List of Best CBSE Schools in India 2026 Ranking

Checkout list of Top CBSE Schools in India 2026 offering CBSE board curriculum. Find below the complete list of CBSE Schools in India offering CBSE Curriculum with information on Fees, Admission procedure, Ranking, Rating & Reviews, Curriculum, Facilities, Contact Details and address. This list of Top Best CBSE Schools in India covers CBSE affiliated Schools in India.

Click on the name of the CBSE school for information on Admission, Fees, Curriculum, School Contact Details, Ranking, Reviews and Ratings of Best CBSE Schools in India. List contains both National and International CBSE Schools in India covering list of Daycare, Playschool/Pre School/Pre Primary, Primary, Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools and K12 Schools. The below list of CBSE schools in India covers Girls Schools , Boys Schools and Co-ed schools providing Day or Boarding/Residential schools in India.

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Sainik School, Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India

School GradeVI - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingBoarding School

Details: Sainik School, Chandrapur is a Coeducational Boarding School with classes from VI to XII located in Chandrapur.

The school has classes from Middle School (VI-VIII) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

Little Flower School, Indore

Shree Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Little Flower School, Indore is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Indore.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: West Central Railway Senior Secondary School, Itarsi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Itarsi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

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Sainik School, Jhansi

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India

School GradeVI - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingBoarding School

Details: Sainik School, Jhansi is a Coeducational Boarding School with classes from VI to XII located in Jhansi.

The school has classes from Middle School (VI-VIII) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

Sainik School Amethi, Gauriganj

Shahgarh, Gauriganj, Uttar Pradesh, India

School GradeVI - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingBoarding School

Details: Sainik School Amethi, Gauriganj is a Coeducational Boarding School with classes from VI to XII located in Gauriganj.

The school has classes from Middle School (VI-VIII) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

Sainik School, Mainpuri

Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, India

School GradeVI - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingBoarding School

Details: Sainik School, Mainpuri is a Coeducational Boarding School with classes from VI to XII located in Mainpuri.

The school has classes from Middle School (VI-VIII) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Imperial Academy Co-Education English Medium Public School, Indore is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Indore.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

South Valley International School, Betma

Salempur, Betma, Madhya Pradesh, India

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay Cum Boarding School

Details: South Valley International School, Betma is a Coeducational Day Cum Boarding School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Betma.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

Spring Valley Public School, Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Spring Valley Public School, Indore is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Indore.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeI - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Jindal Public School, Dashrathpuri, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from I to XII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Primary School (I-V) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

West Central Railway High School, Loco Talaiya, Jabalpur

South Civil Lines, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

School GradeNursery - X
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: West Central Railway High School, Loco Talaiya, Jabalpur is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to X located in Jabalpur.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Secondary School (IX-X) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Mount Litera Zee School, Madhuban is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Madhuban.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

Sanskriti Public School, Karera

Karera, Madhya Pradesh, India

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Sanskriti Public School, Karera is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Karera.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Delhi Police Public School, Kingsway Camp, GTB Nagar, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - VIII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Delhi Police Public School, Wazirabad, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to VIII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Middle School (VI-VIII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Delhi Police Public School, Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

Springwood School, Neemuch

Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, India

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Springwood School, Neemuch is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Neemuch.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - X
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Secondary Vidyalaya , Aligang, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to X located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Secondary School (IX-X) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Sr. Secondary Vidyalaya , Ansari Nagar, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - VIII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Middle Vidyalaya , Hanuman Road, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to VIII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Middle School (VI-VIII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderGirls School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Balika Sr. Secondary Vidyalaya , Gole Market, Delhi is a Girls Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderGirls School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Bengali Balika Sr. Secondary Vidyalaya , Gole Market, Delhi is a Girls Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - XII
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Sr. Secondary Vidyalaya, Havlock Square, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to XII located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - X
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Secondary Vidyalaya Day Time , Kidwai Nagar, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to X located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Secondary School (IX-X) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

School GradeNursery - X
School GenderCoeducational School
School BoardsCBSE School
School BoardingDay School

Details: Atal Adarsh Secondary Vidyalaya, Kitchner Road , Diplomatic Enclave, Delhi is a Coeducational Day School with classes from Nursery to X located in Delhi.

The school has classes from Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Secondary School (IX-X) and follows curriculum prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.

Understanding India's School Education Structure

The central and most state boards uniformly follow the "10+2" pattern of school education.The school system in India has four levels:

  • PrePrimary School (Nursery, LKG, UKG): Age 3 to 5
  • Primary School (Class I to V): Age 6 to 10
  • Middle School (Class VI to VIII): Age 11 and 13
  • Secondary School (Class IX to X): Age 13 to 15
  • Higher Secondary( Class XI to XII): Age 16 and 17

What is the school starting age in India

Most children start school full-time (Class 1) in the March if they are aged 6+. Kids also start going to class nursery at the age of 3+. Use our School Admission Age Calculator for India to determine when you child can start school.

Language of instruction in schools in India

In India, the medium of instruction varies among English, Hindi and the respective states' official languages. Hindi or Local Language is the main language of instruction in majority of the schools in India esp Central Government or State owned or Municipal Schools. Private Schools and certain Government/Central schools uses English as the main language of instruction.

Types of schools in India

India has the world's second-largest school system after China. India has around 1.5 Million schools. India has both government schools (Central Schools or State Schools or Muncipal Schools) and private schools. Private schools are usually managed by registered societies or trusts. Majority of students in India attend government schools. All Government schools follow CBSE curriculum or state board curriculum.

Government Schools

  • Free or nominal fees
  • Follow CBSE or State Board

Private Schools

  • Advanced facilities
  • Multi-curriculum offerings (CBSE/ICSE/IB/CAIE)

International Schools

  • IB & Cambridge curriculum
  • Global exposure

Boarding Schools

  • Strong discipline, leadership & holistic development
  • Popular cities: Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital, Shimla, Darjeeling

Central Government Schools

  • Kendriya Vidyalaya
  • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
  • Army/Navy/Air Force Schools

Various school curriculums in India

India schools offer primarily 3 types of curriculum - CBSE, CISCE and State Board. Each state has its own board where the primary medium of instruction is the regional language. Besides these 3 boards schools in India also offers NIOS, Cambridge CIE (CAIE) and IB Curriculum. Popular Government Schools like JNV, Kendriya Vidyalaya, RPVV, OAVS, APS, AFS etc offers CBSE curriculum.

Free education in government schools in India

All public schools in India are free or charges very nominal fees. While Private schools in India charges fees starting from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 25,000 per month

Typical school year in India

School year lasts from April to March with 2 months summer and 1 month winter holidays.

How can I calculate whether my child is eligable for admission?

Explore School Admission Age Calculator for India

About the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) programmes

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) headquarterd in Delhi, India, is an Autonomous Body set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in the year 1929. The CBSE is a national level Board of school education having authority to affiliate public and private schools for school education, conducting the Secondary School Examination and the Senior School Certificate Examination, and award of certificates. The CBSE has authority to affiliate schools for the entire school education stage right from Primary to the Senior Secondary stage. There are approximately 21,038 schools in India and 225 schools in 28 foreign countries affiliated to the CBSE. CBSE conducts the final examinations for Class 10 and Class 12.

CBSE Board Exams

CBSE conducts the final examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 every year in the month of February and March. The CBSE conducts the two following external examinations:

  • Secondary School Examination
  • Senior School Certificate Examination

CBSE class 10 exam is known as All India Secondary School Exam (AISSE) and the class 12 exam is known as All India Senior School Certificate Exam (AISSCE).


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