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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
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir observed Bharatiya Bhasha Sangam Week from December 4–11, 2025, celebrating India’s linguistic richness and cultural harmony. The week began with a vibrant Language Tree Display, where each leaf carried ‘Mera Bharat Mahan’ in different Indian scripts, symbolising unity in diversity. A Language Heritage Wall and a series of creative posters highlighted India’s linguistic traditions, while Music Through Languages brought poems and songs from various Indian languages to life.
Events like ‘Festivals of Many Tongues’ and the ‘Voice of Language Podcast’ blended narration, dance, and regional costumes to showcase the country’s cultural vibrancy. The week concluded with an engaging presentation that celebrated togetherness, creativity, and the beauty of India’s diverse languages.
Biospectrum 2025
Students of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir participated in ‘Biospectrum 25’, an International Conference on Biotechnology and Biological Sciences organised by the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Apollonia University of IASI, Romania, held from December 10–12, 2025. Students from Classes 9 and 11 (in four groups) took part in the Poster/Model Making Competition for school students. All groups performed exceptionally well and the Class 9 participants received special appreciation for their research and model on Stem Cells. Two BGKV groups emerged as winners—one in Model Making and one in Poster Making. All participants received certificates, and the winning teams were awarded trophies along with Winner Certificates.
Rhapsody 2025
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir delivered an outstanding performance at RHAPSODY 2025, the inter-school fest hosted by CA Salt Lake School on December 12–13, 2025. In the Roux—Non-Gas Cooking Competition, the school team secured 1st place among 10 teams, with Debotri Saha and Valentina Das of Class 11 impressing the judges with their creativity and skill. The BGKV quiz team also emerged as winners in the Quiz Competition, outperforming seven teams and defeating the runners-up by a remarkable margin of 145 points; the team comprised Pathikrit Maitra Orihant Bagchi, and Rudradeb Datta of Class 11. Rudradeb was also declared as the best quizzer. Adding to the success, BGKV achieved 1st Runner-Up position in Rue Mercatique— Marketing Strategy Idea, with Pathikrit Maitra and Aditree Ray showcasing strong analytical and strategic thinking. These achievements reflect the students’ versatility, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
Spoke School
As part of the CBSE Hub & Spoke Counselling Model, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir has been designated as a Spoke School, joining a structured support system aimed at enhancing student well-being, strengthening counselling practices, and promoting peer learning among Counsellors and Wellness Teachers. The first joint meeting of the Hub and Spoke Schools was held on December 13, 2025 at The Newtown School, Kolkata, the designated Hub School, marking the formal commencement of this collaboration. The session focused on orientation to the model, sharing best practices, and planning the way forward for effective implementation.
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir earned the prestigious First Runner-Up position at the Draupadi Devi Khaitan Memorial Interschool Debate 2025, hosted by BDM International School.
Representing BGKV with eloquence and conviction, Pathikrit Maitra (Class 11) and Aditree Ray (Class 11) impressed the judges with their exceptional oratory skills, sharp reasoning, and confident delivery.
Debate Competition
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir debate team excelled at the Debate Competition organised by Aditya Academy as part of their annual fest Emblazon.
Representing the school with eloquence, clarity, and persuasive argumentation, Pathikrit Maitra (Class 11 S2) and Ryan Bhattacharjee (Class 11 S3) delivered stellar performances that impressed both judges and audience alike. Ryan Bhattacharjee was adjudged the Best Speaker of the event, making the victory even more memorable.
National Chess—69th SGFI Games
On November 30, 2025, the BGKV School Chess Team created history by emerging as the unbeaten champions in the 69th SGFI National School Games—Chess (Boys and Girls Under-17).
This extraordinary triumph marks a first-ever national championship victory for the school, reflecting the strategic brilliance, focus, and determination of the talented players.
Bengal Super League
On November 16, 2025, the boys’ and girls’ football teams of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Kolkata, attended the inauguration of the Bengal Super League at South City International School. The event became truly special when the students had the opportunity to interact with German football legend and BSL Brand Ambassador, Lothar Matthäus, during an engaging Q&A session alongside young players from other schools. The day grew even more memorable with an inspiring training session conducted by Matthäus, supported by renowned football personalities such as Mehtab Hussain, Alvito D’Cunha, Barreto, Bhashkar Ganguly, Dipak Mandal, Biswajit Bhattacharya, and Rahim Nabin.
A touching highlight was Matthäus personally signing and presenting footballs to two of the school's girl players. The experience was motivating and left a lasting impact on the budding footballers.
Tiny Talents
Sayambir Chowdhury (Prep IB) also famous as 'Bhombol' is an active social media influencer, model and has anchored several projects with Zee Bangla - 'Dance Bangla Dance' and 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'. He is frequently invited as a guest in several events across the city.
Devanshi R Jaiswal (PrepIE) models for brands like Kit Kat, Perk, Parle Milano, Hide & Seek biscuit and Himalaya Baby Care. She was selected as the “Show Stopper” in the Lakme India Kids Fashion Week Season 11. She also performed with the international brand and designer GUESS from Italy in the Junior Kids Fashion Week 2025. She was selected as the ‘Best at that Night’ in the Lakme Kids Fashion Week Season 12.
Sousree Darbar, Class VIII student of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir secured the Bronze Medal in the 200m Surface (Monofin) event at the 5th West Bengal Fin Swimming Championship. The event was organised by the Underwater Sports Association of Bengal and recognised by the National Sports Promotion Organisation, Government of India.
Her remarkable performance has also earned her qualification for the National Championship, marking a significant milestone in her sporting journey.
IGU East Zone Tournament
Julinka Roy Chowdhury, Class VIII student of Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir secured the first position at the IGU East Zone Tournament. The prestigious event was held at the Tolly Golf Club, Kolkata, from September 9-11, 2025.
Over the course of the three-day tournament, Julinka delivered her best career score to date, marking a milestone in her sporting journey. Her dedication, skill, and composure on the golf course enabled her to rise above tough competition and clinch the coveted title.
Finland Quiz
On November 13, 2025, four students from Bhavan’s G.K. Vidyamandir participated in the Finland Quiz competition organised by the International Management Institute. The Team 1 team composed of Susanto Banerjee (Class 11S1) and Saptaparno Majumder (Class 11S4) secured the Runners-up position among 75 participating schools, winning a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 along with certificates of merit.
Abacus International Prodigy Competition
Krittika Mitra of Class VII, Bhavan’s G.K. Vidyamandir, secured the 3rd Runner-Up position in the GM-C category of the 22nd SIP Abacus International Prodigy Competition held in Chennai.
Her exceptional performance in this prestigious international event reflects her hard work, precision, and impressive analytical skills.
High5 Inter-School Pentathlon 2025
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir proudly participated in the High5 Inter School Pentathlon held on November 25, 2025 at NSHM Knowledge Campus, organised by The Times of India. With 75 reputed schools from various districts competing, the event provided a dynamic platform for showcasing talent and creativity. Valentina Das (11A1) earned the Judges’ Choice Award in Non-Fire Cooking for her innovative presentation. In T-Shirt Designing, Monipuspak Ghosh (11A1) secured a position among the Top 10, reflecting his artistic excellence. The highlight of the event was the achievement of Sandipan Ganguly and Saptaparno Mazumder (11S4), who became the Second Runners-Up in the Coding Competition, bringing honour and pride to the school. BGKV’s success truly reflects its commitment to all-round development.
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir proudly celebrates the exceptional achievement of Aparajita Saha, who secured the 1st position in West Bengal and 3rd position in India in the CBSE Class XII Examination 2025. On September 4, 2025, she was felicitated by the Government of West Bengal for this remarkable accomplishment.
PSI Events 2025
Students of BGKV, Kolkata showcased remarkable talent at PSI Events 2025, held on July 12, 2025 at Rajabazar Science College. Participating in both individual and group events, they earned widespread appreciation from judges and jury members for their prize-winning performances.
Golf Tournament
Julinka Roy Chowdhury, a BGKV student of Class VIII, secured the 2nd position at the 21st Interschool Golf Tournament 2025, held at Tollygunge Golf Club, Kolkata, from October 21-23, 2025. The prestigious event saw participation from over 150 young golfers representing schools across the country.
Adding to her list of achievements, Julinka is the Champion of the IGU (Indian Golf Union) East Zone 2024 in the Under-13 Girls’ category and continues to hold the leader position in the IGU East Zone ranking as of October 2025.
Vigilance Awareness Campaign
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir observed the Vigilance Awareness Campaign on 22nd September 2025, an initiative by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) aimed at fostering integrity and strengthening the fight against corruption. As part of the observance, students from various classes participated enthusiastically in art and essay writing competitions conducted in English, Hindi, and Bengali, showcasing their creativity and understanding of ethical values.
The winners from BGKV were honoured at the Prize Distribution Ceremony held on October 29, 2025 at Aayakar Bhawan, which was preceded by an insightful guest lecture on ‘Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility‘.
Quantum Qubit 2025
On July 31 and August 1, 2025, Don Bosco School, Kolkata, hosted the first chapter of the Science and Technology Confluence – Quantum Qubit 2025. A team of 37 students from Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir participated enthusiastically and bagged prizes in three prestigious events.
Priyanshu Bhowmik, Riddhiman Dey, and Swarnim Mukherjee secured Second Prize in Tech Standoff, a multidisciplinary tech quiz. Atin Pal won Second Prize in Fiction Engineering for his imaginative science fiction writing. In Roborush, a robotics design challenge, Aryaman Halder and Aranyak Ray claimed the Third Prize. The event fostered innovation, teamwork, and scientific spirit among young minds.
CBSE Athletic Meet
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Saanvi Maiti, Class 8 athlete, who secured the Gold Medal at the CBSE Athletic Meet Cluster II – 2025. The event was hosted by KIIT International School.
Saanvi’s stellar performance on the track, combined with her unwavering dedication and exemplary sporting spirit, has brought immense pride and honour to the BGKV family. Her victory stands as an inspiration to her peers, motivating them to pursue excellence both on and off the field.
Art Exhibition
Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir is proud to share that Ahan Chatterjee, a Class VI student, displayed his artistic brilliance at the Children’s Art Exhibition organised by COG India at the Birla Academy of Art & Culture. His artwork, ‘One Summer Afternoon’, was selected among the Top 50 paintings out of 276 entries and earned him the prestigious ‘Observation Award’. This achievement highlights Ahan’s creativity, keen observation, and passion for art.
At the CBSE Far East Zone Table Tennis Competition held in Raipur, the Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir U-17 Girls team comprising Arushi Nandy and Pragyansha Patra displayed exceptional skill, teamwork and determination to emerge as champions in the team event.
The celebrations did not end there—Arushi Nandy (U-17) and Shariqa Shahid (U-14) further added to the glory by winning individual titles in their respective categories.
State Table Tennis Championship
Shariqa Shahid of Class 7 emerged as the champion in the U-14 category at the SGFI State Table Tennis Championship. Her remarkable feat is a testament to her unwavering dedication, perseverance, and sporting excellence.
The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2025
The Telegraph School Awards for Excellence 2025, organised by The Telegraph Education Foundation, was held in two phases—on 22nd August at the South City auditorium and on 30th August at the Science City auditorium. Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir created history by securing 25 awards across diverse categories, including academics, sports, art, music, dance, courage and all-round excellence. Adding to the glory, the Principal of BGKV presented the Lifetime Achievement Award along with a few others. This splendid achievement is a proud milestone for the entire BGKV family.
District Fin-swimming Championship
On August 10, 2025, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir proudly witnessed the remarkable achievement of Sousree Darbar from Class 8 at the 5th District Level Fin-swimming Championship. The event was organised by the North 24 Parganas District Underwater Sports Organisation of the Underwater Sports Association of Bengal and was held at the Swami Vivekananda State Police Academy, Barrackpore.
Displaying exceptional skill and determination, Sousree secured a silver medal in the 200m Surface (Monofin) and a bronze medal in the 100m Surface (Monofin) categories. With this feat, she has qualified for the 5th West Bengal State Championship 2025.
69th West Bengal State School Games 2025
Anushka Roy, a Class 8 student of BGKV, secured the 3rd position in Karate at the 69th West Bengal State School Games 2025, organised by the West Bengal State Council for School Games and Sports, on August 27-29, 2025 at Dumurjola Stadium, Howrah. Her achievement is a testament to her hard work, discipline and determination.