Manav Sthali School - India

What Manav Sthali School - India does

Manav Sthali School - India is a private, single-campus K-12 educational institution located at R-Block, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, operating continuously since 1957. The school serves approximately 2,187 students enrolled in Classes I through XII, offering the CBSE-affiliated curriculum across Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams, augmented by the UK-based International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for the primary wing (Classes I-V). Instruction spans three wings (Primary, Middle, Senior & Senior Secondary) supported by dedicated facilities including physics, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, and junior science laboratories, a computer complex, multimedia labs, and a mathematics lab; co-curricular infrastructure includes an auditorium, gymnasium, skating ring, basketball/volleyball/football courts, music, dance, art, sculpture, fashion studies rooms, a medical clinic, and a yoga centre.

The school operates a subscription-style, tuition-driven revenue model: families pay annual tuition and academic fees (specific amounts are not publicly disclosed) through the Entab CampusCare parent portal, which also serves as the digital channel for registration (Classes I-V and VI-IX), attendance, and academic progress tracking. Beyond core academics, the school sells positioning through a year-round program of differentiated offerings: the Foundation Education in Technology (FEIT) curriculum (Classes I-VIII), the annual Mathematics Talent Test (organized since 1984, 51,137+ participants), Brainwave Quiz, EPOCH Infotech Fest, Biotechnology Conclave, and COMMONOMICS Carnival. International exposure is delivered through CISV cultural exchange (since 1978), Odyssey of the Mind competitions (since 2013, multiple world finals), British Council International School Awards (since 2016), and educational trips such as NASA visits.

The school is family-owned and family-operated under the Bhatnagar family, with Dr. V.K. Bhatnagar as Founder Chairman, Mrs. Mamta V. Bhatnagar as Director & Founder Principal (also President of CISV India), and Mrs. Dipti A. Bhatnagar as Principal. The school's go-to-market motion is direct-to-family B2C — families register children online or on-campus into a single, integrated K-12 institution. The institution maintains active engagement through its website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), periodic media bulletins (Manav Mirror, Manav Times, Manifestation), and a flagship community program — the Literacy Project — which since 1988 has taught literacy to more than 11,000 illiterate citizens and currently involves approximately 850 student volunteers.

Name

Manav Sthali School - India

Legal name

Manav Sthali School

Website

https://manavsthalischool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Manav Sthali School - India is a private K-12 institution in New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, serving ~2,187 students across Classes I-XII via CBSE and International Primary Curricula. Founded in 1957 and family-operated, it generates tuition revenue and is differentiated by long-running literacy and international exchange programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• CBSE curriculum
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• School education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Manav Sthali School generates revenue primarily through tuition fees collected from enrolled students across Classes I to XII. The school offers education for both CBSE curriculum and International Primary Curriculum. Fee structure is available on the school website but specific amounts are not publicly disclosed on the main pages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manav Sthali School is a private K-12 educational institution offering CBSE curriculum from Classes I to XII along with the UK-based International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for its primary wing. The school delivers holistic education through academic instruction, technology-integrated learning (Foundation Education in Technology curriculum), specialized science and computer labs, sports and performing arts facilities, and international exchange programs (CISV, Odyssey of the Mind). Beyond academics, the school runs a long-standing community literacy project and various co-curricular initiatives for student development.

Product overview

Manav Sthali School operates as a CBSE-affiliated educational institution (Classes I-XII) in New Delhi, established in 1957. The school offers a comprehensive academic program combining CBSE curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for primary wing students. Beyond core academics, the school provides specialized facilities including computer labs, science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology), and technology education through its Foundation Education in Technology (FEIT) program. The institution maintains an active parent portal through CampusCare Cloud and publishes periodic media bulletins (Manifestation, Manav Mirror, Manav Times). Notable programs include inter-school competitions such as Brainwave (quiz), Mathematics Talent Test, EPOCH (infotech fest), Biotechnology Conclave, and COMMONOMICS carnival. The school participates in international exchange programs through CISV and Odyssey of the Mind competitions. The school also runs a community literacy project having trained over 11,000 illiterate citizens since 1988.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBSE Curriculum (Classes I-XII) Comprehensive CBSE-affiliated educational program covering Classes I through XII, providing academic instruction across multiple subject streams including Science, Commerce, and Humanities. Targeted at school-going children and their families in New Delhi seeking quality K-12 education with recognized national curriculum standards.
• International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Globally recognized UK-based curriculum for primary wing students (Classes I-V), focusing on thematic, inquiry-based learning with international perspectives, cross-cultural awareness, and clear learning goals with exit points. Designed for parents seeking international standards of education for their primary-school children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ illiterate citizens taught literacy since 1988
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Council - International School AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Manav Sthali School participates in the British Council's International School Awards program, conducting collaborative curriculum activities with international schools. Activities include 'Defenders of The Earth', 'Domain of The Supernatural', 'Rules Rules Rules', 'Patriotism is Universal', 'I am a Superhero', 'Youth Parliament', and 'International Fair - Spirit of World Peace'.
• Odyssey of the MindcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Manav Sthali School has been participating in Odyssey of the Mind international educational program since 2013. Teams have competed at regional, national, and world finals multiple times. Achievements include World Finals participation (2014, 2015, 2019), Eurofest participation in Russia and Slovakia, and multiple Gold and Silver medals at regional/national levels.
• International Primary Curriculum (IPC) - UKcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Manav Sthali School's primary wing (Classes I-V) follows the UK-based International Primary Curriculum, providing international standards of education. The curriculum features themed learning units including 'Being Human', 'Food', 'Water', 'Transport', 'Living Together', 'Time Travellers', and more. Students participate in 'Glimpses of Learning, the IPC way' with clear learning goals and exit points.
• Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Manav Sthali School invited Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts to teach students various dance styles including jazz, jazz funk, and hip-hop. The SDIPA (Shiamak Davar's Dance Education Program) was conducted with theme 'Around the World', engaging students for multiple years.
• State Resource Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Long-standing partnership for the school's Literacy Project. The State Resource Centre has awarded Manav Sthali the Sufia Ajmali Memorial Trophy for six consecutive years (1990-1996) and multiple times thereafter for making maximum illiterates literate.
• NASAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Manav Sthali School organizes educational trips to NASA for students, providing exposure to space science and technology. The school has conducted 'Trip to NASA' programs for students.
• Max Planck Institute and Siemens Laboratory, BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Students Ms. Priyanka Sachdeva and Muskan Chhabra visited Max Planck Institute and Siemens Laboratory at Berlin, Germany, as part of their National Science Congress fellowship for their project on 'Structural Engineering for Earthquake Resistance Buildings with Simultaneous Production of Electricity'.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Manav Sthali School received UNICEF Trophy for contribution towards Adult Literacy for the years 1996-97 and 1997-98, recognizing outstanding work in the field of adult literacy programs.
• Indian Red Cross SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996School's contribution to Junior Red Cross Programs was recognized for two consecutive years (1996-97, 1997-98). The school has been actively involved in Pulse Polio Immunization and AIDS awareness projects.
• Various Delhi Schools (for Math Talent Test)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1984Manav Sthali School organizes the Annual Mathematics Talent Test since 1984, attracting students from various prestigious schools of Delhi and around. Over 51,137 students have appeared in this exam. Schools receive participation certificates and winning schools receive rolling trophies.
• CISV (Children International Summer Villages)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978Manav Sthali School has been actively participating in CISV international cultural exchange program since 1978. Students (2 boys and 2 girls) along with a leader attend month-long cultural exchange programs internationally. Countries visited include UK, USA, Mexico, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Brazil, Japan, Sweden, Italy, etc. Mrs. Mamta V Bhatnagar serves as President of CISV India. The school also hosts international groups, providing exposure to Indian hospitality and culture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: One of India's largest K-12 networks with multiple Delhi-NCR campuses under CBSE curriculum. Comparable as a competing CBSE private K-12 school serving Delhi families, but operates at significantly larger scale and is a multi-site chain rather than a single-campus institution.
• Amity International School: Part of the larger Amity Education Group operating multiple Delhi-NCR campuses. Comparable as a private CBSE K-12 competitor serving Delhi families but operates at greater scale and as part of a diversified education conglomerate.

Direct peers

• The Shri Ram School: Premium Delhi-NCR private K-12 school known for progressive pedagogy and holistic development. Comparable to Manav Sthali in its premium positioning, holistic-education philosophy, and appeal to affluent Delhi families seeking values-based education.
• Bluebells School International: Delhi-based private K-12 school with CBSE curriculum and international focus. Comparable to Manav Sthali in single-campus structure, mid-premium positioning, and target demographic of Delhi families seeking values-based education.
• Vasant Valley School: Premium South Delhi private K-12 school with similar heritage, international orientation, and elite catchment. Comparable in scale, premium positioning, and emphasis on holistic and value-based education for affluent Delhi families.
• Mother's International School: CBSE-affiliated premium K-12 school in South Delhi with strong international exposure programs (CISV participant). Directly comparable to Manav Sthali in curriculum, international exchange orientation, and target demographic.
• Springdales School: Established Delhi private K-12 school with multiple wings, strong CBSE affiliation, and emphasis on holistic development and social service. Comparable to Manav Sthali in heritage, single-city multi-wing structure, and similar parental demographic.
• Modern School, New Delhi: Premium single-campus K-12 private school in central Delhi with comparable heritage (founded 1920), CBSE+international orientation, and elite-family catchment. Directly comparable in positioning, scale, and target demographic to Manav Sthali.
• Sanskriti School: Premium South Delhi private K-12 school with CBSE curriculum, single campus, and similar scale (~2,000+ students). Directly comparable in operating model, premium positioning, and holistic-education orientation.

Regional players

• Pathways School Gurgaon: Premium K-12 school in Gurgaon (NCR) offering IB and international curricula with strong global-exchange orientation. Comparable to Manav Sthali's IPC-influenced positioning but primarily serves Gurugram rather than central Delhi catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@manavsthalischool3470
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Manav-Sthali-School/449177511842655
• Instagraminstagram.com/mss_rblock

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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