Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
About Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
Quick answer: Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 is a CBSE-affiliated Central Government school in Hyderabad, Telangana, run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) under the Ministry of Education, and established in the mid-1960s primarily to educate children of transferable Central Government, Defence, and paramilitary personnel.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan began in 1963 as a small network of 20 regimental schools and has since grown into one of the world’s largest school chains, with over 1,257 Kendriya Vidyalayas across India plus three schools abroad (Kathmandu, Moscow, and Tehran). All KVs follow a uniform, CBSE-affiliated curriculum nationwide, which is a genuine practical advantage for families who get transferred between cities — a child can move from one KV to another anywhere in the country without a major curriculum disruption.
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 in Hyderabad follows this same model: a co-educational day school (English and Hindi medium) offering classes from the primary level through Class XII, with Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams available at the senior secondary level.
Fees Structure
| Class / Grade | Stream | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1-8 | Primary & Middle | ₹0 (Tuition Fee) |
| Class 9-10 | Secondary | ₹200/month (Boys only; Girls exempt) |
| Class 11-12 | Senior (Commerce/Humanities) | ₹300/month (Boys only; Girls exempt) |
| Class 11-12 | Senior (Science) | ₹400/month (Boys only; Girls exempt) |
| Girls (Class 1-12) | All Streams | ₹0 (Tuition Fee) |
| SC/ST Students | All Classes | ₹0 (Tuition Fee) |
| Children of KVS Employees | All Classes | ₹0 (Tuition Fee) |
| Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi + Computer Fund | Class 1-12 | Approx. ₹6,000–₹13,200/year (depending on class and stream) |
Facilities
- Facilities
- • Smart classrooms and IT infrastructure
- • Library
- • Science and computer labs
- • Sports facilities, including indoor games, yoga, and a gymnasium
- • Music and dance rooms
- • Auditorium
- • Cafeteria
- • Transport (route availability varies by campus)
- • Medical facility and health checkups
- • CCTV/security
- • A unique KVS-network advantage: transfer facility across the KV chain, so a transferred Central Government or Defence family's child can move to another Kendriya Vidyalaya anywhere in India without losing their seat in the system
Admission
1. Highest priority typically goes to children of transferable Central Government employees, Defence personnel, and paramilitary forces (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, CISF, NSG, Assam Rifles), particularly where no other central-government-run school is available within an 8 km radius of the family's residence.
2. The next priority tier generally includes children of KVS employees, followed by other central and state government employees.
3. Remaining general-category seats are filled by a transparent draw of lots (lottery) when the number of applicants exceeds available seats, rather than by an entrance test for most classes.
4. Admission to classes with limited seats, or where lateral entry is needed (like Class 11 stream selection), may involve marks-based eligibility from the previous class.
Note that the long-standing MP quota for KV admissions was discontinued in April 2022, so recommendations from Members of Parliament are no longer a route into admission. Registration for each academic year opens through the official KVS online admission portal, with the schedule announced fresh every year — link to the current year's official KVS admission notice rather than a fixed date, since it changes annually.
Recognition & Awards
- • Part of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan network, one of the largest school chains in the world, spanning 1,257+ schools across India and 3 abroad (Kathmandu, Moscow, and Tehran).
- • Operating continuously since the KVS system began in 1963 (as "Central Schools"), with a specific mandate to serve children of transferable Central Government and Defence personnel.
- • Affiliated to CBSE with a uniform national curriculum, ensuring consistent academic standards across every KV campus in the country.
- • Select Kendriya Vidyalayas, including some in Hyderabad, have been upgraded under the Government of India's PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme, a flagship recognition for model schools with enhanced infrastructure.
Why Choose Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
The honest, straightforward pitch for a Kendriya Vidyalaya is affordability and national consistency backed by direct Government of India oversight. Tuition costs a fraction of what comparable private CBSE schools charge, with girls, SC/ST students, and KVS employees' children fully exempt from tuition fees altogether — total costs for most families land around ₹6,000–₹13,200 per year, not ₹60,000+.
For families with transferable Central Government or Defence postings, a KV also offers something private schools structurally can't: a nationwide network your child can move within, keeping the same curriculum and admission priority wherever the next posting takes you.
The trade-off worth being upfront about: admission priority favours Central Government, Defence, and paramilitary families, and general-category seats are allocated by lottery rather than guaranteed by merit or payment, so availability for a given family can vary year to year and isn't something a KV, or this page, can promise in advance.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Kendriya Vidyalaya's financial aid model works through built-in fee exemptions rather than a separate scholarship scheme: girls (Class 1-12), SC/ST students, and children of KVS employees are fully exempt from tuition fees, and single girl children receive exemption from tuition, computer fund, and Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi contributions alike. Beyond these standard exemptions, families should check with the school office for any additional concessions that may apply in a given year.
Admissions for the new academic session are announced through the official KVS portal. Contact the school office for the current prospectus and admission schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What board does Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 follow?
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 is affiliated with the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) and follows the uniform curriculum prescribed for all Kendriya Vidyalayas across India.
How much does Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 actually cost?
Most students pay approximately ₹6,000–₹13,200 per year, mainly towards the Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi and computer fund, as tuition is free for Classes 1–8 and all girl students.
Is admission based on merit, like a private school?
No, admission is based on the KVS priority-category system, with eligible seats allotted through a transparent lottery for most classes.
Are girls exempt from fees?
Yes, girl students are exempt from tuition fees from Class 1 to Class 12. A single girl child is also exempt from the computer fund and Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi.
Is hostel facility available?
No, Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 is a day school and does not provide hostel facilities.
How is a Kendriya Vidyalaya different from a private CBSE school?
Kendriya Vidyalayas are government-run schools with subsidized fees and priority-based admissions, whereas private CBSE schools set their own fees and admission policies.
