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Admission is open to every child, regardless of caste, creed or religion. Here is how to join Shatabdi.

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Admission process

Admissions for Std I to IX usually open in December for the session that begins in April. Pre-primary admissions (PP-1, PP-2) need a minimum age of 4 years.

Collect & submit the form

Get the admission form (and the transport form, if needed) from the school office and submit it with the registration fee.

Entrance test

A 50-mark written test in English, Mathematics, Science and General Knowledge, based on the previous class syllabus.

Interview

Shortlisted students and their parents meet the school for an interaction. Candidates need at least 40% in English, Maths, Science and Hindi in their last examination.

Confirm admission

Deposit the fees within 15 days of the test result being declared, or the seat may be offered to another candidate.

Documents required

Please bring these at the time of admission.

Completed admission form (and transport form, if needed)
3 photographs of the child with both parents
3 passport-size photographs of the child
Photocopy of the last examination mark sheet
Original birth certificate
Original transfer certificate (TC) from the previous school
Proof of residence
Proof of parents' occupation

Students presenting at a school programme

Session

April – March

The academic year begins in April. Summer vacation runs from mid-May to mid-June.

Fees

Ask the office

Fees vary by class and include registration, admission, tuition, term and development charges. The office can give you the current fee structure.

Admission desk

Call reception

For admission queries, call reception on +91 63140 02835, call or WhatsApp +91 98522 18788, or the Principal’s office on +91 89368 46757.

Start an admission enquiry

Fill in the details and press Send. WhatsApp will open with your enquiry addressed to the school office on +91 98522 18788, ready to send. You can also visit the school office on Katari Hill Road.

Pre-primary pupils performing on stage at Foundation Day

Admission FAQs

The questions parents ask us most often about joining Shatabdi.

01What is the minimum age for admission?

Children must be at least 4 years old for entry to pre-primary.

02Is there an entrance test for every class?

Admission to Std I to IX is through a 50-mark entrance test and an interview. For pre-primary and Class XI, please check the process with the office.

03When must the fees be paid?

Fees must be deposited within 15 days of the entrance test result.

04Does the school have a hostel?

Taiyab Bhawan houses a hostel for boys coming from remote areas. Please contact the office for availability.

05Are scholarships available?

Yes. Merit-cum-poverty scholarships are awarded, and the Shatabdi Foundation supports deserving students from its free school with fees, books and uniforms.

06Which languages are taught?

English is the medium of instruction. Hindi and Urdu are offered as languages.