Admission FAQs
Answers to the questions most often asked by prospective parents and visitors. Don’t see your question? Contact us.
What ages and grades does Dnyanprakash serve?
We serve children from age 3 through Grade 10 across four divisions: Balbhavan (age 3–6), Balvikas Kendra (Grades 1–4), Vidyaniketan (Grades 5–10), and Narhare Learning Home as a supplementary programme.
What is the medium of instruction, and what about English?
Instruction across all four divisions is in Marathi. English is taught as a language from the primary grades. The choice of mother tongue is deliberate — we believe children learn most fully when the language of school matches the language of home.
When does the academic year start, and when should I apply?
The academic year begins in June. Playgroup admissions open every year on February 1; the renewal window for existing students runs from March 1 to April 1. Families applying for new admission are encouraged to submit applications by the end of March of the preceding year.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online at our admission portal. You can also call the admissions office on 02382 220598 between 9 am and 12 pm on working days, or visit the campus in person — we recommend a visit before applying.
Can I visit the campus before applying?
Yes — and we recommend it. Call us on 02382 220598 to arrange a time.
Is mid-year transfer possible?
Transfers are considered case-by-case depending on available seats in the relevant grade. Please contact the admissions office directly.
What is the fee structure?
Our fees are published during the admission process and are shared with families who submit the online application. Please contact the admissions office for the current fee structure.
Are scholarships available?
A limited number of need-based scholarships are reviewed each year. Families in need should indicate this on the application form.
Does the school provide transport?
Limited transport is available on select routes in Latur. Contact the admissions office for current route coverage.
What is the student–teacher ratio?
Our student-to-teacher ratio is held at 20:1. Class sizes are deliberately capped so that every child is known, not just enrolled — individual attention is structural, not aspirational.
How big is the school?
Dnyanprakash serves around 1,400 students across our four divisions, with roughly 110 educators on staff. We have grown deliberately — admission is competitive, and we keep classes small enough to know every child.
What is expected of parents?
We see parents as partners in their child’s learning. We hold regular parent meetings and workshops — most recently a session for all Grade 1 parents on the new NEP-aligned textbook — and we ask families to support the school’s approach by allowing children space to learn through their own action and experience rather than direct instruction at home.
Why a Marathi-medium school when so many in the region are switching to English?
We chose Marathi because we believe children learn most fully in their mother tongue. The ability to think independently, to wander freely through the world of ideas, to express emotions, to solve problems, to communicate with others and with oneself — all of this comes naturally when the language of learning is the language of home. English is taught as a language from primary grades; the choice between English-medium and Marathi-medium is not a choice between English and no English. It is a choice about which language children think in.
How is teaching here different from a regular school?
From the very beginning, children’s learning at Dnyanprakash has been linked with action and experience. We use a range of materials matched to each subject; we run reading and writing experiments rather than rote drills; and we hold to a 1:20 ratio so teachers can pay focused, personal attention — what we call Vishesh Laksha — to every child. The result is a school where children come willingly, ask questions, and stay curious.
What about competitive exams, scholarships, and academic outcomes?
Joyful learning has not come at the cost of academic outcomes. We maintain a 100% SSC pass rate every year. In February 2026 alone we felicitated 142 of our students for success in scholarship exams, DTS, Shreya, IAS Junior, Manthan, Olympiad, MTS, Ganit Pravinya, and Pradnya. Our students are also consistent qualifiers for Navodaya Vidyalaya, Homi Bhabha, Sainik School, and other national examinations.
How are students assessed?
Assessment at Dnyanprakash is continuous and rooted in the 1:20 ratio. Because every child is known, evaluation is not a once-a-term event — it is the natural product of a teacher who sees each student work, write, sing, build, and present every week. Recognition and outcomes follow naturally: a 100% SSC pass rate every year, district and state rank holders in scholarship and Olympiad exams, and consistent placement in national selective examinations.
How does the school handle festivals, culture, and community service?
The cultural and civic life of the school is woven into the academic year. Music is the soul of Dnyanprakash — every prayer assembly across all four divisions is music-based, and our students graduate knowing 100 to 150 prayers, folk songs, hymns, and patriotic songs. Festivals such as Ganesh Utsav are celebrated with the connection to nature and agriculture intact. And our students have led real social initiatives — voter awareness drives, water management projects, tree-free Diwali campaigns, fundraising for flood and earthquake relief, and the Manobal programme for children with disabilities.
How do you handle children who learn at different paces?
The 1:20 ratio is the answer here. Vishesh Laksha — focused, personal attention for every child — is not a slogan; it is a structural commitment we have maintained for twenty-six years. Within a small class, a teacher who knows every child can move with each one at the pace they need. Reading instruction at Dnyanprakash, for instance, follows a deliberate progression: from letters and words in early grades to sentences, picture stories, story creation, dialogue, and letter writing — each child moves through it at their own pace.
Still have a question?
The admissions office is happy to answer anything not covered here. Reach us by phone on 02382 220598 (9 am–12 pm on working days), email dnyanprakashltr@gmail.com, or send a note via the contact page.