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Bishop Cotton Boys School | Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru

15, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka
3.6
Annual Fees ₹4,00,000
School Board ICSE
Gender Classification Only Boys School

About School

Bishop Cotton Boys’ School had its genesis in the vision of Bishop George Lynch Cotton of Calcutta. His idea was to set up schools to educate European and Eurasian children of limited means. The idea received support from the Viceroy, Lord Canning. The school in Bangalore became a reality in the hands of Rev. Samuel Thomas Pettigrew, Chaplain of St. Mark’s Church. Bishop Cotton School opened its doors in a humble house on High Grounds on the 19th of April, 1865, with Mr. G. Reynolds as its first Headmaster.A school whose rich history is blended with surging innovation, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has left its mark on all aspects of education. Cottons is a perfect mixture of holistic education coupled with character building, co-curricular activities and sports all in a sheath of discipline and respect towards the Almighty. With a campus spread over 13 acres and state of the art technology present all over, Cottons boasts of being one of the best places to study at.After standing tall for 153 years, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School has won the accolade of the “Eton of the East”, and stands tall as Bangalore’s leading school, one of India’s three top-ranked schools, and the No: 1 among all metro schools in India, with students of the school who have gone on to shine in different walks of life, all over the world.

Key Information

Student Teacher Ratio

45:1

Transportation

Yes

Outdoor Sports

Yes

Maximum Age

NA

Outdoor Sports

Tennis, Badminton, Basket Ball, Football, Cricket, Hockey

Indoor Sports

Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom Board

Frequently Asked Questions

The school was founded in 1865

The school is located in Bangalore.

The school follows ICSE board.

The school has two distinct branches for girls and boys seperately.

To impart a holistic education that:
Nurtures the best in every individual
Creates confident young women who can claim their place in industry, society and the body politic
Balance academics with extra-curricular activities and sports
Inculcates moral values, attitudes and habits that celebrate human dignity and equal opportunity
Nurtures leadership, compassion and a sense of justice
All for the greater glory of God and His creation

Admission process begin in December for new academic session.

Bishop Cotton Boys' School feels blessed to have a 14 acre campus and any visitor to the campus will get a feel of why Cottons id different, with the state of the art facilities, buildings with soaring gabled roofs and a multidimensional infrastructure that draws six thousand students from the country.

A day in the life of a Cottonian boarder embodies all the values that the school hopes to instill in a student. The day begins with morning studies for which each boarder has to report on time, then after an hour of studies a wholesome breakfast is served and off the boys go to school. A snack session and a lunch in the pantry make sure that boarders never go hungry. When the school hours get over, the playing time begins during which all boarders are encouraged to play- and play with the 'no one gets left behind' spirit. Thus, more abled players in bring the new talents up to their speed. The playing hours are followed by a chapel service and which the boys bow down to the Almighty and ask for his graces. Then a session of evening studies makes sure that a boarder does equally well in his academics as he does on the field. A filling dinner is served in the break between the evening study hours. A punctual lights-out makes sure the boarders catch enough sleep for the next day.

Bishop Cotton has always laid emphasis on Sports. The main focus is on Cricket, Hockey, Football, Gymnastics and Athletics. From 1917, Swimming also became a part of sports activities.The School has facilities for Gymnastics, Karate and Swimming. The Gymnasium has been renovated and equipped with a treadmill and other modern equipment.

A myriad Inter-Class and Inter-House Competitions are hosted on a regular basis be it Dramatics, Music, Elocution, Quiz, Sports, Essay competitions, Spelling and Art Exhibition, amongst others. Cottonians also walk with prizes at several inter-school competitions including the Harvard Model United nations and the annual Student Leader Convention.

Gen Thimaiyya and Feroze Khan are some of the known names that have passed out from here.

Fee Structure

ICSE Board Fee Structure - Indian Nationals

Admission Application Fee

₹ 500

Yearly Fees

₹ 4,00,000

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Admission Details

Admission Process

Entrance test

Other Key Information

Establishment Year

1865

Entry Age

3 Years 10 Months

Total Student Strength as on date

6000

Student Teacher Ratio

45:1

Language of Instruction

English

AC Campus

No

CCTV Surveillance

Yes

Grade From

LKG

Grade To

Class 12

Co-curricular Activities

Outdoor Sports

Tennis, Badminton, Basket Ball, Football, Cricket, Hockey

Indoor Sports

Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom Board

School Infrastructure Details

Barrier free / Ramps

No

Strong Room

No

Gymnasium

No

Wi-Fi Enabled

No

Ramps for Differently Abled

No

Fire Extinguishers

No

Clinic Facility

No

Examination center of CBSE

No

Travel Information

NEAREST AIRPORT

Kempegowda International Airport

Distance

35 Km.

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION

Bangalore City Railway Station

Distance

4.6 Km.

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