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State Board Schools in Delhi

Compare 119 State Board schools in Delhi by fees, facilities and parent reviews — 2026-2027.

119 State Board Schools in Delhi
Oscar Public School campus
Day School

Oscar Public School

Burari CBSE, State Board Coed
1 - 12 Class 30:1 ratio

₹23K – ₹29K

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D.V.S. Public School campus
Day School

D.V.S. Public School

Burari CBSE, State Board Coed
Nursery - 8 Class 25:01 ratio

₹30K – ₹50K

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Jagriti Modern School campus
Day Cum Boarding

Jagriti Modern School

Mithapur CBSE, State Board Coed
Nursery - 10 Class 20:1 ratio

₹18K – ₹25K

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DAV Public School campus
Day School

DAV Public School

Bawana State Board Coed
Pre Nursery - 8 Class 23:1 ratio

₹34K – ₹41K

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About State Board (State Board (SSC / SSLC / HSC)) Schools in Delhi

State Boards are governed by individual state education departments. In Maharashtra it is SSC/HSC; in Karnataka it is SSLC/PUC; in Tamil Nadu it is SSLC/HSE. State Board schools are the most affordable and widely accessible, forming the backbone of Indian school education.

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum is set by each state, taught primarily in the regional language with English as a subject. Focus on local history, culture, and language. Class 10 (SSC/SSLC) and Class 12 (HSC/PUC) board exams are conducted by the state.

Why Parents in Delhi Choose State Board

  • ✓Most affordable fees — many government-aided State Board schools are free or near-free
  • ✓Local language medium option — better for regional career paths
  • ✓State quota reservations for engineering and medical colleges
  • ✓Largest number of schools — maximum geographic coverage

State Board School Fees in Delhi

State Board school fees range from ₹0 (government schools) to ₹60,000/year for premium private State Board schools. The most accessible and budget-friendly option for most Indian families.

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State Board Admissions in Delhi

Government State Board schools admit students on a rolling basis via RTE quotas. Private State Board schools follow standard April academic year cycles with admissions opening October–March.

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State Board vs Other Boards

vs CBSE: State Board is cheaper and more locally rooted; CBSE is nationally transferable. vs ICSE: State Board is less academically rigorous but more accessible. vs IB/IGCSE: Vastly different cost and orientation — State Board for local career paths, IB/IGCSE for international.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many State Board schools are there in Delhi?

SchoolScout lists 119+ verified State Board schools in Delhi. Each listing includes board affiliation, fee structure, classes, facilities, and verified parent reviews. Use filters to narrow by area, gender, format, and budget.

What are the best State Board schools in Delhi?

The best State Board schools in Delhi depend on your priorities — academics, fees, distance, or activities. SchoolScout lets you compare top-rated schools by fees, facilities, student-teacher ratio, and verified parent reviews. Use our AI Match tool for a personalised shortlist.

What is the fee range for State Board schools in Delhi?

State Board school fees range from ₹0 (government schools) to ₹60,000/year for premium private State Board schools. The most accessible and budget-friendly option for most Indian families.

What is the State Board curriculum like?

Curriculum is set by each state, taught primarily in the regional language with English as a subject. Focus on local history, culture, and language. Class 10 (SSC/SSLC) and Class 12 (HSC/PUC) board exams are conducted by the state.

When does State Board school admission open in Delhi?

Government State Board schools admit students on a rolling basis via RTE quotas. Private State Board schools follow standard April academic year cycles with admissions opening October–March.

Is State Board better than other boards for Delhi schools?

vs CBSE: State Board is cheaper and more locally rooted; CBSE is nationally transferable. vs ICSE: State Board is less academically rigorous but more accessible. vs IB/IGCSE: Vastly different cost and orientation — State Board for local career paths, IB/IGCSE for international.