Christ Junior College vs OWIS Bangalore – Whitefield

	C Christ Junior College Bengaluru, India	O OWIS Bangalore – Whitefield Bengaluru, India
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year ₹55,000 - 600,000	Fees / year ₹291,000
Age range	Age range 16 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Boys School (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Pupils	Pupils 2,400	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 2023
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Hosur Road, Bangalore 29, Karnataka, India. The campus is on Hosur Road in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Inquiries: +91 080 4012 9292 (PU) and +91 7892187650 (IBDP). The email is office@cjc.christcollege.edu.	Location Goravigere Main Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560067. Located in Whitefield, eastern Bengaluru, near the IT corridors and major roads.
Stages	Stages Karnataka Pre-University Course (PUC) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)	Stages Early Year Programme (Nursery to EY2), Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5), Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10).
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Personalized learning experiences with tailored support for students with special needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India	Country affiliation India
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School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application fee amount is published on the public admissions pages for either the Pre‑University (PU) or IBDP admissions; applicants register and submit the online application/registration as instructed during the admissions process. Tuition fees — International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP, Grades 11–12) - IBDP fee (admissions payment): INR 500,000 for Indian citizens. - IBDP fee (admissions payment): INR 600,000 for NRI and foreign nationals. Tuition fees — Pre‑University Course (PU) by subject combination (annual amounts for the academic year shown) - PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology): INR 80,000 (academic year 2026–27). - PCMC (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science): INR 90,000 (academic year 2026–27). - CAMS (Commerce: Business Studies, Accountancy, Basic Mathematics, Statistics): INR 90,000 (academic year 2026–27). - CAME (Commerce: Business Studies, Accountancy, Basic Mathematics, Economics): INR 90,000 (academic year 2026–27). - HESP (History, Economics, Sociology, Political Science): INR 55,000 (academic year 2025–26 as shown). - HEPP (History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology): INR 58,000 (academic year 2026–27). - PPES (Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology): INR 68,000 (academic year 2026–27). - French language option: additional INR 5,000 where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - For new admissions: after document verification a secure online payment link is issued to the candidate's registered email; selected candidates must pay fees within the specified days communicated by the admissions office. - Continuing PU students (example schedule shown): II PUC continuing students were instructed to pay II PUC fees between April 8 and May 8, 2026; fee payments can be made through the Student Login / fee‑payment portal. - The college operates an online student fee portal for payments and for generating fee challans / receipts; specific installment schedules or term‑wise splits are not published on the public admissions pages. Boarding (hostel) fees - The CJC IBDP (Hosur Road / main campus) is non‑residential and the college does not provide hostel or transport facilities for that campus. A separate Christ Junior College — Residential (Kengeri / Kumbalgodu) exists for residential students; boarding charges for the residential campus are not published on the main admissions pages. Other costs and one‑off fees - Supplementary examination fees (PU): One subject INR 140; Two subjects INR 270; Three or more subjects INR 400. - Document / certificate request fees (examples): Bonafide certificate INR 100; Character certificate INR 100; Transfer Certificate INR 100; Duplicate I PU marks card INR 300; Fee bifurcation INR 50 (service and document charges may apply for other requests). - Library late‑return penalty: INR 5 per day per book (applies to overdue library items). - Lab coat and other course‑specific items may be compulsory for lab subjects (dress code / lab coat requirement is stated in the IBDP handbook); separate charges for uniforms or lab coats are not itemised on the public admissions pages. Refunds and cancellations - Admission once cancelled will not be re‑considered and fees will not be refunded in such cases (cancellation of admission is specifically stated). Fee payment options - Primary payment mechanism is the college's online fee portal / Student Login; a secure payment link is sent for admissions payments. The public admissions pages do not list a published menu of accepted instruments (for example: credit card, bank transfer, UPI, demand draft) for fee payments; parents should use the Student Login/secure payment link or contact the admissions office for payment‑instrument details. Contact for fee queries and clarifications - Admissions and fee enquiries should be directed to the college contacts provided for PU and IBDP admissions; the admissions office issues the exact payment instructions and deadlines to admitted candidates.	Fee details Application / admission payments - Refundable admission deposit: INR 25,000 (payable at the time of admission). Tuition (Whitefield campus) — per term - Tuition per term for Whitefield (KG‑1 through Grade 10): ranges from INR 66,400 to INR 83,200 per term. Annual tuition equals three terms. Optional recurring charges — per term (Whitefield campus) - Transport (optional): INR 13,900 to INR 18,400 per term. - Food / school meals (optional): INR 16,700 per term (food is billed term‑wise). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing cycle: fees are charged on a three‑term cycle aligned to the academic calendar (term invoicing months March, July, and November). - Due date: fees for each term are to be paid by the 20th of the respective invoicing month. - Late payment: a late payment penalty is applied (published example: 3% per month on outstanding amounts). - Food and many optional services (for example, school meals and after‑school activities) are billed and collected term‑wise. After‑school activities are charged in advance and confirmed only on full payment. Boarding fees - No boarding program or boarding fees are published for the Whitefield campus; the published Whitefield fees and handbooks list day‑school charges (tuition, transport, meals, optional ASAs) but do not include residential/boarding fees. Other charges and routine extras - Uniforms: uniform items and required school clothing are a family expense and are purchased separately through the school's approved supplier/store; uniform costs are not included in the published tuition figures. - After‑School Activities (ASA): ASAs are a paid programme; fees vary by activity and are charged per term. - Field trips, external exam fees, specialist tuition (e.g., private music lessons), and certain one‑off activity charges are billed separately when applicable. Refund information - The school publishes a refundable admission deposit (INR 25,000). Other detailed refund terms for mid‑term withdrawal, prorated refunds, or the full fee‑refund schedule are not published in the campus fee summary or parent/student handbooks. Fee payment options - Payments are processed by the school Accounts/Accounts Department; optional services and meal plans are collected term‑wise through the Accounts Department. Specific published details about accepted payment methods (for example explicit listing of credit card, bank transfer/NEFT/RTGS, cheque, or online payment gateway options) are not itemised in the publicly posted fee documents. Parents are instructed to coordinate payments with the Accounts Department. Data availability note (brief) - The numeric fee items above are taken from the school's published Whitefield fee summary and the 2025–26 campus handbooks; the publicly available fee summary lists term charges as ranges for Whitefield rather than a fully itemised per‑grade table. Where the school publishes a single, fixed amount per grade/term this has been stated; where the school publishes a range for a campus band, the range is shown above. The school's published materials provide the refundable deposit amount, term billing schedule (March/July/November; due by the 20th), transport bands, and meal charges, but do not publish an exhaustive per‑grade, per‑term line‑by‑line table, nor do they itemise detailed payment‑method options or a full refund matrix beyond the refundable deposit.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education curriculum is followed for the I and II Pre-University courses. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) is authorized by IB and offers a two-year full-time diploma programme.	Curriculum details OWIS Whitefield offers the International Baccalaureate continuum from Early Years to Diploma Programme. The Early Years Programme (EYP) runs Nursery to EY2 and is play-based and inquiry-led. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) covers Grades 1–5 with inquiry-based learning. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) covers Grades 6–10 with a balanced curriculum that encourages critical thinking and real-world connections. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is available for the senior years, with six subject groups and the DP core (TOK, EE, CAS). The IB Continuum is described as seamless from early years to pre-university, and the Whitefield campus provides facilities such as science labs, ICT labs, security measures, sports facilities and a design lab. Classes run from 8 am to 3:30 pm.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Application for the academic year 2027–28 is online-only and follows dates announced by the Department of PU Education, Government of Karnataka, after the Karnataka SSLC results. The online application form is the only mode and the college does not entertain any agents to procure admissions. Applicants must have completed Karnataka SSLC or an equivalent examination recognized by the Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka. Applicants must register online by entering NAME as printed on the Class 10 Marks Card and EMAIL-ID; a registration confirmation will be sent to the registered email; there will be no corrections after registration. An applicant can apply for all available combinations using the same Login ID. Fee structure for all combinations will be available at the time of admission. Current year passed candidates who have studied in Karnataka will be given preference. The candidates accompanied by parents are expected to meet the Principal for an interview on the stipulated date. Both parents and ward must attend the counselling session. Admission will be denied if a candidate fails to join within the stipulated time. No donations are accepted and there are no agents through whom admission can be procured. You are strongly advised not to pay anyone for admission. The selection of candidates for admission is based on the aggregate marks secured in the Standard X Annual Examination. Current year passed candidates who have studied in Karnataka will be given preference; outstation students will be considered only if seats are available. The following documents are required for verification at admission time: Class X marks statement; Class X Hall Ticket; Transfer Certificate or a Caste Certificate for caste benefits; Aadhar Card; PEN issued by the school. After document verification a secure payment link will be sent to the candidate email to proceed with online fee payment. Reservation category applies only to Karnataka State Board candidates; a valid caste/category certificate must be produced. I PUC admission will be confirmed only after submission of these documents. All provisionally admitted candidates must produce after commencement of college: original Transfer Certificate and a copy; attested copy of original 10th STD Marks Card; candidates from ICSE, CBSE, and Other Boards may need to obtain a Consumer Number to generate the Provisional Eligibility Certificate; Parish Priest's letter for Christian students; original Provisional Eligibility Certificate for IGCSE and candidates studied outside India; additional documents for Foreign and NRI candidates including valid visa, passport and residential permit. Course fees for the academic year 2026–27 are as follows: PCMB ₹80,000; PCMC ₹90,000; CAMS ₹90,000; CAME ₹90,000; HESP ₹55,000; HEPP ₹58,000; PPES ₹68,000; French fee ₹5,000 extra. Corresponding contact details: Hosur Road, Bangalore 29, Karnataka, India; office@cjc.christcollege.edu; PU: +91 80 4012 9292; IBDP: +91 7892187650; IBDP alternate: +91 080 4012 9298.	Admissions The Bangalore admission for 2026-2027 has started and interested families may register their interest via the Contact Us form. The admission process begins with the submission of an online form. The Admissions team will contact applicants to guide them through the process. Performance in entrance examinations and interviews, along with previous academic records, are vital considerations in the admission process.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school offers scholarships to students for academic excellence. In certain cases, scholarships are offered if a child demonstrates special talent in arts or sports.
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