Admissions of schools in Lucknow
Track admission status across 688 schools in Lucknow. Schools with open admissions are listed first — click through to view documents, points criteria and step-by-step timelines for each school.
Quick facts
- When do school admissions start in Lucknow?
- Most private schools in Lucknow open registration for the April academic session between November and January, with nursery and entry-class forms released earliest. Mid-year transfers depend on seat availability in the specific grade.
- What documents are needed for school admission in Lucknow?
- Schools typically ask for the child's birth certificate, address proof, parent ID, passport photographs, and a transfer certificate plus previous report card for transfers. Each school page lists the exact set it requires.
- How many schools does AdmissionSchool list in Lucknow?
- 60 schools in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh are listed with verified details, with annual tuition spanning ₹14K – ₹2.69 L/year. You can narrow them by board, class, budget, area, gender and facilities.
Top 40 schools in Lucknow — admissions
- 1
GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 2
La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 3
Thakur Public SchoolJankipuram, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 4
Jagran Public School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 5
St. Agnes' Loreto Day SchoolUdaiganj, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 6
The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 7
ALS AcadmyVrindavan Colony, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 8
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan VidyalayaGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 9
La Martiniere College, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 10
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial Public School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 11
Tiny SoulIndira Nagar, Lucknow · No BoardEnquiries - 12
Lotus World Public SchoolSushant Golf City, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 13SSamar Public High SchoolIndira Nagar, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries
- 14
Akhilesh Das Gupta SchoolGomti Nagar, Lucknow · No BoardEnquiries - 15
City Montessori SchoolGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 16
Archisha International School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 17
Kunwars Global School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 18
City International SchoolIndira Nagar, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 19
St. Francis SchoolGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 20
Meridian SchoolIndira Nagar, Lucknow · No BoardEnquiries - 21SShri Sundar Lal Kamla Inter CollegeFatehganj, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries
- 22
Career Convent CollegeVikas Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 23
Pioneer Montessori SchoolVikas Nagar, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 24
Blooming Dale High SchoolAlambagh, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 25
Red Rose Public SchoolAlambagh, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 26
Central Academy Senior Secondary SchoolVikas Nagar, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 27
Mahanagar Public Inter CollegeAlambagh, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 28
Sarvangin Vikas Inter CollegeAlambagh, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 29
The Sanskriti School LucknowChakganjaria, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 30
Ram Sewak Trivedi Girls Inter CollegeItaunja, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 31
Darshan AcademyAlambagh, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 32
RAS Academy Inter CollegeAlambagh, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 33
AMS Creative SchoolVikas Nagar, Lucknow · No BoardEnquiries - 34
Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial SchoolVikas Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 35
Lucknow City CollegeBaraura Hussain Bari, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 36
Pioneer Montessori Inter CollegeAlambagh, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 37
Sri Mahesh Prasad Maurya Girls Inter CollegeAlambagh, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 38
St. Fidelis CollegeVikas Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 39
Lucknow Public CollegeAmrapali Yojna, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 40
Delhi Public SchoolAmrapali Yojna, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries
CBSE application procedure in Lucknow
The admission window in Lucknow typically opens between November and February each year. The application procedure for most CBSE schools follows a similar arc: registration → form fill → document submission → parent interaction → offer. Parents shortlisting schools who track the calendar a couple of months ahead tend to secure preferred seats well before the formal closing date.
Documents and the points system
From a parent's perspective, document requirements are fairly consistent across Lucknow: birth certificate, residence proof, parent ID, child photographs and prior school records where applicable. A growing number of CBSE schools also use a points-based shortlist for nursery and Class 1 — sibling, alumni, distance and gender categories are the most common scoring axes. Each school page on AdmissionSchool spells out its current criteria.
Practical timing tips
Apply on the day registrations open at your top two or three schools — first-come-first-served is a real factor at the popular campuses. Keep digital copies of all documents in one folder, and schedule campus visits before the form deadline rather than after; the visit is the single best signal of classroom culture.
If you miss the window
Missing the formal admission cycle in Lucknow usually means waiting for mid-session vacancies or the next academic year. The enquiries form on each school page still records your interest and the admissions team typically reaches out when seats free up.
How this compares in Lucknow
On the operations front, the picture for Lucknow on AdmissionSchool right now: 60 schools indexed, CBSE accounts for roughly 86% of the board mix, the median annual tuition sits near ₹45K and the average parent rating is 4.5 / 5. Guardians usually treat the median as a sanity check rather than a target — the right shortlist is the one that matches your specific commute, budget and board preference, even if it sits well off the median.
Related on AdmissionSchool
For related shortlists on AdmissionSchool, see top schools in Lucknow, boarding schools in India, facilities at Lucknow schools, parent reviews from Lucknow and fees of schools in Lucknow. Each page carries its own filters so you can layer board, area and budget without starting from scratch.