Balmohan Vidyamandir was founded on June 03, 1940 by Late Shri. S.D.Rege alias “Dada” as he was fondly known amongst his students, parents and the community, was a teacher par excellence. The School was named “Balmohan Vidyamandir”. “Balmohan” being coined from the names of Lokmanya Balgangadhar Tilak and

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and “Vidyamandir” meaning a temple of learning. Today, the name “Balmohan Vidyamandir” is synonymous with being the leading cultural and educational hub of the State of Maharashtra, India.

Notable alumni

Notable alumni include: * Lt. Dilip Hemchandra Gupte, Indian Army, Date of Martyrdom : Oct 11, 1965, India-Pakistan War * Lt. Prakash Narayan Kotnis, Indian Army, Date of Martyrdom : Sept 15, 1965, India-Pakistan War *

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