Admissions of schools in Lucknow
School admissions in Lucknow for the 2027-28 session typically run from November to February, with nursery and entry-class forms released first; the session starts in April. Right now 0 of the 60 Lucknow schools listed here have admissions open and 60 are taking enquiries. We track 688 schools in Lucknow — open admissions are listed first.
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 ₹9K – ₹3.77 L/year. You can narrow them by board, class, budget, area, gender and facilities.
Admission calendar 2027-28 in Lucknow
Right now in Lucknow: 0 schools with open admissions, 60 taking enquiries and 0 closed. Dates below are the typical window — always confirm on each school's Admissions page.
- Aug–Oct 2026
Enquiries & campus visitsNow
Shortlist schools, attend open days and register interest. Popular schools start taking enquiries from August.
- Nov 2026–Jan 2027
Nursery & entry-class registration
Pre-primary and entry-level forms are released first and fill fastest — register in the first fortnight.
- Nov 2026–Feb 2027
Main admission window
Forms for Class 1 onwards, interactions or entrance tests, and document submission at most private schools.
- Feb–Mar 2027
Results, offers & fee payment
Schools publish lists and offers; secure a seat by paying the admission fee before the stated deadline.
- Apr 2027
New session begins
The academic year starts in April for CBSE, ICSE and most state-board schools.
Top 40 schools in Lucknow — admissions
- 1
Lotus World Public SchoolSushant Golf City, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 2
La Martiniere College, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 3
Akhilesh Das Gupta SchoolGomti Nagar, Lucknow ·Enquiries - 4
St. Agnes' Loreto Day SchoolUdaiganj, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 5
La Martiniere Girls’ College, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 6
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial Public School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 7SSamar Public High SchoolIndira Nagar, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries
- 8
City Montessori SchoolGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 9
Thakur Public SchoolJankipuram, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 10
The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 11
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan VidyalayaGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 12
Tiny SoulIndira Nagar, Lucknow ·Enquiries - 13
GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 14
ALS AcadmyVrindavan Colony, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 15
Jagran Public School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 16
Kunwars Global School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 17
Archisha International School, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 18
City International SchoolIndira Nagar, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 19
Meridian SchoolIndira Nagar, Lucknow ·Enquiries - 20
St. Francis SchoolGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 21
St. Xavier's Convent SchoolGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 22
Aryaman Public High SchoolTriveni Nagar, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 23
St. Paul's CollegeCantonment, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 24
Saraswati Balika Inter CollegeIndira Nagar, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 25
SS International SchoolBakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 26
Birla Open Minds International SchoolBaraulikhalilabad, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 27
Delhi Public SchoolEldeco Udyan Ii, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 28GGolden Jubilee High SchoolLDA Colony, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries
- 29
Lakhan Public High SchoolTelibagh, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 30
Play Way Academy Inter CollegeGomti Nagar, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 31
Jeevandhara Convent SchoolGaura Bagh, Lucknow · ICSEEnquiries - 32
Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial Senior Secondary SchoolSarvodaya Nagar, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 33
Green Way Public Senior Secondary SchoolDubagga, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 34
Gargi Raj Royal AcademyEldeco Udyan Ii, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 35
Peasant Day Academy Inter CollegeSarojini Nagar, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 36
Pioneer Montessori SchoolJankipuram, Lucknow · CISCEEnquiries - 37
The Millennium SchoolBakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow · CBSEEnquiries - 38
Bal Guide SchoolIndira Nagar, Lucknow · State BoardEnquiries - 39
St.Joseph Inter CollegeRajajipuram, Lucknow · State Board/CISCEEnquiries - 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 81% 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
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