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About Us
Who We Are
Ekya is a community of children, educators, and parents where everyone learns together. Drawing on the 35-year educational legacy of the CMR Group of Institutions and the innovative methods of school systems around the world, our learning model goes beyond conventional norms. We apply interdisciplinary skills to think differently and solve real-world problems. Inspired by the Sanskrit word “Aikyam”, which stands for oneness, the word Ekya evokes the ideals of community, collaboration, individuality, and unity.
Our Vision
We aim to empower young minds to make a difference in the world.
Our Pillars
Our Process
At Ekya, we prepare students for future challenges and equip them with skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Our Philosophy
We connect with the part of the child that celebrates seeking. Students find their purpose, passion and community here
Legacy
The CMR Group of Institutions was created as a tribute to the visionary educationist Sri Chikka Muniyappa Reddy.
The CMR Group is spread across Bangalore, with 11 active campuses. The Group offers academic programs covering such topics as engineering, education, law, management, biosciences, business administration and psychology for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
We have partnered with the National Educational Trust, inaugurating the NPS International School in Singapore – a 6-acre campus. We enable children to learn through our schools, research centers, pre-university colleges and our private universities.
Ekya Schools is the latest addition in the CMR Group of K-12 schools.
The CMR Jnanadhara Trust was established in 1990, as a tribute to the late Sri Chikka Muniyappa Reddy, a visionary educationist and philanthropist who believed that every individual deserves access to a quality education. In accordance with his vision, the CMR educational institutes were founded to give every student a chance at an outstanding, value-based and well-rounded education. The CMR Jnanadhara Trust supports and manages all the activities of the CMR Group of Institutions.
CMR University was established to advance university education in technical, health, management, and the life sciences. CMRU believes creativity is the key component to excel in our world. We recognise independent thinkers, artists, product leaders, designers, and innovators are the need of the hour.
Inculcating creative concepts and design thinking in our students, we develop skills such as teamwork, presentation, initiative, and research capability. CMRU aims to foster creative communities where students can be nurtured to make discoveries and share creations.
Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools, part of the CMR Group of Institutions, is a forward-thinking chain of K-12 schools that promotes a culture of community and collaboration. The school emphasises cultivating curiosity and inquisitiveness through active learning. Ekya’s curriculum, instructional methods, and assessment practices are centred around students, incorporating the latest research and evidence. To maintain the highest learning standards, Ekya’s educators participate in specialised professional development programmes created internally.
Advisory Board
Founder
Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy
Founder, Ekya Schools |
Vice President, CMR Group of Institutions
Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy is an educator with over 15 years of experience transforming education systems. From founding her first school at 23 to leading initiatives in school and higher education, she remains committed to leading innovation to nurture the next generation of learners.
As a passionate advocate of educational transformation for economic and social growth, she firmly believes that high-quality teacher support is a pivotal lever. Her doctorate research made a case for improved teacher status by providing teachers with opportunities to understand and communicate the complexity of teaching work. Her past research has focused on educational equity, teacher motivation, education policy, and curriculum construction. She has also published a book titled “Creating Extraordinary Educators”.
Dr. Tristha’s academic qualifications include a Master’s in Education from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s degree from Singapore Management University. She also holds a Doctorate in Education from King’s College, London. She is enrolled in the prestigious Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Dr. Tristha is an early-stage startup advisor and investor, having invested in AdmitKard, HealthifyMe, Lo! Foods, Toodle, and others. She has served as the first female President of YPO Bangalore and is a Board Trustee of One Billion Literates Foundation.
She is a fitness enthusiast, an avid art collector, and passionate about organic farming, which includes setting up the family aquaponic farm.
Imagine a place where every action, every blueprint, and every brick laid is centred around the learner. That’s the essence of Ekya. Here, we foster thinkers, doers, and learners, encouraging them to take control of their own educational journey.
At the heart of our mission is the Ekya Learning Centre, a vibrant hub of curriculum development supported by the insights of our dedicated educators and driven by facts and data. Our assessments? They’re not about inducing fear but rather exciting challenges designed to stimulate our students’ intellectual curiosity.
As we look towards Ekya’s bright future, we warmly open our doors to innovative educators and passionate learners. I invite you to join us in the inspiring and vibrant world of Ekya, where we bring learning to life, one impactful lesson at a time.
Our Programs
Ekya’s programs adhere to an in-house curriculum that has been patiently developed over the years, to give students a new learning experience influenced by the best global methods of teaching.
Ekya Early Years
Montessori/Kindergarten
At Ekya Early years we encourage independent learning in mixed-age classrooms while developing children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.
Ekya Primary School
(Grades 1-5)
Our primary school program nourishes the minds of our students with holistic values. We encourage active learning inside and outside the classroom.
Ekya Middle School
(Grades 6-8)
Our middle school program provides a challenging environment where students start applying what they learn in class to the outside world.
Ekya Senior School
(Grades 9-12)
Our Senior School prepares students to compete on a global scale by developing international competencies in them.