Picking a school for your child is never a small decision. It shapes how they learn, how they think, even how they end up seeing themselves years down the line. So when a brand-new school opens its doors, parents usually feel two things at once, excitement, and a fair bit of hesitation.

That’s exactly where many Bangalore parents stand right now with NPS Dommasandra. The school’s first academic session begins in 2027-28. It sits close to Sarjapur Road, it is easily accessible for families across Dommasandra, Doddakannelli, Chikkanayakanahalli, and the wider East Bangalore stretch.

Here’s what sets this launch apart from most new-school stories, though. NPS Dommasandra isn’t starting from zero. It carries the same management, the same academic thinking, and the same leadership experience as NPS ITPL and NPS North, two schools that have already earned their place in Bangalore’s crowded education scene.

So let’s get into why that matters, and why the founding batch could turn out to be one of the smartest calls you make for your child’s education.

NPS Is Not a New Name in Bangalore Education

Before getting into what Dommasandra offers, it helps to know where it’s coming from.

The same leadership already running NPS ITPL and NPS North guides NPS Dommasandra too. Dr. K.P. Gopalkrishna chairs the NPS Group of Institutions, NAFL, and TISB. His view has always been that family and school need to work as partners, not separately. Dr. Chaitra Harsha leads as CEO of Edufrontiers Educational Trust, and she looks at education as something built on both knowledge and empowerment, not one without the other. Mrs. Vandana Sanjay holds the role of Director Principal across all three campuses, Dommasandra included. She’s already built strong academic systems at ITPL and North, and now she’s bringing that same playbook here. Mrs. Charulatha Prakaash serves as Academic Dean across all three schools, backed by over two decades of teaching and leadership experience, including a stretch at Vidyagyan Leadership Academy, an HCL initiative well known for strong academic results. Put simply, this team isn’t new to running a school. They’re just doing it again, this time in Dommasandra.

Under this same leadership, NPS ITPL and NPS North have spent years earning academic credibility. The results back it up. So do the awards.

Here’s a quick look at what these schools have achieved so far:

• Times of India named them among the No. 1 top emerging schools in the region.

• In 2021, they picked up the National School Award for Most Technically Advanced School.

• That same year brought another honour, Education Reformer of Karnataka.

• BW Businessworld called them Innovative School of the Year in 2023.

• Times of India also ranked them among the Top 10 CBSE Schools that year.

• The Times School Survey placed them in the Top 4 CBSE schools in Bengaluru in 2024.

• And most recently, ET Education Tech (EDU India) recognised them for Excellence in Blended Education in 2025.

None of these are small, local mentions. Every one of them was judged against schools across the city, and the country. That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from a management team that keeps pushing its own bar higher, year after year, and it’s a big reason parents already consider NPS ITPL and NPS North among the best NPS schools in Bangalore. 

 

Results That Speak Louder Than Any Claim

Awards are one thing. Actual student outcomes are another. Here is where NPS ITPL’s numbers do the talking.

• JEE Mains 2026

Ten students from a single batch cleared the cutoff for JEE Advanced, one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in the country. Three of them crossed the 98th percentile mark, with the top score reaching 99.27 percentile.

• Grade X CBSE Results, 2025-26

The batch posted a 100 percent result. Twenty-four students scored a perfect centum in at least one subject. Just over 20 percent of students scored above 95 percent overall, and 51 percent scored above 90 percent. The top score in the batch touched 98.8 percent.

• University Admissions, Batch 2025-26

The reach of NPS students goes well beyond Bangalore. Students from this batch secured seats at the University of California and the University of Queensland, along with BITS Dubai. Closer to home, admissions went through to IIT Guwahati, IIT Dhanbad, BITS Pilani, NITK Surathkal, and Ashoka University, among others.

What Makes a Founding Batch Special

Every school has a first batch, sure. But not every founding batch gets this kind of institutional backing behind it.

Here’s what your child actually gains by being part of it.

1. Undivided Management Attention

New schools tend to rise or fall based on how closely management watches that first year. At NPS Dommasandra, the founding batch sits right at the centre of that attention. Every classroom, every teacher, every process is being fine-tuned in real time.

2. A Curriculum Built on What Already Works

Nobody’s experimenting with an unproven curriculum here. NPS Dommasandra applies the same pedagogical methods, teaching standards, and hiring bar already working at ITPL and North. The curriculum isn’t being designed from scratch. It’s adapted from something that’s already been tested and proven.

3. Personalised Learning From Day One

A smaller, carefully chosen founding batch gives teachers room to actually get to know each student, how they learn, what works for them, where they need a different approach. That kind of individual attention only gets harder to offer once a school scales up.

4. Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation 

Grades matter, but they’re not the only thing being watched here. Social skills, emotional development, creativity, physical growth, all of it counts. 

The evaluation itself works in two parts, formative assessments through the term, and a summative one closing it out. Together, they paint a fuller picture of how a child is genuinely growing, not just how well they can cram for a test. 

5. A Say in Shaping the School

Founding batch families aren’t just along for the ride here. Their feedback actively shapes how the school evolves. Every observation, every suggestion from this batch feeds straight into refining how the school operates. Not many schools hand parents this level of real influence.

6. Access to Experienced Leadership

Your child won’t be taught by an untested, first-time team. NPS Dommasandra draws on subject experts and leaders who’ve already put in the hours at ITPL and North. That experience simply carries over.

7. Modern, Purpose-Built Infrastructure

Campus and classroom design here reflects current educational needs, not decades-old assumptions. Founders always put extra thought into a first campus, and this one’s no different, classrooms, labs, and common spaces built with the latest teaching tools already in place, not bolted on later.

Founding Batch Admissions: Why Seats Are Limited 

Worth knowing upfront: a seat in the founding batch isn’t handed out automatically.

Every application goes through a proper evaluation process. That’s not about piling on pressure. It’s about making sure the batch starts off on the right footing.

What that means for you is fairly simple. Getting a seat reflects real selectivity, not just being first in line. Plenty of Bangalore parents already treat NPS Dommasandra admissions as competitive, given what the NPS name carries. Interest is building early, and founding batch seats are always limited by design anyway.

Addressing the Real Concerns Parents Have

Let’s not sugarcoat this. Sending your child to a brand-new school does raise real questions. Brushing past them wouldn’t be fair to you.

“Will the teachers be experienced enough?”

Fair question. A lot of new schools lean heavily on fresh, untested teachers, and it takes years for that kind of team to really find its footing. NPS Dommasandra sidesteps this by pulling in experienced staff and subject leaders straight from ITPL and North, schools that have already spent years building strong teaching teams.

“Will the school actually have the infrastructure it promises?”

Some new schools talk a big game on vision but fall short where it counts, thin infrastructure, overstretched staff, little real support for students who need it. This is where NPS Dommasandra’s backing actually shows up. Its infrastructure isn’t a first attempt. It follows the same investment and planning already proven at its sister schools.

“How do I know the first year will run smoothly?”

No first academic session goes off without a few surprises, honestly. Even the most carefully tested plans behave differently once real students walk through the door. Think of it a bit like the Wright brothers and their first flight, no amount of paper-based testing fully replaces what happens during actual, live execution.

Where NPS Dommasandra stands apart is in how it plans to handle that. It’s building a real-time, frequent feedback loop between parents and teachers. Small issues get caught early this way. Corrections happen fast, not after an entire term has already slipped by.

The Bigger Picture: Why the Foundation Year Matters

For any school, the founding batch carries extra weight. It’s the first real test of everything the founding team has planned, on paper, in meetings, across design documents.

At NPS Dommasandra, that foundation year is built around strong basics, language, mathematics, environmental studies, the arts. None of these are add-ons. They’re the base every later year of schooling is built on top of.

Being part of this first group means more than just starting school. These students are helping shape what NPS Dommasandra becomes for every batch that comes after them.

In the Words of Our Director Principal

“At NPS, we are committed to reimagining education by fostering a culture where students can discover their true potential and pursue their passions. Our approach combines academic excellence with a focus on personal growth, ensuring that every student is empowered with the life-skills essential for success.”

Mrs. Vandana Sanjay
Director Principal, NPS ITPL | North | Dommasandra

Final Thoughts

A founding batch always comes with questions. With NPS Dommasandra, most of them already have answers. It comes down to backing an experienced management team, a curriculum that’s already proven itself, and a leadership group with a real history of national recognition behind it. 

Your child wouldn’t just be joining a new school. They’d be stepping into a legacy already built by NPS ITPL and NPS North, now taking root in Dommasandra.

If focused attention, a strong academic foundation, and a genuine voice in shaping their school’s early years matter to you, the NPS Dommasandra founding batch deserves a serious look.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does NPS Dommasandra open its first academic session?
NPS Dommasandra’s founding batch begins in the 2027-28 academic year.

Is NPS Dommasandra affiliated with NPS ITPL and NPS North?
Yes. It’s the third branch from the same management group running NPS ITPL and NPS North.

Where is NPS Dommasandra located?
The campus sits close to Sarjapur Road, serving families across Dommasandra, Doddakannelli, Chikkanayakanahalli, Whitefield, and East Bangalore.

Is admission to the founding batch difficult to get?
Admissions go through a careful selection process. Seats are limited, and interest has been building given the NPS group’s reputation.

Does NPS Dommasandra follow CBSE?
Yes, in line with the established academic model already running at NPS ITPL and NPS North.