School admission guides

Plain-English, evergreen guides for Indian parents — from board choice to nursery checklists, fee structures and admission calendars.

Admissions

Documents Required for School Admission in India (2026 Checklist)

A practical, verified checklist of the documents Indian schools ask for at admission — for nursery, primary and senior grades — plus tips on copies, attestation and common rejections.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Admissions

RTE 25% Admission in India — Eligibility, Process & Documents

How the Right to Education 25% reservation works in private unaided schools — who qualifies, how to apply, key dates and documents, and what happens after the lottery.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Planning & Choosing

School Transport Safety in India — A Parent's Guide

Bus, van and cab safety standards Indian schools must follow under the Supreme Court guidelines — and what parents should verify before signing up for transport.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Boards & Curriculum

How to choose a CBSE school: a parent's checklist

Beyond the brochure — 12 practical filters parents use to shortlist a CBSE school in India.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Admissions

17 questions to ask at your school tour

A printable list of 17 questions that cut past the marketing and surface what really matters during an admission tour.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Planning & Choosing

Hostel safety checklist for Indian boarding schools

A 15-point checklist for parents evaluating boarding-school hostels — covering dorms, food, medical and night supervision.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Planning & Choosing

Day school vs day-boarding: which is right for your child?

Day-boarding is on the rise across Indian metros. Here's how it compares to a regular day school on cost, structure and outcomes.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Boards & Curriculum

CBSE vs ICSE: Which Board Is Right for Your Child?

A practical comparison of CBSE and ICSE — syllabus depth, assessment style, school availability and what each board means for college admissions.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Boards & Curriculum

Choosing a Curriculum: CBSE, ICSE, IB or IGCSE?

India offers four mainstream curriculums to families today. A practical comparison of CBSE, ICSE, IB and IGCSE — fees, recognition, teaching style and exit pathways.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Admissions

The Nursery Admission Checklist Every Parent Needs

A step-by-step checklist for nursery admissions in India — timelines, documents, points criteria, school visits and what to do if you miss a deadline.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Planning & Choosing

Decoding School Fee Structures: What You're Really Paying For

School fees are more than the tuition number. Here's how to read fee structures, what every line item means, and how to compare schools fairly.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Admissions

School Admission Interviews: How to Prepare (Parents + Kids)

Most schools run a short parent–child interaction as part of admissions. Here's what they ask, what they look for, and how to prepare without coaching.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Planning & Choosing

India School Admission Calendar: Month-by-Month

A month-by-month admission calendar for Indian schools — nursery, Class 1, mid-school transfers, Class 11 and boarding entries.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Planning & Choosing

Boarding vs Day School: Picking What's Right for Your Family

A balanced look at boarding and day schools — when each works, what each costs, and the questions to ask before committing.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026
Planning & Choosing

How We Verify Schools on AdmissionSchool

Every school listed on AdmissionSchool goes through a verification process. Here's exactly what we check, how often, and what "verified" means on a school card.

AdmissionSchool Editorial · 15 Jun 2026