Holy Mary International School, Darbhanga, Bihar

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🏛️ Institutional Overview

Managed by: Devkala Educational Trust, unaided independent CBSE school 

Foundation & Inauguration:

Founded in 2011 and formally inaugurated on 13 April 2014, with CBSE Academic Director M.V.V. Prasada Rao and LNM University VC Saket Kushwaha as chief guests

🎓 Academics & Streams

Classes Offered: Nursery → Class XII (includes Pre‑primary: Nursery, LKG, UKG)

Curriculum: CBSE board (grades X & XII AISSE/AISSCE) 

Class XI–XII Streams: Science (PCM and PCB) along with English and Informatics Practices

🧍 Staff & Student Body

Total Students: ~1,450 enrolled across sections, with an average class size of ~35 and student–teacher ratio ~35:1 

Faculty: About 14 to 15 qualified teachers, including subject specialists 

Leadership: Principal – Shibu V. Raju, PhD. with 14 years teaching & 12 years admin experience 

🏫 Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Area: Approximately 1.6 acres; includes ~42 classrooms

Smart Infrastructure: Every classroom equipped with interactive smart boards; school uses a mobile app for parent engagement, real‑time attendance, homework updates, and monthly performance indices

Library & Labs: Well-stocked library (≈2,000+ books, magazines); dedicated science, maths, and computer labs; spoken English training 

Sports & Recreation: Facilities for cricket, football, badminton, table tennis, yoga; school claims a swimming pool & gym but these are not consistently confirmed

Safety & Health: Regular health check-ups, CCTV surveillance, first‑aid arrangements, and fire safety protocols. Transport services available for students

🧩 Co‑Curricular & Enrichment Programs

Clubs & Activities: Inclusion of Art & Craft, Debate, Dance, Chess, Science Club, Literary Club, Nature & Social Service clubs 

Events & Exposure: Activities like science fairs, youth parliament, NCC / Scouts & Guides, quiz contests, annual day and festival celebrations, workshops and parenting seminars

Recognition Platform: Participation in the National Active Championship (NacFun); HMIS currently ranks around 7308 on national leaderboard for co‑curricular engagement

Scholarships: Top scorers in Classes 3–5 and 6–10 receive full academic scholarships—tuition, books, stationery, and bags; attendance excellence is also recognized annually

💰 Fee Structure (Session 2025–26, example Class X)

Fees are approximate and subject to change; ₹1.23 lakh is borne out by 2024–25 published data 

Note: There's inconsistent data from another branch (Sitamarhi)—which isn't relevant to the Darbhanga center 

📝 Admissions Overview

Registration Window: Opens every November, strictly filled in CAPITAL letters; fee is non‑refundable

Admission Process:

Nursery to Grade IX: observation, interaction or written test

Grade XI: based purely on Class X marks 

Age Eligibility (as of April 1):

Nursery: 3 yrs, LKG: 4, UKG: 5; Class I: 6 yrs up to Class IX: 14 yrs following typical age range 

Mandatory Documents:

Birth certificate, prior year’s report card/TC, Aadhaar (student & parents), photos (student and parents), affidavit, passport (if foreign student), family photograph

🌟 Philosophy, Vision & Culture

Core Ethos:

Mission: Nurture individual potential in a joyful and caring environment, promoting lifelong learning and ethical leadership

Vision: Build proactive global citizens grounded in values and wisdom 

Values: Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Cooperation, Achievement; motto: “Service before self”

👩‍💼 Community & External Feedback

AmbitionBox Reviews (from employees):

Overall rating: 2.5/5 based on 3 reviews—positive on culture (4.0) but low on job security (1.5) and work-life balance (1.3) 

A lone 2023 review gave 5/5 for culture and salary benchmarks but more recent feedback shows mixed sentiments

Reddit Mentions:

Some Darbhanga locals list HMIS among recognized schools in the area (“Holy Mary International school”) alongside Rose Public, Jesus & Mary, etc. 

No detailed commentary specific to HMIS was found

✅ Summary

Holy Mary International School, Darbhanga, is a well-structured CBSE-affiliated independent institution operating under Devkala Educational Trust. Established in 2014, its strengths include a robust academic‑campus infrastructure, smart‑classrooms, clubs, scholarships, and parent engagement via technology. While fee structure is moderately high by local standards (~₹1.2 L per year for Class X), the school emphasizes inclusive development, disciplined environment, and holistic exposure.

Limitations:

Employee feedback shows internal challenges (work-life balance, retention) 

Some facility details like swimming pool and hostel availability are mentioned inconsistently across sources

Community reviews online are minimal—mostly ranking and listing rather than detailed assessments