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Boarding Schools in India
- 102 SchoolsUpdated at : 23 Oct 2026, 09:14 am
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Boys
30.98K
The Doon School, Dehradun, is India’s premier all-boys' boarding school known for academic excellence and holistic development. Set on a lush 70-acre campus, it offers IB, IGCSE, and ISC curricula, top-notch facilities, and 40+ extracurriculars. With a legacy of producing leaders like Rajiv Gandhi and Abhinav Bindra, it blends global standards with Indian values.
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13.44K
Ranked #1 Boarding school in Gwalior by EW School Rankings 2020- 2021 for Boys. The Scindia school is the oldest boarding school in Gwalior spread over an area of 110 acres, with 9000 + students, 127 years of Legacy, VR classrooms, and excellent educators with an extensive range of knowledge.
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Boys
31.44K
Welham Boys' School in Dehradun is a top CBSE boarding school known for academic excellence, strong values, and holistic growth. With top-tier sports like cricket, football, swimming, NCC training, rich arts programs, debate, music, and leadership activities, it nurtures disciplined, confident global citizens in a legacy-rich, nurturing environment.
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Boys
19.3K
Renowned as Asia's oldest boys' boarding school with an Anglo-Indian heritage dating back to 1859, it features a robust sports program and strong pastoral care system. This ICSE, IGCSE, and Cambridge board school maintains a 30:1 student-teacher ratio across a historic campus. BCS offers comprehensive training in multiple disciplines, from cricket to mountaineering.
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23.42K
Dating back to 1875, Mayo College stands as one of India's most prestigious boarding schools, originally built to educate royal heirs. This CBSE and Cambridge (IGCSE) board school in Ajmer combines academic excellence with extensive co-curricular activities, from robotics to traditional arts. The campus features iconic heritage buildings and cutting-edge facilities like the AI Lab.
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Boys
8.86K
Situated in Sonipat, Haryana Swarnprastha Public School has been awarded as the top Green School campus in 2017. Established in 2004, the School offers a CBSE Curriculum that believes in a sustainable environment and makes every effort to do its bit towards securing the Environment for the future.
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Boys
6.39K
Founded in 1944, Vidya Niketan transformed from a day school to a prestigious residential CBSE institution in Pilani by 1952. This top-ranked boarding school features impressive facilities for football, handball, swimming, and an artificial climbing wall. BPS offers vibrant co-curricular activities including music training, Model United Nations, mountaineering club, and all three NCC wings.
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Boys
10.45K
Established in 1998, the BK Birla Centre for Education has established itself as a premier CBSE Boarding school in Pune. More than just academics, the school promotes overall development, preparing students to flourish in today's complex environment. Their curriculum provides a strong academic foundation, while a varied choice of co-curricular activities allow them to pursue their interests.
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Boys
12.87K
Birla Pilani School is a well-known CBSE boarding school in Pilani, Rajasthan. The school offers a comprehensive education from Class V to Class XII. Widely recognized as the BIRLA PILANI SCHOOL, it is not only the oldest but also the premier & pioneering educational institution in Pilani. Established in 1901, Birla School Pilani is renowned for its commitment to educational excellence in India.
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Boys
22.89K
Founded by cricketer Virender Sehwag in 2011, Sehwag International School is a co-educational day-cum-boarding institution located in Jhajjar. Affiliated with the CBSE board, the school is situated on a 23-acre campus and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The school emphasizes sports excellence alongside academics, providing world-class training facilities for aspiring athletes.
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Boys
12.78K
Situated near NIT in Kurukshetra, SKS International Gurukul is a co-educational day-cum-boarding school affiliated with the CBSE board. The school emphasizes a blend of traditional values and modern education, offering facilities such as smart classrooms, a well-stocked library, music and dance studios, and sports amenities with specialized coaching.
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Boys
3.96K
Established in 1880, BBHS is one of the oldest ICSE boys’ schools in India with a 140+ year legacy of shaping leaders. Ranked among India’s Top 3 Boys’ Day-cum-Boarding Schools, it blends academics, values, and co-curriculars. The school is known for its unique space shows that spark curiosity about the universe, alongside a tradition of excellence and character-building.
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7.28K
Spread across a 14-acre campus, Bishop Cotton Boys’ is recognised as the No. 1 Day-cum-Boarding School in India (India School Merit Awards). With 155+ years of legacy, it has produced leaders, innovators, and achievers worldwide. The school has won delegation awards at HMUN and CGMUN, alongside national titles. Its strong house system nurtures discipline, values, and holistic excellence.
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8.79K
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With its Oxford-style architecture on 64 acres, Sarala Birla Academy is a premier boys’ boarding school founded in 2004. With a 1:10 teacher-student ratio, it fosters leadership and creativity. Its gym, swimming pool, and sports complex, which can more than match the world’s best, make SBA a true “dream school” for holistic growth.
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Boys
4.86K
One of India's first five Sainik Schools, established in 1961, this prestigious CBSE-affiliated institution sits on a sprawling 272-acre campus in historical Chittorgarh. Recognised as the third-best Boys' Boarding School in India for 2019-20, the school features mandatory NCC training and comprehensive facilities including equitation areas, indoor stadium, swimming pool, and hostels.
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Boys
8.19K
One of the top CBSE schools in West Bengal that ignites inquisitive minds through innovative learning approaches. Featuring state-of-the-art infrastructure including robotics labs, swimming facilities, and specialised studios for dance, music, and art. GIS offers diverse clubs from Grade 3 onwards with professional coaches, emphasising both cultural and sports excellence for holistic development.
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Boys
29.72K
Founded in 1836, this premium CISCE boys' school in Kolkata, West Bengal, serves over 3,500 students with a rich Anglo-Indian heritage. Renowned for its Safety Patrol program and extensive extracurricular offerings, including ABRSM music examinations and diverse clubs. The school maintains strong community service traditions through programs like the Interact Club.
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Boys
36.38K
Rooted deeply in India's cultural & ethical traditions with academic rigour, Gurukul Kurukshetra is known for its disciplined environment, value-based education, & self-grooming. This CBSE school offers holistic development through sports, NCC, organic farming, spiritual learning, & leadership training. It creates morally strong, future-ready individuals with strong moral character.
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Boys
2.24K
Since 1948, with the Gurukul approach, this boarding school has combined academic excellence with moral and spiritual values—Vidya, Sadvidya, and Brahmavidya. With campuses in major Indian cities and over 18,000 students, it fosters complete character development on expansive 35+-acre campuses. Guided by the motto “Propagate true wisdom,” the school nurtures students to excel.
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Boys
7.4K
Established in 1926, Col. Brown Cambridge School is a residential school for boys in Dehradun. It is affiliated with the ICSE board & accommodates students from classes 2 -12. The school is known for providing holistic development & inculcating values. It seeks to preserve Indian culture to enrich the educational journey & also ensures balanced vegetarian & non-vegetarian meals for all.
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Boys
10.32K
This unique CBSE gurukul in Rangareddy follows the ancient Guru-Shishya parampara system, blending spiritual wisdom with modern education. Operating with the Sanskrit motto "सा विद्या या विमुक्तये," the school emphasizes four pillars: Swasthya (health), Shikshana (education), Sanskaar (values), and Samarpan (dedication), creating a transformative residential learning experience.
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Boys
10.05K
Sivananda Centenary Boys' School was established in 1984 and is one of the best boarding schools in Odisha. Situated at the foothills of the historic Khandagiri Hills in the Temple City of Bhubaneswar to commemorate the sacred memory of Swami Sivananda Saraswati Maharaj, Founder President of International Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, on the eve of His Birth Centenary.
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Boys
3.62K
ZIA’s educational approach is built on three integrated pillars, carefully designed to nurture the mind, body & soul of every student.
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Boys
6.4K
Known for being the world’s first international school to introduce ambidexterity, Springfield Public School, Ambala, is a CBSE-affiliated boarding school offering expert coaching for NDA, Sainik School, JEE & NEET. Established in 1996, it ensures academic excellence, holistic growth, and affordability with 70+ teachers, 40+ hostels, 20+ labs, and 1500+ students in a nurturing environment.
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Boys
8.15K
LBS School is renowned for its comprehensive residential facilities and a strong focus on holistic development. The school integrates academic excellence with life training, offering a balanced curriculum that includes digital classrooms and a variety of recreational activities. LBS school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals as its emphasis on both intellectual and personal growth.
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Boys
7.71K
SGIS blends CBSE with its Trio-Teaching Model - Vidya, Sadvidya, & Brahmavidya. Ranked among the Top Residential Schools in India, its 17+ acre eco-friendly campus offers gStatus for holistic assessment, gBrilliance for JEE/NEET prep, pure vegetarian cuisine, and humanitarian services including 951 free medical camps, blood donation, caring of cattle, building schools in disaster-hit regions, etc.
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6.01K
Dedicated to nurturing responsible global citizens of tomorrow, GD Goenka Public School is an all-boys day-cum-boarding CBSE school in Gwalior. Established in 2011 with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio and spread across 8 acres, it provides instruction in English, Hindi, French, and Sanskrit. The school focuses on creating an atmosphere for collaborative learning.
Boarding Schools in India (FAQs)
The fees for Boarding Schools in India usually ranges from Rs.12,000 to Rs.27,04,000 per annum. 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 102 Boarding Schools in India. Out of these, there are 0 day boarding schools, 0 weekly boarding schools, 66 full boarding schools and 35 day-cum-boarding schools.
Boarding schools in Boarding Schools in India cater to diverse needs and preferences and can be of various types, including:
- Full Boarding
- Day Cum Boarding
- Coed
- Boys
- Girls
- Government
- Private
The right age for sending a child to boarding school is 8 to 13 years. This age is ideal because children in this age group are neither too young nor too old and are thus able to adjust well to the boarding school life.
Reviews of Boarding Schools in India
MB
10 days ago
Pros
Getting admission is very tough, the process is very long. But the exposure my son is getting now is totally worth it.
HG
3 months ago
Entrance exams have been very tough. My cousin's son tried twice but didn't get in.
TD
1 month ago
The sports tournaments and extra-curricular exposure are unbeatable. Fees are quite heavy nowadays.
MG
1 year ago
The staff cares about my kid, and the facilities are great. My child is doing very well here.
JS
2 months ago
Polo grounds, shooting, royal history. The lifestyle is highly premium. Admission process is very selective and formal.
SM
2 months ago
Modern infrastructure close to Delhi. Nice labs and clean residential rooms. Value for money is good.
MG
21 days ago
Pros
Birla Public School, Kishangarh truly believes in nurturing the whole child, not just academics. Studies, arts, sports and life skills are balanced so well that students grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
CD
1 year ago
The sports facilities are amazing here. My son plays football and cricket every day, and they even have horse riding! The swimming classes once a week are great too.
SD
DS
1 month ago
Best school if your child wants to make a career in sports along with basic CBSE education. Very satisfied.
VG
1 year ago
The extracurricular activities are nice. They keep my son busy in good ways.
J
1 year ago
The discipline at Bishop Cotton is very good. My son has become more responsible and organised.
NP
1 year ago
My son has discovered his love for music at SBA. He's learning tabla and doing well in academics, too.
RG
1 year ago
My son is getting great military-style discipline through NCC training. The equitation area and swimming pool are his favourites.
RP
1 year ago
My daughter loves the swimming classes and robotics lab. The teachers are professional and the clubs on Saturday are really fun. She's learning so many new skills here.
SD
1 year ago
The school has so many activities like music, sports, and quizzing. The teachers encourage students in everything.
SV
6 months ago
PC
1 year ago
My child enjoys the various types of activities being conducted in the school.
KK
1 year ago
I found the school good, the campus, playground, hostel facilities are good and well maintained, also teachers and staff are good and helping too.
NK
1 year ago
There are computers in every classroom, and the students learn through touch screen boards.
PC
1 year ago
This institution give emphasis on moral development of the students and prepared to students how they adjust with modern sociaty & give emphasis on all round development of the students both academic and non academic side.
SY
1 year ago
Boarding feels homely, not strict. My child is learning Arabic here.
BK
1 year ago
The green campus of SGIS is beautiful.
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