Located in the heart of Pune, our huge lush green campus is more than just a physical space—it is a living environment where generations of students have learnt not only in classrooms and workshops, but through experience, practice, and shared values. As an unaided minority institution, we have always cherished our autonomy, using it thoughtfully to preserve our ethos while responding to the changing needs of education. For over 138 years, our school has stood as a proud institution of learning, guided by a committed Board of Trustees and supported by a dedicated faculty. JN Petit Technical High School stands on a strong legacy of excellence, values, and purposeful education.
Our mission is to unearth and unlock each learner’s potential by nurturing independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Holistic development lies at the heart of our mission. Guided by the values of compassion, social responsibility, and continuous learning, we strive to provide an education that nurtures intellectual and moral growth. Through innovation, inclusion, and academic excellence, we prepare our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic and evolving world with confidence and integrity.
As a Principal, I see my role as a custodian of legacy and a facilitator of growth. We honour the past with humility, engage with the present thoughtfully, and prepare for the future with confidence. Our aim is to provide our students with an education that is relevant and rooted in values—an education that equips them not just for careers, but for life. We believe that every child is unique and our vision is to empower every student to rise with purpose, lead with responsibility, and shape a better world.
The recent affiliation with the ICSE Council marks an important milestone in our journey. It reflects our commitment to academic rigour, clarity of thought, and strong language foundations, while continuing to uphold the school’s long-standing emphasis on technical education, practical learning, and holistic development. This transition is not a departure from who we are, but a natural progression—strengthening our academic framework while remaining anchored to our core principles.
Within a safe, happy and inclusive environment we foster values of courtesy, compassion, integrity, empathy, consideration, discipline and individual responsibility. At JN Petit, we aim to develop autonomous learners who are self-motivated and ready to navigate the world with confidence and character. I invite parents, students, alumni, and well-wishers to join in this continuing journey of ours.