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Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

location_onNational Highway 22, Near Uco Bank, New Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171001
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CISCE,
Cambridge
local_library4 - 12 Class
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For Session
ClassSessionApplication DateStatusAction
Class 4
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 5
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 6
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 7
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 8
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 9
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 10
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 11
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing
Class 12
2027-2028
Last Date
Dec 31, 2026
Ongoing

Quick Facts

School

Board

CISCE, Cambridge

Gender

Boys

Classes

4 - 12 Class

Academic Session

February to November

Medium

English

Student Teacher Ratio

30:1

Day/Boarding

Full Boarding

Campus Size

56 acres

Fees Structure

Bishop Cotton School Fee Structure for 2027-2028

Academic Session

Class 4

Estimated annual fee

₹7,80,000

Annual and activity charges

One-time admission fee

₹4,65,000

Admission fee and one-time charges

Total cost for first year

₹12,45,000

Total cost including one-time fees

  • Imprest Money

    Frequency: Onetime

    Amount:

    ₹1,00,000

  • Caution Money

    Frequency: Onetime

    Amount:

    ₹3,00,000

    Refundable

  • Composite Fees

    Frequency: Annually

    Amount:

    ₹7,80,000

  • Admission Fees

    Frequency: Onetime

    Amount:

    ₹65,000

Fees for the session 2027-2028 are not available. The fees mentioned below are for the session 2026-2027 for this class.
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Languages Taught

AEnglish
अHindi

Academic Resources

Syllabus

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Entrance Exam Paper

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Admission Process

  • Online application form
  • Entrance examination
  • Interview

Facilities

Advanced Facilities
Day care LogoDay care
Meals LogoMeals
Transportation LogoTransportation
Alumni Association LogoNo Alumni Association
Boarding
Boys Hostel LogoBoys Hostel
Girls Hostel LogoGirls Hostel
Class
AC Classes LogoAC Classes
Wifi LogoWifi
Smart Classes LogoSmart Classes
Disabled Friendly
Ramps LogoNo Ramps
Washrooms LogoNo Washrooms
Elevators LogoNo Elevators
Extra Curricular
Art and Craft LogoArt and Craft
Dance LogoDance
Drama LogoDrama
Music LogoMusic
Picnics and excursion LogoPicnics and excursion
Debate LogoDebate
Gardening LogoGardening
Infrastructure
Cafeteria/Canteen LogoCafeteria/Canteen
Library/Reading Room LogoLibrary/Reading Room
Playground LogoPlayground
Auditorium/Media Room LogoAuditorium/Media Room
Lab
Computer Lab LogoComputer Lab
Science Lab LogoScience Lab
Robotics Lab LogoRobotics Lab
Safety and Security
CCTV LogoCCTV
Medical Room LogoMedical Room
GPS Bus Tracking App LogoNo GPS Bus Tracking App
Student Tracking App LogoNo Student Tracking App
Sports and Fitness
Indoor Sports LogoIndoor Sports
Outdoor Sports LogoOutdoor Sports
Yoga LogoYoga
Swimming Pool LogoSwimming Pool
Karate LogoNo Karate
Taekwondo LogoNo Taekwondo
Gym LogoNo Gym
Skating LogoNo Skating
Horse Riding LogoNo Horse Riding

Travel Info

Shimla Old Railway Station

Lalpani, Shimla

Distance
map2 kms

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Rating and Reviews

Bishop Cotton School

3.7/ 5
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Rating by parameter

Highest rated: Sports
Sports4.7
Extracurriculars4.3
Value for Money3.7
MG
Muskan GuptaverifiedVerified User
5.0
Parent · Reviewed 18 Apr 2025

The staff cares about my kid, and the facilities are great. My child is doing very well here.

GS
Gaurav SahniverifiedVerified User
3.0
Parent · Reviewed 4 Aug 2026

Read the news of 2025, and that had me really concerned for the safety of my son. The school looks nice and has some great facilities. But the school needs to start taking the security seriously.

SR
Sanjeev RaiverifiedVerified User
3.0
Parent · Reviewed 27 Aug 2026

The staff and the people here become extremely uncoperative and unsupportive when they are needed.

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Address And Contact

secy@bishopcotton.com
https://bishopcottonshimla.com/

National Highway 22, Near Uco Bank, New Shimla

About Us

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is one of the oldest boys boarding schools in Asia and was the first ‘Public School’ in India. It was founded on 28th July 1859, by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton. George Cotton was a scholar at Westminster School and a graduate of Cambridge University. In 1836, Cotton began teaching at Rugby School under the tutelage of Doctor Thomas Arnold before moving on to be Master of Marlborough College. It was the young Mr. Cotton who is spoken of as the ‘the model young master’ in Thomas Hughes’ famous book ‘Tom Brown’s School Days’.

As Bishop of Calcutta, on the 28th of July 1859, Cotton conducted a service for the foundation of a public school at a hill station. Collections were made in most of the churches of the Diocese for this purpose. These funds were used to found the Bishop’s School at Jutogh, Shimla. The land and the buildings on it were a gift from the Viceroy. Three private houses were purchased by Bishop Cotton, out of the India Public School Fund, and the school opened for students on the 15th of March 1863. Though mentioned in correspondence as the Shimla Public School, it never actually bore this name.

Since then the school has gone from strength to strength. Today the school is proud of its Anglo-Indian heritage, but firmly embraces the multi-faceted nature of modern 21st century India – forward-looking, diverse, democratic, and vibrant. We welcome boys from all over the globe who will help to shape the next 160 years of the school.

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FAQs

The average student-teacher ratio at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is 30:1.

The total cost of admission in Bishop Cotton School, Shimla usually starts at Rs. 12,45,000 and can go up to Rs. 13,85,004. This includes: Imprest Money, Caution Money, Composite Fees & Admission Fees .

Yes, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla offers the following extracurricular activities:
  • Medical Room
  • Art and Craft
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Picnics and excursion
  • Debate

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is a Full Boarding school.

Currently, we do not have any conclusive information on the scholarships available in Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. Parents can direct contact the school for information on scholarships or fee reductions of any sort.

 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is affiliated with CISCE & Cambridge board(s).

The academic session at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla begins in February and continues through November of the following year.

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla was established in the year 1859.

Yes,  Bishop Cotton School, Shimla offers transport facilities to pick and drop students before and after school.

No, applications for Bishop Cotton School, Shimla aren’t available on Ezyschooling. You can apply by visiting the school in person or using its official website. You can still use Ezyschooling to explore and compare schools that match your preferences. Alternatively, you can explore Ezyschooling to discover and compare schools that best match their preferences, even if applications for Bishop Cotton School, Shimla are not directly available through the platform.

Last Updated At : 29-Jul-2026, 06:27 PM

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