Q: What are the key features of Kendriya Vidyalaya?

Objective: The primary objective of Kendriya Vidyalayas is to provide quality education to children of transferable central government employees, including defense personnel and officers of the All India Services. However, they are also open to other categories of students, subject to the availability of seats. Affiliation: Kendriya Vidyalayas are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which is one of the most widely recognized educational boards in India. Curriculum: The curriculum followed in Kendriya Vidyalayas is based on the CBSE guidelines. It includes subjects like English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and additional subjects like Sanskrit, German, and French. The schools also emphasize co-curricular activities like sports, arts and music. Admission: Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas is subject to certain criteria, such as priority given to children of central government employees and defense personnel. However, if seats remain vacant after admitting the eligible candidates, children from other categories can also be considered for admission. Number of Schools: In total there are 1252 KV schools in India. Quality Standards: Kendriya Vidyalayas maintain a standard of education and infrastructure comparable to the best schools in India. Teachers recruited to KV are qualified and experienced individuals and the teacher student ratio is also balanced.

Question 1

What is Kendriya Vidyalaya?

Accepted Answer

Kendriya Vidyalaya, popularly known as “KV” is a system of central government schools in India that are under the administration of the Ministry of Education (formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development). These schools were established to provide education to children of government employees who are frequently transferred across different parts of the country. The primary objective of Kendriya Vidyalaya is to promote educational consistency and cater to the educational needs of children from diverse backgrounds.

Question 2

When was Kendriya Vidyalaya established?

Accepted Answer

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan was established in 1963. The oldest KV school was established in 1964 in Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and is regarded as one of the best government schools even today.

Question 3

What are the key features of Kendriya Vidyalaya?

Accepted Answer

Objective: The primary objective of Kendriya Vidyalayas is to provide quality education to children of transferable central government employees, including defense personnel and officers of the All India Services. However, they are also open to other categories of students, subject to the availability of seats.
Affiliation: Kendriya Vidyalayas are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which is one of the most widely recognized educational boards in India.
Curriculum: The curriculum followed in Kendriya Vidyalayas is based on the CBSE guidelines. It includes subjects like English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and additional subjects like Sanskrit, German, and French. The schools also emphasize co-curricular activities like sports, arts and music.
Admission: Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas is subject to certain criteria, such as priority given to children of central government employees and defense personnel. However, if seats remain vacant after admitting the eligible candidates, children from other categories can also be considered for admission.
Number of Schools: In total there are 1252 KV schools in India.
Quality Standards: Kendriya Vidyalayas maintain a standard of education and infrastructure comparable to the best schools in India. Teachers recruited to KV are qualified and experienced individuals and the teacher student ratio is also balanced.

Question 4

Can wards of non-governement employees get admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya?

Accepted Answer

Yes, besides the wards of government employees, wards of employees engaged in private sector or others having transferable jobs are also eligible to seek admission in a Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Question 5

What is the motto of Kendriya Vidyalaya?

Accepted Answer

The motto of Kendriya Vidyalaya is “Tattvam pusana apavrnu” which is a Sanskrit shloka meaning “O Sun, please uncover the truth”.

Question 6

What sets Kendriya Vidyalaya apart from other schools?

Accepted Answer

Kendriya Vidyalayas are found in all corners of the country to cater to the educational needs of children who get transferred due to their parents’ job, so its quite natural that these schools have students coming from diverse backgrounds, making it a cultural milieu. The school’s curriculum is set such that students achieve the best of their academic potential along with taking part in extra-curricular activities and sports which ensures their all round development.

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