MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School, Pune, was named the Outstanding IB World School for Day, Boarding & Holistic Education at the Maharashtra Excellence Awards and Conclave 2026. The event was held on August 22, 2026, at Sayaji Hotel, Wakad, Pune, and was organized by Insights Success and powered by Insights Excellence Awards. Marathi actress Nivedita Saraf attended as Chief Guest. The award recognizes the school’s work in delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum across a large residential campus in Loni Kalbhor, near Hadapsar, Pune.
Founded in 2006 and set on a 125-acre campus, the school brings together over 700 students from more than 30 countries, offering the complete IB curriculum, spanning the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme, from Nursery through Grade 12. With over 17 years of IB experience, the school combines academic learning with sports, performing arts, and community-based activities aimed at broader student development. Chief Guest Nivedita Saraf, known for her long career in Marathi cinema and theater, was present at the event, and her attendance added a note of recognition to a ceremony centered on education and institutional achievement.
The school offers both day and boarding options, with separate hostel facilities for boys and girls managed by resident faculty, along with an on-campus medical infirmary and round-the-clock security. This setup caters to families looking for either a day school experience or a more immersive residential setup, with boarding available from Grade 1 onward. Students also have access to over 21 sports along with clubs spanning debate, robotics, and the arts.
Vishwashanti Gurukul has built a track record of institutional recognition over the years, including being named School of the Year, along with rankings among India’s top residential and international schools and honors for its IB curriculum practices at various education forums. This combination of academic structure, global diversity, and residential facilities has shaped how the school is viewed within Pune’s education landscape.
The Outstanding IB World School award adds to this record of recognition, reflecting the trust families have placed in the school’s blend of academic rigor and holistic, residential education.
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