Eklavya Residential School
Parent InsightsKAIRI PARSODA NEAR RAMTEK DISTT NAGPUR MAHARASHTRA
- ✦Part of the national EMRS network for tribal students
- ✦Provides completely free education, boarding, uniforms, and textbooks
- ✦Active in sports and cultural events, with visible participation in state-level competitions
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •Eklavya Residential School is a government-run, CBSE-affiliated residential school serving tribal students with free education under EMRS.
Best Fit For
- •A child from a Scheduled Tribe background who can thrive in a residential environment and who enjoys sports and cultural activities.
Strengths
- •Free, government-funded residential education
- •CBSE curriculum up to Class XII with science stream
- •Active extracurricular and sports culture
- •Computer lab and library facilities
- •Safe, structured environment for rural students
Trade-offs
- •Limited transparency on academic results and student strength
- •Conflicting data on infrastructure
- •Sparse parent reviews online
- •Accessibility concerns (no ramp reported)
School Information
Board / Curriculum
CBSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English-medium
Type
Co-ed
Students
Not published publicly; estimated capacity ~480.
Boarding
Day school only
Established
2000
Pincode
411043
Leadership & Staff
- • Principal: Rupa Sudhakar Borekar (M.Sc, BA Eng, M.Ed, SET; 15 years’ experience).
- • Around 12 teachers (9 male, 3 female).
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition / Admission / Annual Fees | ₹0 | Free under EMRS scheme |
| Boarding & Lodging | ₹0 | Included in EMRS benefits |
| Application Fee | Not listed | |
| Transport | Residential school; limited local transport |
• Education, boarding, uniforms, and textbooks are free for eligible students.
• Parents should confirm if any incidental costs (medical, exam, or personal items) apply.
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Admission Timeline and Requirements
- 1.Admission Period: Usually early in the year (January–March).
- 2.Entry Point: Class VI through an entrance test conducted by the Maharashtra Tribal Public School Society.
- 3.Eligibility: Primarily for Scheduled Tribe students from the local catchment area.
- 4.Documents Required: Birth certificate, previous school records, Aadhaar, photos, ST certificate, domicile proof.
- 5.Process: Apply online/offline → Entrance test → Selection → Confirmation of admission.
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Grades 6–8
Positives
The residential setup helps children build independence and community early. Teachers seem supportive and the environment is structured.
Watch out for
Adjusting to hostel life can be challenging for younger children. There’s limited information on remedial support for weaker students.
Ask: How does the school help new students adapt to hostel life and English-medium learning?
Grades 9–10
Positives
CBSE curriculum ensures standardised academics and exposure to national-level exams.
Watch out for
No published exam results or student performance data are available online.
Ask: Can the school share recent Class X results and subject-wise performance?
Grades 11–12
Positives
Science stream is available, and labs are mentioned in listings.
Watch out for
Quality and availability of lab equipment and subject-specialist teachers need verification.
Ask: Are labs fully functional and supervised by qualified teachers?
Board (CBSE)
Positives
CBSE affiliation (1120001) ensures recognised certification.
Watch out for
Some listings use outdated or templated data; parents should confirm current affiliation status.
Ask: Can the school show the latest CBSE inspection or renewal certificate?
Extracurriculars & Sports
Positives
Active participation in sports and cultural events is visible in videos.
Watch out for
Some facilities (like swimming pool) may be aspirational and not actually available.
Ask: What sports and cultural activities are regularly conducted on campus?
Campus & Facilities
20,234 sq. metres (about 2 hectares)
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"My child is getting free boarding, uniforms and books and seems to have good exposure to sports and cultural events."
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"Teachers appear engaged; the school has computers and library facilities which have helped students from our village."
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"Children participate in state-level sports and cultural competitions — we saw their performances in recent videos."
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Concerns raised
"There have been instances of student protests or complaints in the past — parents worry about grievance handling."
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"Some listings show limited classroom counts and infrastructure contradictions; parents are concerned about overcrowding."
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"Public feedback and parent testimonials are sparse — it’s hard to judge teacher quality and long-term outcomes."
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What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
11–18 years (Classes VI–XII)
Family Backgrounds
Mostly from Scheduled Tribe communities in and around Nagpur and nearby rural areas
Socio-economic Profile
Low to moderate income families; many are first-generation learners
Child Profiles
Students are often enthusiastic about sports and cultural activities, though some may need extra academic support in English-medium subjects
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