Omkar Classes

If you ever walk past 14/A in Goregaon West, you’ll probably see our sign for Omkar Classes. It’s tucked away a bit, but we’ve been here for a while now. The space isn’t huge, but we make it work by keeping the batches small. It gets pretty crowded during the monsoon when everyone is trying to keep their bags dry, but the atmosphere is usually good. I usually handle the desk work and talk to the parents who come by after work. Most of the kids come from the nearby buildings, so they just walk over. We don’t do big advertisements or anything like that. Word usually gets around just by people talking. Some days are more chaotic than others, especially when the schedules get mixed up or someone forgets their notes. I spend a lot of time organizing the files and making sure the lights are working. It’s a simple setup with basic wooden benches and some old cupboards filled with practice papers from years ago. We try to keep things practical. If a student is struggling, we just sit down and go over it until it clicks. There’s no big secret to it, just showing up every day and doing the work. Goregaon West is a busy place, but inside these walls, it’s all about focusing on the books and getting things done. It feels like a second home for most of us who spend our evenings here.