Education in Chandigarh — India's Planned City of Learning
Chandigarh, India's only Union Territory that also serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, is famous for Le Corbusier's planned urban design — and its schools are equally well-designed. The city's educated, government-sector population has driven consistently high academic standards. Chandigarh, Panchkula (Haryana), and Mohali (Punjab) together form the Chandigarh tricity school market.
Top Schools in Chandigarh 2026-27
| School | Board | Area | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhavan's Vidyalaya | CBSE | Sector 27 | ₹80K–1.1 lakh |
| Delhi Public School, Chandigarh | CBSE | Sector 40 | ₹90K–1.3 lakh |
| St. John's High School | ICSE/ISC | Sector 26 | ₹60K–90K |
| Strawberry Fields High School | CBSE + IGCSE | Sector 26 | ₹1.5–2.5 lakh |
| Saupin's School | CBSE | Sector 32 | ₹80K–1.1 lakh |
| Carmel Convent School | CBSE | Sector 9 | ₹50K–75K |
| Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School | CBSE | Sector 26 | ₹55K–80K |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chandigarh | CBSE | Sector 20 / 33 | ₹10K–25K |
| The Panchkula Modern School | CBSE | Panchkula Sector 7 | ₹70K–95K |
| Ryan International School, Mohali | CBSE | Mohali Phase 8 | ₹70K–90K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best school in Chandigarh?
Bhavan's Vidyalaya and Strawberry Fields High School are Chandigarh's most respected schools. Strawberry Fields is unique in offering both CBSE and Cambridge IGCSE. St. John's is the top ICSE school in the city.
What are the school fee ranges in Chandigarh?
Government-run KV schools charge ₹10,000–₹25,000/year. Private CBSE schools range from ₹50,000–₹1.3 lakh/year. Strawberry Fields (IGCSE) charges ₹1.5–₹2.5 lakh/year.
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