About SMCC
St. Mary's Convent College is a school located in Nainital. It is affiliated to the ICSE board. The school was established in 1994. Annual tuition ranges from ₹301,000 to ₹301,000 depending on grade. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is SMCC affiliated to?
- St. Mary's Convent College is affiliated to ICSE and is a day-cum-boarding school in Nainital.
- What are the annual fees at SMCC?
- Annual tuition at St. Mary's Convent College ranges from ₹3.01 L/year depending on grade. Admission charges, security deposit, uniform and transport are billed separately.
- Where is SMCC located?
- St. Mary's Convent College is located at Ramnee Park, Nainital, Nainital – 263001, Nainital.
- When was SMCC established?
- St. Mary's Convent College was established in 1994 and has been operating in Nainital for 32 years.
- Is SMCC co-ed or single-gender?
- St. Mary's Convent College is a girls-only school.
- Is SMCC accepting admissions?
- St. Mary's Convent College is open to enquiries for April to March. Use the Apply or Enquire button on this page to start an enquiry.
- How can I contact SMCC?
- You can reach St. Mary's Convent College on 594223536 or by email at smcramnee@gmail.com. Address: Ramnee Park, Nainital, Nainital, 263001.
St. Mary's Convent College, Nainital is situated on a gently sloping hill with 26 acres of ground, admiringly adapted for a boarding school. It was founded in 1878 by Mother Salesia Reiner, to provide an all round education to all sections of society, regardless of caste, creed or financial status. The children are prepared for the ICSE Examination at the Class 10 level and ISC Examination at the +2 level, conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi. The school is managed by the sisters of the Congregation of Jesus, in collaboration with a dedicated and competent staff. This institution, established and administered by the Christian Society, comes under articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution.
About the school
Set in Nainital, Uttarakhand, St. Mary's Convent College is a established girls-only day-cum-boarding school catering to parents shortlisting schools looking for a ICSE school in Nainital. The school has been running since 1994, giving it 32 years of continuous operation in Nainital. SMCC is affiliated to ICSE and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, SMCC's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in computer lab, CCTV coverage and smart classrooms where the campus supports it. Continuous assessment is layered on top of the term examinations, with project work and lab assignments contributing to the final grade in most subjects.
Curriculum at SMCC
SMCC is affiliated to ICSE, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English and Hindi. The ICSE curriculum emphasises English-language depth and detailed internal assessments alongside board examinations. Academic sessions run April to March, with continuous assessment supplementing term examinations.
Campus and physical resources
On the operations front, the 26 Acres campus at SMCC lists 12 physical resources — including Alumni Association, Medical Room, Meals, Transportation, Girls Hostel and Wifi, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Fees and what they cover
Annual tuition at SMCC falls in the ₹3.01 L/year range, with the exact figure depending on the grade. One-time admission charges, security deposit (often refundable), uniform, books and transport are billed separately. Parents shortlisting schools should review the grade-wise fee breakdown on the Fees tab before applying — the fee structure is revised each academic session.
Parent fit
Families comparing SMCC against other ICSE schools in Nainital usually weigh three things: how the school handles the transition between primary and senior school, the strength of the co-curricular calendar, and how transparent the admissions team is during the enquiry. If you're choosing between CBSE and ICSE for the long-term exit, factor in the colleges your child is most likely to apply to — that decision often settles the board question more cleanly than a side-by-side feature comparison. Use the Compare tool on the platform to stack SMCC against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Location and neighbourhood
SMCC is located at Ramnee Park, Nainital, Nainital – 263001. Parents shortlisting schools comparing SMCC usually weigh it against other ICSE schools in Nainital on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
Looking past the brochure, the 30:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at SMCC are sized for individual attention. Overall, SMCC suits families considering boarding and parents seeking a girls-only environment. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
The ICSE curriculum weights internal assessment heavily — laboratory work, English-language assignments and project files contribute meaningfully to the final board grade.
Premium fees here usually fund larger campus footprints, smaller class sizes and broader co-curricular budgets compared to mid-range alternatives in the city.
The day-boarding format covers prep, meals and structured activity through the late afternoon — useful for dual-working families who want academic supervision past school hours.
Key facts
- Board
- ICSE
- City
- Nainital
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Day Cum Boarding
- Gender
- Girls
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi
- Established
- Annual tuition fees
- ₹3.01 L/year
- Student : teacher ratio
- 30:1
- Campus area
- 26 Acres
- School timings
- 08:40 AM TO 03:00 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Alumni Association, Medical Room, Meals, Transportation, Girls Hostel, Wifi
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at SMCC
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at St. Mary's Convent College typically open between November and February. Status is currently enquiring. Use the Enquire button on this page to start a formal enquiry.
- 1Fill application form —
- 2Written test of applicant —
- 3Parent's interaction/interview —
- 4Applicant's oral test —
- 5Document verification at school —
Fees at SMCC
Annual tuition fees at St. Mary's Convent College range from ₹3.01 L/year, depending on grade. One-time admission fees, security deposit (often refundable), uniform and transport are charged separately. We update fees from official school sources at least once per academic session.
See grade-wise fee breakdownCurriculum & boards
St. Mary's Convent College is affiliated to ICSE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Hindi. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at SMCC
- Alumni Association
- Medical Room
- Meals
- Transportation
- Girls Hostel
- Wifi
- Smart Classes
- Art and Craft
Parent reviews
St. Mary's Convent College has an overall rating of 5.0 / 5 from 1 parent reviews on AdmissionSchool. Reviews are verified before publishing.
Read all reviewsLocation & connectivity
St. Mary's Convent College is located at Ramnee Park, Nainital, Nainital – 263001. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
Hostel & Boarding
Boys' hostel
- Room types
- Single, Double, Triple
Girls' hostel
- Room types
- Single, Double, Triple
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