Surana Vidyalaya

What Surana Vidyalaya does

Surana Vidyalaya is a CBSE-affiliated private K-12 school operating from a single 6,010 sq. meter campus at CA Site No.471, Suryanagar 1st Phase, Chandapura, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru 560081. The school delivers education from Kindergarten (Aarambha, Aadhya, Unnati) through Senior Secondary (Grade 12) with three streams at the higher-secondary level — Science with NEET/JEE/CET integration, Commerce with CA/CS integration, and Arts/Humanities. It serves approximately 5,500 student families drawn from Chandapura, Electronic City, Anekal, Attibele, and Bommasandra — South Bangalore micro-markets where competing CBSE infrastructure is limited. Core academic infrastructure includes 38 classrooms, 7 laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer, Composite, Math, Language), a two-storied library, amphitheatre, and a 3,000+ sq. ft. sports ground. The school operates under the GDA Foundation, a family trust established in 1993 by Sri G.C. Surana, and is led by Chairman Dr. Dilip Surana (also associated with Micro Labs Pharma) and Managing Trustee Dr. Archana Surana.

The business model is tuition-driven and recurring. Primary revenue comes from annual academic fees, supplemented by paid extracurricular classes (Bharatanatyam, vocal and instrumental music — violin, keyboard, tabla, guitar — and Abacus), transport, food, exam fees, and ancillary charges. The school describes its fee structure as 'affordable' and positions itself below premium Bangalore CBSE peers; the FAQ references an average Bangalore CBSE tuition benchmark of approximately Rs 90,000 per year. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: parents engage via phone, SMS, email, the school's online registration portal, or campus visits, and the institution runs SEO-optimized website content and active YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram channels to generate admissions leads. Technology stack is conventional for Indian private schools — Wi-Fi-enabled campus, computer labs with internet access, digital classrooms, online learning management, and a third-party payment portal (svc.schoolelement.in) — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities or proprietary technology platform.

Surana Vidyalaya sits within the broader Surana Educational Institutions network of 13 institutes spanning K-12, PU colleges, degree colleges, and evening colleges across Bangalore, providing feeder pathways from school to higher education under a single brand. The school carries CBSE affiliation (Affiliation No. 830864, School Code 45825) extended through 2029, RTE Act 2009 recognition for Grades 1-8, and mandatory fire, building, water, and sanitation certifications. Regulatory compliance and disclosure (Mandatory Public Disclosure under SARAS 4.0) are fully documented. As a trust-run non-profit entity, the institution does not raise external capital and has no venture funding history; revenue is reinvested into operations and infrastructure.

Name

Surana Vidyalaya

Legal name

Surana Vidyalaya

Website

https://suranavidyalaya.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Surana Vidyalaya is a CBSE-affiliated K-12 school in Chandapura, Bangalore, serving approximately 5,500 students from Nursery through Grade 12 across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams, operating under the GDA Foundation trust within the 13-institute Surana Educational Institutions network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

Keywords

• CBSE school education
• K-12 education services
• Primary secondary schooling
• Kindergarten senior secondary
• Bangalore CBSE school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue is from student tuition fees. The school offers 'affordable fee structure' and additional paid extracurricular classes including sports, music (vocal and instrumental — violin, keyboard, tabla, guitar), dance (Bharathanatyam), and Abacus. Average CBSE school tuition in Bangalore is approximately Rs 90,000 per year according to school FAQ.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Surana Vidyalaya is a CBSE-affiliated K-12 school operating a single campus in Chandapura, Bangalore, delivering curriculum-based education from Pre-Nursery through Senior Secondary (Grade 12) under the GDA Foundation. The school sells annual tuition-based admission across five academic levels (Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, High School, and Senior Secondary with Science, Commerce, and Arts streams) and charges separately for extracurricular classes such as Bharathanatyam, vocal and instrumental music, sports, and abacus.

Product overview

Surana Vidyalaya is a CBSE-affiliated school in Bangalore offering comprehensive K-12 education from Kindergarten to Senior Secondary. The school operates as a single unified institution organized into five progressive academic levels: the Kindergarten Program (Aarambha, Aadhya, Unnati), Primary School (Grade 1-5), Middle School (Grade 5-8), High School (Grade 8-10), and Senior Secondary School (Grade 11-12 with Science, Commerce, and Arts streams). Academic programs are complemented by facilities including computer labs, science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Composite, Math, Language), and a library. The institution emphasizes holistic development through co-curricular activities and extra-curricular programs, operating under the GDA Foundation with over 10 years of legacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Program (Aarambha, Aadhya, Unnati) Early childhood education program for nursery-level students with three progressive levels — Aarambha (Pre-Nursery/Nursery), Aadhya (LKG), and Unnati (UKG). Follows CBSE pattern curriculum focusing on holistic development including social, emotional, life, language, sensory, and motor skills through play-way methodology; for parents in Bangalore seeking early-years CBSE education.
• Primary School Program (Grade 1-5) Primary education program for Grades 1 to 5, building on natural curiosity and inquiry. Uses the VARK model for delivery, teaches four languages (English, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit), and incorporates EVS and Maths for scientific temperament building; designed for Grade 1-5 students.
• Middle School Program (Grade 5-8) Middle school program covering Grades 5 to 8, broadening core subjects into Science, Social Science, and Maths. Includes co-curricular activities such as Dance (Bharathanatyam), Drama, Music, Art & Craft, Skating, Yoga, Library, Physical Education, and Communicative English.
• High School Program (Grade 8-10) High school program for students in Grade 8 to 10, focusing on CBSE curriculum with emphasis on physical, intellectual, and social skills development. Includes Scholastic Areas (Languages, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Academic Elective Subjects, Skill Subjects) and Co-scholastic activities.
• Senior Secondary School (Grade 11-12) Senior secondary education with three streams: Science with Integration (for NEET, JEE, CET preparation), Commerce with Integration (for CA and CS preparation), and Arts and Humanities; for Grade 11-12 students preparing for competitive professional examinations.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oakridge International School: Oakridge is a multi-branch premium K–12 operator in Bangalore with CBSE/IGCSE offerings. It competes for the same upper-middle-class Bangalore parent segment and benchmarks on infrastructure and teacher quality.
• Vibgyor High: Vibgyor High operates multiple CBSE K–12 campuses in Bangalore, targeting middle and upper-middle-class families with holistic programming and digital classrooms — a directly overlapping value proposition with Surana Vidyalaya.
• Ryan International School: Ryan International is one of India's largest private K–12 chains with multiple Bangalore campuses under the CBSE curriculum. It competes on breadth of network, fee affordability, and standardized curriculum delivery similar to Surana's positioning.

Direct peers

• Sri Kumaran Children's Home (CBSE): Sri Kumaran operates CBSE K–12 campuses across Bangalore with a long legacy and reputation for academic outcomes, making it one of the legacy benchmarks Surana positions itself against in admissions conversations.
• Inventure Academy: Inventure Academy is a top-ranked K–12 school in Bangalore offering CBSE and ICSE tracks with a strong emphasis on holistic development and extracurriculars — directly comparable to Surana's positioning and target parent profile.
• National Public School (NPS): NPS operates CBSE K–12 campuses across Bangalore and is one of the most recognized private school brands in the city. It competes head-to-head with Surana for parent mindshare and admissions in similar micro-markets.
• Delhi Public School (DPS) Bangalore East: DPS Bangalore East is a CBSE-affiliated private K–12 school in East Bangalore serving similar catchment families with comparable curriculum, fee positioning, and extracurricular offerings, making it the most direct enrollment competitor in the South/East Bangalore corridor.
• Harvest International School: Harvest International is an ICSE/CBSE K–12 school in Bangalore's South corridor (near Electronic City and Anekal areas), competing with Surana for the same residential family base and similar holistic-development curriculum.
• Greenwoods High: Greenwoods High is a long-established CBSE school in South Bangalore serving families in similar catchment zones. It competes directly with Surana on academic reputation, fees, and extracurricular breadth.

Emerging players

• Surana College (PU / Degree): Surana College is part of the same GDA Foundation trust as Surana Vidyalaya, offering PU and degree programs. It represents the captive next-stage progression path for Vidyalaya graduates and a key internal peer for group-level economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@suranavidyalaya_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/suranavidyalaya
• Instagraminstagram.com/suranavidyalaya
• Xx.com/SuranaVidyalaya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surana-vidyalaya

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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