10 Best CBSE Schools in Ahmedabad to Consider

Ahmedabad has CBSE schools spread across established neighbourhoods as well as the city’s newer residential areas, so the choice is not limited to one part of the city. In this guide, we have brought together 9 CBSE schools and looked at what each one actually offers. The table below gives a quick starting point before we get into the individual school details.

10 Best CBSE Schools in Ahmedabad

School Name	Location	Approx. Annual Fees
Delhi Public School (DPS), Bopal	Bopal	₹95,000 – ₹1.10 lakh
Udgam School for Children	Thaltej	₹80,000 – ₹1.35 lakh
Anand Niketan School	Satellite	₹50,000 – ₹2 lakh
Shanti Asiatic School	Shela	₹75,000 – ₹90,000
Podar International School	Chandkheda	₹75,000 – ₹1 lakh
Kalorex Future School	Ghatlodia	₹45,000 – ₹50,000
Rachana School	Shahibaug	₹60,000 – ₹70,000
Maharaja Agrasen Vidhyalaya	Memnagar	₹45,000 – ₹75,000
St. Kabir School	Drive-In Road	₹55,000 – ₹60,000*
Nirma Vidya Vihar	Chharodi	₹1,00,000 – ₹1,10,000*

Top 10 CBSE Schools in Ahmedabad

Delhi Public School (DPS), Bopal

For families considering a senior secondary CBSE school in west Ahmedabad, DPS Bopal has a fairly broad offering on its campus. The school runs from the preparatory classes through Class XII and has invested considerable space in laboratories, sports, libraries and activity areas.

CBSE affiliation number 430036; the school is listed by CBSE as an independent senior secondary institution.
The campus includes science labs as well as dedicated facilities for robotics, computing, mathematics, psychology, languages and fine arts.
Its sports area includes a 200-metre banked track, skating velodrome, basketball courts, cricket practice pitch and a 9-metre artificial climbing wall.
The library and Reader’s Den have around 26,500 books, giving students a substantial reading resource on campus.
Music, dance, art and craft rooms provide dedicated spaces for creative activities rather than using ordinary classrooms for these purposes.
The school also maintains a Montessori lab for its pre-primary section and an Atal Tinkering Lab for innovation-based activities.
Its official school records document student participation and recognition in areas including science exhibitions, debates, music, dance, Olympiads and community-service activities.

Udgam School for Children, Thaltej

Udgam School’s Thaltej campus has a noticeable emphasis on keeping academics, technology and activities together rather than treating them as separate parts of school life.Udgam’s school network also has a campus in Jodhpur.

Current CBSE affiliation: 430127.
The school grounds include a large green lawn, tennis courts, a skating rink and areas for football and cricket.
There is a library along with a cafeteria and medical clinic on the campus.
The school’s current website highlights recent recognition from EducationWorld, Times School Rankings and other school-ranking organisations.
Medical support is available through the school clinic, while CCTV and other security measures are maintained on campus.
The school’s official records show recent recognition in EducationWorld’s 2025–26 rankings and the 2025 Times School Rankings.

Anand Niketan Maninagar

Anand Niketan Maninagar opened in June 2009 with 42 students. The school has since grown into a senior secondary CBSE school, with the current campus situated opposite Bhaktidham Temple on the Jashodanagar–Mehmedabad Highway.

Its 8,400 sq. m campus has 50 classrooms and six laboratories, as recorded in the school’s mandatory disclosure.
Academic facilities include science and mathematics labs, computer facilities, digital classrooms, an Atal Tinkering Lab and robotics.
The library measures 279 sq. m and has a collection of more than 25,000 books, according to the school.
Students in the senior classes can take Science or Commerce, with several subject combinations available in Classes XI and XII.
More than 250 CCTV cameras, security staff and GPS tracking for school buses are among the safety measures listed by the school.
International exposure is also part of the school’s programme, with the school documenting partnerships and exchange activities involving schools in the UK and Singapore.

Shanti Asiatic School, Shela

Shanti Asiatic School began in Ahmedabad in 2009 and is now a senior secondary CBSE school in Shela. Its programme goes beyond the regular academic timetable, with a fairly large mix of clubs, sports and practical activities.

One of the more distinctive features is the number of student-led interest areas. Robotics, theatre, photography, debating, cookery, electronics, design and innovation are among the clubs mentioned by the school.
For sports, the campus has a cricket pitch, football field, basketball court, volleyball courts and an athletic track. Badminton and table tennis are available indoors.
Students have also taken part in Model United Nations activities. At the school’s 2019 IIMUN conclave, its delegates received several individual awards and the school won the School Trophy.
The annual Prabhat programme gives students a platform to display projects, performances and work produced through different clubs.
The school maintains an infirmary and provides bus transport for students from different parts of the city.

Shanti Asiatic branches in Ahmedabad: Shela, Bopal

Podar International School, Chandkheda

Located on New C.G. Road, the Chandkheda branch of Podar International School has been part of the Ahmedabad school scene since 2010. The school currently has CBSE senior secondary affiliation and caters to students through Grade 12.

Classroom teaching is supported by smart-classroom technology, computer facilities and subject-specific laboratories.
Podar’s thematic learning approach gives students opportunities to connect lessons with activities and projects instead of treating every topic as a standalone textbook exercise.
Technology-oriented learning is supported through initiatives such as the Digital Learning Innovation Lab and Podar Innovation Center developed across the network.
Model United Nations is available as one of the platforms through which students can work on research, communication and public-speaking skills.
Beyond the school timetable, Podar also runs Smart Tours and other educational programmes intended to expose students to learning experiences outside the classroom.

Podar branches in Ahmedabad: Vastral

Kalorex Future School, Ghatlodia

Kalorex Future School, Ghatlodia is a senior secondary CBSE school run by the Shakti Education Trust. The school opened at its present location in 2007 and has continued to offer schooling from the early years to the higher secondary stage.

The campus covers about 4,212 square metres and has 39 classrooms, along with laboratory and internet facilities.
Its academic model is based on the CBSE syllabus but also uses the school’s Kalorex Taxonomy, which focuses on applying knowledge rather than simply covering subjects.
Students have scheduled opportunities for sports, art, music and dance, while value education is included as a separate part of the timetable.
The school has a special educator and a counsellor, both listed in its current mandatory disclosure.
For Classes IX and X, the published 2026–27 annual tuition fee is ₹47,646, with separate term and new-admission charges.

Other branches in Ahmedabad: East, Hirapur

Rachana School, Shahibaug

Rachana School is not a new campus built around a recent school brand. Its roots in Ahmedabad go back to 1963, and the present Shahibaug campus has been its home since 1972.

The Resource Centre is one of the school’s notable additions. It houses books, audio-visual material and internet-connected learning resources, along with an auditorium.
Rachana has several subject-focused and interest-based activities. Its official list includes an ArtIQ Club, Heritage Club, Music Club and philately activities.
The Virasat Heritage Club works with CBSE and INTACH-related heritage activities, including museum visits, stepwell projects, quizzes and poster-making.
The school also gives students opportunities to participate in declamation, movie reviews, storytelling and other special activities.
Its current CBSE disclosure records a campus area of 7,715 sq. metres, 34 teachers and internet facilities.

Other branches in Ahmedabad: Shahibaug

Maharaja Agrasen Vidhyalaya, Memnagar

Maharaja Agrasen Vidhyalaya began in 1993 with a smaller set of classes and has grown into a senior secondary school in Memnagar. Its official philosophy puts learning and character building ahead of an examination-only approach.

The four-storey school building has 37 classrooms, three science labs, special-subject rooms, computer labs and a library.
There is a dedicated KG area with a garden, play field and toys room, keeping the youngest students somewhat separate from the senior sections.
Its school philosophy also gives importance to social service, discipline, Indian culture and the development of individual capabilities.
The infrastructure includes three science laboratories, two computer labs, a library, audio-visual room, activity hall and amphitheatre.
Students in the primary and secondary sections have access to interactive boards as part of the school’s classroom technology.

St. Kabir School, Drive-In Road

St. Kabir School was established under the Janak Madan Charitable Educational Trust, and its Drive-In Road branch has grown into a senior secondary CBSE campus. The school currently operates two blocks at the Drive-In location.

One of the more practical features for parents is the size of the campus: the school reports 12,812 square metres of total area and two playgrounds.
For academics, there are 15 laboratories and 260 computers listed in the school’s infrastructure information.
Students have access to two libraries, 59 smart classrooms and four activity rooms, with additional spaces for art, dance and yoga.
Learning outside school has also featured in the programme. Recent educational visits have included the Serenity Library and Botanical Garden, Dastan Gir Gaushala and Auto World Vintage Car Museum.

Other branches in Ahmedabad: Navrangpura, Naranpura

Nirma Vidya Vihar, Chharodi

Nirma Vidya Vihar is a senior secondary school on S.G. Highway, Chharodi. It started with the backing of the Nirma Education and Research Foundation and has been offering CBSE education at the campus since 2010.

Its teaching programme combines the CBSE syllabus with practical activities and project-based work.
Laboratories and computer facilities give students places to work on subjects that cannot be covered entirely through classroom lessons.
Sports and other school activities are part of the timetable, giving students something beyond academic periods.
The school also runs programmes intended to help older students think about college, careers and future study options.
Being part of the Nirma Education and Research Foundation is another point that sets the school apart from independently run neighbourhood schools.

Other branches in Ahmedabad: Bodakdev

Conclusion

Choosing a CBSE school in Ahmedabad usually comes down to what works best for the child and the family rather than choosing the most well-known name. Location, annual fees, teaching approach, facilities, senior-secondary options and daily travel can all make a difference. A campus visit and a conversation with the school can help parents narrow down the options.