Nalanda Educational Institutions

Nalanda Educational Institutions
Information
TypeFor-profit
MottoExcellence By Virtue
Established1988
FoundersLate I. V. Kameswara Rao, Late Sri A. V. Subba Rao, Late Sri K. Basava Purnaiah, Late Sri K. Rambabu
Chairman
Sri Atluri Vijaya Babu
Faculty1,200
GradesPre-school to post-graduation
EnrollmentOver 14,000
CampusesDay school with residential facilities
HousesMythri, Sahana, Tejus, Deeksha
AffiliationSchools are affiliated to CBSE and IB. Colleges are affiliated to Krishna University.
Websitewww.nalanda.edu.in

Nalanda Educational Institutions (NEI) is a private educational society based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Founded in August 1988, the organization operates an integrated network of preschools, primary and secondary schools, junior intermediate colleges, and higher education graduation centers across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[1][2] The institution manages a collective student enrollment exceeding 14,000 pupils, guided by a faculty of 1,200 educators.[1][3]

Mission

The stated mission of the society is to inspire the academic, emotional, societal, physical, creative, and spiritual potential of every individual to help them achieve their aspirations, while promoting self-learning methodologies and creativity outside the traditional classroom environment.

Campuses

The educational group structures its active academic delivery across distinct tiers of primary, secondary, and higher education.

Degree Colleges

The tertiary education division offers undergraduate and post-graduate pathways affiliated with Krishna University.[4] These include:

  • Nalanda Degree & PG College, Vijayawada: M.G. Road, Labbipet[5]
  • Nalanda Degree College, Vijayawada: Bhavanipuram
  • Nalanda Degree College, Machilipatnam: Pavitra College premises, Ramanaidupeta

Playschools

Early childhood education is administered under regional micro-campuses:[6][7]

  • Nalanda Toddlers, Vijayawada: Benz Circle
  • Nalanda Toddlers, Vijayawada: Satyanarayana Puram
  • Nalanda Toddlers, Vijayawada: Edupugallu
  • Nalanda Toddlers, Vijayawada: Machavaram
  • Nalanda Toddlers, Vijayawada: 1 Town
  • Bloomingdale international school (Village campus) Pre-Primary, Vijayawada: Benz Circle

CBSE School Campuses

Co-educational primary and secondary schooling operations are anchored by branches following the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum framework under School Code 57039:[8]

  • Nalanda Vidyaniketan, Vijayawada: Benz Circle (Primary and Secondary Campuses)[9]
  • Nalanda Vidyaniketan, Penamaluru: Edupugallu (Vasantha Campus)[10]

IB School Campuses

Premium international-tier curricula are managed under the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework under School Code 060155:[11][12]

  • Bloomingdale International School, Vijayawada[13]
  • Bloomingdale International School, Penamaluru: Galileo Campus[14]

Campus Life and Athletics

Primary and secondary student cohorts are organized into a standardized four-tiered house structure—Mythri, Sahana, Tejus, and Deeksha—to govern internal athletic, artistic, and academic competitions.[15] The society provides specialized training setups for sports, with the institutional cricket squad frequently qualifying for the final rounds of the KDCA Cricket School League.[16]

The group regularly hosts regional university tournaments, including the Krishna University Intercollegiate Women Kabaddi championship, regional badminton selections, and youth cultural fests.[17][18][19] The Penamaluru campus also hosts regional chess Opens,[10] with institutional infrastructure drawing visits from notable sports figures like Grandmaster Koneru Humpy.[20]

Civic Engagement and CSR

The institution coordinates regular corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Every year prior to the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, students organize environmental conservation campaigns, running public workshops to mold and distribute eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols.[21] Additional community tracks include fundraising drives for regional orphanages,[22] student contributions for state capital structural planning,[23] and Swachh Bharat cleanliness campaigns managed by the NCC teams.[24]

During emergency scenarios, such as the municipal floods, the tertiary campuses served as active public relief and supply distribution centers.[25] The institutions also partner with local public services to run traffic safety awareness rallies,[26] Red Cross blood donation drives,[27] International Yoga Day events,[28] public science fairs,[29] and local ecological green campaigns.[30]

Notable alumni

  • Jyothi Surekha Vennam – International compound archer, Asian Games triple-gold medalist, and Arjuna Award recipient, who completed her primary and secondary education at Nalanda Vidyaniketan.[31][32]

Awards and Recognition

  • National Achievers' Award: Awarded the "National Achievers' Award for Educational Excellence" during academic conventions in New Delhi.[3]
  • Times Business Awards: The Nalanda Vidyaniketan division was awarded the regional "Best CBSE School" title for three consecutive years.[33]
  • Education World Citations: Nationally ranked and recognized within the "Best Technology Integrated School" category for institutional digital infrastructure implementation.[34]

References

  1. 1 2 "A red-letter day for Nalanda institutions". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Educational Societies Registration Archives". Andhra Pradesh Gazette. 1988 (42). August 1988.
  3. 1 2 "Award for Nalanda Educational Institutions". The Hindu. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "List of Affiliated Colleges Directory". Krishna University. August 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "NCC cadet from Nalanda Degree College trained in para jumping". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "International school launched". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "'Incredible AP' enlightens students". The Hans India. 3 January 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "CBSE School Affiliation Data Information System (SARAS)". Central Board of Secondary Education. January 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Visakhapatnam student's science project selected for national contest". The Hindu. Visakhapatnam. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Inter-school chess tournament kicks off in city". The Hans India. Vijayawada. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Penamaluru school authorised to offer IB diploma programme". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "IB World Schools Finder Portal". International Baccalaureate Organization. March 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Bloomingdale International School to set up high-end campus in Vijayawada". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Bloomingdale International School to host Global University Fair on September 2". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Local schools dominate district athletics meet". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Nalanda Vidyaniketan enters KDCA Cricket School League finals". The Hans India. Vijayawada. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Women Kabaddi tournament held". The Hans India. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "KRU badminton teams selected for south zone tourney". The Hans India. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Youth festival concludes at regional college campus". The Hindu. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Grandmaster Koneru Humpy interacts with BIS students". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "Promoting clay idols in their own way". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "Nalanda students raise funds for charity". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 20 November 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "School kids pitch in for capital construction". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  24. ↑ "Swachh Bharat campaigns taken up by educational groups". The Hindu. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  25. ↑ "Nalanda Degree College praised for flood relief efforts". The Hans India. Vijayawada. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  26. ↑ "Awareness rally on road safety organized in town". The Hindu. 19 January 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  27. ↑ "Blood donation camp organized at degree college campus". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  28. ↑ "International Yoga Day marked across institutions". The Hindu. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  29. ↑ "Students display unique talent at science fairs". The Hans India. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  30. ↑ "Clean and green campaign initiated at Penamaluru". The New Indian Express. Penamaluru. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  31. ↑ "Jyothi Surekha gets rousing welcome at Gannavaram airport". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  32. ↑ "Vijayawada school kids shine in national archery". Deccan Chronicle. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  33. ↑ "Times Business Awards honors regional educational excellence". The Times of India. Hyderabad. 2022.
  34. ↑ "India School Rankings Directory 2023–24". Education World Magazine. Vol. 24, no. 7. 2023. pp. 112–115.
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