Admissions

Admissions Guide.

Explore the application portal and published fee schedule. Confirm current class availability, assessment arrangements and key dates with the Admissions Office.

Open the application portal Understand the process

Entry class
Ask AdmissionsConfirm availability for your child
Application
Portal availableConfirm the intake before submitting
Dates and assessment
Confirm directlyAsk about the schedule, format and location

Why families choose CIRS

Rooted in Values,
Ready for the World.

This page is for parents who want their child to grow into a capable citizen of a widening world without being cut loose from the civilisation they come from.

CIRS teaches through the Chinmaya Vision Programme, which does not treat character as something added once the syllabus is finished. A student’s mental and physical energies are directed together; pride in the culture they inherit is taught closely enough to be understood rather than merely performed; and both are held inside a regard for all living beings that keeps belonging from narrowing into something smaller.

The school sits in the Siruvani foothills outside Coimbatore and teaches CBSE and the IB Diploma Programme on one campus. The school’s published admissions page lists registration for 2027–28. This guide links to the application portal and published fee document, and helps families confirm the details that apply to their child.

Admissions process

From enquiry to enrolment.

Use these steps to plan your enquiry. The Admissions Office can confirm the current process, requirements and timing for your child.

  1. Enquire

    Write, call or message the Admissions Office with questions about the year applied for, examination centres or a school visit.

  2. Confirm the entry route

    Ask whether applications are being accepted for your child’s class and intended year, and which curriculum or route is available.

    A student arriving at CIRS with family₹5,000 registration fee Listed in the published fee schedule; confirm before paying Read the fee schedule
  3. Review the application portal

    The CIRS application portal has separate Register and Registered User Login options. Choose the one that matches your stage, and check the form for your intended entry year.

    Students gathered for a school assemblyCheck the current form Check required fields and documents with Admissions before submitting Register or sign in
  4. Ask about assessment

    Review the school’s published entrance-exam pattern below, then confirm the papers, duration, date and location for your child’s entry year.

    CIRS students writing an examinationAssessment details Confirm the format and schedule directly See what to ask
  5. Discuss next steps

    Ask whether an interview is part of the current process and how the school will communicate any next steps.

    A student speaking with members of the school teamInterview arrangements Confirm whether they apply to your child
  6. Follow the school’s offer

    If the school offers a place, use its written instructions for acceptance, payment and joining. Confirm each deadline directly.

    Students welcoming a new member of the CIRS communityOffer details from Admissions Check the response and payment instructions in the offer

Entry points and assessment

Check the entry requirements.

The school publishes a grade-based entrance-exam pattern, but that section still refers to 2026–27 while registration is listed for 2027–28. Confirm the current pattern, class availability and dates with Admissions.

Questions to ask for your child’s entry point
TopicWhat to confirmWho can confirm it
ClassWhether there is an intake for your child’s class and yearAdmissions Office
CurriculumWhich CBSE or IB Diploma route applies to the class soughtAdmissions Office
EligibilityAge, prior study and any other entry criteriaAdmissions Office

Published exam pattern

Grades V–VI
English and Mathematics, two hours.
Grades VII–IX
English, Mathematics and Science, three hours.
Grade XI
The school lists CBSE stream and IB Diploma papers; it says the examination lasts three hours.
All classes
The published pattern includes a creative-writing section.

Interview and next steps

Interview
Ask whether one is required for your child.
Schedule
Confirm dates and how details will be sent.
Decision
Ask how and when the school communicates offers.

Check the current year: The school’s admissions page lists 2027–28 registration but its exam description still names 2026–27. Confirm the assessment and joining dates with Admissions.

Admissions dates

Plan with confirmed dates.

Ask Admissions for the current schedule for your child’s entry year before making travel or application plans.

  1. Application windowConfirm when the portal accepts applications for your intended entry year.
  2. AssessmentAsk whether an assessment applies, and confirm its date and location.
  3. InterviewAsk whether one is required and how it is scheduled.
  4. Offer responseConfirm when and how the school communicates a decision.
  5. JoiningAsk for acceptance, payment and reporting deadlines if offered a place.

Fees and financial information

The published fee schedule.

The repository contains the school’s Schedule of Fee and Charges for 2027–2029. Read the document for class-specific annual fees, deposits, payment terms and boarding charges.

PDF document · approximately 199 KB

Schedule of Fee and Charges, 2027–2029

The school says a ₹5,000 registration fee is paid online after the completed form is submitted; cash is not accepted. Confirm applicability before paying.

Download the fee schedule

Application information

Check the current checklist.

Document requirements should come from the current application form or the Admissions Office. Use these questions before you submit.

Before opening the form

  • Confirm the intended entry year and class with Admissions
  • Ask which identity, birth and previous-school records the form requires
  • Confirm whether an examination centre must be selected
  • Check which email address and phone number the school should use

Before submitting

  • Check the current portal for its required fields and uploads
  • Ask Admissions whether any additional records apply to your child

For applicants outside India, confirm any travel or visa documentation directly with the school. Do not assume a previous year’s checklist applies.

CIRS academic buildings and lawn beneath the Siruvani hills

Campus and residential life

See where school life happens.

CIRS is a residential school in the Siruvani foothills. The school currently lists visits by prior appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. IST. Arrange the visit with Admissions before travelling.

  • Request an appointment and await the school’s confirmation
  • Bring the confirmation email for entry
  • Check who may attend the visit

Parent questions

Useful answers before you apply.

The Admissions Office can confirm the details that change from one entry year to another.

Which classes can families currently apply for?

Ask Admissions which classes have places for your intended entry year and what eligibility criteria apply to your child.

Is CIRS a residential school?

Yes. CIRS is a residential school in the Siruvani foothills near Coimbatore. Specific boarding arrangements for a candidate should be confirmed with Admissions.

How do we apply?

Choose Register or Registered User Login in the CIRS application portal. The school lists 2027–28 registration and says the portal guides online payment of the registration fee after form submission. Confirm the current form and requirements before submitting.

Register or sign in

What does the entrance assessment cover?

The school publishes English and Mathematics for Grades V–VI, with Science added for Grades VII–IX. Grade XI papers depend on the CBSE stream or IB Diploma route. Its exam text still names 2026–27; ask Admissions to confirm the pattern, date, duration and centre for your child’s year.

Where can we find the fee information?

The published Schedule of Fee and Charges for 2027–2029 is available above as a PDF. Confirm its applicability with Admissions before making a financial decision.

Can international applicants use the same process?

Contact Admissions to confirm application, assessment and document arrangements for families outside India.

Can our family visit the school?

The school lists visits by prior appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. IST. Ask Admissions for an appointment and bring the confirmation email for entry.

Your next step

Explore the portal, or ask Admissions.

Review the application form, then confirm class availability, dates, requirements and any payment details with the Admissions Office before submitting.

The journey continues at CIRS