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About Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kodunganoor

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan - An Adventure in Faith

1986

Established under Trivandrum Kendra, thriving in serene campus at Kodunganoor

INSTITUTIONAL HERITAGE

AN ADVENTURE IN FAITH

Founded on November 7, 1938, by Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan stands as an ever-growing, voluntary, apolitical national and global movement devoted to life, literature, and culture.

"Development of intellectual life of the students is not enough. It must be harnessed to moral and spiritual development. Information should blossom into knowledge, and knowledge should mature into wisdom."

The Thiruvananthapuram Kendra was established in 1986 under the illustrious helmsmanship of the late Sri. Sooranad Kunjanpillai and Secretary Sri. S.M. Radhakrishnan Nair. In 1987, the temple of education commenced with approximately 60 students at Chettikulangara.

Under the leadership of Sri. Anantha Krishnan IAS (Retd) as Chairman & Prof. P. Gopalaraman as Secretary, the school relocated through Vazhuthacaud and Vellayambalam to its own permanent campus at Kodunganoor. Today, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Kodunganoor houses thousands of students from LKG to Class XII under CBSE, offering modern smart classrooms, advanced science and computer labs, auditorium, KG Turf, and dedicated sports facilities.

OUR EVOLUTION & HERITAGE

OUR JOURNEY & CAMPUS FOR DISCOVERY

Tracing our growth from 1986 to a premier CBSE Senior Secondary institution in Thiruvananthapuram.

1986 – 1988: FOUNDATIONAL ROOTS

Origins at Chettikulangara

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan gained roots in Thiruvananthapuram in 1986 under Sri. Sooranad Kunjanpillai and Sri. S.M. Radhakrishnan Nair. Commencing in 1987 with 60 students at Chettikulangara, the school was founded on Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi's ideals of value-rooted holistic education, rapidly earning respect for discipline, culture, and academic dedication.

PERMANENT CAMPUS: KODUNGANOOR

Expansion at Kodunganoor

Moving to its own permanent spacious campus at Kodunganoor, the school overcame early challenges under Sri. P.N. Nair I.F.S. (Retd) and Sri. P. Gopalaraman. Today, the school encompasses comprehensive facilities, smart classrooms, science & IT laboratories, auditorium, and KG turf, offering Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams with 100% board results.

SERENE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

A Sanctuary of Nature & Learning

Set amid tranquil green environs in Kodunganoor, Vattiyoorkavu, our campus is designed as an inspiring natural environment for scientific inquiry, athletic vitality, and cultural blossom. Features include digital smart classrooms, modern physics, chemistry, biology, bio-technology, and computer laboratories, library, auditorium, KG Turf, and athletic grounds.

A Sanctuary of Nature & Learning - BVB Kodunganoor Campus
OUR PURPOSE

VISION & MISSION

Guiding principles that define everyday life and education at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kodunganoor.

Our Vision

To be a premier institution of holistic learning that nurtures intellectually competent, morally upright, culturally rooted, and socially sensitive citizens committed to global harmony and human welfare under the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam (The World is One Family).

Our Mission

  • Provide value-based CBSE education from foundational kindergarten through senior secondary levels.
  • Cultivate critical inquiry, scientific temper, and experiential mastery in Science and Commerce.
  • Promote holistic development through Karate, Yoga, Chess, Performing Arts, and active student clubs.
  • Instill democratic leadership, civic awareness, and environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi

Dr. K. M. Munshi

FOUNDER, INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE

30 December 1887 – 8 February 1971

FOUNDER & INSTITUTIONAL VISION

KULAPATI DR. K. M. MUNSHI & VISION

Our institution was established by visionary educators dedicated to fostering universal values, intellectual curiosity, and character building. The school was founded with the conviction that true education must harmonize modern scientific inquiry with ethical integrity and cultural awareness.

“We, as an academic family, must make every effort in order that a collective awareness of values may be nurtured in the minds of our students and that they may be applied to every phase of life. The core values of integrity, empathy, and pursuit of excellence are timeless.”
— Founder's Guiding Philosophy

Our founder envisioned an educational model where academic rigor seamlessly integrates with character development and experiential learning. Today, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Kodunganoor proudly carries forward this legacy, preparing students for 21st-century global challenges while keeping them deeply anchored in integrity, self-discipline, and compassion.

GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

OUR GLOBAL REACH & HERITAGE

An educational and cultural tradition fostering academic excellence and universal values across nations.

100+
Academic Centers

Spanning major cities across the nation

7+
Overseas Global Centres

UK, USA, Australia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar & Singapore

367+
Constituent Institutions

Schools, colleges, professional and cultural institutes

300K+
Students Nurtured

Educating minds under the motto 'Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam'

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Centres Across India

Major Kendras in All Indian States

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan operates an expansive network of Kendras, schools, arts and science colleges, management institutes, and Sanskrit research academies across India:

Kerala (Kodunganoor, Trivandrum, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur...) Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur...) Karnataka (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru...) Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai...) Delhi NCR Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat...) West Bengal (Kolkata) Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
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International Centres Worldwide

Promoting Indian Heritage & Global Understanding

Recognized globally for academic integrity and universal values, our institutional network maintains affiliations and active cultural connections across major centres:

🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom 🇺🇸 New York, USA 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE 🇰🇼 Kuwait Centre 🇶🇦 Doha, Qatar 🇸🇬 Singapore Centre
GOVERNING BODY

KENDRA COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan — Thiruvananthapuram Kendra Committee governing educational ethos, values, and administrative excellence.

Key Office Bearers

CHAIR

Shri. T. Balakrishnan IAS (R)

Chair, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kendra Committee

VICE CHAIR

Shri. S Adikesavan

Vice Chair, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kendra Committee

SECRETARY

Shri. S. Srinivasan IAS (R)

Secretary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kendra Committee

TREASURER

Shri. Suresh S (CA)

Treasurer, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kendra Committee

ASSOC. SECRETARY & DIRECTOR

Dr. G.L. Muraleedharan

Associate Secretary & Director, BVB Kendra Committee

All 15 Kendra Committee Members

SL. NO. NAME OFFICE / DESIGNATION
1Shri. T. Balakrishnan IAS (R)CHAIR
2Shri. S AdikesavanVICE CHAIR
3Shri. S. Srinivasan IAS (R)SECRETARY
4Shri. Suresh S (CA)TREASURER
5Dr. G.L. MuraleedharanASSOCIATE SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
6Shri. A.K. NairMember
7Prof. P S VenugopalMember
8Shri. S Mervin Alexander IPoS(R)Member
9Dr. Asha NairMember
10Shri. Ganesh PadmanabhanMember
11Dr G KishoreMember
12Shri. G. PadmanabhanMember
13Shri. E. RamankuttyMember
14Shri. S SureshMember
15Shri. P.M. MadkaikarMember
CBSE STATUTORY BODY

School Management Committee

Constituted under CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws to govern academic policies, student welfare, infrastructure development, and institutional administration.

📅 Term: Academic Session 2026–2027 | Ref: BVB/VTK/2026 (Reconstituted on 22.07.2026) | CBSE Affiliation: 930063/2003
Standalone Page Affidavit (PDF)
SL. NO. NAME & DESIGNATION OFFICIAL DESIGNATION / INSTITUTION CATEGORY
1 Dr. Asha Nair
(Chairperson)
Member, BVB Kendra committee CHAIRPERSON
2 Shri. S Srinivasan IAS (R)
(Vice Chairperson)
Hon. Secretary, BVB Tvpm Kendra VICE CHAIRPERSON
3 Dr. G.L. Muraleedharan Director & Hon. Ass. Secretary, BVB, Tvpm Kendra DIRECTOR / KENDRA
4 Shri. Sunil Chacko
(Member Secretary)
Principal, BVB Vattiyoorkavu (Kodunganoor) MEMBER SECRETARY
5 Smt. Divya S Pillai Academic cum Administrative officer, BVB TVPM Kendra ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
6 Shri. R Giri Sankaran Thampi Principal, KV Pattom EDUCATIONIST MEMBER
7 Smt. Suparna Premlal Principal SSRVM, Maruthankuzhy, Tvpm EDUCATIONIST MEMBER
8 Dr. Kavitha V T Assistant Professor, NSS College for Women, Neeramankara, Tvpm COLLEGE PROFESSOR
9 Dr. Sree Rekha ICDS Supervisor, Dept of Women and Child Development GOVT / WELFARE
10 Dr. Anand S Parent Representative PARENT MEMBER
11 Smt. Aruna Padmaraj Parent Representative PARENT MEMBER
12 Smt. Manjusha P S Vice-Principal, BVB Kodunganoor VICE-PRINCIPAL
13 Smt. Nisha K C HM, Secondary, BVB Kodunganoor HEADMISTRESS
14 Smt. Gopika P G Teacher representative, BVB Kodunganoor TEACHER REP.
Affidavit Declaration: The listed members in the School Management Committee are not blood related to each other. Duly certified and submitted under CBSE SARAS norms.
Deponent: Shri T. Balakrishnan IAS (Retd.), Chairman — Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kendra Committee Thiruvananthapuram.
CBSE MANDATORY DISCLOSURE
CBSE STATUTORY COLLABORATION

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

Dedicated partnership between parents and educators championing academic excellence, student well-being, and institutional development for the academic year 2025–2026.

VIEW DEDICATED PTA MEMBERS PAGE OFFICIAL PTA CIRCULAR (PDF)

PTA Executive Office Bearers (2025–2026)

PRESIDENT

Shri. Janardhanan S

President, PTA Executive Body

Parent Representative
VICE-PRESIDENT

Dr. Shyama K R

Vice-President, PTA Executive Body

Parent Representative
SECRETARY

Shri. Sunil Chacko

Principal & Secretary, PTA

Ex-Officio / Institutional Head
TREASURER

Smt. Manjusha P S

Vice Principal & Treasurer, PTA

Teacher Representative

Complete 20-Member PTA Executive Committee

Includes 14 Parent Representatives, 4 Teacher Representatives, and Ex-Officio School Leadership.

VIEW ALL 20 MEMBERS
INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATION

SCHOOL FUNCTIONING & SMC

Operated with absolute transparency under the Governing Board and School Management Committee.

School Timings

Kindergarten (LKG & UKG): 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Primary to Class XII: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Working Days: Monday to Friday

Management Committee

Governed by eminent educators, retired civil service officers (IAS), educationists, and parent representatives overseeing curriculum delivery and student welfare.

CBSE Affiliation

Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. Affiliation No: 930063. School Code: 75059. Regular audits and certifications maintained.

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