

Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya
SKVFounded 1956
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (SKV) is an all-girls residential school located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. Founded in 1956 by the Late Rajmata of Gwalior, Shrimant Vijaya Raje Scindia, the school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and provides an all-rounded education rooted in Indian values and traditions.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school's educational approach is guided by its "S.H.E. Philosophy," which stands for Service, Heritage, and Enterprise, aiming to build confident, creative, and socially conscious young leaders. It focuses on delivering a forward-thinking, experiential education that balances modern innovation with traditional Indian values, culture, and heritage.
Programmes
The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and offers academic programs for classes VI to IX and XI. The curriculum incorporates experiential learning, STEM education, and specialized initiatives such as "Project Permaculture" and Trinity College London's Speech and Drama Program for classes VI to VIII. Students also have access to international opportunities, including exchange programs with institutions like Woodbridge School in the UK, programs in Hungary and Colombia, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) CIP Internship.
Outcomes
Graduates of the school achieve placements in competitive higher education programs, with students successfully clearing national entrance examinations such as NEET, CLAT, and NIFT. The school's dedicated Career and Placement Cell supports students in their transition to university, while an active global alumni network maintains connections through international meets and events.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides pastoral care and student support services, which include dedicated behavioral counselors who conduct ice-breaking and bonding sessions for new students to ease their transition into boarding life.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya offer?
- Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya offers CBSE (India).
- Is Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya a day or boarding school?
- Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya is a boarding school.
- Is Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya co-educational?
- Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya is a girls school.
- Where is Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya located?
- Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya is an international school in Gwalior, India.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Admissions are open for classes VI to IX and XI, with registrations requiring candidates to sit for an entrance examination, such as the one scheduled for September 26, 2026, for the 2027-28 academic session. Prospective families must complete a formal registration process, and the school provides detailed guidelines regarding its fee structure and withdrawal policies.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic calendar that features major annual milestones, including its multi-day Founder's Day celebrations held in mid-October. The calendar also schedules key academic and co-curricular events, such as inter-school fests, national sports championships, and international exchange departures throughout the year.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on Moti Mahal Road in Gwalior, the campus features modern academic and residential facilities designed to support a fully residential student body. The school's infrastructure includes specialized spaces for robotics, performing arts, and sports, alongside boarding houses that accommodate the students.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities, including sports such as basketball, football, swimming, and skating, with representation at national and divisional levels. Creative and academic pursuits include robotics, the Trinity College London Speech and Drama Program, and environmental initiatives like "Project Permaculture," which earned the school the Madhya Pradesh Annual Environmental Award. Additionally, the school offers global opportunities such as Round Square conferences, international service trips, and student exchanges.






- H.H. Maharani Priyadarshini Raje ScindiaPresident
- Yuvraj Mahanaaryaman J. ScindiaVice-President
- H.H. Maharaja Jyotiraditya M. ScindiaMember
- Princess Yashodhara Raje ScindiaMember
- Ms. Shobhana BhartiaMember
- Mrs. Ujwala PhalkeMember
CBSE (India)