Saupin's School Chandigarh vs Vivek High School Chandigarh
Saupin's School Chandigarh and Vivek High School Chandigarh are both in Chandigarh, about 5 km apart. Both schools offer CBSE programmes, and Vivek High School Chandigarh also offers Cambridge IGCSE and Montessori. Published annual fees are ₹75,000 - 79,776 at Saupin's School Chandigarh and ₹50,000 - 180,000 at Vivek High School Chandigarh, which puts Vivek High School Chandigarh roughly 49% higher. Saupin's School Chandigarh takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Vivek High School Chandigarh from 2.5 to 18.
Plot #14, Sector 32 A, Chandigarh, India. The school is located in a residential area of Sector 32 A and is accessible by local roads from surrounding sectors. A private school transport service operates for students, with multiple routes across Chandigarh and nearby areas. Saupin's School Chandigarh forms part of Saupin's School with a Chandigarh campus and a Mohali branch (Middle school).
Location
Vivek High School is in Sector 38-B, Chandigarh 160036, India. A Mohali campus is located at Sector 70, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160071, India.
Stages
Stages
Pre Primary; Primary School; Secondary School; Senior Secondary School (Commerce stream)
School timings: Monday to Wednesday 7:55 am–2:20 pm; Thursday and Friday 7:55 am–4:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday off. The academic year comprises Term 1 (April–September) and Term 2 (October–March).
Bus service details
Bus service details
Private transport contractors provide van and bus services; transport is optional; at year-end a circular is sent to confirm transport needs; Transport in-charge is Mr Vinod Krishnan (9815772299); the Transporters List 2025-26 lists multiple routes across Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur, and surrounding areas with four daily trip times: 7:40am, 9:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Admission fees
- Admission fee (one-time, non‑refundable): INR 28,204 for all classes. - Caution / Security deposit (one‑time, refundable): INR 21,371. No interest is paid on the caution deposit.
Tuition fees by year group (per quarter and annual total for a new admission)
- Nursery - Tuition fee (per quarter): INR 25,625. - Total payable for a new admission (Admission fee + Caution + 4 quarters tuition): INR 75,200.
- LKG to Class I - Tuition fee (per quarter): INR 28,732. - Total payable for a new admission: INR 78,307.
- Class II - Tuition fee (per quarter): INR 29,754. - Total payable for a new admission: INR 79,329.
- Classes III to V - Tuition fee (per quarter): INR 30,712. - Total payable for a new admission: INR 80,287.
- Classes VI to X - Tuition fee (per quarter): INR 31,177. - Total payable for a new admission: INR 80,752.
- Classes XI & XII - Tuition fee (per quarter): INR 30,201. - Total payable for a new admission: INR 79,776.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing instalments: Fees are billed quarterly. Deadlines are: - 1st quarter (April, May, June): at time of admission / by 10th April. - 2nd quarter (July, August, September): by 10th July. - 3rd quarter (October, November, December): by 10th October. - 4th quarter (January, February, March): by 10th January.
- Late‑payment penalties (quarterly fee): - Within first month after due date: INR 10 per day. - After one month and within second month: INR 20 per day. - After two months and within third month: INR 30 per day. - If fees remain unpaid for more than three months the student may be struck off the rolls; example cumulative late fee if unpaid for 3 months is shown as INR 1,800 by the school's schedule.
- Payment responsibility: Payment of fees is the responsibility of the parents; reminders are a courtesy. Fees once paid are not refundable (see Refund / Withdrawal rules below). No interest is payable on the refundable caution deposit.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Saupin's School in Sector 32A functions as a day school; there are transport facilities for day pupils but no boarding charges.
Other costs and fees (examples and how they are handled)
- Transport: Transport is billed separately; transport charges are additional and depend on route/distance and the approved transport fee schedule for the year. Transport availability and the applicable fee depend on the route and number of children on each route. Transport fees are not included in the tuition figures above and are payable separately.
- Uniforms and books: Uniforms, textbooks and stationary are additional costs and are required as per the school's uniform and booklist publications; these charges are not included in the tuition figures and are payable separately at the time(s) specified by the school.
- Examination / board registration or other statutory charges: Where applicable (CBSE registration, board exam fees, activity/club fees, excursions), these charges are additional to the tuition and are billed separately as required. (Such items are specifically itemised by the school when applicable.)
Refund and withdrawal rules
- Admission fee: one‑time admission fee is non‑refundable. - Caution deposit: refundable but without interest; refund processed after all dues are cleared and formalities completed. - Fees once paid: the school's policy states that fees once paid will not be refunded. - Withdrawal notice: Parents withdrawing a child at the end of the session must inform the school in writing by 1st March of that session. Withdrawal during the session requires one month's written notice or payment of one month's fee in lieu of notice; failure to give the required notice may invite an additional minimum charge. Transfer Certificate will be issued only after formalities including clearance of all dues.
Fee payment options
- Online payment via the SchoolPad app (the school's online fee portal) is accepted for quarterly fee payments. - Bank transfer / NEFT / online bank deposit into the school bank accounts is accepted. School bank details published by the school include: - Union Bank of India — Account No. 556902010000517, IFSC: UBIN0555690. - ICICI Bank — Account No. 181301000348, IFSC: ICIC0001813. - Cheque payment to the school office is accepted where indicated (cheques should be drawn in favour of the school as specified by the school at the time of payment). Specific admission forms indicate cheque payment instructions for the admission transaction.
Notes for parents (concise practical points)
- All tuition figures given above are rounded to the rupee and represent the school's published quarterly tuition and the total amount for a new admission package (admission fee + caution + four quarterly tuition instalments) for the academic session published for admissions 2026–27. - Transport, uniforms, books, examination/registration charges and optional activity fees are additional to the tuition and are charged separately.
Tuition fees (by year group) — amounts shown per quarter and per academic year (quarterly × 4) - Montessori Toddlers: INR 40,000 per quarter — INR 160,000 per year. - Montessori Nursery: INR 37,800 per quarter — INR 151,200 per year. - Montessori LKG, UKG, Elementary I & II: INR 36,500 per quarter — INR 146,000 per year. - Montessori Elementary III: INR 35,900 per quarter — INR 143,600 per year. - Classes IV to IX (CBSE) and Class X (CBSE & IG): INR 37,000 per quarter — INR 148,000 per year. - Class IX IG (Cambridge curriculum): INR 45,000 per quarter — INR 180,000 per year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing schedule: Fees are billed quarterly. Standard due windows for each quarter are: 1st quarter (April) — pay 1st to 10th April; 2nd quarter (July) — 1st to 10th July; 3rd quarter (October) — 1st to 10th October; 4th quarter (January) — 1st to 10th January. Late‑payment fines apply (e.g., INR 200 from 11th–15th, INR 500 from 16th–20th, INR 1,000 from 21st to month end). - Payment terms: All fees are payable in advance on or before the announced due dates. Fees paid are non‑transferable between students or academic sessions. Persistent non‑payment may lead to suspension of student services (report cards, exam participation, certificates).
Fee payment options (methods accepted and portals) - Online payment through the school's payment gateway / SchoolPad (web portal and mobile app). Accepted electronic methods include Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card and Credit Card. - At the school office the school accepts Cheque or Demand Draft for payments where allowed. Cash is not accepted. - The online payment portal and app are the primary channels; parents should use the school portal/app login for fee remittance and payment receipts.
Boarding / Hostel fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school and does not offer hostel accommodation.
Other charges and optional fees - Transport fee: Transport is charged separately and typically billed for 11 months (one month exempted in the first quarter because of summer vacation). Transport fee deadlines align with quarterly fee deadlines; discontinuation requires written notice (15 days) or fee for the next month becomes due. Annual insurance/tax charges for transport may be payable regardless of the month of enrollment. - Caution money / security deposit: Caution money may apply for certain students (historically applicable to older admissions); specific refund rules apply — if withdrawal notice is given after the school's stated deadline, caution money (where applicable) is refunded only after deducting the fee for the next quarter. (This condition applies to the cohorts identified in the school circulars.) - Other possible charges: Separate charges or funds (for example annual funds, examination fees, activity/material charges, Ex‑Vivekite Association registration for Class XII, development/construction funds, uniform costs and specific program fees) are levied in addition to tuition where applicable; such items are billed separately and on notification. Payment instructions identify specific links for school fee, transport fee and certain registration fees.
Refund and withdrawal rules - Tuition and transport fees: Fees once paid are not refundable. - Administrative/Admission charges: Administrative/Admission Charges are non‑refundable. - Withdrawal and caution money: If a written withdrawal request is received after the school's stated cutoff date for continuation/withdrawal, any refundable caution money (if applicable to that student) will be refunded after deducting the fee for the next quarter as per the school circular. Parents must provide withdrawal notice in writing as required by the school calendar/rules.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school follows the Indian curriculum (CBSE, ICSE and state boards). Core subjects are English, Maths, Science, Social Science, Hindi, and Computational Thinking.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
ASSET (Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing) is integrated for all students of classes 3-10; PISA for Schools benchmarking is used to compare performance; Thinking Classrooms, LEGO robotics, School Cinema, Encyclopedia Britannica resources, Without Walls, and an OMR scanner are part of enrichment offerings.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit the Online Admission Form for session 2026-27 via SchoolPad. The Admission Form 2026-27 page lists Online Admission Form for session 2026-27 with a link to saupinschd.schoolpad.in for online submission. Complete all required fields in the online form and submit it through the SchoolPad portal. 2. Refer to the Admission Process 2026-27 for class-specific notices and procedures. The page shows sections such as 'Admission Notice', 'Admission Procedure Class XI', 'Admission Procedure Nursery 2026-27', and 'Admission Procedure LKG-XII 2026-27', indicating separate procedures by class. 3. Nursery admissions publish a list of selected candidates for 2026-27. The page titled 'Selected Candidates for Nursery 2026-27' provides a downloadable list of names to review for selection. 4. Admission forms are available for multiple classes, including XI, LKG, Nursery, and UKG to X. The Admission Form 2026-27 page lists 'Admission Notice', 'Admission Form Class XI 2026-27', 'Admission Form LKG 2026-27', 'Admission Form Nursery 2026-27', and 'Online Admission Form for session 2026-27' (online via saupinschd.schoolpad.in).
Admissions
The prospectus and application booklet are available at the School Reception. The application form must be filled in and signed by the person responsible for the student's education. The admission checklist includes: passport-size photographs (one family photograph and three student photographs); attested copy of birth certificate (notarised); copies of Aadhaar Card for the student and both parents; medical record (if any); PEN (Permanent Education Number of UDISE+) from LKg onwards; copies of the student's school reports (not applicable for Toddlers & Nursery admission); these documents should be submitted with the application form, duly attested and notarised. Please furnish original transfer certificate if the child is presently studying at another school. Stage 2: Interactions/Interviews are conducted for admission into all classes, subject to vacancy. Children with special needs will be covered under the inclusive education programme as per CBSE norms, subject to vacancy. Stage 3: Payment: The fee will be paid through the Online Payment Gateway (SchoolPad) in four quarterly installments. Fee Structure for the Session 2026-27: Admission Charges: Rs. 40,000; Montessori Toddlers: Rs. 39,000; Montessori Nursery: Rs. 36,700; Montessori LKg: Rs. 33,440; Montessori UKG: Rs. 32,230; Montessori Elementary Classes I–III: Rs. 32,230; Classes IV–X: Rs. 33,340; Jagriti: Rs. 40,690. Note: Admission charges once paid will not be refunded.
Scholarships
Scholarships
The school has introduced several academic and sports scholarships as incentives. Academic scholarships include Rs 2000 awarded to the student standing first in Classes VI to X.
