Question 1

Are registrations open for 2027–28?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Registrations for 2027–28 are open at all four NCFE campuses. Places are offered grade by grade, subject to availability.

Question 2

What are the steps, and is the application form paid?

Accepted Answer

The six steps are: Enquire, Fill in the application form, Arrange a campus visit, Programme briefing, Meet the Principal, and Offer of admission. The application form is paid; our team will confirm the amount and payment terms.

Question 3

Will we meet the Principal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Meeting the campus Principal is step 5, after the campus visit and programme briefing. Our team will arrange the meeting with you.

Question 4

Which campus offers Grade 11 and 12?

Accepted Answer

NCFE CV Raman Nagar offers Grade 11 and 12, for students moving up from our other campuses and students joining from other schools. Ask the campus team for the confirmed 2027–28 streams, subject combinations and fees.

Question 5

Can I visit the campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The campus visit is step 3 of the registration process, after completing the application form and before the programme briefing. Our team will arrange a suitable time with you.

Question 6

Which grades does Ballari offer, and which curriculum does it follow?

Accepted Answer

NCFE Ballari (Bellary) offers Pre-Primary to Grade 8 for 2027–28 and follows a CBSE-pattern curriculum. The campus opened in June 2026.

Question 7

Do you have daycare?

Accepted Answer

Our CV Raman Nagar and Indiranagar campuses have on-site daycare. Ask the campus team about eligible ages, hours, availability and fees for your child.

Question 8

Do you provide school transport from my area?

Accepted Answer

School transport is available subject to route availability. Share your address with your chosen campus so our team can check the route and explain the arrangements.

Question 9

Which programmes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

For 2027–28, NCFE CV Raman Nagar offers Pre-Primary (ECCE-based Levels 1–3) through Grade 12.

Question 10

What is ECCE?

Accepted Answer

ECCE (Early Childhood Care Education) prepares children for primary school through the holistic development of their social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs.

Question 11

What is the teacher–student ratio?

Accepted Answer

A low ratio of around 15:1, so every child gets individual attention.

Question 12

Do you provide transport?

Accepted Answer

Yes — GPS-tracked buses with trained drivers and caretakers, on routes across the campus’s catchment (subject to availability).

Question 13

How safe is the campus?

Accepted Answer

Gated and CCTV-monitored, with trained supervision through the day and biometric attendance for every student.

Question 14

Which programmes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

For 2027–28, NCFE Indiranagar offers Pre-Primary (ECCE-based Levels 1–3) through Grade 10.

Question 15

Which programmes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

For 2027–28, NCFE Mandur offers Pre-Primary (ECCE-based Levels 1–3) through Grade 10.

Question 16

Which programmes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

For 2027–28, NCFE Ballari (Bellary) offers Pre-Primary to Grade 8 and follows a CBSE-pattern curriculum. The campus opened in June 2026.

Question 17

What is the teacher–student ratio?

Accepted Answer

A low ratio so every child gets individual attention — the NCFE standard across campuses.

Question 18

Do you provide transport?

Accepted Answer

Door-to-campus transport is available for NCFE Ballari families, held to the same safety-first standards as every NCFE campus (subject to route availability).

Question 19

How safe is the campus?

Accepted Answer

Gated and supervised, with trained staff caring for children throughout the day — safety is NCFE’s first priority.

Question 20

What is the right age to apply?

Accepted Answer

For 2027–28, NCFE counts completed age as on 1 June 2027: 3 years for Pre-Primary 1, 4 for Pre-Primary 2, 5 for Pre-Primary 3 and 6 for Grade 1. Send us your child’s date of birth if you need help choosing the grade.

Question 21

Which programmes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Pre- primary –Level 1,2,3 (Following ECCE module –Early Childhood Care Education)

Question 22

What is ECCE?

Accepted Answer

ECCE is a preparation for primary school. It aims at the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

Question 23

What is the Teacher – Student ratio?

Accepted Answer

15:1

Question 24

What are the co-curricular activities provided in school with curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Dance
Physical Education
Art & Craft
Music
Monthly Theme wise- Special Assembly (Off line)
Shining Stars_Skills n Thrills (Online)
Talent Hunts (Smart Hats)
Events and Celebrations
Parental Engagement Programme
NCFE Connect
STP Programme (Student Teacher Parent)
Workshop for parents

Question 25

What is the appropriate age for all levels?

Accepted Answer

For 2027–28, NCFE counts completed age as on 1 June 2027: 3 years for Pre-Primary 1, 4 for Pre-Primary 2, 5 for Pre-Primary 3 and 6 for Grade 1. Send us your child’s date of birth if you need help choosing the grade.

Question 26

What are the safety measures executed?

Accepted Answer

Students Health and Safety is the utmost concern for the staff at NCFE.

The following care is taken for the students at all grades:-

CCTV cameras are installed in the school premises
Security at each gate, recording of visitors
Infirmary with a trained Nurse (Only first aid is monitored at school)
Maids stationed at the restrooms- periodic cleaning
Maids in each class
Maids to supervise-assist during activity class
Teachers attend Fire Safety Workshops regularly

Question 27

Do you have Special Educator facilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have SEN Programme (Special Educational Needs)

Question 28

Do you have female attenders in the school Bus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are female attenders in the school bus

Question 29

Should the child be toilet trained?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the child should be toilet trained and should be able to convey the teacher and maid if needed

Question 30

Which is the entry level in your school?

Accepted Answer

Entry level for NCFE starts from Pre-primary, Level 1

Question 31

Is there any entrance exams for admission?

Accepted Answer

There is an entrance exam for classes III and above for English, Mathematics & Second Language

Question 32

What is the total strength per class?

Accepted Answer

Maximum strength per class is 35 – 40 (from Class I)

Question 33

What is the total strength of the school?

Accepted Answer

The total strength of the school from Grade I – Grade XII is 2300

Question 34

Till what classes do you have?

Accepted Answer

We have classes up to XII

Question 35

What are the extracurricular activities offered?

Accepted Answer

Dance
Physical Education
Art & Craft
Music
Monthly Theme wise- Special Assembly
Talent Hunt
Conversation Classes

Question 36

What are the sports facilities offered?

Accepted Answer

The various sports offered are:-

Badminton
Chess
Carrom
Basket Ball
Cricket
Throw ball
Volley ball
Football

Question 37

What are the second languages offered and from which class?

Accepted Answer

The second languages offered for Grade I – Grade X Std are Hindi, Kannada & Sanskrit

Question 38

What are the Medical facilities available to students?

Accepted Answer

We have a trained nurse, Medical Room and basic first aid facilities on campus

Question 39

How many batches passed out grade X and XII?

Accepted Answer

Grade X – 7 Batches
Grade XII – 5 Batches

Question 40

Which combination we have offered in XI & XII?

Accepted Answer

PCMB : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology
PCMC : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Computer Science
ABEE : Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics & Entrepreneurship
ABEI : Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics & Informatics Practice

Question 41

What all the subjects we follow in Grade IX & X?

Accepted Answer

English, II Language, Mathematics, Science & Social Studies
There will be no third language

Question 42

What is the procedure for seeking admission in Class X?

Accepted Answer

Admission to class X in a school is open to:-
a student who has passed class IX
is migrating from/ within one city/ state to another only on the transfer of the parent(s) or shifting of his/her family from one place to another.
The application has to be forwarded by the new school to Regional Office concerned together with details and certified copies of the following documents, within one month of admission of the student for obtaining post fact to the approval of the Board:
Progress report card of the previous class.
Transfer/school Leaving Certificate duly countersigned by the Educational Authorities in respect of State / other than CBSE.
Transfer/Movement Order of the parent(s) in respect of transfer or proof of new residence in respect of shifting of the family from one place to another.
Rule – 7.3 of Examination Bye-Laws, please refer to the link CBSE Website > Public Portal > Examinations > Examination Bye-Laws (Updated up to January 2013)

Question 43

What is the percentage of attendance required to appear in the Secondary / Senior Secondary examination?

Accepted Answer

At least 75% attendance in an academic session is required to be eligible to appear for the classes IX, X, XI & XII examination Studies
Candidates taking up a subject(s) involving practical examination are also required to have put in at least 75% of the total attendance for practical work in the subject in the laboratory. In respect of students participating in Sports at National level organized by recognized Federations / CBSE / School Games Federation of India (SGFI), the required percentage of attendance is 60%. Such candidates taking up a subject(s) involving practical examination are also required to have put in at least 60% of the total attendance for practical work in the subject in the laboratory
In accordance with rule 14 of Examination Bye-laws Shortage up to 15% only can be condoned by the Chairman in respect of those students appearing for the Secondary Examinations conducted by the Board and Senior School Certificate Examination. Cases of candidates with attendance below 60% in class X or class XII, appearing for the Board’s examinations, as the case may be, shall be considered for condonation of shortage of attendance by the Chairman only in exceptional circumstances created on medical grounds, such as candidate suffering from serious diseases like cancer, AIDS, TB or similar serious diseases requiring long

Question 44

Are all ages allowed to ride the bus?

Accepted Answer

Students from PP- Grade 12 are allowed to ride the bus.

Question 45

Will I be able to contact the bus driver and/or care taker?

Accepted Answer

Only the school’s transport Manager will be able to contact either or drivers are not available by phone while driving the scheduled routes, however, the care taker can be contacted in case of an emergency.

Question 46

Will it be possible for my ward to have a different pick up in the morning and drop off in the afternoon or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

It is possible only if the pick up and drop off will need to remain constant and if the seats are available on the required route.

Question 47

Will I be able to make changes on a day-to-day basis if I need to pick up my ward early?

Accepted Answer

The student’s parents can pick up their ward provided the Transport Manager is informed.

Question 48

What if the school schedules early release days?

Accepted Answer

The school will liaise with the bus services to accommodate changes in timings as officially requested by the school, provided all buses leave at the same time.

Question 49

What about Parent- Teacher Meeting days?

Accepted Answer

School transport will be unavailable during PTM days.

Question 50

What about any sudden holiday that is declared due to a bandh etc?

Accepted Answer

The school will inform the parents through the circular notice platform.

Question 51

When is the payment due?

Accepted Answer

At the beginning of the school year for a new academic session. (June).

Question 52

Is there a sibling discount?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no sibling discount for School bus services.

Question 53

Will there be a refund of the transport fee if required?

Accepted Answer

The transport fee will not be refunded after 15 days of usage.

Question 54

The bus didn't show up on time for my ward. How long should he/she wait at the stop?

Accepted Answer

There will be a waiting period of 5-7minutes based on the traffic in every route or stop. The best solution would be to be in touch with a parent who travels the same route and coordinate the arrival of the bus. This is keeping in mind the need to be sensitive to the bus driver and avoid disturbing him during his drive.

Question 55

My ward's bus is overcrowded. Can some students be placed on another bus?

Accepted Answer

The bus will accommodate the children based on the number of seats available.

Question 56

I see buses all the time with only a few students on them. What are they doing?(a redundant question)

Accepted Answer

The students availing transport as per the route will be on the bus. Sometimes we may not have the bus in full capacity as the route may have fewer students who have availed for transport. While we try to club them with other routes, at times this may lead to a longer drive for students.

Question 57

We live very far from the school and there is no bus stop near for my ward. How do I arrange transportation?

Accepted Answer

You would need to be able to drop the student to the nearest pick up point of the school bus and likewise pickup your ward at the closest drop -off point of the bus.

Question 58

My ward goes to a day care provider in an area with bus service. May my ward ride the bus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the same pick up and drop off is maintained consistently. (answered in Q3)

Question 59

My ward is a special need student. To whom should I speak concerning his/her transportation?

Accepted Answer

The transport Manager and the Principal.

Question 60

My ward left an item on the bus. How can I retrieve it?

Accepted Answer

The caretaker would have handed over the item to the Transport Manager.

Question 61

Why aren't seat belts required in school buses?

Accepted Answer

It is provided in the appropriate seats.

Question 62

Why are buses sometimes late?

Accepted Answer

Traffic snarls lead to delay.

Question 63

Are my ward's movements being tracked?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the system is in the process of being developed.

Question 64

Can my ward eat and drink on school transport?

Accepted Answer

No. Eating and drinking is not permitted on vehicles. If your ward has a medical condition which means they must eat regularly you must notify the School team/medical needs team of this in advance of the journey.

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