Narayana Group of Educational Institutions

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Narayana Group of Educational Institutions
Formation1979;45 years ago (1979)
Founder Ponguru Narayana
TypeEducational institution
Headquarters Hyderabad
Region served
India
Directors and Presidents
Ponguru Sindhura, Ponguru Sharani and Puneet Kothapa [1]
Website www.narayanagroup.com , www.narayanaschools.in

Narayana Group of Educational Institutions is one of Asia's largest educational conglomerates, with a vast network of schools, junior colleges, coaching centers, and professional institutions across India. [2] Founded by Ponguru Narayana, a prominent educationist turned politician currently serving as a cabinet minister in Andhra Pradesh, the group has played a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of India.

[3] The Narayana group frequently producers high-ranking students, in many prestigious examinations, such as the JEE Advanced, JEE Mains, and NEET.

The Narayana group was established by Ponguru Narayana, an educationist in Andhra Pradesh, who later became a cabinet minister in the current Andhra Pradesh Government. His vision was to provide high-quality education that goes beyond the traditional curriculum, with a special emphasis on preparing students for competitive exams such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE). [4] [5]

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References

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