Our History

Shri K.A.A.Sankaralingam Nadar was an eminent industrialist and founder of the Pioneer Asia Group. In 1974, he started the A.U.P.E.T. Chinmaya Vidyalaya educational institution in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli at the request of Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The school has been the foundational pillar for launching other educational institutions in Sivakasi and Madurai.

In 2000, Meena Sankar Play School and KG was launched in Perumalpuram, Tirunelveli. Almost two decades later, we started Meena Sankar Vidyalaya, in the memory of our grandfather Shri K.A.A.Sankaralingam Nadar and our grandmother Mrs.Meenammal.

Our schools inculcate value based education and holistic development with academic excellence to instill creativity, curiosity and character and help build global leaders of tomorrow.

“A persons life is defined by what he contributes to society and how he is remembered by it”


…. Shri K.A.A.Sankaralingam Nadar

Sports & Co-Curricular

Our founders are Full Marathon (42K) Runners. Fitness is one of the core principles at the school. We offer a variety of sports and coaching programs including:

  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Bharathanatyam
  • Football / Soccer
  • Keyboard
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwando
  • Theatre
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga
  • Zumba

In addition to this, we have a Running and Trekking Club, quarterly parent and student treks and Annual Run (including a 5k, 10K) for parents, students and alumni.’ under ‘sports and co-curricular.

Career Guidance

How does what a student relate what they study in the classroom to the world outside? It is important for students to understand how the real world and businesses work.



  • We provide industry visits for students to experience first-hand the day in the life of different industry professionals eg Scientists, Engineers, Accountants, Architects, Doctors, etc.

  • Entrepreneur Days: We organize enterpreneur days for students to practice budgeting, business management and operations.

  • Career Guidance Speakers: On regular occasions, we invite leaders in different fields of business, society and art to interact with students and share their experiences. These sessions help students understand their passions, and inspire them to pursue these to become trendsetters and leaders in whatever field they choose.