K-12 & Higher Education Campus Land Trends in India

India’s education landscape is undergoing a major transformation. With rising demand for high-quality K-12 schools, global university tie-ups, and skill-based institutions, the need for large, future-ready education campuses has never been higher.

Whether you’re a school operator, an international university, or an edtech brand going hybrid — your land acquisition strategy can make or break your institution’s future.

With urban land becoming scarce, most leading schools are now moving to 5–15-acre campuses on the outskirts of metros — like Gurgaon (Sohna), Noida Extension, and Faridabad belt.

India’s National Education Policy (NEP) has opened doors for multidisciplinary campuses, skill centers, and international collaborations — sparking new land demand in Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities.

Major edtech players are acquiring land for hybrid learning centers, exam hubs, and bootcamps — typically looking at 1–3 acre plots within city limits.

Developers are tying up with top K-12 brands to integrate schools within new residential townships — making school land central to township master planning.

Parents increasingly seek full-campus experiences for students — making boarding school plots with room for hostels, sports infra, and open areas more valuable than ever.

• Sohna, Sector 78-95 (Gurgaon) – Ideal for 5–10-acre K-12 campuses
   
• Yamuna Expressway – Educational zone near Jewar Airport & Gautam Buddha University
   
• Noida Extension / Techzone – Skill-based higher ed campuses growing fast
   
• Surajkund–Faridabad Belt – Suitable for premium boarding school formats
   

• Pune (Wagholi / Hinjewadi) – Great for both schools and tech-university tie-ups
   
• Bengaluru (North & East belts) – Close to new residential townships
   
• Indore, Lucknow, Nagpur – Upcoming Tier 2 hubs for private universities
   
• Hyderabad (ORR region) – Strong ed-tech and university integration potential
   

Institution TypeTypical Land SizeIdeal FeaturesK-12 Day School2–5 acresRoad frontage, green zone, good densityBoarding School8–20 acresContour land, water table, hostel zoningSkill/Technical Institute2–4 acresProximity to industry/SEZ zonesPrivate University25+ acresMulti-building approvals, R-Zone  

We work with some of India’s leading school groups, universities, and international educators to secure land that:

• Has education/commercial/residential zoning
   
• Offers expansion potential (contiguous land)
   
• Comes with clear title & revenue documents
   
• Is accessible via highways, metros, expressways
   
• Includes development-ready plots or JV opportunities
   

• 10 acres – Sohna Road (Gurgaon) – K-12 zoned, surrounded by villas & plotted townships
   
• 6 acres – Yamuna Expressway (Jewar Belt) – For university or vocational training institute
   
• 3 acres – Faridabad-Surajkund – Forest-adjacent, ideal for a wellness or IB boarding school
   
• 2 acres – Pune (Wagholi) – Close to colleges, ed-tech co-labs possible
   
• 25 acres – Tier 2 city (Confidential) – Mega-campus for private university or JV
   

With India’s demand for quality education at an all-time high, the right land strategy is your strongest differentiator. Ananta United helps you secure education-ready land that fits your mission — and your master plan.

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