Academics
Sections of 30, never more
Concept-first CBSE teaching with weekly check-ins, so no child slips quietly behind. Olympiad and NTSE guidance from Grade 6.
NewAdmissions open 2027–28 · Nursery to Grade 11
Where curious children become confident young adults
A CBSE school for Nursery to Grade 12 in Horamavu, ten minutes from Hennur. Sections of 30, teachers who know every child by name, and a green 6-acre campus.
Results day, Grade 10
CBSE board results 2026
Our best year yet
Every student in Grade 10 and Grade 12 passed. Here is what that looked like.
- 100%pass rate, Grades 10 and 12
- 42students scored 95% or more
- 98.8%school topper, Grade 12 Science
- 9perfect 100s in Maths and Science
Why parents choose Aranya
A rounded education, done properly
Good marks matter, and our board results show it. But we measure ourselves by whether a child leaves us kind, curious and able to stand up and speak.
Sports
Coached by people who played
Football, athletics, swimming, basketball and chess with certified coaches. Two hours of games every week, for every grade.
Arts
Music, dance and theatre, timetabled
Carnatic and Western music, Bharatanatyam, visual arts and an annual theatre production that every Grade 7 student is part of.
Technology
Build it, then explain it
Robotics, coding and an Atal-style tinkering lab from Grade 3. Students present one working project every term.
- 25+years in north-east Bengaluru
- 1,200+students, Nursery to Grade 12
- 50+clubs, sports and activities
- 98%Grade 10 and 12 board results, 2026
Programmes
From first words to board exams
Each stage has its own head of school, its own building and a curriculum built for that age. Pick a stage to see what a year looks like.
Grades 1 to 5, ages 6 to 10
Strong foundations, taught through play and projects
Children learn to read fluently, reason with numbers and ask good questions. Classrooms are bright and calm, homework is light, and every child gets a class teacher who knows them well.
- Phonics and reading programme to Grade 3
- Hands-on maths lab with manipulatives
- No formal exams until Grade 3, termly portfolios instead
- Daily 20-minute library hour
Grades 6 to 8, ages 11 to 13
Subject specialists, labs and real independence
Students move to subject teachers, start lab work in science and take on clubs and leadership roles. We build study habits now so that Grade 10 never feels like a sudden cliff.
- Separate physics, chemistry and biology labs
- Olympiad, NTSE and spelling bee preparation
- Student council and house captain elections
- Two outbound learning trips each year
Grades 9 to 12, ages 14 to 17
Board-ready, entrance-aware, future-focused
Clear board preparation with regular mock papers, plus Science, Commerce and Humanities streams in Grades 11 and 12. Integrated JEE/NEET and CUET support runs after school on campus.
- Four full mock board exams before March
- One-on-one career counselling from Grade 10
- Optional on-campus JEE / NEET / CUET classes
- 98% first class with distinction in 2026
Campus life
A normal week at Aranya
Tap any photo to see it larger. These are the moments children talk about at the dinner table.
Facilities
Built for learning, sport and the arts
Six acres, three academic blocks and more green space than concrete, right off the Outer Ring Road.
- Campus
- 6 acres
- Classrooms
- 64 smart
- Labs
- 9
- Library
- 18,000
Science & tinkering labs
Separate physics, chemistry and biology labs plus a robotics and 3D-printing studio.
Library of 18,000 books
Two floors, a junior reading den and a quiet senior study hall open till 5 pm.
25 m swimming pool
Heated, shaded and supervised by certified lifeguards for every session.
Sports complex
Football turf, 200 m track, two basketball courts and an indoor badminton hall.
Performing arts block
Auditorium for 600, music rooms and a sprung-floor dance studio.
In-house kitchen
Freshly cooked vegetarian lunch and snacks. Menu shared with parents every Monday.
Infirmary & counsellor
Full-time nurse, visiting paediatrician and a trained student counsellor.
Safe campus
CCTV in common areas, RFID gate entry and verified staff, drivers and attendants.
What's happening
Events and news
Upcoming events
Admissions
Open House for Admissions 2027–28
10:00 am to 1:00 pm, main campus
Sports
Annual Sports Meet
From 8:00 am, sports complex
Academics
Young Scientists Expo
120 student projects, open to parents
Culture
Annual Day: Kaleidoscope
5:30 pm, school auditorium
Latest news
Class of 2026: 98% first class with distinction in CBSE boards
41 students scored above 95%, and every student who appeared passed.
Grade 9 team reaches the national robotics finals
Their waste-sorting rover was one of 30 projects selected from Karnataka.
New two-floor library opens with a junior reading den
18,000 books, a digital catalogue and Saturday reading hours for families.
Parent portal
Everything about your child's day, on your phone
No more lost circulars at the bottom of a school bag. The Aranya app keeps parents in the loop without the WhatsApp-group chaos.
- Attendance alerts by 9:15 amKnow your child reached class safely, every day.
- Homework and circulars in one placeDue dates, teacher notes and worksheets to download.
- Pay fees online, download receiptsTerm reminders and receipts for your records.
- Live bus locationSee the bus on the map and get a ping five minutes out.
Good morning, Meera
ARAarav R. · Grade 6 B · Roll 14
Attendance · October
96%22 of 23 days
Marked present today at 8:14 am
Homework 3 due
- MathsExercise 4.2, questions 1 to 10Done
- ScienceLabel a plant cell diagramTue
- EnglishBook review: The Jungle BookThu
- HindiWrite 10 sentences on DiwaliFri
Fees · 2026–27
₹42,700
Term 2 due by 15 November
Term 1 · PaidTerm 2Term 3
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Admissions 2027–28
Five simple steps to joining
Applications are open now for Nursery to Grade 9 and Grade 11. Seats in the early years usually fill by January.
- 1
Enquire or visit
Fill the enquiry form or book a campus tour. Our admissions team calls you within one working day.
- 2
Submit the application
Complete the online form and pay the ₹1,000 registration fee. Upload birth certificate and last report card.
- 3
Meet us
A friendly interaction with your child and a short chat with parents. Grade 3 upwards includes a simple assessment.
- 4
Receive the offer
Offer letter within 5 working days. Confirm the seat by paying the admission fee and first-term fee.
- 5
Welcome to Aranya
Uniforms, books and bus pass are sorted at an orientation morning in April before classes begin.
Fee structure
Clear fees, no surprises
All fees for 2027–28, published upfront. Tuition can be paid in three equal term instalments.
| Grade | Admission fee (one time) | Annual tuition | Per term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery, LKG, UKG | ₹25,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹26,000 |
| Grades 1 to 5 | ₹35,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹37,300 |
| Grades 6 to 8 | ₹40,000 | ₹1,28,000 | ₹42,700 |
| Grades 9 and 10 | ₹40,000 | ₹1,42,000 | ₹47,300 |
| Grades 11 and 12 · Science | ₹45,000 | ₹1,65,000 | ₹55,000 |
| Grades 11 and 12 · Commerce | ₹45,000 | ₹1,48,000 | ₹49,300 |
Sibling concession10% off annual tuition for the second child.
Transport₹28,000 to ₹38,000 a year, depending on distance.
Lunch plan (optional)₹16,500 a year for a cooked vegetarian lunch.
Transport
Safe buses across north-east Bengaluru
22 GPS-tracked buses, each with a trained lady attendant and a driver with at least 10 years' experience.
Speed-governed, CCTV fitted, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher on every bus.
Parents get an app alert when their child boards and gets off.
Pick-ups start at 7:05 am. No child spends more than 45 minutes on the bus.
- R1Banaswadi line35 min
- Kammanahalli
- Banaswadi
- HRBR Layout
- Horamavu
- R2Hennur line40 min
- Thanisandra
- Kothanur
- Hennur Cross
- Horamavu
- R3Ramamurthy Nagar line30 min
- KR Puram
- Ramamurthy Nagar
- Kalkere
- Horamavu
- R4Kalyan Nagar line45 min
- Hebbal
- Nagawara
- Kalyan Nagar
- Horamavu
Campus visit
Come and see us in person
A 45-minute guided tour with our admissions team. Bring your child; they can join a class for twenty minutes.
What you'll see
- Classrooms and labs in session
- Library, pool and sports complex
- A chat with the head of your child's stage
- Lunch tasting, if you'd like
From our parents
In their words
We moved from Pune mid-year and were nervous. Within two weeks our daughter had friends, a class teacher who messaged us about her progress, and a spot in the swimming squad.
The mock board papers and the teachers' feedback on each one made all the difference. Our son walked into his Grade 10 exams calm, and it showed in his marks.
The parent app is genuinely useful. Attendance by 9:15, homework in one place and I can see exactly where the bus is when it rains.
Sample testimonials shown for demonstration.
FAQ
Questions parents ask us
Can't find your answer? Call the admissions office or drop by any weekday morning.
Contact admissionsWhich grades have seats for 2027–28?
Admissions are open for Nursery to Grade 9 and Grade 11. Grade 10 and 12 admissions are only possible on transfer, subject to CBSE rules.
What is the age criteria for Nursery and Grade 1?
A child should be 3 years old by 1 June 2027 for Nursery, and 6 years old by 1 June 2027 for Grade 1, following Karnataka state guidelines.
Is there an entrance test?
There is no test up to Grade 2, just an informal interaction. From Grade 3 there is a short assessment in English and Mathematics so we can support your child from day one.
Do you offer sibling or staff concessions?
Yes. The second child gets 10% off annual tuition. Fees can be paid in three term instalments with no extra charge.
What languages are offered?
English is the medium of instruction. Kannada is taught from Grade 1 as per state requirements, and Hindi or Sanskrit is offered as the third language.
Is transport and lunch included in the fee?
No. Bus fees depend on the distance (from ₹28,000 to ₹38,000 a year) and the optional lunch plan is ₹16,500 a year.
Visit us
Find Aranya in Horamavu
Just off Horamavu Agara Main Road, 4 km from Hennur Cross and 10 minutes from the Outer Ring Road.
- Address
No. 42, Horamavu Agara Main Road, Horamavu, Bengaluru 560043
- Admissions office
- Email
- Office hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.