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Academics at Vidyamandir

Choosing the right educational institution is one of the most important decisions for a student’s future. Vidyamandir Trust, Palanpur stands out as a center of excellence that combines academic achievement, innovative learning, and holistic development. With a rich legacy dating back to 1948, Vidyamandir has consistently provided quality education and has nurtured generations of successful students. Many of its students regularly secure top merit positions in the Gujarat State Education Board examinations, and a significant number go on to study in India’s leading medical and professional colleges. Vidyamandir offers a comprehensive educational environment, with English and Gujarati medium schools from Kindergarten to Higher Secondary, along with Teacher Training Colleges and hostel facilities. The Trust currently manages 164 institutes across 14 campuses, supported by a dedicated team of over 500 experienced teachers and staff, serving around 6,400 students.

The institution is known for its innovative approach to education. It introduced computer education as early as the 1980s and continues to integrate modern technology into the learning process. The campus today houses multiple computer laboratories, modern science labs, and well-equipped English language labs.

Vidyamandir is also recognized for its commitment to inclusive and socially responsible education. The Trust runs Mamtamandir, a unique institute that provides free education and vocational training for differently-abled students, helping them become confident and self-reliant members of society.

Beyond academics, Vidyamandir strongly emphasizes sports, arts, and cultural development. Through its Sports Academy and Kalayatan performing arts center, students receive professional training in various sports, music, dance, and drama, enabling them to showcase their talents at district, state, and national levels.

The Trust also extends its educational mission to rural communities through mobile science laboratories and libraries, benefiting thousands of students in surrounding villages.

With modern infrastructure, dedicated faculty, strong parent involvement through the Shivam Parents Association, and a forward-looking vision that includes the upcoming Vidyamandir Centre for Skill Development, the institution continues to evolve to meet the needs of future generations.

Choosing Vidyamandir means choosing an institution that values knowledge, innovation, discipline, and character—preparing students not just for examinations, but for life.

Section 

Students per Class

Nursery-Std.2

30

Std. 3-8

48

Std. 9-12

60

To see our latest results, please click on the link given below:

https://vidyamandir.org/

Our school follows the curriculum of the Central Board of Secondary Education and Gujarat State Board of Education aligned with the guidelines of the National Curriculum Framework.

Our institutions were the first to act upon the policy in North Gujarat after it was officially introduced in 2020. We had arranged training programmes for all our employees to help them understand the clauses to work accordingly. The NEP 2020 documentaries we have prepared to educate our students and parents are available on our official YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0OFPsywHrFegPhp5SI7idg

Facilities

No, we do not.

Our school and college curricula include spoken/functional English. We have a language lab equipped with multimedia facilities and the most effective teaching-learning materials. The app we use helps our students develop and assess their speaking skills.

We only offer transportation for educational tours, visits, internships, and picnics.

  • We have a 24/7 surveillance system for our campuses. 

  • Our security team is trained to combat all sorts of threats. 

  • All the buildings of Vidyamandir are earthquake-proof and equipped with security cameras, first-aid facilities, and disaster management, rescue, and fire safety equipment. 

  • Visitors need to go through a security clearance process before entering the gates.

  • Our campuses are properly lit, fenced, and gated. 

  • Students cannot leave the premises before time without a gate pass signed by the Principal.

Our canteen is available for standards 3-12 and our colleges.

Our regular seminars and counselling sessions help our students realise their forte and choose the field of their choice. In addition to this, the agency we have hired guides and supports our secondary and higher secondary students, checks their aptitude through scientific tests, and helps them choose their course and college.

We have canteen facilities to provide hygienic food at reasonable rates. We strictly abide by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines. Sanitation and hygiene in our classrooms, corridors, lobbies, lavatories, and the surrounding areas are taken care of by our dedicated staff on a daily basis. We have a division in all our PTAs to inspect our facilities regularly.

Yes, we do offer scholarships to students who come from financially humble backgrounds.

Our schools and colleges follow the inclusive education policy mentioned in the NEP of 2020. The educators of our Mamtamandir facilitate our Divyang students to be at par with the rest of the class. They are particular about their requirements, and they guide our other institutions to build a healthy environment for them to develop well.

Our counselling centre arranges regular programmes for our students and staff to check the happiness index of all our institutions. The qualified personnel of our centre examine, counsel, and help our students remain happy and healthy.

Extracurriculars and life at VMT

Every year, we organise and enter competitions for various arts, sciences, and sports. Our SOF Olympiad results are always exceptional. We ensure that students from all our sections get a platform to seek and showcase their talents.

No act of ragging can go unnoticed in our institutions. We have a zero-tolerance policy in this regard.

Our Sports Academy and hobby classes are open for our students every day.

We have one PTM every month. Besides that, parents are welcome to meet the Principal and teachers according to the given timings.

Our Sports Academy has facilities for all the popular games and sports. Our coaches are certified to train aspirants. Many of our students have won competitions at district, state, and national levels. For more info, please click here https://vidyamandir.org/.

From Grade 3 onwards, we offer our students a variety of clubs to choose from, such as dance, environment, science, piano, tabla, guitar, music, and arts and crafts. With two periods a week, students develop and hone their skills in these sessions. They are welcome to attend the clubs at weekends as well.

Admission and Application

In December, we invite admission applications through Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat Samachar, and Sandesh. You will also find the advertisement on our official website. For standards 3-12, the process commences from April.

College Admissions:

Smt. S.P. Kothari College of Sec. Edu. (Eng. med. B.Ed)- Visit ngu.ac.in in April.

Shri D.D. Choksi College of Sec. Edu. (Guj. med.B.Ed)- Visit iite.ac.in in April.

Shri P.K. Mehta College (Special B.Ed)-Visit ngu.ac.in in May/June.

Special Diploma College- Visit rehabcouncil.nic.in April.

Shri K.J.Mehta College (Pre PTC)

Shri H.V. Mehta College (Pre PTC)

Shri C.K. Mehta College (PTC/D.Ed)- After the declaration of the H.Sc results, the advertisements appear in Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat Samachar, and Sandesh. You can also visit gujaratrojgar.org or maruguj.in

Please go through the admission advertisements. In December, we invite admission applications through Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat Samachar, and Sandesh. You will also find the advertisement on our official website. For standards 3-12, the process commences from April.

College Admissions:

Smt. S.P. Kothari College of Sec. Edu. (Eng. med. B.Ed)- Visit ngu.ac.in in April.

Shri D.D. Choksi College of Sec. Edu. (Guj. med.B.Ed)- Visit iite.ac.in in April.

Shri P.K. Mehta College (Special B.Ed)-Visit ngu.ac.in in May/June.

Special Diploma College- Visit rehabcouncil.nic.in April.

Shri K.J.Mehta College (Pre PTC)

Shri H.V. Mehta College (Pre PTC)

Shri C.K. Mehta College (PTC/D.Ed)- After the declaration of the H.Sc results, the advertisements appear in Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat Samachar, and Sandesh. You can also visit gujaratrojgar.org or maruguj.in

Check the working hours of the institute you would like to visit on our official website.

Please check the timings of all our institutes on our official website.