Bhulabhai Desai was born in Valsad, Gujarat. Initially schooled by his maternal uncle, Bhulabhai further studied at the Avabai School in Valsad and the Bharda High School in Bombay, from where he matriculated in 1895, standing first in his school.
Bhulabhai Desai was born in Valsad, Gujarat. Initially educated by his maternal uncle, Bhulabhai continued his studies at the Avabai School in Valsad and the Bharda High School in Bombay, where he graduated in 1895, topping his class.