Oldest Schools in Chandigarh (2026)
CBSE schools with the earliest recorded founding year. Ordered by the measure shown, with the CBSE school directory for context; 61 schools shown.
- 1–Vedic Girls Sr.sec SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1932
- 2–Shishu Niketan Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1953
- 3–Moti Ram Arya Sr Sec Model SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1957
- 4–Carmel Convent SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1959
- 5–Bal Niketan Model SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1968
- 6–Shivalik Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1970
- 7–Air Force SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 1971
- 8–Ankur SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1973
- 9–Guru Nanak Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1974
- 10–Sri Guru Harkrishan Model SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1974
- 11–The Tribune SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1975
- 12–Divya Public SchoolChandigarh · Private SecondaryFounded: 1977
- 13–PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2Chandigarh · Kendriya Vidyalaya Senior secondaryFounded: 1977
- 14–Ajit Karam Singh International Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1983
- 15–Ajit Karam Singh International Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1983
- 16–Stepping Stones Sec SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1984
- 17–Vivek High SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1984
- 18–PM SHRI Kendriya VidyalayaChandigarh · Kendriya Vidyalaya Senior secondaryFounded: 1985
- 19–PM SHRI Kendriya VidyalayaChandigarh · Kendriya Vidyalaya Senior secondaryFounded: 1985
- 20–PM SHRI Kendriya VidyalayaChandigarh · Kendriya Vidyalaya Senior secondaryFounded: 1985
- 21–PM SHRI Kendriya VidyalayaChandigarh · Kendriya Vidyalaya Senior secondaryFounded: 1985
- 22–Chandigarh Baptist SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1986
- 23–Sri Guru Gobind Singh Collegiate Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1986
- 24–Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1986
- 25–Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1986
- 26–Mount Carmel SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 1987
- 27–Sri Aurobindo SchoolChandigarh · Private SecondaryFounded: 1994
- 28–Aanchal International SchoolChandigarh · Private SecondaryFounded: 2002
- 29–Delhi Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2003
- 30–Ryan International SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2003
- 31–Ashiana Public SchoolChandigarh · Private SecondaryFounded: 2004
- 32–Shishu Niketan Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2004
- 33–Chitkara International SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2005
- 34–D A V Public SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2006
- 35–Kundan International SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2007
- 36–Gurukul Global SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2008
- 37–Sri Chaitanya Techno SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2009
- 38–Rimt World SchoolChandigarh · Private Senior secondaryFounded: 2011
- 39–Northridge International SchoolChandigarh · Private SecondaryFounded: 2013
- 40–Jawahar Navodaya VidyalayaChandigarh · Navodaya Vidyalaya Senior secondaryFounded: 2017
- 41–Govt Model SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 42–Govt Model Sr SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 43–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 44–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 45–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 46–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 47–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 48–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 49–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 50–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 51–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 52–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 53–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 54–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 55–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 56–Govt Model Sr Sec SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 57–Govt Model Sr. Sec. SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 58–Govt Model Sr. Sec. SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 59–Govt. Model Sr. Sec. SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 60–Govt. Model Sr. Sec. SchoolChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
- 61–Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Rc-I, MaloyaChandigarh · Government Senior secondaryFounded: 2021
| # | School | Sector | Founded | CBSE school directory | Students | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vedic Girls Sr.sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1932 | – Not rated | 709 Students | 709 |
| 2 | Shishu Niketan Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1953 | – Not rated | 2,529 Students | 2,529 |
| 3 | Moti Ram Arya Sr Sec Model School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1957 | – Not rated | 1,776 Students | 1,776 |
| 4 | Carmel Convent School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1959 | – Not rated | 1,637 Students | 1,637 |
| 5 | Bal Niketan Model School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1968 | – Not rated | 618 Students | 618 |
| 6 | Shivalik Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1970 | – Not rated | 1,649 Students | 1,649 |
| 7 | Air Force School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 1971 | – Not rated | 1,134 Students | 1,134 |
| 8 | Ankur School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1973 | – Not rated | 1,903 Students | 1,903 |
| 9 | Guru Nanak Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1974 | – Not rated | 1,548 Students | 1,548 |
| 10 | Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1974 | – Not rated | 763 Students | 763 |
| 11 | The Tribune School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1975 | – Not rated | 1,020 Students | 1,020 |
| 12 | Divya Public School Chandigarh · Secondary · Classes 1–10 | Private | 1977 | – Not rated | 298 Students | 298 |
| 13 | PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Kendriya Vidyalaya | 1977 | – Not rated | 2,069 Students | 2,069 |
| 14 | Ajit Karam Singh International Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1983 | – Not rated | 1,400 Students | 1,400 |
| 15 | Ajit Karam Singh International Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1983 | – Not rated | 1,400 Students | 1,400 |
| 16 | Stepping Stones Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–5 | Private | 1984 | – Not rated | 617 Students | 617 |
| 17 | Vivek High School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1984 | – Not rated | 1,433 Students | 1,433 |
| 18 | PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Kendriya Vidyalaya | 1985 | – Not rated | 387 Students | 387 |
| 19 | PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Kendriya Vidyalaya | 1985 | – Not rated | 387 Students | 387 |
| 20 | PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Kendriya Vidyalaya | 1985 | – Not rated | 387 Students | 387 |
| 21 | PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Kendriya Vidyalaya | 1985 | – Not rated | 387 Students | 387 |
| 22 | Chandigarh Baptist School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1986 | – Not rated | 1,268 Students | 1,268 |
| 23 | Sri Guru Gobind Singh Collegiate Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1986 | – Not rated | 918 Students | 918 |
| 24 | Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1986 | – Not rated | 918 Students | 918 |
| 25 | Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1986 | – Not rated | 918 Students | 918 |
| 26 | Mount Carmel School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 1987 | – Not rated | 1,681 Students | 1,681 |
| 27 | Sri Aurobindo School Chandigarh · Secondary · Classes 1–10 | Private | 1994 | – Not rated | 318 Students | 318 |
| 28 | Aanchal International School Chandigarh · Secondary · Classes 1–10 | Private | 2002 | – Not rated | 366 Students | 366 |
| 29 | Delhi Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2003 | – Not rated | 2,753 Students | 2,753 |
| 30 | Ryan International School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2003 | – Not rated | 1,945 Students | 1,945 |
| 31 | Ashiana Public School Chandigarh · Secondary · Classes 1–10 | Private | 2004 | – Not rated | 1,131 Students | 1,131 |
| 32 | Shishu Niketan Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2004 | – Not rated | 1,275 Students | 1,275 |
| 33 | Chitkara International School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2005 | – Not rated | 1,495 Students | 1,495 |
| 34 | D A V Public School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–8 | Private | 2006 | – Not rated | 251 Students | 251 |
| 35 | Kundan International School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2007 | – Not rated | 662 Students | 662 |
| 36 | Gurukul Global School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2008 | – Not rated | 1,243 Students | 1,243 |
| 37 | Sri Chaitanya Techno School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2009 | – Not rated | 204 Students | 204 |
| 38 | Rimt World School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Private | 2011 | – Not rated | 1,061 Students | 1,061 |
| 39 | Northridge International School Chandigarh · Secondary · Classes 1–8 | Private | 2013 | – Not rated | 39 Students | 39 |
| 40 | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 6–12 | Navodaya Vidyalaya | 2017 | – Not rated | 210 Students | 210 |
| 41 | Govt Model School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 42 | Govt Model Sr School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 43 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 44 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 45 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 46 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 47 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 48 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 49 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 50 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 51 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 52 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 53 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 54 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 55 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 56 | Govt Model Sr Sec School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 57 | Govt Model Sr. Sec. School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 58 | Govt Model Sr. Sec. School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 59 | Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 60 | Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
| 61 | Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Rc-I, Maloya Chandigarh · Senior secondary · Classes 1–12 | Government | 2021 | – Not rated | 1,534 Students | 1,534 |
61 oldest schools in Chandigarh, listed alphabetically: 33 private, 22 government, 5 kendriya vidyalaya, 1 navodaya vidyalaya. No academic ranking is published for India.
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