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CBSE and other boards: a plain comparison for parents

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· 15 OCTOBER 2026

Many parents in Delhi choose between CBSE, ICSE and international boards.

CBSE follows the NCERT syllabus in most subjects, and national entrance exams such as JEE and NEET are based closely on it. ICSE usually has a wider English and language focus. International boards follow their own syllabus and assessment.

What differs between boards, without ranking any school.

Think about where your family may live, the child's interests and the exams ahead. Mayo is a CBSE school.

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