Kendriya Vidyalaya
Command Hospital Alipore Kolkata, West Bengal · Kolkata · West Bengal
Basic Details
- Boards
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Affiliation No. 2400025
- Classes
- Balvatika/Pre-KG (where applicable), I–XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (Day school)
- Founded
- 1982
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~26:1 (67 teachers for ~1,752 students)
- Students
- ~1,752 (as per SchoolMyKids listing)
- Staff
- Principal: L. B. Mahato (MSc, BEd); experienced KV staff; active Vidyalaya Management Committee
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya (Command Hospital, Alipore) is a long-standing CBSE school known for its disciplined environment, affordable fees, and diverse student community. It’s a good fit for families who value structure, stability, and the Kendriya Vidyalaya ethos.
What kind of child will this school work best for: A child who thrives in a structured, rule-based environment. A child who enjoys being part of a diverse, mobile peer group.
Strengths: Affordable and transparent fee structure; Experienced teachers and stable CBSE curriculum; Secure campus within Command Hospital; Wide range of extracurricular activities.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check: Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities; Responsiveness of school management; Limited public data on board results; Occasional reports of bias in extracurricular selections.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask: Can you share the latest Class X and XII results? What are the current bus routes and safety measures? How does the school handle complaints or feedback? What steps are being taken to improve cleanliness and maintenance? How are extracurricular selections made?
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