Strategic advisory for schools
that want to grow with purpose.
Col Vishal Sharma (Retd.) brings 33 years of military discipline and educational leadership to help school owners build institutions that last — academically, financially, and operationally.
Built for the people who run the school.
Not the student. Not the teacher. The owner, trustee or principal who carries the weight of the institution — and needs a partner who has led at scale.
School Owners & Trustees
Starting a new school, expanding existing infrastructure, or applying for government affiliation — advisory that translates intent into execution.
Principals & Academic Heads
Improving board exam results, implementing NEP 2020, building a culture of discipline and academic rigour across all grades.
Rural & Village School Leaders
Underfunded but not undervalued. Advisory tailored to the specific challenges of rural India — government schemes, staffing, and community engagement.
Four areas of deep advisory.
Each engagement is tailored. No generic frameworks — only what your school actually needs, based on an honest assessment of where it is today.
School Setup & Affiliation
Guidance from the ground up — land, infrastructure, staffing, CBSE/ICSE/state board affiliation requirements, documentation, and compliance.
- New school registration & affiliation process
- Infrastructure planning and compliance checklist
- Staff recruitment and policy frameworks
- NEP 2020 implementation roadmap
Academic Improvement
Raising board results, building a culture of academic rigour, and preparing students for competitive national exams — not just passing marks.
- Curriculum audit and gap analysis
- Defence exam preparation integration
- Teacher development and assessment frameworks
- Student performance tracking systems
Financial & Operational Growth
Schools are institutions, but they must also be sustainable. Advisory on fee structures, cost controls, government grants, and long-term financial health.
- Fee benchmarking and optimisation
- Government grant and scheme identification
- Operational cost review
- Growth and expansion planning
Rural School Development
Dedicated support for schools serving India's rural communities — practical, resource-aware advisory that works within real constraints.
- Midday meal, RTE, and government scheme compliance
- Community and parent engagement strategies
- Low-cost infrastructure and technology integration
- Teacher retention in rural settings
Start with a ₹10,000 advisory consultation.
A focused session with Col Vishal Sharma (Retd.) — covering your school's current situation and a clear action plan for what to do next.
Half-day on-site visit or two 90-min remote sessions. Price varies by location for on-site.
- Alumnus of Sainik School Kunjpura, NDA, and IMA Dehradun
- Former Registrar, Sainik School Goalpara
- 33 years of commissioned service in the Indian Army
- Founded Shrey Aadi Defence Academy in 2023
- 22,000+ questions developed under his editorial oversight
Advice from someone who has lived it.
Col Vishal Sharma is not a consultant who studied schools from the outside. He attended Sainik School, passed out of the NDA, served as Registrar of a Sainik School, and spent 33 years in an institution where discipline, systems, and outcomes were non-negotiable.
That experience is what he brings to every school advisory engagement. Not theory. Not frameworks borrowed from management books. Practical insight from someone who has run large, high-stakes institutions under real pressure.
He works with a small number of schools at a time to ensure every engagement gets his direct attention.
A simple, honest process.
No long sales cycles. No generic proposals. A direct conversation, an honest assessment, and then the work.
Initial enquiry
Email or WhatsApp with a brief about your school — size, board, current challenges. We'll respond within 24 hours.
Discovery call (30 min, free)
A direct conversation with Col Sharma to understand your situation and assess whether advisory is the right fit.
Scoped proposal
A clear, written proposal — what will be covered, how long it will take, and what it will cost. No surprises.
Engagement
Remote sessions or on-site visits depending on scope. Direct access to Col Sharma throughout, not a junior associate.
Ready to talk about your school?
Write to us with a brief introduction. We'll get back to you within one working day.