“We are honoured to be ranked India’s #1 Special Needs School. It’s a distinction that is highly valued by our founder Neerja Birla, who is determined to create model environments for every child to realise her potential. Enabling children with disabilities is our prime objective. To this end, we have successfully adapted our curriculum, programmes, support systems, and pedagogies to serve their unique needs, abilities, interests, and aspirations. We are blessed with an excellent team of teachers, special educators, counsellors, and therapists who focus on academic, therapeutic, social, emotional, and life-skill development. Little wonder that TABIS has been awarded highest score under the parameter of teacher competence. Another school priority is individualised attention to students through special programmes, collaborative therapy, careful monitoring, and personalised support to develop our children’s independence, confidence, and well-being. Therefore, I am delighted with our top score under the parameter of individual attention to students. Looking ahead, we intend to expand national and international collaborations, strengthen parent engagement, promote industry awareness and employment opportunities for children with special needs.” — Aisha Bharmal, Principal, The Aditya Birla Integrated School, Mumbai (40 teachers, 160 students)

“We are proud that your sample respondents have ranked us India’s #1 philanthropic school for the second consecutive year. This is the outcome of the dedication of our teachers, staff and the support of our donors who share our vision — to nurture confident, socially responsible and financially independent girl children. To realise this vision, we have designed a unique holistic education experience that combines high-quality academics with sports, STEM, life skills and digital learning, health and hygiene support, and mentorship for personality development. While we are grateful for the high scores awarded to us under all parameters, I am especially pleased with our top scores for teacher competence, academic reputation, individual attention to students and sports education. Once known as a “school for poor girls”, Pardada Pardadi School has evolved into a respected institution where girls excel in academics and sports. Recently, one of our girls Sadhana represented India in basketball at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026, and another topped Bulandshahr district in class X board exams of the Uttar Pradesh state board. Over the next five years, we hope to replicate our rural education development model in other districts of the state” — Lokender Pal Singh, President, Pardada Pardadi Educational Society, Bulandshahr (4,000 students, 167 teachers)