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Where Every Student’s Dream Finds Direction: Narayana Schools, One of the Best CBSE Schools

Updated on: 23 October,2025 11:30 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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Narayana Schools in Mumbai nurture holistic growth through academics, sports, wellness, and creativity, shaping confident, future-ready learners.

Where Every Student’s Dream Finds Direction: Narayana Schools, One of the Best CBSE Schools

Narayana Schools

School education in India is no longer measured solely by test scores. Parents today expect institutions to support the overall development of their children, combining academic excellence with confidence, creativity, resilience, physical fitness and emotional well-being. Narayana Schools focus on holistic development has earned recognition as one of the best CBSE schools in Mumbai, ranked by Mid-Day. With a legacy spanning more than four decades and a footprint of over 500 campuses across India, Narayana Schools has built its reputation on a holistic model of learning that evolves with every stage of a student’s journey.

Age-Appropriate Learning

Narayana Schools’ learning model follows a steady, age-appropriate progression.


The journey begins with the eKidz programme (Nursery to UKG), where children are introduced to the world beyond home. Personal attention, balanced class sizes and a supportive teacher–student ratio in safe, hygienic surroundings enrich the learning experience and gently ease children into structured education.

At the primary stage (eChamps: Classes 1–5), learning focuses on communication, social and emotional skills. In Classes 1–2, activity-based methods spark curiosity, while Classes 3–5 strengthen understanding through an experiential approach. A Learner Support initiative bridges learning gaps, and Adoption Calling provides personal mentoring, ensuring every student grows with confidence and clarity.

By the middle and secondary stages (eTechno: Classes 6–10), students sharpen analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum integrates Olympiads and competitive exam preparation, helping students build conceptual mastery alongside the discipline required for higher education. Regular assessments and exposure to national platforms give them both confidence and a competitive edge.

The backbone of Narayana Schools’ academic model is its Integrated Curriculum, which combines the strengths of CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE and IB frameworks. This approach builds clear conceptual understanding while giving students a global perspective.

Equally distinctive is Adoption Calling, where each teacher mentors a group of about 30 students. Teachers maintain detailed learning profiles, coordinate with subject faculty and connect with parents every fortnight to share updates. These interactions go beyond marks, addressing classroom experiences and parental concerns, and strengthening the school–parent–student partnership.

Sports, Wellness and Creativity

Holistic growth at Narayana Schools extends well beyond the classroom, seamlessly woven into sports, wellness and creative expression. The nSports programme, one of the largest in India with over 660 physical education teachers across its 500 campuses, introduces Fundamental movement skills in the early years, builds stamina and confidence in primary classes, and fosters teamwork and resilience at the secondary stage.

This emphasis on physical development is complemented by a strong focus on mental well-being. Through the Disha Mental Well-being programme, guided by more than 130 trained psychologists, students receive counselling, life-skills training and one-on-one mentoring that help them cope with challenges and stay motivated. Yoga Veekshan strengthens this support by weaving mindfulness, breathing techniques and physical postures into daily routines, enhancing focus, reducing stress and fostering inner balance. Together, these initiatives ensure that academic achievement is matched by mental clarity and emotional strength.

Building on these foundations of body and mind, Narayana Schools creates space for creativity to flourish. Platforms such as Kahaniyon Ka Caravan, a storytelling forum; and the Junior Master Orator Contest encourage communication and self-expression. Debate, articulation and public speaking are given the same importance as academics, enabling students to express themselves with confidence, clarity and conviction.

Technology in Learning

Technology is another pillar of Narayana Schools’ ecosystem. The nLearn platform allows students to revisit classroom lessons, attempt adaptive practice tests, access interactive content and track progress through detailed performance reports. Astra, an AI-powered system, provides instant doubt-solving. Customised schedules and adaptive assessments personalise education and accelerate every student’s learning.

Narayana Schools has also invested in strengthening the school–home connection through nConnect, where parents can access attendance records, exam results, fee updates and even raise concerns directly.

Achievers of Narayana, a testament to the holistic model

The strength of Narayana Schools’ holistic model is reflected in the consistent achievements of its students across diverse fields.

In sports, Narayana’s grapplers secured three gold medals at the National Grappling Championship, while K. Mohith Sri Krishna won silver at the National Gymnastics Championship. At the National Space Society competitions, students collected 99 awards, continuing a winning streak that has lasted 13 consecutive years.

Academics have been equally impressive. In the CBSE 2025 board examinations, Bengaluru’s Spandana A M scored 498/500 in Class X, Rajasthan’s Soumya Sharma achieved All India Rank 14th in NEET, and Mumbai’s Parth Vartak secured AIR 4 in JEE Advanced.

Narayana students have also excelled in global Olympiads:

  • Kuchi Sandeep won Gold at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)
  • Banibrata Majee and Akshat Srivastava struck Gold at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)
  • Snehil Jha clinched Gold at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO).

Together, these accomplishments across Narayana’s campuses, spanning academics, Olympiads, sports, and global competitions., affirm that Narayana Schools is driving excellence on multiple fronts. Students are not only securing ranks and medals but also developing the balance, resilience, and confidence needed to realise their dreams. This reflects the school’s enduring philosophy: Your Dreams Are Our Dreams.

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