Heritage & Prestige: BCBS is one of Bangalore’s oldest and most respected ICSE schools. Strong Academic Programme: As an ICSE school, they offer a rigorous +2 programme (XI–XII), preparing students for higher education. Holistic Development: The school emphasizes character building, discipline, and co-curricular activities, combining academic excellence with personal growth. Reputation for Quality: As per third-party school-review sites, BCBS is highly rated for its infrastructure and education standards.
Bishop Cotton Boys’ School
Eligibility
Admission offered in which class
For XI admission, students need to select their stream / subjects (e.g., Science, Commerce, Humanities) when applying via the application form.
Admission is provisional, pending Class X board results.
According to their admissions page, required documents include: birth certificate, Class X marks / term report cards, address proof, etc.
Class 10
Time of Application
Brief Prepration for the Test
October/November
Merit + Assessment-Based: Because admission is provisional (based on Class X results) and subject selection is involved, they consider both past academic performance and the student’s subject preference
No Clearly Published Separate Entrance Test: Their publicly available admissions page does not clearly mention a separate written “entrance exam” for XI; instead, the process seems based on application + document verification + provisional offer
Document Verification: Applicants must upload / submit their Class X marks, birth certificate, address proof, and other relevant documents.
Final Admission Confirmation: After Class X board results are declared, provisional admissions may be confirmed, and the school may require changes in subject/stream based on performance.
Application Fees
According to the portal, the application cost is ₹ 500.