BISHOP COTTON

Curzon House Night 2026 Glimpses

Curzon House Night 2026 Glimpses

Bishop Cotton School is proud to introduce two major initiatives in Academics from 2026

Bishop Cotton School is proud to introduce two major initiatives in Academics from 2026; ‘A’ and ‘AS’ Levels for classes 11 and 12, as well the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum for classes 6 to 8 with a checkpoint examination at the end of class 8. These new curricula will streamline the college entry process for […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, proudly hosted the thrilling final match of the 15th Dulip Singh Inter-School Hockey Tournament

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, proudly hosted the thrilling final match of the 15th Dulip Singh Inter-School Hockey Tournament Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, proudly hosted the thrilling final match of the 15th Dulip Singh Inter-School Hockey Tournament, revived this year in honour of 100 glorious years of Indian Hockey. The finals witnessed an intense contest between […]

💙 OC Week 2025 — A Homecoming to Remember! 💙 – Bishop Cotton School

💙 OC Week 2025 — A Homecoming to Remember! 💙 – Bishop Cotton School 💙 OC Week 2025 — A Homecoming to Remember! 💙On 31st October at 1:45 p.m., the gates of BCS opened once again… and the boys came home.Laughter echoed through the hills, memories came rushing back, and the Cottonian spirit came alive […]

With a heartfelt ‘Welcome Home’ from the Headmaster, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, extends a grand and joyous welcome to all distinguished Old Cottonians

With a heartfelt 'Welcome Home' from the Headmaster, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, extends a grand and joyous welcome to all distinguished Old Cottonians With a heartfelt ‘Welcome Home’ from the Headmaster, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, extends a grand and joyous welcome to all distinguished Old Cottonians as they return to their beloved alma mater for […]

Glimpses from the Annual Sports Day – Bishop Cotton School Shimla

Glimpses from the Annual Sports Day

13th ANNUAL BISHOP GEORGE EDWARD LYNCH COTTON ALL INDIA INTER SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT 2025

13th ANNUAL BISHOP GEORGE EDWARD LYNCH COTTON ALL INDIA INTER SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT 2025 From kickoff to the final whistle—victory was ours,Bishop Cotton School Shimla wins the Mojor BISHOP GEORGE EDWARD LINCH all india soccer tournament for the 10th time in a row beating The pinegrove school 1-0 in a tought final,with Anvender Pal Singh […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Celebrates ‘World Photography Day’

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Celebrates ‘World Photography Day’   Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Celebrates ‘World Photography Day’   19th August: On the occasion of World Photography Day, the Interact Club: Bishop Cotton School in association with its Sponsor Club, Rotary Shimla, organized a ‘Professional Photography’ Workshop on campus.   The event was attended by the […]

Bishop Cotton School Hosts ICAE Global Edu Fair 2025

Bishop Cotton School Hosts ICAE Global Edu Fair 2025 Empowering Young Cottonians for a Bright Future We’re thrilled to announce that Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, proudly hosted the ICAE “Global Edu Fair 2025” on its historic campus! This exciting event brought together 22 esteemed institutions from across the country, offering a platform for our students […]

We’re deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided to our students.

We're deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided to our students. “We’re deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided to our students! A huge thank you to the team of 10 dedicated doctors from AIIMS and 8 nursing assistants & technicians from School HealthPro who conducted a thorough 2-day medical check-up camp for our students. […]

Our very own Cottonian, Abhijato Chatterjee of Class 11, Ibbetson House, had expressed interest in a summer internship in the field of computer science.

Our very own Cottonian, Abhijato Chatterjee of Class 11, Ibbetson House, had expressed interest in a summer internship in the field of computer science. Our very own Cottonian, Abhijato Chatterjee of Class 11, Ibbetson House, had expressed interest in a summer internship in the field of computer science. Upon his and his father’s request—his father […]

The OCA (UK) association is a very special association of Old Cottonians

The OCA (UK) association is a very special association of Old Cottonians the archived history of this org. expresses silently yet strongly what our great school meant to all of us and what it is all about. India today is on the path to stellar heights; the goodness, education and knowledge we received at Bishop […]

Captain Sandeep Mansukhani (Rivaz House, Batch of 1994): Soaring Skies and Scaling Summits

Captain Sandeep Mansukhani (Rivaz House, Batch of 1994): Soaring Skies and Scaling Summits *Captain Sandeep Mansukhani (Rivaz House, Batch of 1994): Soaring Skies and Scaling Summits* At Bishop Cotton School, we take immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our distinguished alumni. Among them stands *Captain Sandeep Mansukhani, a shining example of the Cottonian […]

Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet Results

Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet Results Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet Results We are thrilled to announce the results of the Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet, a spectacular two-day event that showcased the athletic prowess of our students and their peers from other esteemed schools. Results: – Boys’ Category: Bishop Cotton School– […]

Bishop Cotton School Hosts Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet

Bishop Cotton School Hosts Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet Bishop Cotton School Hosts Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet We are thrilled to announce the commencement of the Capt. Gurdev Singh Memorial Athletic Meet, a two-day extravaganza that promises to showcase the athletic prowess of young participants from 7 participating schools. The meet features […]

Exceptional Academic Achievement in ICSE and ISC 2025 Exams!

Exceptional Academic Achievement in ICSE and ISC 2025 Exams! We are thrilled to announce outstanding results in the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) exams for 2025. Our students have demonstrated remarkable academic excellence, with impressive scores and a 100% pass percentage in both exams. ICSE Class X Highlights: ISC Class XII Highlights: Congratulations […]

165 BCS Anniversary Brochure, 2024

We are delighted to add our 165th Bishop Cotton School anniversary brochure here for you to enjoy, this gives a detailed history of the school and has been compiled by Headmaster Mr Mathew John. It was given out to our guests on the 19th October at the Son et Lumiere show. Thanks goes to our […]

Bishop Cotton School rare photos, Shimla 1887.

Photographer Raja Deen Dayal photos back to India and Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Recently discovered these rare archive photos of Bishop Cotton School taken in the early days have been returned to India after many years. Thanks to Old Cottonian Dr Vijay Bhalaik, who discovered them at the Cleveland Museum of Art, USA they appear […]

BCS celebrates 165th Annual Sports with 6 new records broken, Shimla

Cottonians smash their own school records showing strength, bravery and sporting skills. Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated its 165th Sports Day 2024 by beating 6 of their own school sporting records. (*The event took place on Friday 25th September).   The school has just been ranked Number 1 legacy boys Boarding School by EducationWorld a market leader education magazine. The heritage school is […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Celebrates 165 Years of Legacy and the ‘Cottonian Spirit’

October 2024 Shimla, India – October 2024 – Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla, recently celebrated its 165th anniversary with the Old Cottonians’ Weekend 2024, a three-day event from October 18-20 that brought together alumni, dignitaries, and current students to honor the school’s long-standing legacy and capture the essence of the ‘Cottonian Spirit’ that has influenced […]

BCS Ranked #1 Legacy Boys Boarding School, EW 2024/5

October 2024 “We are thrilled that BCS is ranked India’s #1 legacy boys boarding school by EducationWorld, a market leader institution. This is acknowledgement of the entire school community’s efforts to continuously improve under all parameters of K-12 education excellence. Last year, BCS became a Cambridge International, UK-affiliated school, and now offers students the CISCE […]

Speech Day at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Saturday 26 October, 2024 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla celebrated the 165th Speech Day on Saturday 26 October, 2024 on the first flat with a march past and then in the historic Irwin Hall, where the awards were handed out. Absent friends remembered The occasion was also moment to remember two great friends of BCS who […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Concludes 165th Anniversary Celebrations with Old Cottonian’s Weekend 2024

Shimla, India 21st October 2024 Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla, successfully concluded its 165th-anniversary celebrations with the Old Cottonian’s Weekend 2024 from October 18-20, 2024. The three-day event brought together alumni and dignitaries from across the globe to honour the school’s legacy. The celebrations kicked off with a music concert featuring renowned singer Akriti Kakar, […]

BCS 165 Celebrations with Akriti Kakar

165 Celebrations at BCS – Night 1 Thanks Old Cottonians Association for sponsoring a fabulous first night of the 165 celebrations in school with a concert with Indian singer Akriti Kakar. The whole audience so enjoyed her wonderful concert on the second flat (18 October 2024) including Old Cottonians, Parents and of course our BCS […]

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Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Celebrates 165 Years of Legacy and Excellence with Old Cottonian’s Weekend 2024

October 2024 – Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla, is celebrating 165years of educational excellence as one of India’s premier all-boys’ boarding schools.Recently ranked No. 1 in the Vintage Boys’ Boarding Schools category by Education WorldMagazine (2024/25 issue), BCS has a storied history as one of Asia’s oldest public schoolsfor boys, founded in 1859 by Bishop […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla 2025 Key Term Events and dates

Key Events Dates: 2025 (*NB: These dates may be subject to change) February Events 2025: (*Drama and music events TBC) Monday 3rd February Senior Boys return for New academic year 2025 (*including Class 9 new boys).Saturday 15th February **New boys Induction Event: Classes 4 – 8 at 10am Sunday 16th February Classes 7 & 8 […]

The BCS 165 Celebrations 18 – 20th October

Event program, 3-way fold out with each day’s events below

BCS Slater Debates Concludes, 2024

XXVII REVD. DR. SAMUEL SLATER MEMORIAL INVITATIONAL INTER-SCHOOL ENGLISH DEBATES Our School reporter for Slaters – Vihaan, Class 10 has helped write the reports below. BISHOP COTTON DEBATES TEAM VICTORIOUS BCS Director Mr Simon Weale said; “We are thrilled to host this competition which is one of the very best in India.  To win is […]

BCS Ranking number #1 in India 2024

EDUCATION WORLD SCHOOL RANKING – Vintage Boys Boarding India #1 Himachal Pradesh #1 We have great news for you! Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is ranked India #1 Himachal Pradesh #1 in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2024-25 under the category Vintage Legacy Boys Boarding Schools. Congratulations to you and the entire school community for being […]

BCS Mumbai Admissions Event Sept 2024

The Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Admissions team will be visiting Mumbai this weekend 21st September 2024. Come and see why our prestigious school is celebrating 165 years of ‘Excellence in Education’ Boys only – Classes 4 – 8 – Be part of the exclusive Bishop Cotton Shimla Club! Register on: 078077 36880 or via www.BishopCottonShimla.com […]

BCS Soccer champs win Sanawar Competition

The Bishop Cotton School, Shimla soccer team, battled through the mud at The Lawrence School, Sanawar’s annual football tournament – to be the champions and win the final trophy at the All-India Bhupinder Singh Memorial Soccer Tournament, Lawrence School, 2024, last night (8pm, 10th September 2024) The Chief guest was the new HP DGP Dr Atul […]

BCS Junior Activities

It’s been a busy week with so many Junior activities keeping our youngest Cottonians occupied – Art workshop, Stem Lab activities, Cooking, Yoga and sports activities. The BCS STEAM lab activities in action as we welcomed our new families to the Junior School. A Science and IT Dept collaboration. Ring Admissions: +91 078077 36880 The […]

BCS Team win the Debates Trophy at Sherwood

BCS Debates Team win trophy. We are extremely happy to inform you that the BCS team won the trophy for the Eighth All India Llewelyn Memorial Inter School Invitational English Debates Competition – 2024 at Sherwood College, Nainital. A total of 14 schools participated, Receiving the trophy from the Principal: Sherwood College. All three debaters […]

The Magic of Aladdin performed at BCS

THE PREP SCHOOL MUSICAL – Date: 10 August, 2024 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, unveiled their production of the classic musical “Aladdin” performed by the junior and middle school students in the timeless Irwin Hall, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (Classes 4 – 8).  The show ran for three days performing to other schools in Shimla before the […]

BCS wins football final shoot out, 2024

Top schools battle the penalty shoot out! A jubilant school celebrates the exciting final moments at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla against Pinegrove School. The match had stood at 2 all, but the final score from the penalty shoot out was 3 – 1. Bishop Cotton School won the 12th Bishop George Edward Lynch Annual Football […]

165 Celebrations at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

The BCS ‘165th celebrations’ on 18th and 19th October 2024 Tickets on a first come, first served basis. https://forms.eduqfix.com/bcsocapf/add

Triumph at the top~Mt U T Kangri 6070M

Bishop Cotton School celebrates Jubilee Mountaineering Expedition Peak 2024 Silver Jubilee Mountaineering Expedition peak at Mt. U.T Kangri 6070 M The Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Jubilee mountaineering club are celebrating after the entire team reached the summit of their climb safely, with all of the members reaching the top of the 20 thousand foot mountain.  […]

BCS House Swimming races

Swimming Champs at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla The exciting House swimming finals were held in school yesterday afternoon with a lot of cheering and supporting from the whole school. Curzon House were the overall winners, well done to all the boys who participated it made some nail-biting finishes with the races in the school pool. […]

Bishop Cotton celebrates 165th Founder’s Day 2024 (Founded 1859)

Shimla Sunday 28th July 2024 The Bishop flags off the Jubilee Mountain Expedition It was a day of celebrations in Shimla as Bishop Cotton School (BCS) marked their 165th Founder’s Day on the first flat of the main school. The sun shone brilliantly for the welcome party as the NCC proudly formed a guard of honour whilst the […]

BCS 165 Anniversary Celebrations

Tickets for the BCS 165? Have you registered for the ‘spectacular’ shows at Bishop Cotton School, 165 Celebrations? Places for Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October 2024 will be on a first come, first served basis. We look forward to welcoming you back to School for the party. Ticket registration links below: – BCS Parents […]

Rotary Club launch teen volunteers at BCS

Helping others is a route to happiness This week the Shimla Rotary Club visited Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) and launched a teen initiative for the school to be part of the community volunteering project – called Rotary Club ‘Interact’. (Wednesday 16th July 2024).   The chief guest for the occasion was MLA Harnish Janartha, who was […]

BCS ‘Cottonian Hope Foundation’ Day 2024

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla welcomed 100 local cancer patients, orphans and elderly folk to the school as part of the ‘Cottonian Hope Foundation’ celebration event at the school on Sunday 9 June 2024. Local Sikh charity worker Sarbjeet Singh ‘Bobby Ji’ was instrumental in working together with the senior Cottonians in school and […]

Cricket star visits old school in Shimla

IPL Cricketer Mayank Dagar honoured by BCS opens cricket facilities Bishop Cotton School, Shimla There was great excitement at Bishop Cotton School today (11 June 2024) after the morning’s half yearly exams as IPL cricketer Mayank Dagar paid a visit to his old school in Shimla. The Indian cricketer was honoured by the whole school […]

2025 Admissions to Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

We look forward to meeting you and informing you all about our school at the next entrance exam centres for the next academic year 2025. Please press apply on this website to start the process. ADMISSIONS CENTRES Shimla – Bishop Cotton School, 7 & 28th September 2024 Delhi – Taj City Gurugram, 14th September 2024 […]

Ibbetson House Night 2024

Ibbetson House Night Captivates Audience with Stellar PerformancesOn the evening of May 25, 2024, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, witnessed aspectacular showcase of talent during the Ibbetson House Night. The event, held in theschool’s auditorium, began with a warm welcome from the House Captain, whoemphasized the importance of celebrating the students’ creativity and hard work. The […]

BCS Forest Obstacle Finals 2024

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it” Up amongst the tall and ancient pine trees in Bishop Cotton School, Shimla there is a special place for the Cottonians to show their true grit and fitness in the school forest. Col Ravinder Joon was our chief guest for the much anticipated Inter-House Obstacle […]

Cricket Legend Kapil Dev messages Cottonians, Shimla

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, Motivational Guest Lecture A bright green-suited whirlwind of energy hit Bishop Cotton School, Shimla recently (Friday 17 May 2024), as businessman and creative entrepreneur Shailendra Singh gave a guest lecture to the boys of BCS in the Irwin Hall.  Kapil Dev’s message to BCS boys: The BCS boys, from Class 8 […]

Lefroy House Night Gallery 2024

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla talent night What a fabulous performance the Lefroy House boys put on for the school at the weekend 11 May 2024 – plays and skits written and performed by the boys themselves, together with dances, music and comedy. The whole night was broadcast live on Facebook, and it was a great […]

165 Celebrations at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Tickets for the BCS 165? Have you registered for the ‘spectacular’ shows at Bishop Cotton School, 165 Celebrations? Places for October 18th and 19th will be on a first come, first served basis. We look forward to welcoming you back to School for the party Ticket registration links below: – BCS Parents Ticket Link: https://forms.eduqfix.com/bcsocapf/add […]

BCS Toppers celebrate ISC & ICSE Board Results

Class 12 – Upper Sixth, batch of 2023 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla boys are celebrating a strong set of results in this year’s ISC Class XII board examinations (*Batch of 2023). The batch achieved 100% pass rate and averaged 83%. In addition to their academic success, the boys were the school’s most successful sporting year […]

BCS Wall Climbing Champions 2024

20 April 2024 Our exhilarating and nail-biting BCS Wall Climbing competition took place on the second flat – the Chief Guest was Major Anamika Pundir who was very impressed with the level of the boys fitness. The Cottonians have been training hard for this competition in their afternoon sports sessions, it requires strength, grit and […]

Careers Counselling empowerment

Thanks to Dr Amrita Dass (Institute for Career Studies) for holding a careers session for our Class XII, Upper Sixth boys this weekend as they start to make important decisions on their future careers. Good luck boys. On the 27th of April 2024, the students of class 12 had the privilege to have an inspiring, […]

Curzon House Night 2024

Photo Gallery 2024 What a fabulous night it was for the Curzon House Night at the weekend – with the theme Glitch: Beyond The Obvious, many laughs resounded around the Irwin Hall. Thanks Curzon House boys for entertaining the school so well and many thanks to the Chief Guest, OC Vijay (and Phiroza) Singh who […]

Best Boys Boarding School, India Cricket Tournament

Bishop Cotton School holds 21st Teen Cricket championships, Shimla The 21st Major R K Von Goldstein Memorial Inter-School Cricket Tournament 2024 Final Cricket match a ‘battle of the Bishop’s Schools’ After a week of high class and absorbing cricket, Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bangalore emerged victorious at the 21st Goldstein cricket tournament held at BCS, Shimla. […]

Cottonian Marathon Champions 2024

 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla           The ‘josh’ was high this morning at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla as cheers rang out down the valley early on for the school’s exciting marathon race. (13 April 2024) If you are an early riser you may have spotted hundreds of Cottonians streaming through the streets of Shimla this morning, long […]

BCS Trips and Treks 2024

Please enjoy our gallery of photos, (*more to be uploaded) The whole school was out of the classroom and into the fresh air for their trips and treks again this year. From the heat of Ranthambhore with tigers to the snow on mountains, our Cottonians had a wonderful experience of team building, dare devil activities, […]

Your future starts here – Senior Cottonian Admissions 2024

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla invites applications for Class 11 to join our vibrant and thriving residential Sixth Form community. Scholarships available for Top students. Character development with plenty of Co-curricular opportunities: interschool sporting and debating competitions and the annual Class XII mountaineering expedition. Admissions mobile: 078077 36880 website for registration: bishopcottonshimla.com Lessons will begin on […]

Oxford University visits Sixth Form, BCS

This week we were very pleased to welcome Kathy Harvey, Associate Dean of the Said Business School, University of Oxford to Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. Kathy leads the world-renowned MBA programme at Oxford and talked to our Commerce students about the various courses available at Oxford and gave key advice on how they might apply […]

Left to their own devices

Author: Simon D Weale, BCS Director Next week, every BCS boy will spend a bit of time under canvas during our annual tours and treks week.  Last year, we took everyone on safari, but this year we are going back to basics and enjoying the simpler benefits of life under the stars.  We don’t lack […]

Your future starts here – Senior Cottonians Admissions

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla invites applications to Class 11 as we seek to build a large and vibrant thriving residential Sixth Form community. The BCS Sixth Form offers high academic standards and a range of leadership opportunities in addition to the chance to participate in a wide range of co-curricular opportunities including our renowned interschool […]

BCS Investiture of Prefects & Leaver’s dinner

The senior most students of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla were recognized last night in the school chapel with an investiture service for the new prefects, where the school flags were handed over in an impressive ceremony. During the service the new prefects were asked to take an oath, by the Director, to fulfil their duties […]

BCS Sustainability Superheroes workshop

This weekend senior Cottonians were called ‘sustainability superheroes’ of the future when they attended an interesting and interactive workshop held by Ms Subuhi Safvi on climate change and planet sustainability. As part of the CSR (corporate social responsibility) program at LOHUM, Subuhi Safvi conducted a workshop on Climate Change for the students of Bishop Cotton […]

BCS Robotics workshop

Lucky Cottonians had an interactive workshop on an introduction to robotics and AR technology. We will be setting up our own Stem lab in school.

Famous Cottonian Nariman passes

Our BCS community are mourning the loss of legendary Cottonian Shri Fali Sam Nariman who recently passed away aged 95. The veteran constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate Fali S. Nariman was renowned for his pivotal role in shaping India’s legal landscape, passed away at the age of 95. He studied here at Bishop Cotton School, […]

Exam Season starts at BCS, Shimla

The Fifth Form (*Class 10+) started their ICSE exams today and were in high spirits before going into their English Exam in the historic Irwin hall. We wish them all well, good luck boys, do us proud. They will have to match the toppers from last year 2023 – ICSE Class 10+ (*or Fifth Form) […]

First cricket match of the season 2024

Staff v BCS Boys cricket teams. The T20 match was won by the staff chasing 152, was held on 17th February 2024.

The English-Hindi Lexicon

Author Simon Weale, Director Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Class Ten at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) are revising ‘the Merchant of Venice’ for their Board exams next week – no easy thing for any native English speakers, but even more of a challenge for our boys although they are bi-lingual and are very effective learners. […]

OCA Annual lunch 2024, Delhi

The Old Cottonian Association held their annual lunch at the Delhi Golf Club (Sunday 11th February 2024) where they honoured Mr Anil Mehra’s 30 years of dedication to school as Finance Governor. BCS Director, Simon Weale, awarded Mr Mehra a Spartan club tie and badge and thanked him for his drive in ensuring the continued […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Class XII start their final exams

The senior most boys at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla started their final Indian School Certificate (ISC) examinations this week with their English Language exam.   The boys, who are from all over India, looked very smart going into their long-awaited exams – with five of them proudly wearing their ‘Full School Blazers’ awarded in recognition of […]

Music and Performing Arts News

We are delighted to inform you that Mr Adhiraj Mustafi will be joining the BCS faculty as Head of Music this term. Mr Mustafi is an Old Cottonian who was the ISC topper at school and subsequently became a gold medallist in English Literature at St Stephen’s College, Delhi. Mr Mustafi has enjoyed a successful […]

Independent Minded, by Simon Weale BCS Director

“They want their children to be given a range of experiences and to be mentored by staff, as a matter of course, who will invest time and energy into their children as individuals regardless of their ability.” In her article, ‘Is private school really worth it any more’? (11th January 2024, The Times, UK), Melissa […]

Republic Day 2024 at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Happy Republic Day to all from staff at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, India. Republic Day is the day when the Republic of India marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. #HappyRepublicDay2024 #shimla #himachalpradesh

2023 A look back at some of our achievements

The Bishop Cotton Deodar Forest, Shimla

Written by BCS Director, Simon D Weale MA (Oxon) The deodar forest at Bishop Cotton School is a special place. Cloaking the heights of the ‘Knollswood Spur’ on which the school was constructed, the trees act as a protective filter and green swathe between the school and the hustle and bustle of modern-day Shimla. In the days […]

BCS Indian Rankings for 2023/2024

 Top & best schools in India – Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Ranking position We are pleased to announce we are nearing at the top of the charts for this year’s rankings with Education World magazine please see link below and chart: All India – Boys Boarding school, Shimla (Vintage) Indian Schools Ranking for Year 2023-2024 Vintage […]

Driving Home for Christmas

By BCS Director Simon Weale The Bishop Cotton School, Shimla year has come to an end and as per tradition each boy took part in a Christmas carol service in the school’s magnificent Holy Trinity chapel. At first glance these seem to be very traditional services – the deep rich colours and stained glass of […]

Holding Out for a Hero – BCS Spartans

Author BCS Director Simon Weale MA (Oxon) In 1965, Captain Robindra Dewan of the 16th Light Cavalry was commanding one of the Centurion tanks that captured the Alhar Railway station in the Punjab. This victory gave the Indian army a potentially decisive strategic advantage on that important front in the relatively short-lived but intensive war […]

Bishop Cotton School & Harry Potter magic

The value of house points in boarding schools Author: Simon D Weale, BCS Director, Shimla Imagine a school in a distant mountaintop location. A magical place surrounded by a great forest and reached by a scenic railway journey. Excited new pupils with trunks and suitcases. A cauldron of adventures and sporting rivalries. Sumptuous feasts in a great […]

Last chance to see…..

BCS Director Simon Weale writes about the BCS Safari trips across India 2023 In the 1989 radio series ‘Last chance to see’, the late science fiction writer Douglas Adams visited conservation projects designed to save a number of species around the world from potential extinction including the Kakapo – a flightless parrot from New Zealand […]

Bishop Cotton School, Director Simon Weale’s Speech Day Address 2023

Good Morning, and welcome to Speech Day 2023. In a few moments, I will introduce our Chief Guest Mr Rohit Thakur, Old Cottonian,Lefroy and the Education Minister for Himachal Pradesh – how amazing.I will then invite the School Captain to say a few wordsOur school mission statement reads:‘Bishop Cotton School strives to achieve and maintain […]

Why Bishop Cotton School, Shimla?

What BCS Shimla taught me, by H.P. Education Minister, Rohit Thakur“Bishop Cotton School, Shimla imbibes a sense of independence and rational thinking. It makes us obedient and duty bound, it teaches us to respect elders, teachers, customs and traditions with humility and honesty.” Mr Rohit Thakur pictured with the School Captain and BCS Director on […]

Happy Diwali 2023 from Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

The BCS campus was so atmospheric last night after the Cottonians and staff in school had decorated the first flat with lamps and beautiful rangoli. There was even a live show as Mr Ashish P Chauhan played the guitar and sung with his son a beautiful Diwali set. The caterers had put on a fabulous […]

Bishop Cotton celebrates excellence at 164th Annual Speech Day

Education Minister Mr Rohit Thakur visits old school as guest Lucky Lefroy sweep up the prizes at Speech Day 2023 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated the school’s 164th Annual Speech Day (Wednesday 8 Nov 2023) marking the legendary school’s proud history and celebrating the academic and good character prizes with the school’s community. Impressive Parade The […]

Space Professor & Cottonians stars

Space Professor Dr Ugur Guven at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla There was no stopping the amount of clever questions streaming from our young Cottonians this morning in the Irwin Hall. It was all thanks to Dr Ugur Guven who sparked their imaginations with his interactive talk on space and the universe. Dr Guven was very […]

26th BCS Slater Debates teach conflict resolution

The sixteen debating teams have now assembled at Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla and are preparing for some intense intellectual battles at the forthcoming 26th Annual Slater Debates – Thursday 26th October to Tuesday 31st October – hosted on the BCS campus.  BCS Director, Simon Weale, stressed in the chapel service before the competition started: ‘It is […]

Top Schools welcomed to Bishop Cotton Slater Debates 2023

26th BCS Slater Debates team ‘battle ready’ at the podium The debating team of Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla is preparing for some intense intellectual battles at the forthcoming 26th Annual Slater Debates – Thursday 26th October to Tuesday 31st October – that are hosted on the BCS campus.  The Slater Debates are named in honour of the […]

Top Scientist from top boarding school: Dr Rohan Sood’s journey BCS to Space

Old Cottonian Aerospace Scientist’s story In the field of space flight, there are many sayings, such as, One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind and Sky Is “Not” the Limit. My journey led me from a small mountain town, following the steps of my brother, to the gates of Bishop Cotton School, […]

Number 1 boys school – Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Admissions 2024

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla was voted as Number 1 Boys boarding school in Himachal Pradesh (Vintage boys – Education World 23/24), and Number 2 across all India, as well as being voted Number 1 by parents as best school in Himachal Pradesh for ‘Quality in Education’, in North India (Education Today 23/24) The next opportunity […]

Bollywood star Nimrat Kaur adds extra magic at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated magic on stage this week with performances of the iconic 1970s musical ‘Grease’ performed as part of a joint production with Auckland House School.   A stream of guests, including Bollywood stars, were treated to a joyful moonlit outdoor production which showcased the magnificent acting, musical and dance talent […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Admissions 2024

The next entrance test opportunity to join the school from Class 4 upwards is on 2nd December 2023, at school from 9am. There will be a presentation by the BCS Director, Simon Weale, on ‘life at BCS’ along with the senior staff introductions. This is to join the school in February 2024 after the winter […]

Ranking Bishop Cotton School, Shimla India #2

October 2023 We have good news for you! Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is ranked in the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2023-24 under Vintage Legacy Boys Boarding Schools. India # 2 and Himachal Pradesh # 1 Thanks to everyone who voted for us again. It was only fitting that our two Old Cottonian teachers went to […]

The BCS Growth Mindset – October 2023

Simon D Weale MA (Oxon) Director, Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla Mike Tyson once brutally summed up the essential truth of boxing by saying ‘Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face’.  Each September, most boys at Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla get to find this out as they too receive numerous […]

BCS School Exchange Program

This summer Kabir S from Class X was lucky enough to go on the BCS Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Exchange Program to Culford School near Cambridge, in the UK. The school is a mixed school and has international boarders. For 2 months Kabir played cricket, football and lived in the boarding house alongside new friends […]

Cottonians & Auckyites in joint ‘Grease’ Production

Bishop Cotton School and Auckland House Collaborate on Musical, Shimla Tuesday 17 October 2023 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) is all set for this week’s performances of the musical ‘Grease’ which the boys are performing together with the girls from Auckland House School. The show will be a celebration of the musical and acting talent […]

BCS Update on University Destinations, 2022/3 leavers.

We are proud to announce that 34 of our 37 young Cottonians 6th form leavers have already started their university courses. (waiting on 3 confirmations.) – Six are at Delhi University – Eight are studying Computer-based courses – Four are studying other types of Engineering – Thirteen are studying Commerce – Nine are studying Humanities […]

BCS welcomes HP Officials’ cricket teams, Shimla

Cottonians meet the Honourable Chief Minister Mr Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Sunday 8th October 2023 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) welcomed several of Himachal Pradesh’s top officials for an exclusive cricket match on their sports field – one of the highest schoolboy pitches in the world. The cricket teams of the H.P. Government Administration played the […]

BCS celebrates 164th Annual Sports and Athletics Day 2023, Shimla

Cottonians show their strength, bravery and sporting skills Saturday 30th September 2023 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated its 164th Sports Day 2023 showcasing the Cottonian boys’ skills, strength and fitness.  The Captain of Sport Daksh started the ceremony by lighting the flame of the BCS Olympic torch. The event celebrates the school’s philosophy of character development through exposure to […]

Life-saving Guest Lecture

BCS CPR information session Friday 22 September 2023 Thanks to Dr Kartik Syal for taking time from his busy day job as Assistant Professor Anaesthesia & Intensive Care at IGMC, Shimla who joined the school to give vital life-saving messages to our Cottonians and staff. The school has recently purchased a life-saving AED machine and […]

BCS Debate team finalists

East India Debates at The Assam Valley School Congratulations to our BCS debates team who picked up many awards along the way, after they had a very successful visit to Assam last weekend. The team reached the final debate competition after winning many rounds to get there – the final score sheet had only 1 […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla South Asia Football tour – Sept 2023

During the September break thirty-three lucky BCS footballers got the chance to travel to Singapore and Thailand and play football on an international tour. Five members of staff accompanied the boys on a 10 day tour from Shimla to Singapore, then onto Thailand. Staying in hotels and mixing the day with cultural city tours together […]

BCS Infrastructure Team announcement

Old Cottonians’ Association elect new VP Congratulations to Manav Singh on being elected as Vice President to the Old Cottonian Association, India. Pictured here with the Infrastructure Team currently updating and modernizing our BCS facilities. We’re looking forward to working with you. (*from left: Jaspal Sawhney, President OCA, Anil Mehra, BCS Finance Governor, Manav Singh […]

BCS Admissions for 2024

The next entrance test opportunity to join the school from Class 4 upwards is on 2nd December 2023, at school from 9am. There will be a presentation by the BCS Director, Simon Weale, on ‘life at BCS’ along with the senior staff introductions. This is to join the school in February 2024 after the winter […]

Extra Delhi Entrance exam date

Saturday 16th September 2023 starts at 9am, arrivals from 8.30am Due to the G20 disruptions, by demand parents have asked us to put on another Entrance exam day and presentation with BCS Director, Simon Weale. Please register by going to our website and share with anyone you think may be interested in joining our exclusive […]

Inter-house Hindi Elocution

Smart young Cottonians Inter-house Hindi Elocution (Poetry Recitation) Competition for Class 8 Cottonians was held in the Litster Hall. Individual Positions : Dev M J C 1st Aryan J I 2nd Rushan K I 3rd House Positions : Ibbetson 1st, Curzon 2nd, Leroy 3rd, Rivaz 4th Thanks to the all our brave and talented participants […]

BCS Inter-house debates 2023

Captivating the audience #Motivated Yesterday saw the start of the BCS inter-house debates in school, part of the training here to get up on stage and debate subjects whilst thinking on your feet, helping to build confidence. Subjects include: Organic is a misused term; Right to self governance; Parents are responsible for children’s values; No […]

Bishop Cotton Soccer Tournament 2023

BCS win the tournament to the jubilant sounds of the school crowd 11th Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton Memorial All India Inter-school Soccer Tournament As dawn broke at BCS this morning the band were up early and excitement was in the air as the whole school was assembled on the ‘Freddies’. The sun shone as […]

Inter-House Quiz Competition 2023

Congratulations to our ‘Brain of BCS‘ – Aryaman, Lefroy and to our runner up Korounganba, Curzon who participated in today’s senior inter-house quiz competition – using the latest technology. Aryaman went head to head with his opponent Korounganba in the final round and there was only one mark between them. The questions were tricky and […]

BCS celebrates 77th Independence Day, Shimla, India.

Happy 77th Independence Day from Bishop Cotton School The 2023 celebrations went ahead this morning with our Chief Guest Mr Harish Janartha, MLA, Shimla – Old Cottonian of the school. The BCS brass band played their tunes joyfully on the first flat and the NCC all looked so smart for the official flag hoisting ceremony […]

Brave Cottonians summit Mentok Kangri 6270m

Super summiters reach their peak and fly their school flag The Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, 2023 Expedition team successfully summited Mentok Kangri 6270m on Sunday 4th August 2023 at 11.12am. After months of training and anticipation for the climb, the Expedition Leader Amod Talwalkar, said; “It was the toughest climb amongst all my BCS school expeditions […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Entrance tests 2023

Our school entrance exams are coming up on Saturday 2nd September 2023 at 9am. ***To be part of the Cottonian family starting in February 2024 – Register via this website: APPLY www.bishopcottonshimla.com Class 4 upwards boys residential only. (*Please share to those who maybe interested)

Poetry at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Poetry in Motion…. All this week we’ve been holding our poetry recital sessions in school. Well done to all of the participants for getting up in front of the Irwin Hall audience and bringing poetry to life with your expressive performances. Thanks to the teachers and judges for their input. These are our future Doctors, […]

Bishop Cotton celebrates 164th Founder’s Day, Shimla, and welcomes back OC Politician.

Bishop Cotton celebrates 164th Founder’s Day, Shimla, and welcomes back OC Politician. BCS 2023 Expedition team also set off to Mentok Kangri 6200m Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated the school’s 164thFounder’s Day (28 July 2023) marking the legendary school’s proud history for another year with the school community. Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is ranked No.1 for “Quality […]

Cambridge International Certificate

We are delighted to have completed our registration for the Cambridge International Board. This means that from now on BCS boys have a choice of high quality internationally-recognised qualifications when they enter Class IX. The ICSE remains the pre-eminent English medium board in India whilst the IGCSE is familiar to universities throughout the world.

B. L. Modi Memorial Inter School English Elocution Competition 2023

Organiser: Bishop Cotton School, ShimlaVenue : Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Chief Guests: Day 1: Mrs. Pratibha Chauhan, Journalist, The TribuneDay 2: Mrs. Anuja Sharma, Professor, Department of English, St Bede’sCollege On 21st and 22nd July 2023 from 9.00 am onwardsIn the bustling corridors of Shimla schools, an air of excitement and anticipation has beenfilling the […]

Upgrades at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

We’ve been busy….updating our school Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is going places and many upgrades have been going on – taking our legendary boarding school into the future with modern facilities. This week we announced to parents the new International Cambridge board GCSEs starting for Class 9.

BCS inspire the ‘Cotton Connection’ UK tour

Bishop Cotton School goes international with exchanges and cultural tour. Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla has continued its global engagement with a number of student exchanges and an extensive cultural tour to the United Kingdom, that will energise the young Cottonians who were lucky enough to take part.   The ten-day UK cultural trip (18th-28th June […]

BCS boys tour the UK with Cultural show

Thirty four boys from Bishop Cotton School, (BCS) Shimla are all set to visit the United Kingdom on a ten day cultural-tour from next week (19 June 2023).  The group will be travelling together with members of staff as well as Old Cottonian and local historian Raaja Bhasin who will be giving talks to British students […]

The Deep C Anand Foundation Scholarship

We are delighted to announce that the Deep C Anand Educational Trust haveagreed to support a scholarship programme for Class XI students at Bishop CottonSchool, Shimla. Mr Anand, the founder of the Anand Group, is one of the most wellknown Old Cottonians and is a member of the Board of Governors. Details below how to […]

Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Celebrates 165 Years of Excellence

By Keekli Desk – thanks Keekli Editors June 7, 2023  Founded in 1859, Bishop Cotton School (BCS) in Shimla has a rich history and is currently celebrating its 165th anniversary. The prestigious school has garnered a stellar reputation for providing a top-quality education and fostering a nurturing environment for its students. With a focus on academic excellence, character […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla wins First Prize

Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla has won first prize in the festival flower show for the best Shimla Campus garden 2023, run by SAGES (Shimla Amateur Garden and Environment Society) Flower Festival 2023 in their annual flower competition. Judges from SAGES had visited the campus and recorded the beauty of the many unusual plants and […]

Exciting BCS jobs advertised in today’s Times Ascent

See our careers section for further information https://bishopcottonshimla.com/careers/

Entrance exam centers announced 2024

Announcing our Admissions test locations for 2024 Shimla, Bangkok, Delhi, Mumbai & Kolkata To register press APPLY button or call the BCS Admissions Mobile: +91 78077 36880

Important message to Cottonians:

It’s YOU WHO decides – An Open letter from Aditya, Old Cottonian, batch of 2016: In 2016, fresh off completing my ICSE Class 10 board exams, I, in all my naivety, confided in my father about my interest in biology and my dream of becoming a doctor. While I wasn’t always the brightest student, through […]

Cottonian Hope Foundation day at BCS

Sunday 28th May 2023 Uplifting day at BCS welcoming our friends from IGMC (cancer ward) along with Sarbjeet Bobbi Ji into school for entertainment, music, dance, prayer, and a Langar. Cottonians certainly gave them a great day to remember. Thanks to the Cottonian Hope Foundation committee for putting together such a memorable program.

BCS Football regional champs, CISCE

Two days of playing in hot and humid conditions with temperatures soaring up to 41 degrees at the North India Regional Pre-Subroto Cup Tournament held in Mahalpur dist Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The Cottonians played very well from both teams under 14 and under 17 were the second runners up at the tournament which concluded yesterday evening. […]

Cottonian Hope Foundation

Social outreach at BCS, helping others It was an uplifting day at BCS welcoming our friends from IGMC (cancer ward) along with Sarbjeet Bobbi Ji into school for entertainment, music, dance, prayer and a Langar. Cottonians certainly gave them a great day to remember. The day was organised by our Cottonian Hope Foundation committee and […]

Inter-school MUN delegates visit Kolkata

A group of Cottonians visited La Martinere, Kolkata for one of the most prestigious MUN’s in India. Despite being new to this type event they did not fail to show their presence and have an impact. Some committees that were particularly highlighted were: UNSC- We have our Albanian delegates Brijesh N and Aaron K coming […]

Ibbetson House night 2023

Please enjoy our photo gallery of last week’s Ibbetson House night. It was a showcase full of talent with comedy, music, drama and dance. (picture credit OC Abhinav Ralhan)

Cottonians celebrate board results with cake

BCS whole school celebrated the academic board results with cake for tea this week – well done Cottonians. Plus this was a subtle message to go out to all our students, if you work hard to reap the rewards.

Advertising and Slogan workshop

A — Accuracy; B — Brevity; C — Clarity… three main criteria for becoming a good writer as President’s National Film Award winning documentary and film maker Vivek Mohan stated recently during a session held on ‘Advertising & Slogan/Tagline writing’ at the newly opened Brews & Books Cafe, Mall, Shimla. The session was attended by […]

BCS celebrating 2023 ISC & ICSE board results

The Bishop Cotton School 2022 batch are enjoying their ‘moment in the sun’ following yesterday’s publication of ISC results. The year group of 37 boys, celebrated a number of excellent results and the boys will now head off to university courses around the globe. Naunidha Singh Sawhney’s score of 97.8% represented a fitting end to […]

Breaking News: Top Topper for 10 years at BCS

At Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, the Class XII topper was Naunidha Singh Sawhney whose 97.8% was the best individual score for ten years (pictured). Naunidha was closely followed by Danish Kalotra and Prabhal Partap Singh who both scored 95.5%. (pictured) ***These boys were all studying in Science streams together with Maths. In Class X, Kush […]

BCS Obstacle course finals 2023

Congratulations to all today’s participants of the BCS Obstacle Course finals which held high in the BCS forest above the campus in the Deodar trees. A fantastic show of grit, determination, athleticism and luck had our Cottonians swinging between the trees like spidermen. Ibbetson House won the cup and as our Chief Guest, Major General […]

OC Author Ruskin Bond meets Cottonians

BCS boys visit much-loved author Ruskin Bond as he approaches his 89th birthday. Dreams do come true….. This weekend a few lucky boys from BCS met one of our most celebrated story-tellers who attended BCS. Ruskin Bond, Old Cottonian and popular children’s author attended BCS for 8 years from 1943-1950. His books are filled with […]

Please vote on our BCS linked page

https://www.educationtoday.co/et/e/Votes/School/share?url=Vote-For-Best-School-in-North-India-2023&id=397 Many thanks for your cooperation

Rivaz House talent night

The Rivaz House team have been rehearsing non-stop for the past few weeks and they performed a fabulous evening called ‘Cinco de Mayo’ with a Mexican theme and they put on a real fiesta of talent for the school. A great evening was had by all including our special DGP HP Mr Sanjay Kundu with […]

Principal of St Stephen’s College visit

We were very happy to receive a visit from Prof. John Varghese, Principal St Stephen’s College, Delhi and show him around our historic school. Professor Varghese spoke to our class 12 students about the admissions process for St Stephen’s and spoke about the achievements of some of the Old Cottonians and famous alumni who have […]

NCC Group Commander inspired students of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Credit: Himachal Tonite news – Shimla, April 27 Brigadier Rohit Dutta, Group Commander, NCC HQ, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla and Col. D.R. Gargey Commanding Officer, Seven HP NCC, Shimla, visited Bishop Cotton School of capital Shimla on Wednesday to review the NCC activities and participated in an inspirational dialogue program with the students. Students, teachers and […]

BCS Boarding Life?

What’s it all about? International Golfer and Old Cottonian Jeev Milkha Singh said, recently of his time at BCS; “Boarding school life is a special phase. It teaches you to be independent, to fend for yourself and if you make a mistake you have to learn to correct it yourself. It also teaches you determination […]

Lefroy House night, has crowd fooled

The Lefroy House Night, which was held at the beginning of April, started with joke. The opening had loud crashes from backstage, muffled sounds and the presenters announcing that the show would be cancelled! But of course, it was Saturday April 1st, and therefore ‘April Fool’s’ day. It was a fabulous show filled with so […]

OCA Golf day at Naldehra, Shimla

Continuing our tradition of supporting cultural activities, motor expeditions and sports activities in the Shimla hills, 31 Parallel recently got involved with the Old Cottonians’ Association (Himachal Chapter) Golf Tournament. Several prominent local players, bureaucrats, defence personnel and Bishop Cotton School, Shimla alumni participated in the tournament held in the idyllic Naldehra Golf Course, one […]

Bishop Cotton School team rejoice win at 20th Cricket Contest, Shimla

The Major R.K. Von Goldstein Memorial Cricket Tournament Bishop Cotton School (BCS) A-team has won the 20th Goldstein Cricket Trophy at the heritage campus in Shimla in a hard-fought battle against Yadavindra Public School, Patiala (YPS) Patiala.  Chief Guest at the event was Brigadier Rohit Dutta, Group Commander, HP who handed out the trophies. In a thrilling […]

OC appointed Chief Justice, HP

We congratulate Old Cottonian Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan on his appointment as officiating Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. We welcomed Justice Chauhan back to be our Speech Day guest here at Bishop Cotton School in 2021. He quoted this valuable message to Cottonians: ‘There’s not a single winner on earth that took it […]

Talented Cottonians shine at Cultural Festival

Brilliant BCS boys participated in four events at the Inter-School Cultural Festival ‘Capta Caelum’, hosted by Wynberg-Allen School, Mussoorie on the 15th of April. Twenty two other top schools participated in the festival and our Cottonians were recognised for their skills. *Abhimanyu K (Fifth Form) won a trophy for the ‘Best Script’ in the Stand […]

BCS goes wild at National Parks around India

Valuable lessons in mother nature for the whole school Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS), which is celebrating its 164th birthday this year, has just taken the entire school out on wildlife trips to seven different states around India. (Tour dates: April 4-11th April 2023). This year’s theme for the school trips was wildlife and conservation […]

Wall Climbing Finals 2023

This week saw the Bishop Cotton School’s Wall Climbing finals on the second flat after weeks of training with our mountaineering coaches. In a gripping event which had the audience gasping in awe our real-life Cottonian spider-men were an impressive sight. Well done to all the participants but especially the Ibbetson and Lefroy teams who […]

Wall Climbing Finals 2023

This week saw the Bishop Cotton School’s Wall Climbing finals on the second flat after weeks of training with our mountaineering coaches. In a gripping event which had the audience gasping in awe our real-life Cottonian spider-men were an impressive sight. Well done to all the participants but especially the Ibbetson and Lefroy teams who […]

Useful career advice

Senior Cottonians interacted with a visiting OC in the Irwin Hall yesterday (30 March 23) who told them all about his journey from BCS into the world of Geonomics for Airtel and sending satellites into orbit. Mr Himār Arjun Singh OC, Chief of Public Policy & Comms, Bharti Enterprises was back in school for the […]

Cottonians visit to the Vidhan Sabha, Legislative Assembly, Shimla

Thanks to the teachers who took twelve students (Mrs Pratima Wilson and Mrs S.Vandana Chauhan) to the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) of Himachal Pradesh, to witness an ongoing two hour live budget session in accordance with the academic syllabus. Political Science and History students went on this field trip. The group got a wonderful opportunity […]

Cottonians enjoy the climbing wall

Some of our youngest Cottonians in school enjoying our climbing wall, under the watchful eye of our climbing coaches. Well done boys… Watch out for our climbing finals later this week. Regular climbing can improve your overall stamina. It also works multiple muscle groups, both in the upper and lower body, including your: back and […]

Bishop Cotton’s 42 who left, by Raaja Bhasin OC

75 YEARS OF PARTITION – first published in The Tribune Newspaper, Dec 2021 As Partition’s bitter wind swirled through, murders and rioting within Shimla led to the fear that the carnage could spill over to the school. Children from prep school were shifted to main school. To safeguard Muslim students, boys armed as members of […]

Curzon House Night 2023

Saturday 18th March saw our talented Curzonians put on their House Night with the theme – the mysteries of the ‘kaalchakra’, wheel of time. The Irwin Hall was set alight by performances of drama, dance, band music and beautiful choir singing that the boys had rehearsed so hard for together with Mr Reuben John, House […]

DGP Mr Sanjay Kundu, gives lessons in life to BCS students

The dancing policeman with a winning mindset. On Wednesday 15th March 2023 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla students heard first-hand the secret of how the Director General of the Police, Himachal Pradesh starts his day.  To get himself motivated for the challenges of running the HP Police department, Mr Sanjay Kundu revealed: “I start my day with […]

BCS forest fun

How was your day? This is how our Cottonians enjoyed the obstacle course up in the BCS forest between the trees. A new year and a each year the boys are getting stronger and stronger #motivated

Farewell Dinner to the batch of 2022

It was an emotional evening as one of our biggest Upper Sixth groups of 37 Cottonians said goodbye for their Leavers’ Dinner. Many gave moving speeches on their time at school and how it only felt like yesterday they were starting their BCS journey in the junior school from Class 3. Some of the boys […]

New BCS School Calendar 2023

Happy Holi from BCS

Happy Holi from Bishop Cotton school where the boys celebrated with colours for the first time in many years in the bright sunshine on the 3rd flat (along with the staff). Juniors and seniors had their play times split up and all were closely monitored in case things got too exciting. A lot of fun […]

Happy Friday….

Some of our smart little Cottonians settling back into classroom routines this morning in the Junior school. Learning about Hindi nouns, formal letter writing, the Stone age, law of floatation and so much more

Your future starts here

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla invites applications to the Sixth Form (Classes 11 and 12). Candidates should be young men with varied academic, intellectual and sporting interests, who want to spend a fulfilling and challenging two-year course in one the country’s best all-boys schools. Added benefits include joining a strong fraternity/family with lifelong bonds and a […]

2023 BCS Cricket season starts

Saturday saw an exciting first match of the season with the Staff v Boys cricket match. Both teams scored lots of runs with Anvender top scorer for the Cottonians and Mr Dharma top scorer for the staff. The staff lost by 14 runs, chasing a score of 215.

Good luck to our Class X

Good luck Cottonians’ of Class X for this morning’s English Literature paper ICSE Exam

Annual Old Cottonians’ Golf match

Author: Captain Vivek Bhasin (L-1970) 17th Feb 2023 When Cottonians meet…The Sky turns cobaltThe Sun’s warmth is complimented by the brotherhoodbonded 163 years ago..7000 feeton the Mighty Divine Himalaya… It is indeed amazing how our togetherness as young lads at our fabulous BCS…be it 3,5,10,11 and even 13 years instilled in us the spirit of […]

Cottonians visit politicians

It was an honour for our current BCS School and Vice Captains to see inside the corridors of power and meet our Old Cottonian who holds office in the Himachal Pradesh Government. Mr. Rohit Thakur, Education Minister (OC) and Mr. Anirudh Singh (St Edwards), Cabinet Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Himachal […]

Cricketer Mayank Dagar talks about BCS

“BCS taught me how to be mentally strong and physically fit which plays an important role in cricketing life too.” The Old Cottonians held their annual lunch at Delhi Golf Club recently and this year our young cricket star Mayank Dagar was able to be there – here he remembers his BCS school days and […]

Welcome New Cottonians’

New families and boys induction day: Classes 3 – 8 The Director, Simon Weale, today introduced the boarding staff, matrons and teachers of the Junior and Middle school at The Lodge. The new boys, that have come from all over India, start their exciting journey – finding new friends and their new bed in the […]

Governor and Old Cottonian Remembered

Bishop Anand Chandu Lal 1934 – 2022 Today one of our illustrious Old Cottonians and previous Governor of school was honoured with a memorial service in Shimla. Bishop Anand Chandu Lal sadly passed away last December. Headmaster Mr MP John represented BCS at the service along with our boys who sang in the choir – […]

Batch of 2022 start their finals

Good luck to our outgoing Class 12+ Cottonians who are off to their first board exam, today is their ISC English paper – wishing you all the best boys. Their exams will finish at the end of March when they will have their traditional leaving dinner.

2023 OCA Annual lunch, Delhi

The Old Cottonians held their annual lunch in Delhi on Sunday 12th February at the Golf Club hosted by Jaspal Sawney. It looked a lot of fun and there was a good international turn out with 125 Cottonians gathering and of course they sung the school song. Making friends for a lifetime #Connected

Welcome back to school

Welcome back to Mr Ashish Pal Chauhan (Old Cottonian) and his family as he joins his old school as an Assistant Housemaster looking after the senior boarders at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. Together with his son Tanish, this will be the 3rd generation of Chauhans from Kotkhai at BCS and now the 8th member of […]

OC author’s lessons in life

BCS students told not to fear failure by US author Mukul Sheopory On Tuesday 7th February 2023 students from Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) were given a creative writing session from an American business author in the Irwin Hall. Ruskin Bond, Raaja Bhasin, Raghuvendra Tanwar and Mukul Sheopory are just some of the authors to […]

BCS 2002 Batch 20 year Reunion

Author Mohnish Kapur 2022 This is the first time I am writing for the school and I am proud to write about a great evening. We boys from the 2002 batch celebrated our 20th reunion with some of our Great Gurus of life “our teachers”. Firstly, I would like to say these member of school […]

BCS Archive Collection**** call out – important notice to OCs

Dear Old Cottonians (friends and relatives of OCs), As we move into the new year of 2023 the School is trying to claw back its treasured archive papers and photographs. In this day and age we can scan or click on our phones any old archive documents or team photos that document our school’s history. […]

BCS School Captain’s 163rd Speech 2022

Divyansh Vinayek 2022 Good morning honourable Chief Guest, The Director, Mr Simon Weale, The Headmaster Mr Mathew John, Housemasters, teachers, the Upper Sixth and my fellow Cottonians sitting in the Irwin Hall, proudly donning their Oxford Blue blazers. This morning our school stands on its 163rd Speech Day, continuing its rich heritage of honouring students […]

Top Indian Educationalist slams ‘dummy schools’, BCS, Shimla

Bishop Cotton School boys welcomed the eminent educationalist and career consultant, Dr Amrita Dass to school to provide career guidance to our senior Cottonians. She is the Founder Director of the Institute for Career Studies (ICS) As part of Dr Dass’ advice to students she emphasised that the idea of leaving your school for the […]

Senior Carol Concert 2022

What a fabulous way to end the BCS academic year, we had our senior carol concert on Saturday with beautiful solo singing and readings of the Christmas story in the Holy Trinity Chapel. We were also joined by a special guest Mrs Caroline Rowett (British High Commission to India) who also read the lesson on […]

BCS Career Counselling

This week we welcomed the eminent educationalist Dr Amrita Dass to school to give career counselling to our senior Cottonians. The career counselling workshop in the Irwin Hall also saw the boys taking personal aptitude tests and having private sessions to figure the next stage in their careers after school. Ms Pooja Ahuja, Senior Career […]

Old Cottonians’ global birthday gathering

OC Kuljinder Bahia celebrates with BCS batch mates and school cake Happy Birthday Kuljinder We post many special birthday moments and cakes on the BCS social media pages of kids in school – but those happy moments don’t stop after Cottonians leave school. Such is the strong bond of our BSC alumni that even years […]

Junior and Middle School Carol Service 2022

This week our Cottonians have been getting into Christmas mode. Last night we had our traditional joyous carol service and nativity play at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla in the Holy Trinity Chapel. All the favourite carols were sung beautifully by the choir and boys. The readings by the Cottonians were perfect, they were so confident […]

Results published for 2022 Speech Day Awards

Legendary school celebrates 163rd Annual Speech Day, Shimla, India. Congratulations to all our BCS boys on your hard work this year. *See the full results list here for Junior to Senior boys for the 2022 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Speech Day Awards and prizes *download from this link: Announcement-List-2022 Class Prizes Name House     […]

French cultural event – La Vie En Rose (Life in Pink)

This week (15 November) we were treated to a French event in school on the first flat. The French students from classes 6 – 8 had their text books brought to life with a story of a little clown Petite Patate, and his dream sequence with the four seasons. Models and floats, songs and folk […]

BCS Cultural experience outdoor art workshop

On Sunday (13 November 2022) Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla, students we were lucky enough to join the Auramah Valley Country Estate Arts Festival and learn from the artists staying in Shimla for the weekend. (*details of the artists in PDF attached) Twenty- four lucky young artists from Bishop Cotton School, together with 27 girls […]

BCS celebrates 163rd Annual Speech Day, Shimla, India.

Justice Goel tells BCS boys ‘to stay a diverse community’ Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, held their 163rd Annual Speech Day awarding boys across the school with their prizes, school ties, certificates and cups.  Bishop Cotton School is one of the oldest boarding schools in Asia, and was the first school to use the house system in […]

Spiritual home visit

Old Cottonians’ were welcomed back to their alma mater this weekend (29/30 Oct) and to their spiritual home the Holy Trinity Chapel in school. The choir sang heartily for the Chapel service on the Saturday morning before high tea was served for the whole school, Old Cottonians and their families. The weekend saw 2 cricket […]

Old Cottonian Weekend

Old Cottonians’ cricket matches Please enjoy these wonderful action photos by Yatish from our BCS photography club of some of the weekend’s Staff v OCs cricket (won by the OCs) and OCs v BCS team (won by the BCS current Cottonians’ school team), a great weekend was had by all.

National Educational Excellence Awards

We are glad to announce that your School Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is selected for prestigious National Educational Excellence Awards & Conference 2022. Our jury Members have found your Institute profile very promising and your organisation is selected to receive “Top & Most Prominent School of the Year 2022” in North India Award under “Excellent […]

Proud Cottonian Parents feedback:

It is always good to share positive feedback thanks to these proud parents for theirs. Greetings ! Madam, I would like to thank and appreciate you and all the staff of Bishop Cotton School for their endless efforts and commitment towards the improvement of the students and the school. As far as our child R […]

Junior Cottonians enjoy the fresh outdoors

Whilst the heavy subjects of the Slater Debates were being thrashed out in school by the seniors, and they were pontificating their rebuttals, our Junior Cottonians have been out in the fresh air of Kufri with their teachers. The boys have been enjoying all their normal classes but having a refreshing break from the actual […]

Slater Debates 2022 concludes

Kolkata Girls team win the Slater trophy Congratulations to La Martiniere Girls, Kolkata for their win at last night’s final of the 2022 Slater Debates. Celebrating the 25th year of the Memorial Slater Debates the trophy was a close call up against local Shimla team Convent of Jesus and Mary. The five day contest concluded […]

Jubilee celebrations for Slater Debates 2022

15th October 2022 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla is preparing to host its Jubilee celebrations of the Rev Dr Samuel Slater Memorial English Debates which started in 1996.  The Slater debating contest was set up in memory of the first Head of the legendary boarding school, Rev Dr Samuel Slater, who […]

Junior Yoga display Sports Day 2022

On Sports Day our junior school boys, who have been working hard in their Yoga class, put on an amazing show of what they’ve learnt over the past months. These young Cottonians really showed off their flexibility and youth as they performed their asanas trained by Yoga coach Kiran Kainthla. Well done boys, looking good.

EW India School Rankings 2022-23

Congratulations to our Old Cottonian teachers Mr Rohit Vyas and Mr Praveen Dharma as they pick up our Education World Award India School Ranking 2022-23 award – Number 1 vintage legacy boys boarding Himachal Pradesh, Number 3 best school India Prizes handed out by international cricketer Jatin Paranjpe in Delhi 11 October 2022.

BCS celebrates Sports Day 2022, Shimla

8 October 2022 Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated their Annual Athletics and Sports Day for 2022 showing off the Cottonians’ skills, strength and fitness.  The Sports Captain lit the flame of the BCS Olympic torch starting off the ceremony. As a traditional heritage school, many of the old routines have been kept alive since […]

2022 BCS Boxing Champions

The Inter House Boxing championships was conducted over a span of nearly a month, after weeks of training with our BCS boxing instructors. Well done to all our brave BCS boxing champions for taking part this year, but it was Rivaz House that won the overall boxing trophy at the finals. Thanks goes to the […]

BCS Junior brain found

This year’s 2022 Junior School Inter House Quiz competition was held this week in the Irwin Hall. Cottonians’ from different houses participated in the event. When questions couldn’t be answered by the teams on stage, the floor was opened to the audience and chocolate was given to the correct answers – quite a few teachers […]

Cottonian Hope Foundation event at BCS, Shimla

25 September 2022 Cottonians bring joy to cancer sufferers Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla welcomed local cancer patients from the IGMC hospital to the school for a day of fun, entertainment and celebration.  Local hero Sarbjeet Singh Bobby had challenged the Cottonians to put on an event that would bring some joy to those suffering […]

What brave little Cottonians

The Boxing season is in full swing at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. For months the boys have been training with head gear together with their instructors. Now we are running the qualifying rounds in school, and we have been living through the highs and lows of winning and losing. Here are some images of the […]

National Football tournaments

This week the Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Under 14 and Under 19 football teams have been out playing matches across India representing our school as well as our academic Board nationally. Well done boys on all your matches The BCS U14 Football team – reached 4th place in the CISCE National Tournament out of 12 […]

Bishop Cotton School – welcomes new Cottonians to Shimla

This Saturday the Heritage school welcomes new Cottonians to Shimla as they start their process to join our school. Entrance exams will be held in the school library for boys from Class 3 upwards with 9am registrations on Saturday 17th September 2022. Walk-ins welcome and we wish the boys well with your admissions tests. To […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla – whole school photo 2022

The whole school photo at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla 2022 celebrated all the staff and students back together after online lessons had kept them apart during the pandemic. Our hostels were kept open during the pandemic and parents were given the choice of sending their children up to Shimla. Teachers and faculty members together with […]

Jubilant Bishop Cotton School boys win soccer trophy

Saturday 10 September 2022 Bishop Cotton School defeated St Edward’s team-A by 1-0 in the final game of Bishop Gilbert Rego Football Tournament held at St Edward’s School, Shimla. A total of 14 teams had participated in the competition. “The tournament witnessed a display of amazing sports, emotions and sportsmanship,” Anil Sequeira, Principal of St […]

Bishop Cotton School in Delhi, first of the entrance exams and Old Cottonians meet

On Saturday 10 September we welcomed our new Cottonians in Delhi at the Taj City Centre and wish them luck in their entrance exam for the next academic year to BCS. Please see our next Entrance Exam schedule below for 2023 academic year: Shimla 17th September at the School, Mumbai: Saturday 1st October and Kolkata: […]

Junior boarding life as a Cottonian

Did you know that Bishop Cotton School starts from Class 4 upwards for boys? The boys are cared for by warm experienced teachers in our small class sizes with a bespoke personalized program. Motherly matrons care for our little ones in the boarding house and keep them safe and happy, making the most of Bishop […]

Bishop Cotton School holds 10th Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton Memorial Soccer Tournament

26 August 2022 Whole school rejoice as ‘town leave’ granted, as home team win competition Bishop Cotton School (BCS) has been alive with cheering, drums and excitement for the past four days as the heritage school has hosted a four-day soccer tournament.  Talented footballers were seen in all areas of play as the qualifying matches played […]

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Entrance tests

This year we are holding physical entrance exams to join our school for the academic year starting February 2023. The locations are new for this year and are noted below. Locations to sit the Entrance Exam will be: Delhi Saturday 10 September 2022 Shimla Saturday 17 September 2022 Mumbai Saturday 1st October 2022 Kolkata Monday […]

BCS Shimla celebrates 75th Independence Day

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day (15 August 2022) with a special flag hoisting ceremony on the school’s first flat.  Through the monsoon rain the school community gathered together to raise the Indian flag and sing the Indian National Anthem.  The flag fluttered proudly on Shimla’s highest flagpole at the heritage school […]

BCS champs conquer Mount Yunam

This month BCS mountaineering team successfully summited Mount Yunam 6111m (20,000 feet) at 0810hrs on Thursday 4th August 2022. After months of training and anticipation for the climb, the eight boys from the BCS team reached the summit with their Expedition Leader Mr Amod Talwalkar, ahead of schedule. They were accompanied by four mountaineering instructors. […]

Udit’s BCS journey, as he leaves school a topper

“I can say that I entered the school with a heavy bag and I walked out with a heavy heart.” Udit Jain’s emotional farewell after leaving Class XII top of the year, with his ISC board exams 96%. Somewhere between “I don’t know how I am going to spend nine long years in the school, […]

BCS celebrates 163rd Founder’s Day

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated the school’s 163rd Founder’s Day (28 July 2022) in the monsoon mist, which made for a very atmospheric ceremony. Wreaths were laid at the statue in honour of the school’s founder, Bishop George Edward Cotton. Bishop Cotton founded the school after visiting Shimla and acquiring the land where the current school campus […]

2021 Cottonians celebrate Class XII Results

Congratulations to Class XII boys for performing very well in their board exams with 100% success rate and an average score of well over 80%. History will quickly forget how much the pandemic disrupted their preparations or that the Class of 2021 had to sit bi-furcated exams that included one-dimensional MCQs and an exam period […]

BCS SCUBA divers aspire to go deeper

Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla has had the swimming pool open for action again this year after it remained closed during lockdown when only the Langurs went swimming. The school teaches all the pupils the importance of learning to swim.   Cottonians have been especially keen to get back into the pool and out of […]

Mitansh’s UK exchange diary

Mitansh, Class X (aged 14) tells us about his exchange to Wrekin College, Wellington, UK this summer – “I remember every single thing about that week because it was one of my favourite weeks ever.” As usual the year started and everyone came back to school with different aims this year because many came back […]

BCS Hindi Speech and Drama Competition

INTER-HOUSE HINDI ELOCUTION COMPETITION Our BCS Hindi Elocution competition was held on 19th and 20th of July, 2022 in the Litster Hall by the Department of Hindi Language and Literature, BCS. Well done to all our Hindi poetry contestants Results are in:- Class III: 1st Angad Lather Rivaz, 2nd Riaan Madan Ibbetson, 3rd Jayesh Garg […]

Bishop Cotton boys celebrate record Class X board results

The average score per student of 86.3% beats the highest by any batch who have sat physical exams.  Yash Bhati deserves special congratulations as the best performer with an average of 96.2%.  The students had a particularly challenging preparation during the pandemic which led to them being used as guinea-pigs in the protracted ICSE trial […]

BCS holds Speech and Drama Competition

B. L. Modi Memorial Inter-School English Elocution Competition 2022 Eight local schools from Shimla came together for joyous performances on stage over a two-day event at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (15 and 16 July 2022).  This is the 24th year the event has been running at BCS in memory of Mr B L Modi – a […]

BCS UK Cricketers article in Outlook

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BCS Shimla Admissions 2023

Open Day at School in Shimla on 20th August 2022 – 11am – 2pm Entrance Exams held in September in: Shimla, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata Please contact secy@bishopcotton.com to register for our next entrance exam

Registrations Open for 2023

Thinking of joining Bishop Cotton School, Shimla? Our registrations are now open for 2023. We take boys from ages 7 up to 18 years of age, Class 3 to Class 12. NB: *Some year groups are already full. The Entrance Exams will be held in September 2022 to start term in February & March 2023. […]

BCS Production of The Jungle Book

Please enjoy this photo gallery from our amazing production in June of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. The Junior and Middle school boys and staff worked really hard to put on a fabulous musical show for local schools and parents who could make it. Well done everybody.

BCS Bhangra Dancing Cricketers unite UK Tour

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla have completed the first major cricket tour by an Indian School to the UK post-pandemic. In an ambitious nineteen match tour, the squad of three teams and thirty three boys played against some of the very best schools in the UK including Eton College, Westminster and Marlborough.  In addition to a […]

International Yoga Day, 21 June

Enjoy these photos of the junior school boys showing off their yoga skills on the first flat – good work guys.

Ibbetson talent night

Ibbetson rounded off the house talent competition on Monday 30th June with a diverse and polished program of music, drama and dance. Performed to a VIP line up that included our governor Mr Deep C Anand and his family. Amongst the many special moments was a play set in Camelot with legend King Arthur and […]

BCS International Cricket Squad visit top UK Schools

Bishop Cotton School (BCS), Shimla will be taking an U15 cricket tour of the United Kingdom (UK) from 8th June, the first international cricket tour of its kind in the history of the school. The tour squad of thirty-three boys will be playing matches against some of the most prestigious schools in the UK including […]

BCS – OPEN DAY EVENT – Sat 20 August 2022

BCS Open Day Event – Saturday 20 August 2022 Times: 11am – 4pm Come see our heritage campus in action for yourself and find out what makes Bishop Cotton School, Shimla so different from other schools. To register your interest to visit: email secy@bishopcotton.com

BCS students inspired by Space Exploration with US Professor Dr Rohan Sood (Old Cottonian)

31 May 2022 BCS students inspired by Space Exploration with US Professor Dr. Rohan Sood (OC) This weekend (29 May 2022) Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla, Class VI students and above were lucky to have a guest lecture from Dr. Rohan Sood, (Old Cottonian) who visited the campus from the United States of America.  Dr. […]

VIP Visit to BCS, Shimla

We love a red carpet event at BCS Shimla. Today we welcomed one of the United Kingdom’s Deputy High Commissioners Mrs Caroline Rowett to the first flat to meet the prefects and have a tour of our heritage campus.

Curzon House Night shows off talent

Well done all the 92 Curzonians who took part in the dance, drama and music performances on Saturday night to a VIP line up of Governors and special guests. The theme for the night was Fear and Courage and was followed by an amazing dinner with a live band. All the hard work paid off […]

BCS Board of Governors’ 555th Meeting

The Board of Governors were pleased to hold their first physical meeting in Shimla since 2019. The Board’s 555th meeting.  The Board members act as trustees of Bishop Cotton School ensuring the school lives up to its mission statement, and is chaired by Rt Rev Bishop P K Samantaroy.  Amongst the eminent members of the […]

Upper Sixth Farewell Dinner

The senior school gathered to say a formal farewell to our Upper Sixth leavers this week in the BCS dining hall, and it was an emotional event. A special dinner of Thai curry and chocolate pudding was a fitting send off menu for our Cottonians who have spent many years at the school. A few […]

Bishop Cotton School v The Lawrence School Sanawar

Congratulations to our fantastic Captain Harneet who led the school XI to victory against Sanawar today in Solan. After a sound bowling display in which we restricted Sanawar to 109-8 off 20 overs, BCS lost three quick wickets. Harneet entered the arena having already taken two wickets and proceeded to score 69 not out to […]

Sitar demo has boys in a trance

Today we were delighted to welcome a Sitar player, Puraskar Nirwan, into school to give the boys a demonstration of the instrument and introduce them to Indian classical music. They were completely mesmerized and sang along to the tunes he played happily. The Cottonians also heard how the Sitar is made of a special dried […]

Elocution Competition at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Excitement, nerves and remembering your lines were key as Bishop Cotton School held the Inter House Elocution finals last weekend on Sunday 8 May 2022. 72 brave Cottonians learnt their lines and stood up to recite poems and prose to the packed audiences in the Library and Litster hall. Well done to everyone who took […]

Shimla District Champion Cottonians at Rohru

Well done to Cottonian Hanvender Pal Singh who proved he was able to combine speed, strength and agility to win Gold, 1st place in three different events: the 100m race, the 200m race and also the Long jump –  and 3rd in the Shot put. Amazing performance. (*Photo attached Hanvendar Pal Singh) Mridul Nagpal was able to show […]

Cottonians dominate District Shooting Championships with 10 medals

Young Cottonians under the Assistant coach Mr Veer Singh and the Shooting team Captain Sahib Singh Tiwona showed exemplary performances and dominated two categories of the Shooting championships this weekend.Cottonians bagged a total of 10 medals and also qualified for the State Championships. The Captain won three medals (the most of the day) along with […]

Robotics Guest Lecture and Workshop

with Aditya Sharma, Director, Vignan Learning Solutions This weekend Cottonians had a real treat playing with high tech robotic toys. Classes 6 – 8 were introduced to the concept of robotics and it’s important in the modern system. Some of the boy volunteers were provided an opportunity to work with the remote controlled and sensor […]

UK Cricket Tour 2022

Dear Old Cottonians & BCS Community, Plans are now well advanced for a BCS U15 cricket tour to the UK this summer from 8th-21st June 2022. We are just waiting for our visas. We are hoping to bring 33 boys on tour and to play a series of matches against a number of the top […]

Bishop Cotton School holds 3 day cricket tournament, Shimla

Bishop Cotton School (BCS) has been alive with cheering, drums and excitement for the past 3 days as the Heritage school has hosted a cricket tournament together with six other elite schools from around India. (Tournament dates: 1st – 4th May 2022.) Teams were up very early and talent was seen in all areas of […]

Commando-style Obstacle Course Competition, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

High up above the 35 acre heritage campus, in the BCS forest between the Deodar trees was a different kind of monkey last weekend for the Obstacle course house finals.   On Saturday 23 April, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla welcomed Dr K B Gokulachandran, the current Superintendant of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in Shimla, […]

Lefroy House Night

Lefroy House show off their talent – Happy Baisakhi Cottonians Everyone at Bishop Cotton School enjoyed a wonderful Lefroy House night that included music, drama and dance in the Irwin Hall. All boys from Lefroy played their part in bringing together a fabulous show with a decorated dinner afterwards. Thanks to the teachers and staff […]

Cyber Security and Wildlife Lectures

The Irwin Hall was packed (9 April) for the weekend’s Cyber security presentation with guest speaker Old Cottonian Somnath Banerjee (Rivaz 1989) who was returning to the school after 32 years. Mr Banerjee’s talks on Cyber Security and Wildlife Photography had the audience gripped with safety tips on passwords, phishing traps and Cyber fraud keeping […]

Bishop Cotton School, Climbing Finals

Last Saturday 9th April, saw our BCS Inter House Climbing Finals together with Chief Guest OC Somnath Banerjee. The BCS purpose built climbing wall towers high over the cricket pitch and was one of the first to be built in a school in India. Young Cottonians were seen scrambling their way up the route in […]

Champion BCS Marathon Runners 2022

1st April 2022 Dawn Marathon Race has Cottonians up at early, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla If you are an early riser you may have spotted hundreds of Cottonians streaming through the streets of Shimla recently on your morning walk.  The BCS boys (as young as Class 3) have spent the past six weeks training for their Marathon cross country […]

Brigadier visits BCS

Brigadier Manoj Khandurie visited us at BCS and to give a guest lecture on his adventures in the Indian Army, and inspire the boys to join the NCC. BCS has all three branches of the National Cadet Corps, one of the only schools that offers all three branches of the NCC – Army, Navy and […]

Author Khushwant Singh visits Bishop Cotton School

On Sunday (20 March 2022) we were delighted to welcome author Khushwant Singh to Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. The Irwin Hall was packed for his visit to talk about his new book release The Opium Toffee and his creative writing process to the boys. Three of Khushwant’s books are being made into movies. Mr Singh […]

Chipus re-opens for Holi after long break

Our famous BCS cafe re-opened after two years of being dormant due to Covid. The Cottonians celebrated with with a special BCS cake, burger and chips. Later on there was a special Holi dinner and a jam session with coloured lights and a DJ on the first flat celebrated by all the boys.

Weekend activities back in full swing at BCS, Shimla

All our clubs and activities are back at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla in full swing. The campus really does have buzz about school again after such a long break, due to Covid restrictions. We’ve had guest lectures from authors and careers experts, new technology demonstrations and the boys are all training hard for the marathon […]

New Prefects Investiture 2022

Bravo to our smart new Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, 2022 Prefectorial team from our Class 12 batch. Divyansh Vinayek (Lefroy House) is this year’s School Captain and we wish him and his team of Cottonians all the best in their final year here at BCS. A service was held in the School Chapel where both […]

BCS students experience high-tech VR learning machine

Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla, Class 7 & 8 students were lucky enough to receive hands-on experience with the latest virtual reality (VR) technology at the weekend (Sunday 6 March 2022).  During a guest lecture by Founder Suren Gollapudi from Learn Beyond Grades, the boys and some staff were able to step into space and […]

Admissions Open for Class XI 2022/23 #Shimla7 – Connected

For Admissions (including Class XI) to BCS 2022/23 – contact the Admissions hotline 078077 36880. Or register via our website: bishopcottonshimla.com and by email: secy@bishopcotton.com We look forward to hearing from you and arranging a tour of the campus. The BCS Open Day is planned for 20th August 2022, where you can visit the school, […]

H P Young Cricketers join BCS

Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla is proud to announce two young H.P.  cricketers have joined the Sports Department to coach the boys at BCS.  The Cricket season has already started at the all-boys boarding school, with Class matches being played yesterday on the 35 acre campus.  The boys started term early this year on February […]

First BCS Cricket Matches of the Season

Class matches played at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Well done to all the boys today for our first cricket match of 2022 Class VIII against Classes VI & VII Class VIII won the match – scoring 163 and class VI & VII scored 80, all out.

Founder’s Day Guest Speech 2021

History of Bishop Cotton School With thanks to Raaja Bhasin, Old Cottonian and Writer (NB: this speech was broadcast on Facebook Live and a recording is found on our BCS You Tube Channel) A brief history of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. By Raaja Bhasin with image of Rev Slater the first Headmaster of the school. […]

Old Cottonians “Young Guns” Golf Tournament

ITC Classic Golf Resort, Manesar.18th February 2022 A gang of youngsters from the Class of 1998 led by Kanav Monga, Ibbetson organised a lovely day of golf at ITC Classic. This young group arrived by fire and ignited the course. Kanav & Co painstakingly worked the logistics at The Classic not to mention, the personal touch […]

Welcome Party at BCS

Today we welcomed to Bishop Cotton School, Shimla our new parents and families who are joining the school for the first time. High tea with sandwiches and snacks was served in the Lodge with a special BCS cake. Some of our youngest new boys helped cut the cake with our BCS chef – Ghanshyam who […]

Republic Day Celebrated at BCS, Shimla

The Headmaster of Bishop Cotton School Mr Mathew John led the formal ceremony on the first flat for the 73rd Republic Day celebrations. Happy Republic Day to all Cottonians.

OCA North India Chapter reunion

The Old Cottonians’ Association, North India Chapter, held their annual lunch at the weekend at the Mount View hotel in Chandigarh. It was a great success and many stories were told of school time. Of course, it was good to meet up after so many OC meets have had to be cancelled due to the […]

Setting imaginations alight

At Bishop Cotton School our caring teachers set imaginations alight with our practical learning and small class sizes. Our next online entrance exam is set for Friday, 17th December 2021. Apply via our Admissions mobile – 078077 36880 during office hours. Register for your Online Entrance Exam. Email via secy@bishopcotton.com

Junior classes trek through BCS Forest

While the senior classes were hard at work doing their exams throughout school some of our juniors had a great afternoon trekking through the the BCS forest on campus. Thanks to the sports teachers who took them on a nature walk without leaving school.

Exam Fever reveals truth of pandemic learning

30 November 2021 Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla, boys have been enjoying a return to normality this week by taking their end of year exams. Following the example of the CBSE and CISCE boards, BCS have only offered offline exams back at the mountain-top campus.   The heritage school is very pleased to have the children back in […]

Happy Children’s Day

We celebrated Children’s Day with senior boys playing a football match, a film for the junior school, a special continental dinner and a massive chocolate cake seen here on the first flat.

Bishop Cotton School welcomes back Junior students

10 November 2021 Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla welcomed back their youngest students today when they had a party to open the Junior school classrooms after many, many months of online lessons for Class III upwards. The school welcomed the HP Government’s decision to reopen schools again for the first time in 20 months. Some […]

Class XI’s trek to Chandranahan

How many schools have this backdrop on their doorstep? Recently some of the Class XI BCS boys were lucky enough to go on a trek, camping in the mountains to see some of the world’s most spectacular sights. Thanks to Mr Amod Talwalker and the team for taking the boys. The trek details: The base […]

Staff v Students ends Debating season

Bishop Cotton School (BCS) Shimla boys had their debating skills put to the test when the school ran their Inter-house debating competition in the Irwin Hall recently. Marks were given to the teams for their style, speed, tone, volume, diction, fluency and clarity and of course, their general intelligence throughout. BCS is one of the […]

PM Modi meets Old Cottonian

Well done and congratulations to Old Cottonian and author Raghuvendra Tanwar, seen here with the PM Modi presenting his new book on India’s partition. You have made the Class of 1970, Lefroy and the whole community at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla proud. (Lefroy 1961 – 1970).

Bishop Cotton celebrates Speech Day 2021

Speech Day celebrated at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla A video of the Speech Day highlights is here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xQdRjI7S3oc&feature=youtu.be Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS), one of the most historic schools in Himachal Pradesh, celebrated Speech Day today, Monday 25 October, bringing together the residential school community for an evening in the iconic Irwin Hall.  The event […]

Music Centre Refurbishment

BCS musicians were very happy to get out their instruments in the music centre this week after many months of Covid holding back the music. The music teachers are re-organising all the instruments down to the more comfortable music centre which has had a makeover.

Admissions Open for 2022

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla builds bright futures. To be part of the exclusive Cottonian Club – Admissions are now open for 2022 (space in certain year groups only) Apply via our Admissions mobile – 078077 36880 during office hours. Register for your Online Entrance Exam. Email via secy@bishopcotton.com

Opening the new Upper Sixth Form Common Room

The Upper Sixth form had a chance to try out their new Heritage armchairs as we opened up their re-modelled Common Room. Opened by Mr MP John, our Headmaster and his wife Mrs John the room is complete with Chess and board games, newspapers and careers magazine this is where they can come and relax […]

BCS holds Big Splash Art Workshop

We were very excited in School to be joined by a large group of eminent artists who came in to show our BCS boys some interesting new painting techniques they will never forget. The Big Splash Art Workshop at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) creative talents were set alight recently when […]

163rd BCS Founder’s Day (28th July, 2021)

Legendary heritage school broadcasts globally from Shimla, India. You are invited to the Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, 163rd Founder’s Day celebration on Facebook Live Date: 28th July 2021 Time: 2pm  BCS Facebook page: @BishopCottonSchoolShimla Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) is celebrating its first ever Facebook Live event with a special 163rd Founder’s Day on 28 July 2021 at […]

Many Congratulations To Our Board Classes Who Received Their Results Today

Many congratulations to our Board classes who received their results today.  This has been an incredibly difficult year for all school students, but especially so for those taking their final examinations because of the many false starts and changes to the exam process.  The boys have had their patience and determination tested to the full. Class XII averaged 89.6%, one […]

Bishop Cotton School, The Shimla Seven

BCS – The Shimla Seven The education at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla is holistic. We regard character development just as important as academic achievement. We have identified seven qualities which we want every boy to develop. We call these the BCS Shimla Seven.

Independence Day Celebrated At Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated the 75th Independence Day today,  (Sunday 15 August) bringing together the residential school community in the bright sunshine with the senior school children.  The younger children contributed remotely by sending in their Independence day messages online from home which was added to the BCS video recording of the day. The sun came […]