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Why This Institute
One of the oldest boys’ boarding schools in Asia, founded in 1859
Has a strong heritage, tradition, and values (“Overcome Evil With Good”) that shape character, not just academics.
Affiliated to CISCE: ICSE (for class X) and ISC (for class XII).
Also offers Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum (Cambridge Pathway) for international exposure.
Boarding Environment & Infrastructure:
Fully residential (boarding) school for boys.
Located in the scenic Shimla hills, offering a calm, conducive environment for learning.
Bishop Cotton School
Eligibility
Admission offered in which class
- Prospective students must register interest via the school website using the “APPLY” button.
- After registration, candidates are generally interviewed (either in person at school or online) by the Director and the Headmaster.
- Admission offers depend not just on academic merit, but also on conduct, extracurricular record, and potential to align with the school’s ethos.
- A provisional offer may be made before Class X board exam results; final confirmation depends on those board results.
- Class 10
Time of Application
Brief Prepration for the Test
- Entrance exam dates (according to the school) for the next cycle: Shimla center – 27th September 2025, Delhi – 4th October 2025.
- Written Test: Historically (for other entry points) they conduct written tests in English, Mathematics, General Awareness, plus a reading assessment. There is also a verbal and non-verbal assessment to gauge readiness for boarding school life. For Class XI, after registration, the school invites students for interview in addition to the test.
- Interview: The interview is with the Director and Headmaster (or their representatives). The school assesses not just academics but also personality, values, motivation, extra-curricular involvement, and how well the candidate would fit in the residential ethos Board Exam Results Dependency: Since final admission depends partly on Class X board results, it’s important for applicants to aim for strong academic performance in Class X.
Application Fees
- Admission Fee (one-time): ₹ 65,000 for Indian students
