Best residential school in Dakshina Kannada
A CBSE boys’ and girls’ boarding school with low tuition fees, a safe hostel and 100% Class X results, near Moodabidri, Mangalore.
Bhuvana Jyothi Residential School, Shirthady
If you are searching for a residential school in Dakshina Kannada, Bhuvana Jyothi Residential School (BJRS) is a CBSE school for Classes V to X at Shirthady, Moodabidri Taluk, with a boys’ and girls’ hostel, a published low tuition fee and 100% Class X results for three consecutive years.
Founded in 2005 by a group of teachers, BJRS offers quality, skill-oriented education, especially for children from rural areas, in a green campus away from city distractions, about 35 km from Mangalore’s Bajpe Airport.
| School | Bhuvana Jyothi Residential School (BJRS) |
| Board | CBSE · Affiliation No. 830178 · School Code 45119 |
| Classes | V to X · boys and girls · residential only |
| Location | Shirthady, Moodabidri Taluk, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka 574236 |
| Tuition fee 2026-27 | Rs. 40,000 per year for Classes V–X (2 installments) |
| Hostel | 612 seats: 468 boys, 144 girls · 12 boys’ and 4 girls’ boarding rooms |
| Results | 100% Class X (AISSE) in 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 |
| Campus | 3.63 acres · 15 classrooms · 5 subject labs · library · computer lab · cultural hall |
| Teachers | 37 (PET 1, TGT 31, PRT 2) + counsellor + special educator |
| Established | 2005 · Bhuvana Jyothi Education Trust (R), 2004 |
What to look for in a boarding school, and how BJRS answers
Use these six questions to compare any residential school in Karnataka.
Is it CBSE affiliated?
Yes, Affiliation No. 830178, with certificates published in the mandatory disclosure.
Are results consistent?
Class X results were 100% for three years in a row.
Is the fee affordable?
Tuition is Rs. 40,000 a year, the same for every class from V to X.
Is the hostel safe and caring?
24/7 CCTV, supervisors, rounds by teachers and the Principal, 24-hour medical service.
Is the food hygienic?
A published weekly mess menu with fruits served frequently and filtered water 24 hours.
Is there life beyond books?
Karate, yoga, brass band, music, dance, drawing, crafts, sports and excursions.
A safe, well-run hostel for boys and girls
The hostel is a “home away from home”: 12 boarding rooms for boys and 4 for girls, hygienic meals, 24-hour medical service, 24/7 CCTV, hot water in wash-rooms and filtered water around the clock.
Students follow a structured routine from the 5:30 AM wake-up to lights-off at 10 PM, with supervised study, karate, yoga, TV news and cultural activities.
Hostel, timetable & mess menu
Low-fee, CBSE residential schooling
Tuition at BJRS is ₹40,000 per year for every class from V to X, payable in two installments. The school was founded to give quality education to rural children at reasonable cost.
Hostel and mess charges are separate. Please call +91 94481 51576 to confirm them and to ask about the current academic calendar.
Official fee structure (PDF)| Grade | I installment | II installment | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class V | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Class VI | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Class VII | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Class VIII | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Class IX | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Class X | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
Location and getting here
Shirthady is in Moodabidri Taluk, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
from Shirthady bus-stand, Moodbidri–Hosmar road
from Moodbidri on NH-13
from Bajpe (Mangalore) Airport
from Mangalore railway station
Common questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Give your child a home of learning
Admissions are open for Class V onwards on a first come, first served basis. Speak to our office to plan a campus visit.