By the Education Karnataka Editorial Team · Last updated: November 2026

Quick answer: Kalyana Karnataka (formerly called Hyderabad-Karnataka) includes Kalaburagi, Bidar, Raichur, Koppal, Yadgir, Ballari and Vijayanagara districts. Families here can choose from private English-medium schools, CBSE and ICSE schools, government residential schools under KREIS and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, plus long-established residential schools such as the one at Sandur.

Key takeaways

• The region has growing private school options, alongside government residential schools.
• Article 371(J) of the Constitution gives the region special provisions in education and employment. Check how this affects your eligibility for seats in higher education.
• Many families combine a local school with foundation or entrance coaching.
• Compare hostel supervision and academic support carefully.

Some schools listed in our directory for the region

Listed in no particular order. This is not a ranking:

• Guru Nanak Public School (Main Branch), Bidar
• Centurion International School, Yadgir
• SFS ICSE School, Koppal
• Haripriya English Medium School, Kushtagi (Koppal)
• Sandur Residential School, Sandur (ICSE, Nursery to Class 10, day scholars and boarders)

Check current hostel availability, classes and fees directly with each school.

Government residential options

• KREIS residential schools (Morarji Desai, Kittur Rani Chennamma and others), with admission mainly at Class 6 through the KEA entrance test.
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, with admission at Class 6 through JNVST for children studying in the same district, plus limited lateral entry.

What is Article 371(J), and why does it matter?

Article 371(J) gives the Kalyana Karnataka region special provisions, including reservation in certain educational institutions and government jobs for eligible local residents. Families should check how this applies to professional college admissions and keep the required residence certificates ready.

What to check

Area	Questions
Hostel	Is it on campus? Are wardens present at night? Are hostels separate?
Academics	Which board? Is evening study supervised?
Coaching	Are foundation programmes optional or included?
Medical	How close is the nearest hospital?
Fees	What is the total written annual cost?

Frequently asked questions

What is Kalyana Karnataka? It is the renamed Hyderabad-Karnataka region of north-eastern Karnataka, covering districts including Kalaburagi, Bidar, Raichur, Koppal, Yadgir, Ballari and Vijayanagara.

Do students from this region get reservation in professional courses? Under Article 371(J), eligible local candidates have reservation in certain institutions. Check KEA’s official rules for the current details.

Are there ICSE schools in the region? Yes, including some listed in our directory. Confirm affiliation on the CISCE website.

How do I apply to a Navodaya school here? Through JNVST for Class 6, usually with online applications in the middle of the year. Check the NVS website.

Is it better to study locally or move to Bengaluru or the coast? It depends on your child’s needs and the quality of local options. Studying closer to home makes visits and emergencies easier to manage.

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