Frequently asked questions about Gurukula residential schooling

In the Gurukula system, students live with their teachers rather than only attending their classes. Learning extends beyond the timetable into daily conduct — how a child eats, sleeps, speaks, plays and treats others. We combine that traditional structure with a modern scientific syllabus, laboratories, smart classrooms and competitive-examination guidance.

You can complete the online application form on this website from any phone, or collect a printed form from the school office. Submit the filled form with photocopies of your documents and the previous marks card before the last date, and your child's name is registered for the entrance examination.

The written examination covers the previous standard's syllabus in Kannada, English, Science, Mathematics and Social Science. A short interview with the student and parents follows on the same day.

We admit students from Class 1 to Class 10. Many families join us at Class 1, Class 5 or Class 8, though admission at other levels is possible subject to seats.

A residential school suits a child who benefits from structure, routine and constant academic support. Our students follow a fixed daily rhythm, study under supervision every evening, and are looked after by teachers who live on campus. We encourage parents to visit, see the hostel and dining hall, and talk to us honestly about their child before deciding.

Pure vegetarian food only — nutritious, freshly prepared and served five times a day. Special meals are prepared on Sundays and festival days, fruit is served frequently, and milk is given at night during examination periods.

The campus is under round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, buildings are fitted with fire extinguishers, and resident wardens and teachers are present at all times. Unwell students are attended to promptly and parents are informed.

Parents may meet their children on the first Sunday of every month. We discourage more frequent visits in the first term, because new students settle far better when given time to adjust.

The full fee structure for the current academic year is published on our fee structure page, broken down by class into tuition, hostel and admission fees. 60% of the school and hostel fee is payable at the time of admission.

Yes. Expert-led guidance sessions for IAS, IIT, IISc and IISER are provided to senior students, so preparation begins well before they complete Class 10.

We follow the curriculum prescribed by the Government of Karnataka and CBSE, taught in English medium from Class 4 to Class 10.

The campus is at M.L. Halli, Sagar taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka — 577401. We also operate a campus at Hosanagara. Directions are available on the contact page.