Our vision is that every learner at Nava has the confidence to create, the discipline to refine, and the clarity to build lives of meaning and impact in an evolving world.
To empower young minds to make a difference in the world
The CMR Jnanadhara Trust, founded in honour of Sri Chikka Muniyappa Reddy, establishes the National Junior School (now CMR National Public School) with just six kindergarten students in a modest campus rooted in community learning.
CMR National Public School grows steadily, evolving into one of Bangalore’s leading CBSE institutions, serving students from Kindergarten to Grade XII.
The CMR Group of Institutions emerges as a diverse educational ecosystem—spanning K–12 schools, higher education, research centres, and centres of excellence—educating over 20,000 students from 60+ countries with the support of nearly 1,000 educators.
CMR partners with National Public Schools to establish NPS International School in Singapore and later founds CMR University as a private university in Karnataka.
Ekya Schools is founded as a boutique chain of K–12 schools under the CMR Group, championing student-centred learning, curiosity-driven inquiry, and collaborative school cultures.
Ekya Nava is established with a purpose-based education model centred on hands-on learning, creativity, and strong academic foundations. Building on this vision, Ekya Vana is launched as a chain of nature-based preschools and daycare centres, rooted in sustainability, empathy, and purposeful exploration.
The CMR Jnanadhara Trust establishes the National Junior School (now CMR National Public School) with just six kindergarten students in a modest campus rooted in community learning.
CMR National Public School grows steadily, evolving into one of Bangalore’s leading CBSE institutions, serving students from Kindergarten to Grade XII.
The CMR Group of Institutions emerges as a diverse educational ecosystem—spanning K–12 schools, higher education, research centres, and centres of excellence—educating over 20,000 students from 60+ countries with the support of nearly 1,000 educators.
CMR partners with National Public Schools to establish NPS International School in Singapore and later founds CMR University as a private university in Karnataka.
Ekya Schools is founded as a boutique chain of K–12 schools under the CMR Group, championing student-centred learning, curiosity-driven inquiry, and collaborative school cultures.
Ekya Nava is established with a purpose-based education model centred on hands-on learning, creativity, and strong academic foundations. Building on this vision, Ekya Vana is launched as a chain of nature-based preschools and daycare centres, rooted in sustainability, empathy, and purposeful exploration.
This school is designed for learners who see possibilities where others see problems, who feel compelled to understand how things work, and who naturally experiment, prototype, and refine. Here, design is not a subject; it is a way of thinking. Creativity is not an extracurricular activity; it is a daily practice. Innovation is not an end goal; it is a mindset shaped through inquiry, iteration, and meaningful making.
Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy is a visionary. She founded the CMR Jnanadhara Trust in 1990. The Trust started the National Junior School (now CMR National Public School). What began as a modest school in an orchard is now a full-fledged CBSE school. Today, CMR Group runs 20 institutions in Bengaluru, educating thousands of students annually.
Mr. K.C Ramamurthy has been a part of the Indian Police Service and as the Registrar of Bangalore University. He was appointed as the Commissioner of Youth Services and Sports Inspector General of Police in Bangalore. In 2016, he was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He has received the Kempegowda Award and the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for his focus on improving education quality.
K.R. Jayadeep, Pro-Chancellor of CMR University, drives its expansion with innovation. Mastermind behind its modern 60-acre campus, he’s established 9 specialised schools offering industry-relevant academic programs.
Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy is a visionary. She founded the CMR Jnanadhara Trust in 1990. The Trust started the National Junior School (now CMR National Public School). What began as a modest school in an orchard is now a full-fledged CBSE school. Today, CMR Group runs 20 institutions in Bengaluru, educating thousands of students annually.
Mr. K.C Ramamurthy has been a part of the Indian Police Service and as the Registrar of Bangalore University. He was appointed as the Commissioner of Youth Services and Sports Inspector General of Police in Bangalore. In 2016, he was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He has received the Kempegowda Award and the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for his focus on improving education quality.
K.R. Jayadeep, Pro-Chancellor of CMR University, drives its expansion with innovation. Mastermind behind its modern 60-acre campus, he’s established 9 specialised schools offering industry-relevant academic programs.
key advisors • AMBASSADORS • PATHWAY ADVISORS
key advisors
Previously, she founded Wingon Travel and ASLAN, China’s largest B2B air ticket platform. With a global team, she champions innovation and serves as an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway Advisor at Ekya Nava.
He co-founded G.A.M.E and ACT Grants, focusing on scalable change. Formerly early leader at Flipkart, he shaped it’s tech and people strategy. As an angel investor, He supports human capital & ed-tech innovations
With experience in companies like Samsung, IBM & New Corp’s NDS for product development and startups, he partners with founders to impactful, market-leading businesses for tomorrow’s India.
He co-invented the Embrace incubator, impacting, impacting over 25,000 babies. With a BS in Biochemical Engineering & MBA from Stanford, and an MPA from Harvard, his work promotes equity & real-world skills in creative education
A Taiwanese Entrepreneur & angel investor, he holds a master’s in electrical engineering from boston university. his investment portfolio includes ventures in blockchain & digital payments, showing his commitment to tech & innovation
key advisors • AMBASSADORS • PATHWAY ADVISORS
key advisors
Previously, she founded Wingon Travel and ASLAN, China’s largest B2B air ticket platform. With a global team, she champions innovation and serves as an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway Advisor at Ekya Nava.
He co-founded G.A.M.E and ACT Grants, focusing on scalable change. Formerly early leader at Flipkart, he shaped it’s tech and people strategy. As an angel investor, He supports human capital & ed-tech innovations
With experience in companies like Samsung, IBM & New Corp’s NDS for product development and startups, he partners with founders to impactful, market-leading businesses for tomorrow’s India.
He co-invented the Embrace incubator, impacting, impacting over 25,000 babies. With a BS in Biochemical Engineering & MBA from Stanford, and an MPA from Harvard, his work promotes equity & real-world skills in creative education
A Taiwanese Entrepreneur & angel investor, he holds a master’s in electrical engineering from boston university. his investment portfolio includes ventures in blockchain & digital payments, showing his commitment to tech & innovation
