Shortlist three, visit two. Most parents skip the visit.

  1. Pick a city

    Each city has its own admission rules.

  2. Shortlist schools

    Filter by board, fees and distance from home.

  3. Compare two

    Fees, facilities and results side by side.

  4. Apply on time

    Forms, documents and the dates that matter.

Getting around

Every metro and rapid-rail line in NCR on one map, with the railway stations, airports and bus terminals they connect to.

Try an old name like HUDA City Centre or a place like Lotus Temple.

Getting to the airport · New Delhi railway station · Anand Vihar

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Tap a city on the map for its schools, neighbourhoods, news and weekends.

Delhi NCR today

Moving to Delhi NCR?

Settle the area first. The school, the commute and the rent all follow from it.

Read the moving guides

Visit at 8 am on a weekday before you sign a lease. The school run tells you everything.

  1. Choose a cityDelhi, Noida, Gurgaon and the rest, side by side.
  2. Pick a neighbourhoodMarkets, parks, water supply and air.
  3. Find schools nearbyEvery school near where you will live.
  4. Work out the monthly budgetRent, school, commute and bills, area by area.

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