The Tribune Model School
Sector-29d Chandigarh 160020 · Chandigarh · Chandigarh
If you’re a parent looking for a long-standing CBSE school in Chandigarh that balances academics with co-curricular activities, The Tribune School (Tribune Model School) might already be on your list.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CBSE (Affiliation No. 2630034)
- Classes
- Nursery to Class XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (day school only)
- Founded
- 1957 (as per school website and Careers360); CBSE SARAS lists 1975 — discrepancy noted
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~23:1 (982 students / 42 teachers)
- Students
- 982 students (Careers360)
Staff
Principal: Rani Poddar (M.A., B.Ed), 42 teaching staff, 29 non-teaching staff, Regular CBSE training participationSummary for the Parent
Overview
The Tribune School (Tribune Model School) is a trusted CBSE day school in Sector‑29, Chandigarh, known for its balanced academics, reasonable fees, and active extracurricular life.
Best Fit For
Children who thrive in a structured CBSE environment.
Students who enjoy participating in sports, arts, and cultural events.
Families looking for a school with moderate fees and a stable teaching team.
Strengths
Established reputation and CBSE affiliation.
Balanced focus on academics and co-curriculars.
Reasonable fee structure compared to other private schools.
Safe and well-maintained campus.
Strong community connection through The Tribune Trust.
Trade-offs / Things to check
Communication and administrative responsiveness.
No on-site medical clinic (verify current status).
Limited transport fleet (3 hired buses).
Senior secondary fees slightly higher.
Admission process can be competitive.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest detailed fee schedule and transport charges.
Meet the principal or senior staff to understand communication practices.
Confirm medical and emergency facilities.
Ask about sports coaching and after-school programs.
Speak to current parents for first-hand feedback.
Locked — sign in to read them.
8 more sections on The Tribune Model School
Sign in with your number to read them — no password, no charge.
- Sentiment Analysis — what works, what to watch, what to ask them
- Parent Feedback and Ratings — in other parents' own words
- What Kind of Peer Group — which families this school draws
- Unique Things about the School
- Campus Details
- Admission Process — step by step
- Estimated Fees — the full table, line by line
- Sources — where every fact in this summary came from
One 6-digit code by WhatsApp, and that signs you in. One message, and it opens every school on the site. We write now and then with something worth reading. Your number never goes to a school.
Also Nearby
Planning to visit The Tribune Model School?
Every school shows you the labs and the playground. How they handle a child who is struggling in March takes different questions.
Get the 12 questions to askNote 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.
If you have feedback about the school that is different from what is mentioned, please do share here. If you are a part of the school or the owner and you believe the school is not represented correctly, or there is something you would like to add, please do send.
Choose your child’s school with clarity, not confusion.
Taken by 5,000+ parents: the 8-point framework for choosing a school, the board paradox, and Q&A on CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, Montessori, Waldorf and homeschooling.
See what it covers