Convent of Jesus and Mary School New Delhi

Convent of Jesus and Mary School New Delhi, established in 1888 by the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious Catholic mission schools for girls. With over 135 years of tradition in central Delhi, CJM is affiliated with CBSE and offers education from Nursery through Class 12. The school is renowned for producing Delhi's most accomplished professional women across multiple generations — doctors, lawyers, judges, IAS officers, academics, and business leaders. CJM's Catholic mission emphasises academic excellence, faith formation, character development, and service to society. The historic central Delhi campus features colonial-era buildings, a chapel, science laboratories, a library, computer labs, sports facilities, and an auditorium. The school maintains a single-sex environment that fosters female academic confidence and leadership. CJM's admission is highly competitive, drawing from Delhi's most aspirational families. The school has strong connections with the broader Daughters of the Heart of Mary educational network internationally. University counselling supports graduates in gaining admission to Delhi University's top women's colleges, Lady Shri Ram College, Miranda House, and prestigious international universities.