History and Philosophy

History and Philosophy

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is an Indian educational trust. It was founded on November 7,1938 by Dr K.M. Munshi, with the support of Mahatma Gandhi. Dr K.M. Munshi was supported by many eminent personalities of his time, in his endeavor to bring about constructive measures to foster and strengthen the cultural and educational foundations with the active participation of all Indian citizens. With the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi and co-operation of national leaders such as Sardar Vallabhai Patel ,Dr Rajendra Prasad, Shri C Rajagopalchari, Dr S Radhakrishnan, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and scholars like Mahamahopadhyaya ,Dr P.V.Kane, Acharya Jinavijayji Muni, Principal Dr I.J.S.Taraporewala and Principal Kashmira Singh of the Khalsa College, Dr Munshi founded the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, which has grown into a comprehensive All India intellectual, cultural and educational movement.

True to its goal of revitalizing Dharma or the Moral Law in its three fold aspects of Truth, Love and Beauty,(Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram), the Bhavan is ceaselessly striving forward to spread India’s ageless message of Faith ,Self-discipline and Dedication(Shraddha, Samyama and Samarpana).The Bhavan believes that these elements in all cultures help in uniting people together ,transcending all barriers.Its ideal is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.’

The Bhavan has today 119 Centres in India and 375 Constituent Institutions spread all over India, and also has 7 Overseas Centres.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s V.M.Public School, Vadodara was established in 1967 by late Dr. Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, an educationist with a view of providing modern education with the best of Western outlook and Indian culture. 

 Our school is spread over 36 acres lush green campus. The school  accommodates co-education and is affiliated to C.B.S.E., Delhi. We are the members of Indian  Public  School Conference and National Progressive School’s Conference.

 An awardee of International School Award by British Council, school adopts innovative best practices to bring positive change in the students.

Our classes start from Play School (Nursery), Kindergarten and go up to Senior Secondary level, i.e. Std. XII with Science and Commerce streams.

Our results, right from the beginning have always been excellent at Board level examination and our students have successfully gone to various professional fields in India and aboard.

Apart from academic facilities, the school provides ample facilities for sports and games, including Football, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, and Badminton. Extra co-curricular activities include Yoga, Karate, Music, Dance, Art, Craft, Painting, Clay Modeling, Disaster Management, Debate, Dramatics, Science Exhibition, Computer Club, NCC, Community Service and a series of other activities aimed at the holistic development of children.