Frequently asked questions
Fees, CBSE affiliation, hostel, safety, food, admission and location — answered plainly.
Where is Bhuvana Jyothi Residential School located?
Bhuvana Jyothi Residential School (BJRS) is on the 3.63-acre ‘Abhinandan’ campus at Shirthady, Moodabidri Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, PIN 574236. The campus is about 1 km from Shirthady bus-stand on the Moodbidri–Hosmar road, 11 km from Moodbidri (NH-13) and 25 km from Karkala (NH-13).
Is Bhuvana Jyothi Residential School CBSE affiliated?
Yes. BJRS is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with Affiliation No. 830178 and School Code 45119. The mandatory disclosure, affiliation letter and safety certificates are published on the Mandatory Disclosure page.
Which classes does the school offer, and is it for boys and girls?
BJRS offers Classes V to X for boys and girls. Only residential students are admitted. The hostel has 612 seats: 468 for boys and 144 for girls.
What is the fee? Is it a low-fee residential school?
The published tuition fee for 2026-27 is Rs. 40,000 per year for every class from V to X, paid in two installments (Rs. 25,000 + Rs. 15,000). The school was started by a group of teachers to give quality education to rural children at reasonable cost. Hostel and mess charges are separate, so please call +91 94481 51576 to confirm them. The official fee structure is on the Admissions and Mandatory Disclosure pages.
Is Bhuvana Jyothi one of the best residential schools in Dakshina Kannada?
Parents choose BJRS for its results and residential care: 100% Class X (AISSE) results in 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26, 37 teachers, a counsellor and special educator, a 3.63-acre campus, and a boys’ and girls’ hostel with 24-hour medical service and 24/7 CCTV. Visit the campus and compare it against your own checklist.
What are the hostel facilities?
There are 12 boarding rooms for boys and 4 for girls, each housing 36 or 24 students, with a personal counter for each student. Facilities include hygienic food, filtered hot and cold drinking water 24 hours, hot water in wash-rooms, 24-hour medical service with tie-ups with nearby hospitals, 24/7 CCTV, hostel supervisors, and daily rounds by teachers and the Principal.
Is the hostel safe for girls and young children?
Safety measures include 24/7 CCTV surveillance, entry-exit regulations, hostel supervisors, and teachers and the Principal moving round the boarding rooms. Girls have separate boarding rooms. A counsellor and wellness teacher is also on staff.
What food is served in the hostel mess?
Boarders get breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner. Examples include dosa, idli, pulav, rice with sambar and rasam, chapati and fruit, and payasam on Saturdays. Non-vegetarian options are served on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. The full weekly menu is on the Hostel page.
What is the daily routine for boarders?
The day starts at 5:30 AM with wake-up, milk, prayer and study. Classes run from about 9:10 AM to 4:15 PM. Evenings include refreshments, supervised study, TV news, supper and prayer. Lights are off at 10:00 PM. Karate, yoga, films and cultural activities fill spare time.
What are the Class X board results?
BJRS achieved 100% in the Class X AISSE board examination in 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
What documents are required for admission?
Bring the filled application form, Transfer Certificate or Leaving Certificate from the previous school, 8 recent passport-size photographs of the pupil, one passport-size photograph each of father, mother and guardian, the previous school’s marks card, Date of Birth Certificate and Caste Certificate.
How do I apply and when are admissions?
Admissions are on a first come, first served basis, for Class V onwards. Currently seats are advertised for Class V to Class IX. Call +91 94481 51576 or +91 94481 55284, email bjrs2005@gmail.com, or use the enquiry form on the Admissions page.
What facilities does the school have for learning?
There are 15 classrooms of 25 × 18 feet, laboratories for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Social Studies, a central library, a computer room with 100 Mbps internet, a 120 × 18 feet cultural hall and an audio-visual room.
Which activities are offered besides academics?
Students can take part in music, traditional and western dance, karate, drawing, crafts and a brass band, along with athletics, sports, annual day programmes and educational excursions.
How far is the school from Mangalore, the airport and Karkala?
From the campus, Bajpe (Mangalore) Airport is about 35 km, Mangalore railway station about 46 km, Moodbidri (NH-13) 11 km and Karkala (NH-13) 25 km.
Who runs the school?
BJRS is run by the Bhuvana Jyothi Education Trust (R), founded on June 15, 2004 and registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1882, with 12AA and 80G status. The Principal is Mr. R. Prashanth D’Souza (B.Sc., B.Ed., LLB).
Can I visit the campus before admission?
Yes, parents are welcome to enquire about campus visits by calling +91 94481 51576 or +91 94481 55284, or by writing to bjrs2005@gmail.com.
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