Looking for the best boys boarding schools in India? This guide groups the boys’ residential schools in the PickMySchool directory by state, from the Doon School and Welham Boys in Uttarakhand to Mayo College in Rajasthan, The Scindia School in Madhya Pradesh and the Darjeeling hill schools. Each entry links to the school profile. Fees are not listed because published figures vary; ask each school.
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Boys Boarding Schools by State
Uttarakhand
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| The Doon School | Dehradun | ICSE |
| The Welham Boys’ School | Dehradun | CBSE |
| Col. Brown Cambridge School | Dehradun | ICSE |
| Doon Imperial Residential School | Dehradun | CBSE |
| St. George’s College | Mussoorie | ICSE |
| St. Joseph’s College | Nainital | ICSE |
| Birla Vidya Mandir | Nainital | CBSE |
West Bengal
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul’s School | Darjeeling | ICSE |
| St. Joseph’s School, North Point | Darjeeling | ICSE |
| Goethals Memorial School | Kurseong | ICSE |
Rajasthan
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo College | Ajmer | CBSE |
| St. Mary’s High School | Mount Abu | ICSE |
| Birla Public School | Pilani | CBSE |
Himachal Pradesh
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Cotton School | Shimla | ICSE |
Madhya Pradesh
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| The Scindia School | Gwalior | CBSE |
Uttar Pradesh
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| La Martiniere College | Lucknow | ICSE |
Karnataka
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Cotton Boys’ School | Bengaluru | ICSE |
| Baldwin Boys’ High School | Bengaluru | ICSE |
Maharashtra
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Shivaji Preparatory Military School | Pune | State Board |
| Bhonsala Military School | Nagpur | State Board |
Gujarat and Jharkhand
| School | Location | Board (directory) |
|---|---|---|
| SGVP International School | Ahmedabad | ICSE |
| Bishop Westcott Boys’ School | Ranchi | ICSE |
Boards and boarding status as listed in our directory; confirm with each school.
How Admission Works at Top Boys’ Schools
Entry classes and test dates vary widely. Welham Boys’ main entry is Classes 4 to 7; Mayo College admits to Classes 4 to 9 and 11 through an aptitude test usually held in October; The Scindia School runs its aptitude analysis in September and again in January or February; the Doon School admits at Classes 7 and 8. See our elite boarding school admissions guide.
Choosing a Boys Boarding School
- Decide on the board: ICSE, CBSE or international.
- Check entry class and age cut-off for your son.
- Visit in term time and meet the housemaster.
- Ask about pastoral care, medical support and phone policy.
- Compare total cost including travel and extras.
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Defence-Oriented Options
Families seeking a defence pathway also consider Sainik Schools, Rashtriya Military Schools and RIMC. Read Sainik School question papers, RMS CET and RIMC admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best boys boarding school in India?
The Doon School, Mayo College, The Scindia School and Welham Boys are among the best known; the best fit depends on your son.
Which state has the most boys boarding schools?
In our directory, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
At what age do boys join boarding school?
Common entry points are Classes 4 to 7, depending on the school.
When are entrance tests held?
Many are between September and February for the following session.
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