Frequently Asked Questions

Podar International Schools offers a variety of unique programs and features, including:

• Personalized teaching: Podar International School uses differentiated teaching methods to recognize and cater to each student's unique learning styles and talents.
• Experienced and qualified faculty: Podar International School ensures that all teachers undergo training to improve their teaching methods and update their skills.
• Remedial Classes: If a student is a slow learner in a particular subject, the school provides remedial classes to help them understand the topic better. These are absolutely free of cost and in the safe environment of Podar International School.
• Hobby classes: Podar International School offers a variety of hobby classes for students to explore their interests, including theater, music, dance, and debate.
• Inclusive and safe environment: Podar International School has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and unruly activities and strives to create a safe space for its students.

As one of the best CBSE schools, the infrastructure has been designed to incorporate ergonomics principles at all levels. With spacious and comfortable classrooms, innovative well-equipped labs, a fully equipped medical center, state-of-the-art libraries, expansive playgrounds, and extracurricular activity rooms, Podar International School offers some of the best modern facilities to students.

Age eligibility criteria for Prep grades are mentioned on the Age Norms page. Please click here.

• Admissions are on a first come, first served basis and seats are limited.
• Admissions will only be confirmed once the necessary documents and the payment of the first-term fees is made.
• Fees once paid will be strictly non-refundable.

Podar International School provides assistance with the easy transfer of students from one Podar International School to another.

Existing Podar students are given first preference for admissions.

Podar International School has developed a teaching methodology that ensures fun and interactive learning, so students don’t have to rely on by-rote memorisation. With spacious classrooms that are well-equipped with projectors and visualisers, our students are encouraged to ask questions to understand each concept thoroughly.

All schools are equipped with laboratories for subjects like science, maths, computers, and technology, allowing students to receive practical knowledge on topics like 3-D printing, coding, and more.

Safety of our students is our first priority. Podar International School in Katni offers safe and secure transportation to and from school based on the distance from the school.

Each school bus is equipped with CCTV cameras, speed governors, two lady attendants, GPS tracking, first aid kits, and a fire extinguisher for emergencies.

Parents can contact the school's admissions office for any queries regarding Podar International School admission. Here are some general guidelines on how to apply for admission:

• Visit www.podareducation.org/admissions
• Enter the state and city, then find a school.
• Click on the school name, fill in the required details to register online, and submit the form.

After submission of the form, parents will be sent a payment link if seats are available in the respective class. Parents can confirm their admission completely online.

Alternatively, parents can also visit the school to complete the admission process.

The school premises are under constant CCTV surveillance to monitor activity and ensure the safety of students and staff.

Podar International School places the highest importance on the health and safety of students. The school has a medical center in the building with a qualified nurse available.

Podar International School CBSE follows a structured curriculum that aims to prepare students for board examinations and, thereafter, higher education. Here are some of the key aspects that we focus on:

• Preparing for Competitive Exams
• Emphasis on Practical Learning
• Teaching Critical Thinking
• Preparing for International Education

Podar International Schools across India are renowned not only for their excellent academic culture but also for the all-round development of their students. Offering a vast range of traditional and new-age sports, along with a variety of extracurricular activities for children to hone their skills, we provide an engaging and progressive environment for our students in the CBSE school in Katni.

• Theatre
• Indian and Western Dance
• Classical and International Music
• Public Speaking and Debating
• Sports

Click here to view the detailed fee structure for Podar International School CBSE Katni.

There are two easy ways you can seek admission for your child at Podar International CBSE School in Katni: Online and Offline visit.

Online Admission Process:

1. Complete the online application form.
2. The following documents are to be uploaded while filling out the online application form:
   • Student’s Birth Certificate.
   • Student’s Aadhaar Card.
   • School Leaving Certificate (can be submitted later if currently not available) (Std 2 onwards).
   • UDISE Number (Unified District Information System for Education) from current school (Std 2 onwards).
   • Student's previous/current class Report Card (Std 2 onwards).
   • Address proof (any one): a) Ration Card, b) Electricity Bill, c) Passport, d) Aadhaar Card.
   • Aadhaar card of any one parent/guardian.
   • PAN Card of any one parent/guardian.
   • Passport-size photograph of the student.
   • Caste Certificate (if applicable).
3. After submitting the online application form, if there are seats available in the standard that you have applied to, an email with a payment link for the first-term fees will be sent to you. Parents are requested to make the necessary payment online.

Offline Admission Process:

1. Complete the application form either online or collect the form from the school.
2. Please submit the completed application form along with the following documents at the School Office:
   • Photocopy of Student’s Birth Certificate.
   • Photocopy of Student’s Aadhaar Card.
   • School Leaving Certificate (can be submitted later if currently not available) (Std 2 onwards).
   • UDISE Number (Unified District Information System for Education) from current school (Std 2 onwards).
   • Photocopy of Student's previous/current class Report Card (Std 2 onwards).
   • Photocopy of Address proof (any one): a) Ration Card, b) Electricity Bill, c) Passport, d) Aadhaar Card.
   • Photocopy of Aadhaar card of any one parent/guardian.
   • Photocopy of PAN card of any one parent/guardian.
   • 3 Passport-size photographs of the student.
   • Caste Certificate (if applicable).
3. Please submit a cheque with the first term fees to the School Office. All payments at the school are to be made by cheque. Please mention the name of your ward and contact number on the rear side of the cheque. Fees once paid will be strictly non-refundable.

To learn more details about the admission process, please visit the Admissions page on the Podar International School Katni website.

At Podar International School, we aim to provide the best education to our students. Hence, our hiring process for teachers is quite stringent.

Teachers are selected with a prerequisite of graduation in any discipline and a B.Ed degree. Besides qualifications, the teachers must be passionate about their work and committed to bringing out the best in their students.