CBSE Schools in Chennai

The fees for CBSE Schools in Chennai usually ranges from Rs.1,433 to Rs.90,000 per month. The fee structure differs from school to school depending on several factors such as facilities available, class level, curriculum options and so on.

Based on our recent data compilation, there are over 58 CBSE Schools in Chennai. Out of these, there are 58 CBSE schools, 2 international schools, and 14 schools affiliated with the State Board.

CBSE Schools in Chennai are suitable for NEET/JEE preparation because their curriculum is aligned with the syllabus of these national-level competitive exams. The National Testing Agency (NTA) designs NEET and JEE papers mainly based on the CBSE Class 11 and 12 curriculum, especially from NCERT textbooks.

CBSE also focuses on building strong concepts in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Math, which helps students handle the application-based questions asked in these competitive exams.

The benefits of CBSE over ICSE, IB, IGCSE and State Board include:

• Syllabus is directly aligned with that of competitive exams like JEE, NEET, etc
• Follows a national curriculum, ideal for transfers across India
• Focuses on strong conceptual learning in science and math
• Easily accessible and widely accepted in Indian colleges and universities
• More affordable than IB, IGCSE or ICSE boards

Yes, the CBSE board is recognized internationally and accepted by many universities abroad for higher education. The Class 12 CBSE certificate is generally considered equivalent to high school qualifications in other countries. However, students must also meet additional requirements such as standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) and English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL, depending on the country and institution.

CBSE Schools in Chennai begin their academic session on April 1st, with the session ending on March 31st of the following year. The Central Board of Secondary Education has strictly instructed all CBSE schools not to start sessions before April 1st in order to ensure adequate time for both academics and extracurricular activities.