Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia

(A Branch Centre of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, W. B. – 711202)

P.O. – Vivekananda Nagar, Dist. – Purulia, West Bengal -723147

(Affiliated to West Bengal Board of Secondary Education & West Bengal Council of Higher
Secondary Education)

PROSPECTUS

INTRODUCTION

The Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia, was established in the year 1957 with the object of
giving of practical and concrete shape to some of the educational ideas of Swami Vivekananda. Education, in
order to be effective and fruitful, must be man-making, that is, it must bring about total and integrated
development of the personality of the students. This can be achieved only when the students are brought up in
surroundings where their body, mind and spirit can be looked after to effloresce in a congenial environment.
In this context, Swami Vivekananda prescribed the ancient Gurukula system of education. The Vidyapith has
adopted this system, suited and adapted to modern conditions of life.

LOCATION

The Vidyapith, situated on the Purulia-Barakar Road, is about 3 kms and 5 kms away from Purulia
Town and Purulia Railway Station respectively. The groves of trees, expansive fields and the undulating land
lend it a beauty which is at once enchanting and calm. The campus measures more than 80 acres.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Consequent on the reorganisation of states on the linguistic basis in 1956, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy,
the- then Chief Minister of West Bengal made an offer to Ramakrishna Mission to establish an educational
institution in the newly created district of Purulia. The Mission accepted the offer and selected a suitable site
in the Bongabari village in 1957 (now called Vivekananda Nagar) to set up what is now known as the
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia.

Isolated from the din and bustle of the urban life, the Vidyapith started as a purely residential Higher
Secondary Multipurpose School with Science, Technology and Humanities Streams, with class IX, its roll-
strength being 38 only. However, the Fine Arts and Agricultural Streams were added to it in 1959 and 1961,
respectively. It was in 1964 that Classes IV through VIII were added to the existing Classes IX through XI.

With 316 students on its rolls in 1964, Vidyapith successfully led its educands through the (old)
Higher Secondary Course (Class XI) in Science, Technology, Agriculture, Humanities and Fine Arts till 1975,
when the school was concerted into the newly introduced pattern of Madhyamik Education (10 years’
schooling).
Srimat Swami Hiranmayanandaji Maharaj, the Founder Secretary of Vidyapith was a dedicated monk
of charismatic personality. His indefatigable energy wide vision and ardent devotion along with the invaluable
assistance of his worthy co-workers not only helped Vidyapith develop into one of the most renowned ‘Seats

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of Learning’ in the country, but also gave it an All- India character. Recognised by the Government of India as a
‘Model School’, it has taken the best possible care of Government of India Merit Scholars, placed here, every
year.

OBJECTIVE

The object of this institution is to give an education of the public school type, but suited and adapted
to the Indian background. Great care is taken to form the character of the pupils. The Vidyapith being a fully
residential institution, it has been possible to give proper stress on leadership training and prepare the
students for a democratic society.

HOME AND THE SCHOOL

The aim of the Vidyapith is to train boys for an all-round development of body, mind and spirit. For
achieving this end it is necessary that guardians should have faith in the educational ideals of Swami
Vivekananda. These ideals are based on Brahmacharya or purity and Shraddha or faith in one’s own self and
faith in the preceptor. It is expected that the guardians would share these ideas and inculcate them in the
minds of their wards.

When the boys stay with their guardians at home, they should be exhorted to follow the daily routine
of the Vidyapith, as far as possible. They should not be allowed to mix with bad companions. They should also
not allowed to see cinema shows, dramas, T.V programs or read books, which are not meant for young boys.

Unless full co-operation is received from the guardians, no good effect can be expected in the
formation of character of the boys. Lack of co-operation on the part of the guardians may result in failure of
boys to derive due benefit from this institution and thus the very purpose, for which this institution stands,
may be defeated.

MANAGEMENT

A branch of Ramakrishna Mission, the Vidyapith is administered by a Managing Committee appointed

by the Governing Body of the Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal.

STAFF

There is an efficient and well-experienced staff to teach various subjects in the school. Each class is
divided into smaller sections and teachers take every care to help the students in classrooms and outside.
Personal studies of the boys are supervised by the teachers and while additional help is provided for the
weaker boys, special assistance is extended to the exceptionally bright boys. In short, we try to impart
individual attention to help every pupil develop most of what is latent in him.

AFFILIATION AND SESSION

The Vidyapith offers education up to the 10+2 level. The Secondary Section (up to class X) is affiliated
under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the Higher Secondary Section is affiliated under
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum followed is generally what is prescribed by the West Bengal Board of Secondary
Education. There is provision for instructing boys through both Bengali and English Mediums in separate
sections in all classes. Bengali is taught as the first language in the Bengali Medium and Bengali or Hindi as the

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first language in the English Medium. Bengali or Hindi or Sanskrit is provided as the third language to a
student of class VI, VII and VIII.

Boys also have to take up some of the following activities under Work Education: woodwork, tailoring,
house-wiring, ceramics, museology, gardening, etc.

CO-CURRICULAR AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

To help manifest in a child his dormant traits and to meet a growing boy’s various interests and also to
guide the boys through creative activities the institution has introduced various kinds of programms
throughout the year.

Among the co-curricular activities, music (instrumental and vocal), painting and drawing, debate,
elocution, recitation, drama, quiz and literary works are worth-mentioning. Boys of class V through VIII
participate in the weekly cultural programme. Educative and cultural films are shown to the boys on many
occasions in the auditorium with the aid of projectors.

The Vidyapith offers a wide range of hobby activities guided by a band of capable teachers. Ceramics,
Physics, Chemistry, Indology, Literary Activities, History, Life Science, Geography and Painting are some of the
popular areas of activities.

PHYSICAL TRAINING, GAMES AND SPORTS

Special care is taken for the boys’ physical development through physical training, games and sports.
Every boy has to participate in the Physical Training early in the morning and sports and games in the
evening, except for medical reasons.

There are 20 play grounds to facilitate the boys’ playing habit. Arrangements are there to provide
scope for playing football, cricket, hockey, volley-ball, dodge-ball, basket-ball etc. The indoor games include
carom and table tennis exercises, gymnastics and yogas. The institution is proud of its Vidyapith Cadet Crops
known as Vivekananda Regiment with its own flag and insignia. To develop a healthy competition and team
spirit among the boys, the cadets are divided into four platoons, viz. Rana Pratap Platoon, Chhatrapati Sivaji
Platoon, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Platoon and Netaji Subhas Platoon. The Vidyapith Band Troupe and the
Gymnastic Troupc have earned public admiration for their performance.

CHILDREN PARK & SWIMMING POOL

The newly opened sports complex with Children Park, Swimming Pool and Lawn Tennis Court has
added to the glory of our institution. Swimming classes are held regularly.

EXAMINATION

Two unit tests apart from the Half yearly and Annual Examinations are conducted and home-work and
class-work of the boys are assessed regularly and the marks obtained are taken into consideration for
promotion to higher class and also for the award of annual prizes. The results of the Half-yearly and the
Annual Examinations along with the General Reports on conduct and health are sent to the guardians.
Guardians can also see the results of their ward in the Vidyapith website, three working weeks after
the completion of Unit Test/Annual Examination.

LIBRARY

The Vidyapith has a library with more than 50,000 volumes of text and reference books and also a
Reading Room for teachers and students. A good number of leading periodicals, magazines and newspapers
are also subscribed to the method of instruction imparted by this institution should seek for admission to their
wards.

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 RELIGIOUS AND MORAL TRAINING

True Religion forms the basis of all activities of this institution. Neither sectarian nor ritualistic
religion is taught, but every care is taken to make the students grow in all directions – physical, intellectual
and moral, as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda.
The institution relies on the potency of a favorable environment for gently drawing the minds of the
students towards higher values of life. So a spirituals ambience is sought to be mentioned through regular
congregational prayers, discourses, celebration of religious festivals and birthday anniversaries of leaders of
different religions. Prayers forms an integral part of the students’ daily life. Prayers are held in shrine daily in
the morning and in the evening. To develop among students, the Indian ideal of life, special classes on Indian
Culture and Moral Education are held once in a week. To implant the sterling qualities of great lives in their
minds, the biographies of great men are studied with special emphasis on their inspiring traits like
truthfulness, self-sacrifice, etc.

CULTURAL LIFE OF VIDYAPITH

In the words of Swami Vivekananda “the ideal of all education, all training, should be man-making.’’
This is the ideal of education which is tried to put into effect in Vidyapith through various co-curricular
activities. There are thirty major occasions where the boys actively participate in a big way in the co-
curriculars. Mention may be made of National Youth Day, Netaji’s Birthday, Republic Day, Independence Day,
Rabindra Jayanti, Science Day, Varsha Bodhan and Vanotsav, Teachers’ Day, Nandotsav, Children’s Day,
Christmas Eve, Nanak Jayanti, Saraswati Puja, Shiva Ratri, Diwali, Annual Exhibition, Prize giving ceremony
etc.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

The institution awards a number of prizes in recognition of the boys’ merit on individual and
collective basis. Prizes are awarded for different types of activities among different age-groups.

RESIDENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS

The residence of the boys is divided into six Sadans (Houses) namely Ramakrishna Sadan,
Vivekananda Sadan, Brahmananda Sadan and Shivananda Sadan. Each Sadan (House) is sub-divided into a
number of Dhams (dormitories). Each Dham is under the supervision of a warden and over-all management is
entrusted to a monastic member. Boys are placed in different dormitories class-wise. The general upkeep of
the dormitories is entrusted to the boys themselves. They, while looking after cleanliness and tidiness of the
dormitories, learn practical lessons in self-help and dignity of labor. Inter-dormitory competition is held every
year to foster among students sense of responsibility and fellow-feeling, habit of cleanliness and spirit of
service.

FOOD

Provision is made for a balanced diet for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian groups. Besides two
meals and two tiffins, some snacks are given during school recess. Special diets are allowed only on the
ground of health under medical advice. Additional cost for such diet is to be met by the guardians.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE

Purulia is a health resort. So, the general health of the students remains quite good here. Occasional
medical examination and recording of weights of the boys are carried out. For minor ailments, the boys are
treated free of cost and preventive vaccination is provided. In case of any illness other than minor ailments,
guardians have to bear the necessary expenses. There is well-equipped indoor hospital in the campus with a
segregation ward. A qualified doctor is in charge of the hospital.

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 DAILY ROSTER

The activities of the Vidyapith start in the early morning with the rising bell followed by Bhajan and
devotional songs and open-air P.T. The activities include classroom teachings at noon, games in the afternoon,
Aratrtika and Bhajan in the evening. On Wednesday, classes are held in the morning hours and they remain
suspended on Sunday. Every student is to follow the routine of Vidyapith unless he is medically advised
otherwise.

REQUISITES AND OUTFITS

Guardians have to supply their wards with clothes and beddings. All articles especially clothing,
footwear etc. are to be embossed with initials or the full names of the wards in embroidery, indelible ink or
otherwise, to avoid losses. Parents are requested not to allow their wards to bring wrist watches (class X and
XII boys are exempted), any valuable article, electronic gadgets or weapon of any kind to the school. The
school will not be responsible for the loss of any article, equipment or clothing, while every endeavor will be
made by the authorities to keep the boy’s belongings in order. It is essential that all items as listed in (A)
bellow should be supplied by the guardians. Shortage in supply according to the list will be made good or
outfits or wrong specification will be replaced with new sets by the school and the cost will be realized from
the guardians.

(A) TO BE BROUGHT FROM HOME

One steel trunk (26 inches), one sataranch (90×54 inches), one toshak (6 ft × 3 ft) with cover, one quilt
with cover, one pillow with cover, one mosquito curtain, one bucket, one mug, bathing soap, hair oil, comb,
mirror, tooth paste, tooth brush etc.

(B) TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE SCHOOL

School uniform: Four sky blue school shirts, four white pants, one belt, two pairs of navy-blue socks, two navy-
blue sweater, monkey cap, one muffler, one school bag and one pair of black shoe.

Drill uniform: Two white drill shirts, one beret cap, one scarf, one metal badge, one knot, two pairs of white
socks and one pair of white ked (Avalon).

Games uniform: Two play-vests and two game pants.

Other items: Two Dhotis, two Punjabis, two bed sheets, two bed covers, two T-shirts, two black pants and one
marker pen.

ANNUAL CAMPING AND EXCURSIONS

Annual excursions are arranged to inculcate broad outlook, team work and self-confidence in the boys.
Annual excursion is held for all the boys in groups to places either of natural beauty or of religious, historical
or industrial importance.

The annual social service camp is organized for the boys of class IX at some suitable place for three or
four days during which they learn about the life of the villagers and take active part in rural uplift.

VACATIONS

There are three vacations in this institution, namely Summer Vacation (5 to 6 weeks), Puja Vacation
(about 3 weeks) and Session-ending Vacation (about 3 weeks).

LEAVE RULES

Guardians and parents will appreciate that absence of their wards from the school hampers their
progress in studies and the cultivation of good habits. Nobody should be absent from the school except on the
following grounds:

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 (a) Serious illness or death of a direct relative.

(b) Marriage of any member of his family.

(c) Religious ceremony in his own house, excepting those held in the institution where the presence of
the boy is necessary.
But, above all, the Secretary’s decision will be final and abiding here. Absence without satisfactory reasons
beyond the period of leave sanctioned may compel the authorities to impose a fine of Rs. 100/- a day. Absence
on the reopening day after vacation is considered to be a breach of discipline and except serious illness of the
boy, a fine of Rs. 100/- will be imposed for each day of absence. The medical opinion of our Resident Medical
Officer on return of the boy may be taken into consideration. No boy is allowed to leave the Vidyapith campus
without the permission of the authorities.

COMMUNICATION

Direct contact over phone with any student of this institution is not encouraged. Guardians may
contact Secretary, Chief-warden, and Headmaster in case of any emergency.

GUARDIANS’ VISIT

Guardians can visit the boys twice in a month (1st and 3rd Sunday of each month) between 9:30 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m. and between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Guardians are not entertained or allowed to enter into
Vidyapith campus in other days. No Guardians or Relative are allowed inside campus without Visiting Cards.
Guardians and visitors are requested not to enter any dormitory without permission. Guardians may
participate festivals and functions like Nara-Narayan Seva, Prize giving ceremony, Kali Puja, Janmastami &
Nandotsava, Saraswati Puja. Guardians may also visit on special occasions like Exhibitions, Independence Day,
Tithipujas of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna Deva, Sri Maa Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda.

DISCIPLINE

The Vidyapith intends to inculcate in the boys the qualities of an effective leader and make them share
the concerned feeling and the life condition of those living in the same community. With this object in view the
Sevak Mandali comprising the elected members of the students, supervises and controls the various activities
of the community life.

WITHDRAWAL AND REMOVAL

The Vidyapith authorities reserve the right to temporarily suspend or dismiss any boy, whenever they
judge that such a course is necessary in the interest of the institution and betterment of the student.

A boy whose conduct is detrimental to the moral tone of the institution or he, who in the opinion of
the authority, is not deriving due benefit from his stay in the institution or fails to achieve the minimum
academic standard in the school or a boy whose guardian shows predilection for political and undesirable
activities affecting the institution is liable to be removed. The decision of the Secretary is final and binding in
this matter.

Without convincing reasons and serious grounds no boy is allowed to leave the Vidyapith during a
school year. If a guardian wants to take away his ward except under the above circumstance, he is liable to pay
full fees for the remaining period of the year. In this matter the decision of the Secretary will be final and
binding.
In case a guardian wants to withdraw his ward in the ensuing academic year he should submit an
application in writing to the authorities by the last working day of December of that year at the latest.

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 FEES & CHARGES

The detailed break-up of fees and charges comprising boarding, establishment and other deposits
from January to December, 2018 are as follows:

1. First Instalment: (For class V it is to be paid at the time of admission of class V students)

Sl. Objects Amount (Rs.)

1 Annual Charges (Non-refundable) 14,500.00
2 Monthly Charges from January to March, 2018 (Non-refundable) 9,000.00
3 School Admission Fees (Non-refundable) 250.00
4 Caution Money Deposits (Refundable)* 2,000.00
Personal Deposits (Excess amount if any are refundable)
5 Study Commodities / Stationeries/Test Books 4,000.00
6 Student Medical Expenses 2,000.00
7 Minimum Balance in the A/C 5,000.00
8 Uniforms, shoes, etc (for class V students only) 7,000.00
Total Rs. 43,750.00

2. Second Instalment: Guardians are requested to pay monthly charges for the months of April, May and
June, 2018 on or before 1st week of April, 2018 @ Rs.3000/- per month.

3. Third Instalment: Guardians are requested to pay monthly charges for the months of July, August and
September, 2018 on or before 1st week of July, 2018 @ Rs.3000/- per month.

4. Fourth Instalment: Guardians are requested to pay monthly charges for the months of October,
November and December, 2018 on or before 1st week of October, 2018 @ Rs.3000/- per month.

Mode of Payment:
At the time of Admission, the first Instalment is to be paid by the guardians for securing admission of their
ward. Payment is to be made only in cash or by drafts. Drafts should be drawn in favour of “RAMAKRISHNA
MISSION VIDYAPITH, PURULIA”. Drafts drawn from U.B.I are preferable. Once the admission is completed no
amount will be refunded, if the ward is withdrawn from the school. Other Instalments may be paid by
cash/draft/ cheque.

Note:

1. If student’s expenditure exceeds his personal deposits, Guardians will have to reimburse the extra
amount incurred.

2. *Caution Money deposits are refundable after six months from the date of departure of the ward after
deductions, if any, on account of wear and tear, etc. No refund is payable after the lapse of one year
from the date of final departure.

3. The statements of student accounts will be given to guardians at the end of June and December of
every year.

4. If any student applies for any kind of special coaching, guardians will have to pay required fees for the
purpose.

5. No amount will be refunded in case any student leaves Vidyapith in between the session.

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 MADHYAMIK RESULTS AT A GLANCE
Total 1st 2nd Star Highest Average State
Year Letters
Appeared Division Division Marks Marks Aggregate Ranks
2001 97 97 - 77 372 729/800 80.87%
2002 91 90 1 64 294 749/800 78.99%
2003 83 82 1 66 310 746/800 80.83%
2004 92 91 1 67 346 742/800 80.56%
2005 85 84 1 61 294 746/800 79.66%
2006 88 87 1 67 299 740/800 79.85%
2007 100 100 - 88 468 770/800 84.06%
2008 87 87 - 79 488 781/800 87.09%
2009 98 98 - 87 470 715/800 82.01%
2010 98 97 1 71 384 723/800 78.40%
2011 109 109 - 89 490 718/800 81.23%
2012 101 101 - 96 588 659/700 86.24% 16
7, 12, 14,
2013 104 104 - 102 630 674/700 88.88%
15, 17
2014 90 89 1 89 566 673/700 89.25% 10
2015 87 87 - 86 529 669/700 86.73%
2016 100 100 - 100 620 671/700 88.76%
2017 89 89 - 89 602 680/700 91.36%
2018 89 89 - 88 584 680/700 90.07% 10

HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION RESULTS AT A GLANCE

Total 1st 2nd Star Highest Average State
Year Letters
Appeared Division Division Marks Marks Aggregate Ranks
2002 44 43 1 30 91 928/1000 78.08%
2003 39 39 - 26 75 928/1000 79.25%
2004 47 45 2 26 80 925/1000 75.98%
2005 46 43 3 28 76 928/1000 77.75%
2006 48 47 1 32 71 921/1000 76.74%
2007 48 - - - - 432/500 -
2008 47 - - - - 433/500 -
2009 51 - - - - 429/500 -
2010 56 - - - - 452/500 -
2011 52 52 - 40 196 446/500 78.54%
2012 64 64 - 42 249 456/500 78.46%
2013 57 57 - 43 226 442/500 79.32%
2014 52 52 - 46 240 457/500 81.19%
2015 57 57 - 56 283 465/500 87.15%
2016 72 72 - 64 294 472/500 83.93%
2017 63 63 - 61 275 481/500 86.55% 9
2018 82 82 - 82 386 470/500 87.32%

Note : It makes us proud that Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Purulia, has been honoured with the
prestigious 'Sera Vidyalaya Sammanana Puraskar’ (‘Best School Award - 2018') by the Government of
West Bengal along with 10 other schools. Dr. Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Education Minister, Govt. of West
Bengal, handed over the award in a felicitation programme organised on the occasion of Teachers' Day on
5 September 2018.The award is a testimony to Vidyapith's excellence in the field of academics as well as
extracurricular activities.

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