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Bhavan's Calcutta Kendra was started in the year 1975 at Meredith Street, Kolkata as a Book Store and Advertisement Department. Shri Vidhyarthi was looking after the Book Store and Mr. Thomas was the In-Charge of Advertisement Department. In 1978 Shri C. V. Viswanathan was appointed to look after Book Store Department and the Advertisement Department was closed.
In 1980 a land measuring 5.25 acres was allotted by the Government of West Bengal to Bhavan's Kolkata Kendra for starting its educational activities at Salt Lake. The foundation stone for the School Building was laid down by the Former President of India, Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy on 6th December, 1980. This was possible due to the efforts of Shri Giridharilal Mehta and Shri S. Ramakrishnan with the good wishes of the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Jyoti Basu. The Kendra Committee was then chaired by Dr. Pratap Chandra Chunder, Former Education Minister of Government of India. The School building was constructed with financial help of Shri Basudev Kanoria. Hence, the School was named as Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir.
In 1980 Bhavan had also started a College of Communication and Management at Salt Lake premises and another at Bhowanipore under the name of Asutosh College of Communication and Management to run the Post Graduate Diploma Courses of Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management, Mumbai.
In 1984 Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir was started in the Salt Lake premises when Mr. Amalendu Bose, Planning Officer and Director of Birla Industrial and Technological Museum was appointed as the Director of Bhavan's Kolkata Kendra. In 1992 Shri K. V. Gopalkrishnan took charge of the Kolkata Kendra and developed the School. He established a School at Agartala in the year 1996 and a Centre at Guwahati, Assam. In the year 1997 as School named as Bhavan's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Vidyaniketan was started at Haldia, East Midnapore, West Bengal. A Management College was then established in Kolkata Salt Lake Campus in the year 2000.
NEWS & EVENTS
On May 6, 2026, a Thalassemia Screening and Awareness Camp was organised by the Rotary Club of Greater Calcutta, in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
Dr. Ramendu Homchaudhury, District Governor, Rotary International, provided an insightful overview on thalassemia and emphasised the importance of timely screening. A total of 36 students from Classes IX to XII participated in the camp. Blood screening tests were conducted by Serum Diagnostics Institute under the guidance of Dr. Bose. While such tests are usually conducted at a nominal cost by Serum Diagnostics, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, in a thoughtful and commendable initiative, sponsored the screenings, making them free of cost for the students.
Jubilare 2026
BGKV students showcased their creativity and talent at Jubilare 2026, the inter-school fest organised by Shri Shikshayatan School on May 14-15, 2026.
Valentina Das and Agnimitra Sengupta Basu of Class XII secured the 1st Runner-up position in ‘Twist in the Taste’, the non-flame cooking event, with their innovative presentation of Viet-Mex fusion rolls served with guacamole and Horchata. In the photography event ‘Frozen Shadows’, Rishita Pal of Class X and Devanshi Bhatnagar of Class XI achieved the 2nd Runner-up position. Their theme, ‘Capturing Unspoken Emotions’, was appreciated for its creativity and thoughtful visual storytelling.
‘CHATURANGA’ 2026
Displaying remarkable skill, focus, and determination, the school team emerged unbeaten with five wins in five rounds, overcoming strong opponents such as BDM International School, Laxmipat Singhania Academy, G.D. Goenka Public School, and DPS Ruby Park.
A special highlight was Venkatesh Das, who secured the Board Prize by remaining unbeaten and scoring 4.5 out of 5 points on the second board. Equally commendable was the outstanding performance of the youngest team member, Kian D. Bose of Class V, who also remained unbeaten and impressed everyone with his confidence and consistency.
The team’s exceptional achievement reflects its balanced performance, dedication, and sporting excellence.
Acharya Honors 2026
The Acharya Honors 2026 – Felicitating Teachers programme was organised by the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Kolkata, on June 11, 2026 to recognise the remarkable contributions of educators.
The highlight of the event was the Acharya Honors 2026 Award Ceremony, where distinguished Life Science educators and their Principals were felicitated for their dedication and excellence in education. BGKV Principal, Mrs. Monami Chattopadhyay, and Biology teacher, Mrs. Shazia Afreen were honoured with the prestigious Acharya Honors 2026 Award.
The programme was a memorable and inspiring celebration of the commitment, hard work, and invaluable role of teachers in shaping future generations.
JEE Advanced 2026
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Salt Lake, Kolkata, has once again upheld its tradition of academic excellence with an outstanding performance in the JEE Advanced 2026 examination.
The school proudly congratulates its achievers for their remarkable success and dedication.
Leading the list is Raunak Goyal with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 1913, followed by Sanurag Bandyopadhyay (AIR 4370), Arjya Sarkar (AIR 4900), Samya Chakrabarti (AIR 7245), Arko Acharyya (AIR 7700), and Soham Das (AIR 9912).
The stellar achievements of these students reflect their perseverance, hard work, and the unwavering support of their teachers and parents.
BGKV students participated with great enthusiasm in X-Celsior 2026, the inter-school fest organised by St. Xavier’s Collegiate School on April 24-25, 2026, and secured several accolades across events.
Shrutama Sanyal and Susnato Banerjee won 1st position in X-Shark (Shark Tank event), excelling through innovative pitching and collaborative performance in the final round. Aishik Chowdhury, Avantika Das, Adrit Chakraborty, and Ahan Sarkar secured 1st place in X-Relay (Mathematics Relay). Rajbeer Singh and Rajgopal Maity achieved 2nd position in X-Jam (game development event), while Rishabh Rakshit and Reesav Ghosh bagged 3rd place in X-Botics (on-the-spot robotics competition).
In recognition of its overall performance, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir was awarded the Joint Second-Best School Award, shared with St. Xavier’s.
Novus 2026
BGKV students showcased their talent and creativity at Novus 2026, the inter-school fest organised by The Newtown School from April 24-26, 2026, securing accolades across multiple events.
Rithik Pramanik of class XII won 1st position in Photography. Chahat Pushkania, Valentina Das, Ria Chakraborty, and Agnimitra Sengupta Basu of class XII secured 2nd place in Non-Fire Cooking, presenting paan-flavoured laddus inspired by Bengal’s culinary tradition. Debayan Ray of class XI and Venkatesh Das of class X achieved 2nd position in chess. Nairit Karmakar of class XII secured 3rd place in Caricature, while Soumyajit Sarkar of class XII won 2nd prize in Open Mic.
District Selection Championship
On April 26, 2026, Anushka Roy, a BGKV student of Class IX achieved outstanding success at the District Selection Championship (North 24 Parganas), winning two Gold Medals in both Kata and Kumite in the Under-14, below 47 kg category.
With this remarkable performance, she has been officially selected to represent the district at the upcoming West Bengal State Selection for the KIO National Games 2026 in Karate.
NIC 2026
From April 22-26, 2026, Bhavan’s Sri Venkateshwara Vidyalaya, Tirupati, hosted the 14th National Integration Camp (NIC) 2026. A team of six students from BGKV—Aditree Ray, Samantak Biswas, Monipuspok Ghosh (Class XII), Adishri Chinmayee Mishra, Agnimita Das (Class XI), and Sankarshan Kundu (Class X)—represented the Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Kolkata.
The camp commenced with an inaugural session bringing together student representatives from across the country. The following day featured a trekking session at the nearby hills and a Kalamkari workshop. On the third day, participants visited the Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), followed by a visit to the Prasanna Venkateswara Temple. The day concluded with a cultural programme, where BGKV students showcased their deep-rooted love for the nation.
A notable highlight of the camp was the Turn-a-Coat (debate) Competition, which saw participation from 68 schools. Among the seven winning positions awarded, Aditree Ray secured a place, bringing laurels to the institution.
State Level Karate Championship
On April 19, 2026, Abhiraj Datta, a BGKV student of Class VI secured the 3rd position in the 24th West Bengal Wado-Kai Karate Championship 2026 in the 10–11 years boys’ category.
The championship was organised by the All India Wado-Kai Karate-Do Association, West Bengal, under the aegis of the Karate Association of India (KAI), and is recognised by the Government of India and the Indian Olympic Association.
International Finswimming Competition
Shreyan Das, student of Class IV, Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, recently participated in the Children’s—Junior Finswimming Competition 2026, SEA WAVE.
This prestigious international event, held on April 26, 2026, in Phuket, THAILAND, was organised by the ATUS - Thailand Underwater Federation. The competition took place at the Sport Complex PSU Phuket (Prince of Songkhla University, Phuket Campus).
Shreyan qualified for this event as he earlier clinched gold in both of his events and got the group champion award as well in the 5th USFI (Underwater Sports Federation of India) national championship held in Mangalore, India in December 2025.
Shreyan Das, representing USFI India competed in the highly competitive 10-11M (Boys 10-11 Years) age group. He demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, achieving impressive results across three individual events clinching gold medals in all three.
* In the 100 Bi-fins event, Shreyan recorded a time of 01:10.73.
* He competed in the 50 Surface event, clocking a time of 00:28.58.
* He showcased his talent again in the 50 Bi-fins event with a time of 00:32.45.
Additionally he participated in the 11–17 year group mixed relay and brought the bronze medal for team USFI India.
Faculty Farewell Programme
Bidding farewell is never easy, yet it remains an integral part of one’s professional journey. On March 30, 2026, a Farewell Programme was organised in the school auditorium to honour Mr. Arun Kumar Dasgupta, Mrs. Aditi Mukherjee, Ms. Maitreyi De Sarkar, Ms. Jaya Pal, Mrs. Sriparna Mitra Sinha, and Mrs. Rajashri Sengupta, who have successfully completed their tenure with the institution. BGKV extends its heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable contributions and wishes them continued success and fulfilment in their future endeavours.
A delegation of four students—Pathikrit Maitra, Ryan Bhattacharjee, Rudradeb Datta, and Saptaparno Majumdar—represented Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir at the All India Bhavan’s MUN 2026, organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan V. M. Public School, Vadodara, on April 17-18, 2026. The team delivered commendable performances, with Rudradeb Datta securing a High Commendation in ECOFIN, and Pathikrit Maitra winning awards for Best Position Paper and Best Delegate in UNSC. Ryan Bhattacharjee and Saptaparno Majumdar were also highly appreciated for their valuable contributions to the team’s overall success.
Physics Quiz
On April 17, 2026, Sandipan Ganguly and Shinhan Maity of Class XII represented BGKV at Presision 2026, a Physics quiz organised by Presidency University. The team secured the 3rd position among participating schools, marking a commendable achievement.
International Mother Earth Day
Celebrating International Mother Earth Day on April 22, 2026, the students of BGKV Primary Section took part in a range of activities centered on the theme of: ‘Earth Day: Our Power, Our Planet’. It was a bagless day filled with learning beyond the classrooms.
The activities proved highly motivating, encouraging the students to embrace responsibility and make a positive impact on nature.
The day also sparked creativity as students designed vibrant, thoughtful posters. Specially curated Earth Day videos deepened their understanding of the planet’s ecosystems and the urgent need to safeguard Mother Earth.
World Book Day
The students of classes 1 and 2 proved that books are the real superheroes!
From ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ teaching us “slow but steady wins the race”, to Cinderella’s ball that became the cynosure of all eyes, to Aladdin’s Magic Lamp and the planets happily revolving round the sun — they took the audience from the world of fantasy to the real galaxy itself. In Bengali characters like ‘Tuntuni’ from ‘Thakumar Jhuli’, ‘Duyorani’ from ‘Khirer Putul’ and ‘Baburam Sapure’ from Abol Tabol stole the show. In Hindi famous stories ‘Magarmach aur Bandar ki Kahani’ and the popular story of the thirsty crow took the audience straight to storyland!
The students had one big message: Reels may scroll, but books take us to our soul. They pledged to read more for a better tomorrow.
JEE Mains (Session-II) 2026
Once again, the students of BGKV have proved themselves with an outstanding performance in the second session of the JEE Mains 2026. Scoring 90 percentile and above in JEE Mains is a remarkable accomplishment that reflects their dedication, perseverance, and hard work. BGKV congratulates all the achievers.
On April 8, 2026, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir organised an orientation programme for the teaching faculty of the Secondary Wing at the commencement of the academic session 2026–27. The session was addressed by Dr. G. V. Subramanian, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Kolkata and Agartala Kendra).
In his address, Dr. Subramanian reflected on the distinction between an ordinary teacher and one who creates a lasting impact. He elaborated on the essential qualities of an ideal educator and offered valuable insights on nurturing these attributes in practice. His inspiring words motivated the faculty to begin the new academic session with renewed vision, purpose, and enthusiasm.
Rapid Rating Chess Championship 2026
On April 11, 2026, four students of BGKV: Venkatesh Das, Neelabhro Bandyopadhyay, Tanish Das, and Abhiraj Das, participated in the 18th ChessMate Inter-School Rapid Rating Chess Championship 2026, held as part of KalaKosh, a series of inter-school events, organised by South Point High School. The BGKV team secured the First Prize for the third consecutive year. Additionally, Tanish Das earned a Board Prize, marking an impressive achievement for the team.
From March 13-15, 2026 IEM Salt Lake hosted Innovacion, an interschool competition, where Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir participated in the Quiz and Science Model Exhibition categories with outstanding results. BGKV secured both the 1st and 2nd positions in the Quiz (Team A and Team B), marking a remarkable achievement. The school’s Science Model was also highly appreciated for its innovation and presentation, reflecting the students’ scientific aptitude and teamwork.
Food Safety Awareness Programme
Class 11 (Nutrition) students of BGKV attended the Food Safety Awareness Programme at FSSAI on March 24, 2026. The session provided valuable insights into food hygiene, safety standards, and best practices. Students actively participated and enhanced their practical understanding of the subject. It was an informative and enriching learning experience for all.
Awareness Session on POCSO Act
On April 2, 2026, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir conducted an awareness and sensitisation session on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
The session, led by Smt. Shovona Mukherji, School Counsellor, and Smt. Mita Bera, Special Educator, focused on familiarising educators with the provisions of the Act, their roles and responsibilities, and the importance of ensuring child safety within the school environment.
The speakers addressed key aspects such as bullying, corporal punishment, and the identification of behavioural and physical indicators of abuse, while also guiding staff on appropriate conduct and reporting procedures. The session reinforced the school’s commitment to maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment for all students.
World Autism Awareness Day
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir observed World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2026 with a workshop on the theme ‘Autism and Humanity—Every Life has Value’. The session, conducted by Smt. Mita Bera, Special Educator, highlighted Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a broad and diverse spectrum, outlining its key characteristics, early signs, and the importance of timely understanding and support.
The interactive session encouraged educators to adopt a strength-based approach, recognising the unique abilities of individuals on the spectrum. The programme concluded with a symbolic display of coloured balloons representing the ‘puzzle piece’ motif, while faculty members wore shades of blue to express awareness, acceptance, and support.