Top 5 CBSE Schools in Pondicherry

As teachings and learnings from the CBSE board's curriculum act as a foundation for some of the primary entrance examinations for college admission, CBSE is preferred by students studying for their undergraduate degrees in India. Pondicherry, a union territory of India, has many CBSE schools with experienced teachers and effective teaching methods. This page discusses some of the best CBSE schools in Pondicherry.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is one of the most sought-after boards. It was established in 1962 and is managed by the Union Government of India. When it began in 1962, there were only 309 schools affiliated with the board. Still, as per the latest record in 2019, there were about 21,271 schools within the country and 228 schools from other countries affiliated to CBSE, showcasing the tremendous growth of the board.

Table of Contents

• Kendriya Vidyalaya
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• Aditya Vidyashram
• ONGC Public School
• Achariya Bala Siksha Mandir

Kendriya Vidyalaya 

There are two Kendriya Vidyalayas popular among the people of Pondichery, one of which is situated within the JIPMER campus and the other in Karaikal. Kendriya Vidyalaya is a government-independent school under India's central government and affiliated with CBSE. It is a co-educational school and aims to fulfill educational needs by following a similar curriculum and teaching patterns for children of transferrable employees working in the central government, military, and defense personnel.

Admission into Kendriya Vidyalaya schools follows a standard schedule across the country. The admission schedule with deadlines is announced on the school's official website. Admission for class 1st begins first, followed by admission for the rest of the classes. Only an online registration form must be filled out for admission to class 1st-8th. Admission to class 9th will require students to sit for a 3-hour extended admission test. Class 11th admission will be based on the student's performance in the class 10th board exams.

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

It is a government school funded by the Indian Ministry of Human Resources Development and is run by the autonomous trust Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Its mission was to impart knowledge by providing free education to students. It is a fully residential co-educational school offering educational and boarding facilities to talented students. There are currently around 636 branches of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya across 29 states and seven union universities. There are two branches in Pondicherry - Mahe and Karaikal.

Admission into any Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya school occurs through a standard entrance test called Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). For admission into 6th to 8th, the entrance test's medium can be in the school district's regional language, mother tongue, or English. However, for admission to 9th to 12th, students must give the written examination in English.

Aditya Vidyashram

Aditya Vidyashram is a private institution established in the year 2005. This affiliation status of the school is provisional and operates under the Sri Vidya Narayana Educational Trust. The academic period of Aditya Vidyashram is between 1st June and 31st March. This school has around ten branches in Pondicherry and nearby districts. Though a private institution, it has earned a reputation by following a system akin to central schools and is perhaps considered one of the best institutions in India because of its diverse curriculum for its students. Aditya Vidyashram is one of the best CBSE schools in Pondicherry that manages to keep the principles of education intact and aids in the upliftment of students by focusing on their overall development.

Aditya Vidyashram's school application forms can be downloaded from the school's official website or collected from the school. The application form must be sent to the school with a nominal amount as a demand draft. Upon receiving, the authority will notify the applicant of the details for a personal assessment or interview based on which the management will make the final selection. The selection process in Vidyashram is conducted in the fairest way possible. The procedure to admission is merit-based, as is evident by the selection of the students through an interview.

ONGC Public School

ONGC Public School is a senior secondary co-educational school established in the year 2000. In 2014, the school was taken over by the Vivekananda Educational Society, managing the school. The teaching medium is English and currently has around 1700 students and 65 teachers.

Admission forms for registration can be collected from the school or downloaded from the school's official website. Then, an appointment needs to be made with the school's admission office to finalize the admission process.

Achariya Bala Siksha Mandir

Achariya Bala Siksha Mandir is a co-educational day school established in 2002. The medium of instruction in the school is English. One of the schools under the Achariya group of institutions consists of several schools and colleges, mainly in Pondicherry.

For admission, the registration form needs to be filled out either online or at the respective school. Upon submission, the school will contact the applicant to further discuss the assessment and final selection process.

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