Bishop Cotton School
Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is one of the oldest boys boarding schools in Asia and was the first ‘Public School’ in India. It was founded on 28th July 1859, by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton. George Cotton was a scholar at Westminster School and a graduate of Cambridge University. In 1836, Cotton began teaching at Rugby School under the tutelage of Doctor Thomas Arnold before moving on to be Master of Marlborough College. It was the young Mr Cotton who is spoken of as the ‘the model young master’ in Thomas Hughes’ famous book ‘Tom Brown’s School Days’.
At A Glance
Establishment
Since 1859Category
BoardingAffiliation
CBSEGrades
Nursery - XIIClassification
BoysMinimum Age
3Seats At Entry Level
According to capacityLanguage of Instruction
EnglishAverage Class Strength
-Student:Teacher ratio
-School Strength
0Transportation
YesAC Classes
NoSmart Classrooms
NoIndoor Sports
YesOutdoor Sports
YesReligious Minority School
HinduismTrust/Society Affiliation
YesAdmission Information (Admission Date Status : Ongoing)
Important Dates
Issue of forms01 April 2022
Submission of forms30 April 2022
Parents Interview15 April 2022
Session01 April 2022
Admission Coordinator Details
Name-
Email-
Phone-
Documents Required
General
Area
-Classrooms
-Libraries
1Computer Labs
1Activity Rooms
1Science Labs
2Auditorium
1Ramps
NoWi-Fi
NoFire Extinguishers
NoMedical Centre
YesExamination Centre
YesSwimming Pool
YesPlaygrounds
yesGeneral
Total Strength
0PRTs
0TGTs
0PGTs
0PETs
0Non Teaching
0Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is one of the oldest boys boarding schools in Asia and was the first ‘Public School’ in India. It was founded on 28th July 1859, by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton. George Cotton was a scholar at Westminster School and a graduate of Cambridge University. In 1836, Cotton began teaching at Rugby School under the tutelage of Doctor Thomas Arnold before moving on to be Master of Marlborough College. It was the young Mr Cotton who is spoken of as the ‘the model young master’ in Thomas Hughes’ famous book ‘Tom Brown’s School Days’.
Fee Details
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- Admission Fees₹ -
Ratings
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Establishment
Since 1859Category
BoardingAffiliation
CBSEGrades
Nursery - XIIClassification
BoysMinimum Age
3Seats At Entry Level
According to capacityLanguage of Instruction
EnglishAverage Class Strength
-Student:Teacher ratio
-School Strength
0Transportation
YesAC Classes
NoSmart Classrooms
NoIndoor Sports
YesOutdoor Sports
YesReligious Minority School
HinduismTrust/Society Affiliation
YesAdmission Information
Important Dates
01 April 2022
30 April 2022
15 April 2022
01 April 2022
Online Form
No
Admission Coordinator Details
-
-
-
Additional Notes
No Data
Endorsements
Exchange Programs
Alumni
General
Area
-Classrooms
-Libraries
1Computer Labs
1Activity Rooms
1Science Labs
2Auditorium
1Ramps
NoWi-Fi
NoFire Extinguishers
NoMedical Centre
YesExamination Centre
YesSwimming Pool
YesPlaygrounds
yesGeneral
Total Strength
0PRTs
0TGTs
0PGTs
0PETs
0Non Teaching
012th Class
Pass Percentage
- Girls
-
Total2
-
Passed1
-
Failed1
-
Pass %0%
- Boys
-
Total2
-
Passed1
-
Failed1
-
Pass %50.0%
- School
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Total4
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Passed2
-
Failed2
-
Pass %50.0%
10th Class
Pass Percentage
- Girls
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Total2
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Passed1
-
Failed1
-
Pass %50.0%
- Boys
-
Total2
-
Passed1
-
Failed1
-
Pass %50.0%
- School
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Total4
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Passed2
-
Failed2
-
Pass %50.0%
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Co-Curricular
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