Bhavan's Gangbux Kanoria Vidyamandir
FA/III Salt Lake Calcutta West Bengal · 24 North Paraganas · West Bengal
Choosing the right school in Salt Lake can feel overwhelming, especially when you want both strong academics and a nurturing environment. Here’s a detailed, parent-friendly look at Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, one of the well-known CBSE schools in Kolkata.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CBSE (Affiliation No. 2430020)
- Classes
- Nursery/Prep to Class XII (Science, Commerce, Humanities)
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (Day school only)
- Founded
- 1984
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~19:1 (based on 3,331 students and 173 teachers)
- Students
- 3,331 (as per 2023–24 disclosure)
Staff
173 teachers (PGT 64, TGT 36, PRT 74); Principal: Mr. Arun Kumar Dasgupta (M.Sc., B.Ed); includes special educators and counsellorSummary for the Parent
Overview
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is a long-established CBSE school in Salt Lake with a strong academic record and a structured environment.
It’s best suited for families who value discipline, academic excellence, and a balance of cultural exposure.
What kind of child will this school work for best
A child who thrives in a structured, academically focused environment.
A child who enjoys cultural and extracurricular activities alongside studies.
Strengths
Excellent CBSE results and experienced teachers.
Wide range of co-curricular options.
Transparent public disclosures and safety compliance.
Strong reputation under the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan trust.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
Fee increases and billing clarity.
Limited or unclear transport options.
Reports of academic pressure in higher classes.
Communication gaps between management and parents.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Confirm the exact tuition billing cycle (monthly or quarterly).
Ask about transport arrangements and routes.
Request a breakdown of all first-year costs.
Discuss how the school supports students’ mental well-being.
Visit the campus to verify facilities and class sizes.
Locked — sign in to read them.
8 more sections on Bhavan's Gangbux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Sign in with your number to read them — no password, no charge.
- Sentiment Analysis — what works, what to watch, what to ask them
- Parent Feedback and Ratings — in other parents' own words
- What Kind of Peer Group — which families this school draws
- Unique Things about the School
- Campus Details
- Admission Process — step by step
- Estimated Fees — the full table, line by line
- Sources — where every fact in this summary came from
One 6-digit code by WhatsApp, and that signs you in. One message, and it opens every school on the site. We write now and then with something worth reading. Your number never goes to a school.
Also Nearby
Planning to visit Bhavan's Gangbux Kanoria Vidyamandir?
Every school shows you the labs and the playground. How they handle a child who is struggling in March takes different questions.
Get the 12 questions to askNote on Methodology Used
We spent a few months figuring out how to do this. The idea of these custom-generated AI summaries was to put across information in a format that parents can understand and, hopefully, find usable. Reviews and snapshots are from the school's own pages at the time each summary was written.
If you have feedback about the school that is different from what is mentioned, please do share here. If you are a part of the school or the owner and you believe the school is not represented correctly, or there is something you would like to add, please do send.
Choose your child’s school with clarity, not confusion.
Taken by 5,000+ parents: the 8-point framework for choosing a school, the board paradox, and Q&A on CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, Montessori, Waldorf and homeschooling.
See what it coversSome locations on this page come from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.