Central Delhi
Modern School, Barakhamba Rd (Jr. Branch:- RSJMS)
Barakhamba Rd, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Barakhamba Road
Summary for parents
• Overview: Established in 1920, Modern School, Barakhamba Road is one of Delhi's premier legacy co-educational CBSE institutions. Spanning a 101,050 sq. mtr. (~25 acres) campus in Central Delhi, it caters directly to Class 6th to 12th, with Raghubir Singh Junior Modern School (RSJMS) at Humayun Road operating as its primary junior feeder branch for Nursery through Class 5th. • Academics & Foreign Languages: Affiliated with CBSE, offering four major secondary/senior language choices: Sanskrit, French, Spanish, and German. • Points Criteria (Entry-Level Pre-School at RSJMS / MSBR): – General Category: 50 points – Sibling: 25 points – Alumni: 25 points – Total: 100 points • Pre-School Seat Distribution (180 Total Seats): General Category (39 seats), EWS/DG (45 seats), Management Quota (36 seats), Sibling (27 seats), Alumni (27 seats), and Staff Quota (6 seats). • Class 11th Lateral Admissions: Conducted via online application on the school portal, followed by an offline written test based on the Class X CBSE curriculum.
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Unique things about the school
- Supremely Large Central Delhi Campus: Features over 25 acres of land equipped with heritage buildings and expansive athletic infrastructure.
- Comprehensive Sports Complex: Includes a swimming pool, lawn tennis courts, basketball courts, cricket pitch, football ground, gymnastics, volleyball, and roller skating.
- Residential Boarding Houses: Dedicated on-campus boarding infrastructure available for outstation or residential male and female students.
- Four-Language Program: Provides early exposure to multiple international and classical languages (Sanskrit, French, Spanish, German).
Overview
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Co-ed
- Monthly tuition fees
- ₹ 12,350*
- User rating
- 5
- JEC rating
- 5
* Approximate monthly tuition fee — it varies by class and session.
Classes offered
- Class 6 – Class 12CBSE
Facilities
- Playground: Yes
- Library: Yes
- Science Lab: Yes
- CanteenNot confirmed
- A/C ClassroomsNot confirmed
- Hostel: Yes
Important links
Office timings
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission status
| Class | Status | Session | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Dates not announced | 2027-28 | — |
Modern School, Barakhamba Rd (Jr. Branch:- RSJMS): admission criteria and seats (2026-27)
The points and seats recorded for entry-level admission (Nursery / Pre-School) at Modern School, Barakhamba Rd (Jr. Branch:- RSJMS) in 2026-27. Schools publish their 2027-28 criteria in late November — check the school's own notice before you apply.
Points criteria (out of 100)
| Criterion | Condition | Points | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Category | — | 50 | 50 |
| Sibling | — | 25 | 25 |
| Alumni | — | 25 | 25 |
Seats by category (total: Pre-school: 180 · Pre-primary: 72 · Class 1st: 36)
| Category | Pre-school | Pre-primary | Class 1st |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Category | 39 | 16 | 9 |
| Siblings | 27 | 11 | 5 |
| Alumni | 27 | 11 | 5 |
| Staff | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Management Quota | 36 | 14 | 7 |
| EWS Category | 45 | 18 | 9 |
From JEC's compilation of schools' published criteria for 2026-27; "—" means not stated. How points work across schools: the points system explained · Delhi nursery admission 2027-28 guide.
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Planning to visit Modern School, Barakhamba Rd (Jr. Branch:- RSJMS)?
Here are questions to ask.
- Feeder Transition: How structured is the campus orientation when students transition from RSJMS (Humayun Road) to the Barakhamba Road campus in Class 6th?
- Boarding Amenities: What are the admission criteria, room allotment rules, and daily routine for the residential boarding house for boys and girls?
- Sports Specialization: Are specialized external coaches assigned for competitive sports such as lawn tennis, swimming, and cricket during after-school hours?
- Class 11th Entrance: What is the weightage breakdown between Class 10 Board exam marks and the offline written entrance test for Class 11 stream allocation?
- Bus Transport Limits: What specific bus routes and drop-off points are operated across South, Central, and North Delhi?
Take notes during the visit, not after. Every school blurs into the next one by the third visit, and the specific answer you got in March is the thing you’ll want when you’re deciding.
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