A CBSE boarding school near Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli
Shivneri School & Junior College is a co-educational CBSE boarding school (Affiliation No. 1130133) at Khanapur, Taluka Junnar, Dist. Pune. From Thane it is roughly 130 to 150 km via Kalyan and Malshej Ghat, or about 200 km via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Boarding covers Class I to XII, with separate boys' and girls' hostels.
- CBSE Affiliation No. 1130133
- Since 2004, 5,000+ students till date
- Separate boys' and girls' hostels
- Class I to XII, Junior College Science and Commerce
Why boarding, for a Thane family
Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli have good schools. The question with boarding is whether your child gets enough structure, sport, sleep and quiet study time in a day that also has to fit long commutes, tuition classes and screens. A residential school puts the whole day in one place.
From the eastern suburbs, Shivneri is closer than the distance from south Mumbai suggests: the Malshej Ghat road starts at Kalyan. That makes one full-day campus visit realistic, with time to see everything and drive home.
- CBSE Affiliation No. 1130133, run by Shivneri Foundation, a public trust
- 5,000+ students educated since 2004
- 600+ inter-school trophies and 800+ guest lectures
- Rated 4.9 on Google from 200+ reviews
What the boarding package covers
One yearly boarding package covers five things, so you are not adding separate hostel and mess bills:
- Tuition
- Hostel accommodation, with separate boys' and girls' hostels
- Vegetarian mess meals
- Laundry
- Salon
The admission fee (admission year only), the imprest account, optional non-vegetarian meals, and the uniform and stationery kit are listed separately on the fees page.
Fees, published
For 2026-27, the yearly boarding package runs from Rs 2,16,950 for Class I to II up to Rs 2,58,000 for Class XI to XII Science. Fees are set by class, not by city, so families from Thane pay the same as everyone else.
Distance and drive plan from Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli
There are two practical routes. All distances and times below are approximate; check the live route on Google Maps on the day you travel.
Route 1, via Kalyan and Malshej Ghat (shorter): roughly 130 to 150 km from Thane, about 3.5 to 4 hours
- Thane to Kalyan
- Kalyan to Murbad
- Murbad over Malshej Ghat on NH-61
- Down the ghat towards Junnar
- Onto the Narayangaon-Junnar Road to Khanapur
Route 2, via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Chakan (longer): roughly 190 to 210 km, about 4.5 to 5 hours
- Thane or Navi Mumbai to the Expressway at Kalamboli (Panvel)
- Expressway to Talegaon
- Talegaon to Chakan
- Chakan to Rajgurunagar, Manchar and Narayangaon on NH-60
- Narayangaon onto the Narayangaon-Junnar Road to Khanapur
- Kalyan and Dombivli families are usually closest to Route 1. Navi Mumbai and Panvel families often find Route 2 simpler.
- Malshej Ghat conditions vary in the monsoon: heavy rain, landslides and road damage have led to restrictions and closures in recent years. Check the current status before you travel, and use Route 2 if the ghat is restricted.
- For a visit, the late-morning (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) or afternoon (2:00 to 4:00 PM) slot leaves time for the drive both ways.
Shivneri School & Junior College, Khanapur, Narayangaon-Junnar Road, Taluka Junnar, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra 410502
What a visit day looks like
Choose a slot
Pick any date from tomorrow onwards, weekends included, and a time slot: morning 9:00 to 11:00 AM, late morning 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, afternoon 2:00 to 4:00 PM, or flexible.
Get it confirmed
The school confirms your visit by phone or WhatsApp, usually the same day.
Walk the campus
See the classrooms, the hostels and the grounds where your child would spend the day.
Ask everything
Bring your questions on classes, hostel life, leave and fees, and get the answers in person.
Questions from Thane families
How far is Shivneri School from Thane?
Roughly 130 to 150 km via Kalyan and Malshej Ghat, about 3.5 to 4 hours, or about 200 km via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Chakan. Shivneri School is at Khanapur on the Narayangaon-Junnar Road, Taluka Junnar, Dist. Pune 410502. Figures are approximate, so check Google Maps before you travel.
Which route is better from Thane, Malshej Ghat or the Expressway?
Malshej Ghat via Kalyan and Murbad is shorter. The Expressway via Chakan and Narayangaon is longer but stays on wider highways. In the monsoon, or whenever the ghat is restricted, take the Expressway route.
Is Malshej Ghat open during the monsoon?
It depends on the week. Malshej Ghat gets heavy rain, and landslides or road damage have led to restrictions and closures in recent monsoons. Check current traffic advisories before you set out; if in doubt, use the Expressway route.
Can families from Navi Mumbai, Kalyan and Dombivli book a campus visit?
Yes. Families from Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Dombivli, Panvel and nearby book through the same form. Choose any date from tomorrow onwards, weekends included, add your city, and the school confirms by phone or WhatsApp, usually the same day.
Are the fees different for families from Thane?
No. The published fees are set by class, not by city. For 2026-27, the yearly boarding package runs from Rs 2,16,950 for Class I to II up to Rs 2,58,000 for Class XI to XII Science. The package covers tuition, hostel, vegetarian mess meals, laundry and salon.
Does Shivneri have separate hostels for boys and girls?
Yes. Shivneri is a co-educational boarding school with separate boys' and girls' hostels on campus, for Class I to XII including the Junior College. Ask to see both hostels when you visit.