the former Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Malleswaram, Bangalore. He brings with him rich experience of 40 years symbolized by proficiency and innovation. It is interesting to see that the school has published the "selection criteria" that seems to be a point based system (http://www.bgsnps.com/eligibility.htm). It is definitely a welcome step to enable transparency in the admission process (though of course there is no way by which one can verify the same). FYI - The application form for admission can be downloaded from here: http://www.bgsnps.com/downloads.htm NOTE: The admission process for 2011-2012 will begin from the middle of August. You can get further deatils about that here: http://www.bgsnps.com/admission.htm |
| Activities |
Besides Physical and Health Education the school will provide a gamut of sporting activities including adventure Sport, Music, Dance & Theatre. The school has various clubs and societies, a learning centre with a special educator for counseling value education is imparted to all. Indoor facilities for yoga, games are also available |
| Fee Structure |
Around Rs 60,000/. for kindergarten (Thanks for the tip PKK) |
| School Timing |
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Comments
I have lost the Application form for PP1 2013-14.Does anybody has the soft copy of the Application form.Please send it me.
I would like to share my experience regarding the admission process for PP1 in BGSNPS. I am very happy with the organized way of conducting the admissions. I made sure that i submit my fill in application ASAP on 16th August and my registration no. was 20. I was called for an interaction with the principal on 7th sept. and he was very pleasant and friendly with the kid. And i was asked to pay the fees. Everything was very well organized.
If you have fill the application correctly with regard to the age of the child and the class in which you seek application and also if you have submitted it on time and as early as possible, i dont see any reason why you would not be called. All the best to all the parent who is seeking admission in BGSNPS.
I lost the BGSNPS Application Form 2013-2014 for PP1.Does anybody has blank Application Form
hi ;
did anybody who applied for bgs get a call for 2013 admission
Hi All,
We have applied for LKG on 16 aug 2012.
If anyone applied for the same class and got call? Please do reply.
Thanks and Regards,
SV
Hi All,
Anybody applied for admissions 2013-14 and got call? I had applied on 16-Aug-12 and yet to get any communication.
Regards
Mkb
Yes, i have applied for admission for 2013 - 14 for PPI and i had an interaction yesterday and got the admission for my boy.
Presently the admission are going on for PPI only.
Hi MKb,
we got call for pp-1 admission on 26th august..they ask to visit us on sep 11 for further process.. please check out their site... they upload the selected list...
I got call on last week about starting PP1 admissions from next week onwards
Hi All,
I have applied for BGS for my son for 1st standard, on 16-Aug-12. Did anyone apply and get any communication from the school? I am yet to get any response.
I am very disappointed with the admission process conducted for PP1. We had submitted the application form in Aug (within one week when they issued the forms). We called up the school last week and they said that only sibling admission has started yet. Yesterday, we called again and they said the admission process is over.
I had a very pleasant experience when I went for my child's admission. Of cource I stood there for more than two hrs for the registration on the first day. After 5 days I got a call from the office. I reached there with my child and the Principal had a simple chat with the kid and I was asked to pay the fees. Admission is over within half an hr.
It was really surprising for an anxious parent like me.
Hi,
I was surprising to see some comments below, the last date for submitting the application was 17. sep. 2011, do you know they were received more than 300 application for PP1 on 17.08.2011, in spite of that the are accepting the application without any proper communication, when we went and enquired already admission over and our kids are still in the waiting list 175+. Imagine their over subscription. Each registration will be an income to school Rs. 800 x no. over subscription.
Pl. have it checked before submitting your application. Do not relay on this school only as they will give you so much surprises.
Kids Punishment. Does it happen a lot in this school? Has it been a major matter of concern with this school?
We were inclined towards this school but are skeptical now...
Hello All, We are planning to admit my son to PP-I in next academic year. Few threads below talk about punishment to kids. Does it happen very often? and, has it been a real matter of concern with the parents?
We were very much inclined to this school but these threads have made us little skeptical about it now.. Please advise.
Hi,
I am Jyothi Shanbhag, currently staying in Toronto, Canada. We plan to move to our house in Classic Orchards, Banngertha road by next year June.
My question is
1) Will my kid who will turn 6 next May be admitted in BGS Hulimavu for 1st standard?
2) Wat is the procedure to enroll?
3) Where will I get the online application and when is the last date to submit?
4) Can my kiddo get an online interview fixed to test his capabilty or does he have to be personally available for the interview?
If I get the answers, will be very grateful.
Thanks in advance,
Jyoti
1) Will my kid who will turn 6 next May be admitted in BGS Hulimavu for 1st standard?
YES
2) Wat is the procedure to enroll?
Download application from http://www.bgsnps.com/admission.htm
Submit the application in school along with birth certificate, Reg. fees Rs. 800, Passport size photograph and marks card from the previous school.
3) Where will I get the online application and when is the last date to submit?
Sept 17, 2011
4) Can my kiddo get an online interview fixed to test his capabilty or does he have to be personally available for the interview?
Check with school authorities.. contact details can be found at http://www.bgsnps.com/
Hello,
My son is studying in BGS NPS from last 2 years & this year he will be in PP3. We are very happy with school. This year they have changed school timing for pre primary section & new timings are 9.30 to 1.30 (instead of 8.30 to 12.30). I think think this new timing is not good for child as well as parents. I am requesting school authorities to revert back to old timings. Any comments,
Thanks
Manoj
Hi Manoj,
My daughter will also go in PP3 this year.I just want to know how u came to know about the change of timing.
My daughter will be writing an entrance test to get admission into 5th standard in BGS. Can any one let me know as how the entrance test will be and in which subjects. The info will help me to brush up her syllabus. Will it be tough to get through the test?
I have admitted my son to Kindergarden. The Annual Fees is Rs 40 thousand not Rs 60 thousand as mentioned above.
I would like to comment on the non scholastic activities of the school. As a parent I know that BGS NPS encourages Collaboration with other egencies such as Oracle Education Foundation, British Council, Shwinder electric ,National Children's science Congress etc. These collaborations have helped the students in taking up many Projects. This is a strong point of the school. Yes there are cases of punishments to studetns. But they are minor in nature. Any thing brought to the notice of the authorities are taken care.
Hi,
How manys sections they have in nursery and LKG?
What is probability of admission in BGS?
They have 8 sections in nursery, LKG and UKG. For classed above 1st to 11th, you have to check with the school for number of sections as it varies since the school was increasing the number of sections gradually. Their admission is based on First Come, First Serve with priority given to people matching the selection criteria they have on their website. Visit the school to find out the current status.
Thanks for letting me know that the admission fees and first installment fees at BGSNPS works out to Rs. 60000. Is this a one time payment?
How much does the term fees work out to and how many terms are there at BGSNPS ? I am asking this to know the monthly expenses towards school fees. This will help me to plan accordingly. Also want to know the distance of this school from Lake city,Kodichikkanahalli.
Feedback in this regard would be highly appreciated
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What exactly is the connection between NPS and BGS NPS? Specifically:
1. Other than Dr Gopalakrishnan, is there anyone common on the management team?
2. What is NPS commitment to BGS NPS?
3. Is there a potential risk that NPS Management decides to withdraw from BGS NPS, and then this is no longer affiliated or has any relationship with NPS?
4. Is there any financial or teaching involvement from NPS in BGS NPS?
5. Why is BGS NPS not mentioned as any of the branches on the NPS website?
I have shortlisted BGS NPS for my daughter for Pre KG, and would be obliged if anyone can respond to the above.
Thanks and regards,
Suresh
I as a parent happend to attend the jyotidaan function of BGS NPS where class X, the first batch were given a send off. It was a memmorable experience for both the students and the Parents. It was meticulously planned and organised function with ll its divine nature. Mahaswamiji's presence and other dignatories added the importance of the function. No other school, as far as I know, has arranged such a function for their students. Keep up the tradition and the value based program of BGS NPS. Principal deserves all appreciation for his commitment and involvement.
Let me also add a few things about the school. It appears to be a new generation school.
Since few of my collegues are sending their kids to BGS NPS, I decided to visit the school and also sought their feedback about the teaching standard as well as the school culture. In general, their feedback was positive on the school with no adverse comments. I also liked the infrastructure of the school as well as the accessibility on the BG road. Hence I also joined the admission race in BGS NPS after submitting the form in early October. After a long wait, we were informed about the admission date in Dec first week.
I have completed the admission formalities in BGS NPS for my son for PP-1(pre primary) recently and here is my experience on the same. Our appointment with the principal was intimated to us by email with the timeslot of 10 AM to 12 Noon and we were there at 10 AM sharp. On approaching the reception, the receptionist sent the admission form to the principal while asking us to wait in the reception. Within 5 minutes, We were called into the Prinicipal room for the interaction session. The interaction lasted for around 10 minutes. The principal primarily focussed on our(me & my wife) education and where I work and also interacted with my son briefly. I felt that the interaction was meant for better understanding the background of the child rather than testing/interviewing the child or the parent. Then we were asked to pay the admission fee for confirming the admission.
In a nutshell, I can say that the interaction was a pleasant one and a stress free experience compared to what other schools are doing(where they test/interview the kid & parents). Also the principal is a a very nice gentleman from what I can see from the brief interaction with him. Througout the interaction, he ensured that my son is at ease by engaging him in the conversation and at times he also spoke to my son in our mother tongue.
We had applied to the school in early October and till now, I have had called the school atleast 10+ times and visited the school several times. And every time(on the phone as well as in the school campus), I found the admin people to be very cordial in answering my (anxious) calls/questions. In short, they were completely professional in handling the admission process.
Hi,
We would be shifting to Bennerghata by May this year. Would be applying for my son for the next year(2013-14) in the schools of South Bangalore as this year he will not be eligible for any schools since he is only 2 years 4 months now.He will complete 3 years this on September 2012.
Just wanted to know the age criterea for nursery for 2013-14 session ,the no.of classes they have before 1st standard and whether he will be eligible or not for the nursery for next year.
Can anyone help me out in this.
Thanks & Regards
Safety aspects
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The third building in the campus is under Construction which is progressing in full swing during the school working hours to add up the worries of the parents. School authorities are least worried about the safety aspects of the kids. The school in the current situation is a disaster waiting to happen. The classes are held in the building where the construction is in progress. The pollution in the premises will cause the kids to feel sick and more problems in the store for the allergic ones!! Construction activity is in progress where the property itself is under dispute. For more details please check...
http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_court-orders-lokayukta-probe-in...
Stray dogs roam freely in the campus as there is no proper boundary wall in one section of the school campus. Security personal is least bothered about this issue but can’t blame them also as their numbers are not enough. As the school has stopped the entry of the parents to the new building in the morning, most of the parents wait at a distance till their little ones make a safe entry to the building and to make matters even worse, the buses also enter and exit the walk way.
Staff courtesy
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Principal is the busiest man in the whole universe. To get an appointment is the toughest part and even if you are lucky enough to tell him the problem, he will make a bold face the problem doesn’t exist at all. The pre -primary in charge Pushpa is not either open to feedback and most of time shouts at the parents (who have paid the donation and the school fees upfront) when they approach with genuine concerns. Transport in charge is also very arrogant.
Transport Operational Issues
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Method followed to drop the nursery kids from classroom to bus pickup point is extremely chaotic in nature. Kids are often misplaced, boarded in different routes, not dropped in the specific drop points leading to confusion among staff and agony among parents. Pre -primary in charge, instead of listening to the problems most of the time tends to shout at the parents. Their motto is to avoid rather than solving the problems. Every bus has ayahs who are not trained to handle the kids and most of them have communication problems when interacting with the kids and they are poorly paid as well. A sum of Rs 500 was collected for tracking facility but I’m not aware of any GPS tracking installed in the buses.
Parent pickup
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Parents are not allowed to drop the kids till the new building which is under construction. Starting from June 19th, 2012 a new rule was imposed so that parents are made to wait outside till all the kids who avail the transport facility have left the school premises. The parent pickup kids are 'locked ‘in the class rooms. This causes most of the kids to cry by the time they come out.
Hygiene
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The corridors are filled with dust due to ongoing construction activity. The restrooms are not clean either. No hand sanitizers or hand wash present in the rest rooms.
All put together this school lacks the basic minimum operational and safety standards.
Dear Parents,
I am trying my best to admit my daughter in BGSNPS for Nursery. Please can any one give me valuable feedback on the same.
like to know about BGS from parents who are sending their kids to this school, am
considering this school for my kids.
It is a mediocre school. There is nothing good or bad to talk about. On bad thing about the school is the high attrition rates and no teacher stays for long. Good thing about the school is unlike NPS it doesn't want to churn out robots who can score only 95% and above.
The school is yet to evolve and develop its USP along with a plethora of other schools mushrooming in this area. Hopefully the school will be able to capitalise on the BGS's wealth and make it different.
Rumi
I cannot agree with Rumi. I am also a parent of that school since its beginning.I have a different openion about the school. The staff of the school is very professional and they take care of the students very well. Teachers are very good and they do their job very well.
some teachers are really dedicated , if your child is fortunate he or she will get the benefit....but some only come for easy job and pocket money...they leave the school when ever they feel like... beating kids is common by some short tempered teachers...don't they realize that kids loose confidence feel insulted,?? Don't they realize that teachers should be approachable and not scary??One good thing is school is also blessed with some very good teachers,but your child should be fortunate to get that section!
The good points about the school is good adminstartation. I agree that most of the teachers beat children , which can afftect the self confidence of the child , it is happening to my child . The general discipline in class rooms ,bus, playground is not friendly . Standard of corrections and Hindi teaching needs to be improved .
It is a common sight to see teacher commenting about a particular child infront of other children,which leaves a bad taste in the mind of the child .Hope teachers will be trained to give freedom to the child to express openly and treat boys and girls equally with out partiality towards girls !!!
how old is ur kid? was shocked to read that they beat in BGS. Had read all good reviews about the school so had almost decided that it would be BGS for my kid, but then ur review changed my decision a bit. If they beat the kid then which kid would like to go to school.
Yes. the BGS teachers beat for sure. My son is in second grade and this year has been really bad for his class when it comes to teachers, coaching, class teachers. they hardly had a class teacher the whole year thru and the one they finally got as a stand by doesnt even know english.
When you question the teacher about why they hit, they say ....they only snaped the child lightly... The kids are scared and beg us parents not to complain to the school cus if we do, they will be punished further. I m shocked and i have taken TC. I never expected this. I dont hit the child no matter what at home and resort to talking to the child and reasoning and letting the child come to a conflusion on what he did was right or wrong when ther eis a conflict .. and the school actually resorts to voilence... WOW! I m glad my son will be out of the school.
Rgds
Archana
Which class your kids are attending?. I am really surprised to hear that the teachers beat the children. I hope that these teachers don't beat the kids in pre-primary classes at least as they will be too young to understand. Also why do these teachers beat the kids?.Also what do you mean by "general discipline in class rooms ,bus, playground is not friendly "?
Since these issues are very sensitive issues, did you parents take up these issues to the principal so that these issues are addressed?. Let us hope the school management will take these feedback in good spirit. I strongly suggest that you take up these issues to the principal so that they try to train all their teachers in effective, child friendly ways to handle the children.
Hi,
I am a parent of BGS NPS. As far as discipline , I can say that it is better than any other schools. Children have the tendency to play ,joke in the bus. They enjoy the bus journey. You can not ask them to shut their mouth. Thy are active and they need the freedom to laugh,shout etc. That shouldnot be considered as indiscipline. Over all I rate this school as A plus.