Most Affordable CBSE Schools in India 2026

Methodology: Schools are ranked using a weighted quality score (max 100) across 5 dimensions from official UDISE+ 2024-25 data:Faculty Quality (30%) — student-teacher ratio, teacher training, PG qualifications, regular staff;Infrastructure (25%) — classrooms, library, playground, furniture, overcrowding;Safety & Hygiene (20%) — boundary wall, toilets, drinking water, fire safety, medical checkups;Digital Readiness (15%) — internet, ICT labs, smart boards, devices per student;Inclusivity (10%) — ramps, CWSN toilets, special needs support. No paid placements — rankings are purely data-driven.