“Enter to learn, depart to serve.” That is the motto of Jadavpur Vidyapith. It is a phrase that encapsulates the school’s mission. Founded on March 11, 1957, Jadavpur Vidyapith stands as a beacon of education in Kolkata. It is located in the Jadavpur area. Its campus shares a border with Jadavpur University.
Jadavpur Vidyapith is a government-aided, co-educational day school. It offers education in both English and Bengali medium. The school is affiliated with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. It aims to cultivate constructive thinking in its students. The goal is to foster both vivacity and virtue. This helps students develop good personalities.
Imagine Jadavpur Vidyapith in 1957. National leaders established the National Council of Education, Bengal in 1906. This council, the parent body of Jadavpur University, founded Jadavpur Vidyapith. Sri Aurobindo and Rabindranath Tagore were among the council’s first faculty members.
Today, Jadavpur Vidyapith is one of Kolkata’s most renowned government-sponsored high schools. It operates under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Jadavpur Vidyapith is home to more than 1500 students. It has a dedicated teaching staff of over 50. The teacher-student ratio is 1:30.
The school’s campus features spacious classrooms. There are also well-equipped science laboratories. A well-stocked, air-conditioned library offers a quiet space for study. Bus facilities are available for students. Education is offered from Class V to Class XII. While Bengali is the primary language of instruction, English is a main subject from Kishalaya classes.
Jadavpur Vidyapith encourages participation in extra-curricular activities. Students can explore art and craft, music, and various hobby classes. They also compete in drawing, recitation, cricket, and quiz events. Indoor and outdoor games and sports are also popular.
Jadavpur Vidyapith has produced many outstanding students. Some have achieved top ranks in the Madhyamik Pariksha. Isha Roy, a student of Jadavpur Vidyapith, secured 12th rank in West Bengal in 2020. She scored 681 out of 700 in Madhyamik.
Jadavpur Vidyapith is ranked among the top 10 government day schools in India. This is according to the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2020-21. The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its motto. Jadavpur Vidyapith inspires students to learn and serve. It prepares them to contribute to society.