The formal schools are categorized as Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary. Some of the schools have boarding facilities. Besides imparting value-based education, the students are engaged in extra-curricular activities too. Vidya Bharati Science Fairs have become an annual feature, which starting from the school level is organized at the national level at the year-end. Having been granted permanent affiliation with the School Games Federation of India, Vidya Bharati students have shown their mettle at the national and international levels. Some Vidya Bharati schools are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Others are affiliated with various state boards and NIOS.