Every rupee accounted for. A 45% EBITDA margin ensures the Alumni Trust's long-term sustainability.
One-time construction costs to build a world-class 500-student campus.
| Component | Specs | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 10 acres | ₹3.00 Cr |
| Hostels (4 Havelis) | 40k sq.ft RCC | ₹7.20 Cr |
| Academic PEB Sheds | 20k sq.ft | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Sports PEB Shed | 15k sq.ft | ₹1.20 Cr |
| Guest/Staff Housing | 15k sq.ft G+2 | ₹2.70 Cr |
| Maha-Rasoi Kitchen | Industrial | ₹1.20 Cr |
| Tech & App | Gurukul Connect | ₹0.25 Cr |
| Infrastructure | Solar+Water | ₹3.00 Cr |
| Furniture & Labs | Complete | ₹2.00 Cr |
| TOTAL CAPEX | ₹22.55 Cr | |
Recurring expenses to run a 500-student residential school at the highest standards.
| Expense Head | Calculation | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Staff | 34 teachers @ ₹6L avg | ₹2.04 Cr |
Why 34 teachers for 500 students?
Base Requirement: 1 teacher per 20 students = 25 teachers
3-On/1-Off Model: Requires 33% bench strength Calculation: 25 × 1.33 = 33.25 ≈ 34 teachers Teachers work 3 months → 1 month paid leave → repeat. While 25% are on leave, substitutes cover. |
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| Support Staff | 30 @ ₹3L avg | ₹0.90 Cr |
| Food (Maha-Rasoi) | ₹180/day × 570 pax × 300d | ₹3.08 Cr |
| Electricity | Reduced (Solar offset) | ₹0.60 Cr |
| Maintenance | 2% of building value | ₹0.45 Cr |
| Marketing/Admin | Central office | ₹0.50 Cr |
| Student Kit | Uniforms, Books, Tablets | ₹0.75 Cr |
Uniform Policy: Hybrid Modern + Traditional
Boys receive BOTH:
• Modern: 3 sets Shirt/Pant for daily academics • Traditional: 2 sets Zabba-Lehenga for rituals/special occasions Cost per student: ₹12,000/year (includes laundry complications for traditional wear) Included in ₹75 L student kit budget |
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| TOTAL ANNUAL OPEX | ₹8.32 Cr | |
A simple model: Student fees + Parent guest house.
A 45% EBITDA margin ensures the Gurukul can expand, award scholarships, and build corpus funds—all without asking for more donations.
| Total Annual Revenue (A) | + ₹15.30 Cr |
| Total Annual OPEX (B) | - ₹8.31 Cr |
| EBITDA (A - B) | ₹6.99 Cr |
| EBITDA Margin | 45.6% |
What this surplus funds:
• Scholarships for underprivileged students
• Infrastructure repairs & upgrades
• Corpus fund for Alumni Trust
• Phase 2 expansion (additional campuses)
Conservative occupancy assumptions accounting for enrollment growth.
| Metric | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy Rate | 60% | 80% | 100% |
| Students Enrolled | 300 | 400 | 500 |
| Total Revenue | ₹9.18 Cr | ₹12.24 Cr | ₹15.30 Cr |
| Total OPEX | ₹6.50 Cr | ₹7.40 Cr | ₹8.32 Cr |
| EBITDA | ₹2.68 Cr | ₹4.84 Cr | ₹6.98 Cr |
*OPEX scales with occupancy (variable costs like food). Fixed costs (staff, maintenance) remain constant.
From ₹11 Crores (Full Campus) to ₹11 Lakhs (Individual Classroom), every contribution is immortalized in stone.
The entire campus bears your family name. "The [Your Name] Neo-Traditional Gurukul, Palitana"
125-student RCC hostel building named after your family. Bronze plaque at entrance.
Industrial Jain kitchen serving 2,400 meals/day. "Fed by [Your Name]"
PEB learning pavilion complex. "Knowledge through [Your Name]"
20-apartment guest house for visiting parents. "Hospitality by [Your Name]"
Name a specific classroom or a tree in the green boundary. Brass plaque with your dedication message (50 words).