CBSE is by far the most common board in the capital region, and the region is home to some of India's best-known CBSE schools. Our list includes 43 CBSE schools in Delhi NCR, from heritage Delhi schools to newer campuses in Gurugram and Noida, and affordable options in Ghaziabad and Faridabad.

CBSE schools in Delhi NCR at a glance

43 CBSE schools out of 60 on our list
Format: 30 day schools, 10 day-cum-boarding and 3 fully residential
Also international: 12 add IB or Cambridge
Indicative fees: about ₹60,000 to ₹12,00,000 a year

Heritage CBSE schools in Delhi NCR

Delhi Public School, RK Puram (1972)
Delhi Public School, Mathura Road (1949)
Modern School, Barakhamba Road (1920)
Vasant Valley School, The Mother’s International School and Sardar Patel Vidyalaya
St. Columba’s, St. Xavier’s and the convent girls' schools, all on CBSE

CBSE with an international option

Several schools combine CBSE with IB or Cambridge, so students can choose a route later without changing school. On our list these include Genesis Global in Noida, Shiv Nadar schools, Step by Step, Amity Global Gurugram, Excelsior American and Uttam School for Girls.

CBSE boarding

If you want residential CBSE schooling, look at Swarnprastha and Pratap Singh Memorial in Sonepat, SDV in Faridabad, GD Goenka International in Sonepat, and Greater Valley, NIMT and Deep Memorial in Noida and Ghaziabad. In Delhi, Modern School and DPS RK Puram have limited boarding places.

Why choose CBSE?

Entrance exams: CBSE uses NCERT textbooks, which closely match the JEE and NEET syllabus
Transfers: the same board runs across India
A second chance: CBSE has introduced an optional second Class 10 board exam from 2026

Admissions

For CBSE schools in Delhi NCR located in Delhi itself, entry-level admissions follow the DoE framework: for 2026-27, Nursery at 3+, KG at 4+ and Class 1 at 6+, with a points system and a ₹25 registration fee. Schools in Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad follow their own processes.

Checking affiliation

You can verify any school's affiliation number and status on CBSE's official SARAS portal. It's a quick check worth doing for every CBSE school on your shortlist.

Air quality

Delhi's winter air quality is a genuine consideration. When pollution is severe, authorities can order schools to move classes online or suspend outdoor activity. Ask how each school handles these days: air purifiers in classrooms, indoor sports facilities and how smoothly it switches to online teaching.

CBSE schools in Delhi NCR by area

Delhi: DPS RK Puram, DPS Mathura Road, Modern School, Vasant Valley, Springdales and the convent schools
Gurugram: Suncity, Amity Global, GD Goenka Signature and Shiv Nadar
Noida and Greater Noida: Lotus Valley, Apeejay, Step by Step, Genesis Global and Greater Valley
Ghaziabad and Faridabad: Seth Anandram Jaipuria, Uttam School for Girls, Manav Rachna International and SDV

Board results and entrance preparation

Ask CBSE schools in Delhi NCR for recent Class 10 and 12 results and the subject combinations they offer in the senior years. If your child is aiming for engineering or medicine, find out whether the school supports JEE or NEET preparation or leaves it to outside coaching.

With so many CBSE schools in Delhi NCR, shortlisting by commute and budget first makes the rest of the decision much easier.

Fees at CBSE schools in Delhi NCR

Most CBSE day schools in the region fall between about ₹1 lakh and ₹3 lakh a year, while schools that add IB or Cambridge, or offer boarding, charge more. Transport, uniforms, books and activity fees are usually extra, so ask for the full annual cost.

Safety and supervision

Ask about campus security, supervision during breaks, bus attendants and GPS tracking, and how the school communicates with parents. In a region this large, these practical details make a real difference.

Planning your applications

Keep a simple tracker of each school's registration dates, admission criteria and test dates. In Delhi, entry-level admissions follow a fixed DoE schedule; in Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, schools set their own timelines. Visiting on a normal school day will also help you compare how each school actually teaches.

Finally, think about the long run: a school that suits your child in the primary years should also offer the senior subjects and support they'll need by Class 11 and 12.

How we put this list together

This list covers private schools across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Sonepat, Sohna and Rohtak. We include schools based on board affiliation, standing, facilities and the options parents ask about most. Fees are indicative annual figures from school websites and published listings; they change every year and often exclude one-time charges, so confirm the latest figure with each school. Last updated: September 2026.

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