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Modern School

Vasant Vihar Poorvi Marg New Delhi · Delhi · Delhi

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If you’re exploring reputed CBSE schools in South Delhi, Modern School, Vasant Vihar is likely already on your list.

Basic Details

Boards
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Affiliation No. 2730041
Classes
Nursery to Class XII
Co-ed
Yes
Boarding
No (day school only)
Founded
1975 (official site); some listings mention 1974
Student–teacher ratio
1:5 (published)
Students
Not officially published; board exam cohorts suggest ~140–150 students per senior class

Staff

Principal: Ms. Vibha Khosla (M.A., B.Ed.), 20 PGTs, 21 TGTs, 30 PRTs, Special Educator: Ms. Gurpreet Kaur, Counsellor: Ms. Geetika Anand

Summary for the Parent

Overview

Modern School, Vasant Vihar is a long-established CBSE day school known for its academic excellence, disciplined environment, and impressive sports infrastructure.

It blends tradition with modern facilities, though the cost of education here is on the higher side.

Sentiment Analysis

Drawn from what parents and public sources say. The questions at the end are the useful part — take them with you on a visit.

Academics

Works wellParents appreciate the school’s consistent 98–100% board results and strong subject teaching. The academic culture is disciplined and structured.

WatchA few parents feel the curriculum is too theoretical and pressure-driven, especially in higher classes.

Fees & Affordability

Works wellMany parents feel the quality justifies the cost, given the infrastructure and results.

WatchThe 25% development fund and other annual heads make the total cost higher than expected.

Sports & Co-curriculars

Works wellExcellent sports facilities and wide ECA options are a big plus. Students get exposure to multiple activities.

WatchSome parents wish for more inter-school participation opportunities.

Admissions & Accessibility

Works wellTransparent process and clear timelines are appreciated.

WatchAdmission is highly competitive, with sibling/alumni preference limiting open seats.

Questions to ask them

  • AcademicsHow does the school balance academic rigour with student well-being?
  • Fees & AffordabilityCan the school share a full breakdown of all annual and term charges?
  • Sports & Co-curricularsHow are sports and arts integrated into the weekly timetable?
  • Admissions & AccessibilityWhat were the previous year’s cut-off points for general category applicants?

Parent Feedback and Ratings

Other parents, in their own words. We quote them as they wrote it and say where each one came from.

4.3out of 5Justdial · 556 reviews
4.5out of 5SchoolMyKids · 45 reviews

What parents praise

  • MSVV is certainly the best school in New Delhi!!
    Harshman Sarin (Apr 2019) · Justdial
  • It's the best school I have ever seen.
    Neel Narain (Apr 2019) · Justdial
  • Overall environment is fantastic with superb principal. My son just loves going to this school.
    Rahul Agarwal (Oct 2018) · Justdial

What parents raise

  • Irrelevant curriculum... lack of practical application...
    Quote Hood (Oct 7, Justdial) · Justdial
  • Parents on Delhi admission forums mention difficulty getting open seats and heavy sibling/alumni preference.
    A parent
  • Some parents report hidden costs — development fund, annual charges, and transport fees significantly increase total cost.
    A parent

What Kind of Peer Group

Age Range
3 to 18 years (Nursery to Class XII)
Family Backgrounds
Mostly middle to upper-middle-class families from South and West Delhi; many alumni and sibling connections.
Socio-economic Profile
Above-average income households, given the fee structure and extracurricular costs.
Child Profiles
Academically inclined, confident, and active in sports or arts; children comfortable in a competitive environment.

Unique Things about the School

Over 32,000 sq. m campus with top-tier sports facilities, including a new multi-sport turf (2024).
Part of the Modern School Society, giving it a strong legacy and alumni network.
Consistently high board results (98–100%) in Classes X and XII.
Focus on sustainability and safety, with all compliance certificates publicly available.

Campus Details

campus size
32,385 sq. m (as per mandatory public disclosure)
facilities and infrastructure
61 classrooms (each ~65 sq. m) Fully equipped science labs (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), computer labs, and an Atal Tinkering Lab Strong sports infrastructure — multi-sport turf (installed 2024), athletics track, tennis, basketball, badminton, football, and an Olympic-size swimming pool Two libraries, including an air-conditioned founder’s library Auditorium, amphitheatre, and multiple activity rooms Medical room with resident doctor and counsellor Valid building, fire, and sanitation certificates AC bus transport facility

Admission Process for Interested Parents

  1. Admission Process

    Form Release: Usually late November (as per Delhi DoE schedule)

    Lists & Results: First list mid‑January, subsequent lists in February

    Eligibility: Nursery – 3 years as on 31 March; KG – 4 years; Class 1 – 5 years

    Reservation: 25% seats for EWS/DG under RTE

    Selection: Points-based system (sibling, alumni, staff preference)

    Documents Required: Proof of residence; Birth certificate; Sibling/alumni certificate (if applicable); Medical/CWSN documents (if applicable)

    Application Fee: ₹200 (non‑refundable)

    Security Deposit: ₹500 (refundable)

Estimated Fees

As published for AY 2025–26.

WhatAmountNote
Tuition Fee (Pre-School & Pre-Primary)₹12,850/month
Tuition Fee (Classes I–V)₹13,300/month
Tuition Fee (Classes VI–X)₹16,170/month
Tuition Fee (Classes XI–XII)₹18,700/month
Development Fund25% of tuition feeAs per 2025 circular
Application Fee₹200 (non-refundable)
Security Deposit₹500 (refundable)

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Sources

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Note on Methodology Used

We spent a few months figuring out how to do this. The idea of these custom-generated AI summaries was to put across information in a format that parents can understand and, hopefully, find usable. Reviews and snapshots are from the school's own pages at the time each summary was written.

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