Long Legacy & Reputation: CGHS is a well-established school (since 1856) in Kolkata. CISCE Affiliation: The school is affiliated with the ICSE / ISC (CISCE) board. Strong Academics + Stream Options: For Class XI, the school offers multiple streams (Science, Commerce, Humanities), with clear eligibility criteria based on past performance. Selective Admission: Selection is based on aggregate marks from Classes VIII, IX & X — which ensures academic rigor and meritocracy
Calcutta Girls’ High School,
Eligibility
Admission offered in which class
Applicants must have passed the ICSE Exam (March) with either Hindi or Bengali as one of the passed subjects.
Stream-wise eligibility (from their information sheet) Science: ≥ 60% in English, Maths, and the selected science subject (cumulative from Class IX & X). Commerce: ≥ 60% in English and Maths (cumulative). Humanities: ≥ 60% in English; if Maths is selected, ≥ 60% in Maths too. Computer Science: Requires Computer Science in ICSE and ≥ 60% in Classes IX & X (cumulative) in school exams
Class 10
Time of Application
Brief Prepration for the Test
For the 2024–25 session, application forms for Class XI were available from 22nd December 2023 to 16th January 2024.
Selection Based on Merit: Candidates are selected based on aggregate marks in Classes VIII, IX & X — not solely on an entrance test.
No Written “Admission Test” Mentioned: The school’s admission notice does not mention a separate written entrance exam for Class XI admission. Rather, selection is via past academic performance.
Document Submission: Applicants (both CGHS-current and non-CGHS) must submit photocopies of: Birth Certificate, final report cards of Classes VIII & IX, and half-yearly report card of Class X.
Application Fees
The fee (via bank challan) for the application is ₹ 1,500 (cash) as per their information sheet.