A premier educational institution in the heart of Kolkata, Abhinav Bharati High School traces its roots to Abhinav Bharati Bal Mandir, envisioned by Late Smt. Gyanwati Lath to nurture honest and upright citizens.
A premier educational institution in the heart of Kolkata, Abhinav Bharati High School has a long history and legacy with its inception in the form of Abhinav Bharati Bal Mandir in 1945. The founder Late Smt. Gyanwati Lath was one of the few visionaries whose dream was to empower and mould young minds to be honest and upright citizens.
Abhinav Bharati Bal Mandir was one of the first Montessori Schools of Kolkata, established 20th August 1945, at 32 Hari Ram Goenka Street. In 1947, the school was shifted to a new building at 11, Pretoria Street where the school continues till date.
The school initially started with 18 children on roll which has now grown to a strength of 1200 students and 100 teaching and non-teaching staff.
Abhinav Bharati High School is one of the first CBSE affiliated co-ed schools in Kolkata which sent its first batch of Class X students for Board Exams in 1994 and the first batch of Class XII in 1996.
Key facts that define the journey from a small Montessori school to a leading CBSE co-educational institution.
Year of inception
Abhinav Bharati Bal Mandir
From 18 children
to 1200 students
Teaching & non-teaching
staff members
Among the first co-ed
schools in Kolkata
The school’s watchword, vision and mission together define how values, knowledge and technology come together in the teaching–learning process.
The motto of our school is “Vidya Dadati Vinayam” which means Education Leads to Humility. This echoes in every hallowed corridor of the school and we take pride in preparing students for posterity.
The school believes in fostering individuals with strong values and sound knowledge, blending traditions with a modern outlook. Learners are encouraged to grow intellectually, emotionally and socially — rooted in ethics yet prepared for the demands of a changing world.
The students get a stimulating, conducive environment wherein technology is integrated with academics so that they can become not just professionals, but harbingers of a positive change and architects of a better world. The mission is to nurture confident, compassionate and responsible global citizens.
The motto of our school is “Vidya Dadati Vinayam” which means Education Leads to Humility. This echoes in every hallowed corridor of the school and we take pride in preparing students for posterity.
The school believes in fostering individuals with strong values and sound knowledge, blending traditions with a modern outlook. Learners are encouraged to grow intellectually, emotionally and socially — rooted in ethics yet prepared for the demands of a changing world.
The students get a stimulating, conducive environment wherein technology is integrated with academics so that they can become not just professionals, but harbingers of a positive change and architects of a better world. The mission is to nurture confident, compassionate and responsible global citizens.
Managing Committee 2025–26
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Arun Lohia | President |
| Mrs. Kanta Bhutoria | Vice-President |
| Mrs. Nandini Bansal | Secretary |
| Mr. Ravi Podder | Member |
| Mr. Surendra Kumar Khaitan | Member |
| Mr. Rajesh Jain | Member |
| Ms. Amita Prasad | Member |
| Mr. Pradip Jyoti Agrawal | Member |
| Mrs. Abhiruchi Basu | Member |
Trustee Committee 2025–26
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Ravi Podder | Trustee |
| Mrs. Kanta Bhutoria | Trustee |
| Mr. Arun Lohia | Trustee |
| Mrs. Nandini Bansal | Trustee |
| Mrs. Pushpa Chowdhury | Trustee |
| Mr. Arun Surekha | Trustee |
| Mrs. Neerja Lath | Trustee |
School Management Committee (Executive) 2025–26
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mrs. Sraboni Samanta | Principal, ABHS |
| Mrs. Rosy Mukherjee | Headmistress, ABHS |
| Mrs. Debjani Banerjee | Teacher Representative |
| Mrs. Madhubanti Roy | Teacher Representative |
| Mr. Sanjay Yadav | Guardian Representative |
| Mrs. Arpita Chakraborty | Guardian Representative |
| Mrs. Vijaylaxmi Kumar | Board Representative – Principal, G.D. Goenka, Dakshineswar |
| Mr. Sushant Das | Board Representative – Principal, Jyotirmoy Public School |
| Mr. Arun Lohia | President |
| Mrs. Kanta Bhutoria | Vice-President |
| Mrs. Nandini Bansal | Secretary |
| Mr. Ravi Podder | Member |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| School Name | Abhinav Bharati High School |
| Affiliation Board | CBSE |
| Affiliation Number | 2430036 |
| School Code | 15530 |
| Address | 11 Pretoria Street, Kolkata 700071 |
| Principal | Ms. Sraboni Samanta, M.Sc., B.Ed. |
| abhs.cal@gmail.com | |
| Contact Numbers | 2282 5215 / 3516 |
