Schools in Puducherry
785+ schools across 4 districts, 6 blocks, and 150+ villages
Districts in Puducherry (4)
School categories in Puducherry
Schools in Puducherry
Puducherry has 785 registered schools across 4 districts and 6 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the Puducherry State Board. Private schools, mostly in cities, run CBSE or ICSE.
Private schools must reserve 25% of their Class 1 seats for children from low-income families under the RTE Act. The state runs this through an online lottery — applications open around March-April each year. Use the district links below to find schools near your area.
FAQs
✅How many schools are in Puducherry?
Puducherry has 785 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 4 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Puducherry?
Puducherry runs RTE admissions online. Applications usually open in March or April. You'll need your child's birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and an income certificate showing the family earns below the state's EWS limit. The school allotment is done through a computer lottery — not by queue or personal connections.
✅Which school board is most common in Puducherry?
Government schools in Puducherry follow the state board. Private schools in cities usually run CBSE or ICSE.
✅How do I check if a school in Puducherry is genuine?
Every registered school has an 11-digit UDISE code shown on its SchoolsPedia page. Go to udiseplus.gov.in and search by that code to verify the school's registration directly with the Ministry of Education.
