Ekya BTM Layout
Find Our Story
Ekya BTM Layout is a nurturing community that fosters growth, creativity, and critical thinking in a safe and encouraging environment. Explore our campus and discover the opportunities that await our students.
Find New Ways To Learn
Our learning philosophy fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration through the Learn, Think, Do framework, with holistic assessments that encourage students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
Find Your Unique Voice
Ekya’s co-curricular program fosters a vibrant community through gratitude assemblies, diverse clubs, and activities. Students explore interests, develop leadership skills, and discover passions, promoting confident self-expression.
Legacy
Progressive K-12 Schools in Bangalore across five campuses
CMR University (CMRU) is a private university in the state of Karnataka, established and governed by the CMR University Act 2013
Includes the prestigious CMR Institute of Technology, CMR Pre-University Colleges and NPS International School, Singapore
Ekya Schools, established in 2010, is built upon a 35-year legacy of educational excellence, stemming from the CMR Group’s dedication to quality education since 1990. Starting as a single kindergarten, CMR National Public School expanded by 2004. Ekya proudly preserves this rich history, merging innovative global teaching methods with individualized attention, and instilling a passion for learning in every child. The school expanded in 2016 with the opening of Ekya BTM Layout, its third campus, which maintains the legacy by fostering a dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Founder’s Note
“When we established Ekya BTM Layout, it was more than just opening a school. It was about bringing our vision for education to a community we’ve always felt connected to. The school’s energy is palpable – a dynamic team and students who are always eager to learn, to question, and to create.”
Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy
Founder, Ekya Schools | Vice President, CMR Group of Institutions
Academics
Ekya BTM Layout offers a vibrant learning environment with programs ranging from Montessori and Kindergarten to Grades 1-12. This school is affiliated with the CBSE Board, committed to providing a comprehensive and robust education. We focus on deep learning and the all-round development of our students, equipping them to tackle the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Early Years
In Ekya BTM Layout, our Early Years program, which includes Montessori and Kindergarten, prioritises the sustained, healthy development of children aged 2.5 to 6. This foundational experience equips them with a robust academic grounding and instils a passion for lifelong learning.
Primary School
Ekya BTM Layout campus’s Primary School program, serving grades 1 to 5, is grounded in the CBSE curriculum. Here, we prioritise academic excellence while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and creative exploration. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in the modern world.
Middle School
Ekya BTM Middle School, catering to grades 6 to 8, encourages inquiry and discovery through interactive learning. Our environment nurtures diverse learning styles, promotes critical thinking, and supports global citizenship. Students follow our in-house curriculum until grade 7, and from grade 8, they can choose the CBSE curriculum.
Senior School
The senior school program at Ekya BTM Layout, serving grades 9 to 12, aims to develop proficient learners with skills in inquiry, care, problem-solving, concept integration, and communication. Our curriculum, based on the CBSE syllabus, uses interactive, inquiry-based methods to ignite curiosity and enhance critical thinking.
Achievements
School Timings
Montessori Beginners & Sub Juniors - 8:05 am to 12:30 pm (Flexible reporting time between 8:05 am - 9:15 am)
Kindergarten 1 & 2 - 8:05 am to 12:30 pm
Montessori Junior & Senior - 8:05 am to 3:00 pm
Grades 1 to 12 - 8:05 am to 3:00 pm
All Saturdays are holidays for students in pre-primary and primary school. Students from Grades 6 and above have holidays on the second and fourth Saturday.