Boys School in Jodhpur — HSS
Jodhpur's 95-year boys' school — the founding HSMC institution (est. 1931). A dedicated boys' school for Class VI–XII offering all three Class XII streams (Science, Commerce, Arts) in both English and Hindi medium, on the Pal Road, Shastri Nagar campus shared with AJDG.
This page brings together the practical facts a parent needs to evaluate HSS as a boys' school option in Jodhpur — class structure, medium, streams, admission process, fee context, daily life, sports and Scout-Rover, the path from Class VI through Class XII, and the school's place inside the wider Hanwant School Managing Committee. Every detail comes from the school's own admissions data; nothing is invented for SEO purposes.
HSS at a glance
The factual shape of the school. Each row mirrors what the admissions officer will tell you on a phone call — neutral facts, no marketing language. If a fact is missing from this card, ask the admissions desk; we do not fill gaps with marketing copy.
Classes
Class VI-XII
Format
Boys School
Medium
English/Hindi
Board
RBSE
Streams (XI–XII)
Science · Commerce · Arts
Principal
Mrs. Damayanti Kashyap
Campus 1 (shared with AJDG)
Established
1931
Founding HSMC institution
Activities
Scout · Rover
Junior + senior wings
Sports ground
On-campus
Cricket, football, athletics
Apple AI Lab
Class IX onwards
AI · Digital Marketing · Web Dev
The 1931 origin and what 95 years means in practice
HSS — Shri Hanwant Sr. Secondary School — is the founding institution of the Hanwant School Managing Committee. Established in 1931, it predates Indian independence by sixteen years and the formation of the Rajasthan Board itself. Every other school in the committee — AJDG, BDRKA, PKA, and KPPP — was added under the umbrella of the same managing committee in the decades that followed.
Long-established does not automatically mean better. What it does mean, in practice, is that the school's daily operations are not figuring themselves out for the first time. The admissions process, the class structure, the relationship with the RBSE board, the calendar of school events, the scout-rover programme, the cycle of board exams every year — all of these are running on patterns that have been tuned across multiple generations of teachers and parents in the same locality.
Multi-generation parent base
A meaningful share of current HSS parents are themselves old students of HSS, AJDG, or one of the sister schools — the school is not a stranger to them. Parent-teacher conversations carry the unspoken context of "we both know how this place works".
Stable teaching tenure
Senior subject teachers tend to stay through long arcs of their career. This shows up in the consistency of how the RBSE Class X and Class XII syllabus is taught — the school is not relearning curriculum delivery every year with new staff.
Familiar locality presence
In Shastri Nagar and the wider Pal Road area, "Hanwant School" is a known reference point. Auto and cab drivers know it by name; local hospitals and shops use it for direction-giving. Practical for daily logistics, especially when relying on shared transport.
Continuity inside the committee
A boy admitted at HSS for Class VI graduates from the same managing committee at Class XII — no inter-school transfer paperwork, no orientation break, no break in the academic record. The committee carries his file end-to-end.
The full path from Nursery to Class XII for a boy at HSMC
The committee runs a continuous schooling pipeline. A boy can start at the AJDG co-ed Nursery–V Hindi-medium wing or at KPPP for English medium, transition to PKA or HSS at Class VI, and graduate from HSS at Class XII. The same committee, the same locality, no inter-school transfer paperwork.
Nursery to Class V
Choose between two co-educational primary wings for boys at this age:
- AJDG Nursery–V (Hindi medium) — co-ed, no admission fee, on the AJDG/HSS Pal Road campus.
- KPPP (English medium) — co-ed, no admission fee for any class, on the Campus 2 building shared with PKA + BDRKA.
Class VI to Class X
Boys move into HSS's main school for Class VI onward. Both English and Hindi medium sections are available — the family chooses at admission. Subjects follow the full RBSE + NCERT framework (English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Sanskrit / additional language, Computer Education).
Class X concludes with the RBSE Board examination — the Secondary School Certificate that opens the Class XI stream choice.
Class XI–XII (stream choice)
Three streams. Subject combinations are detailed in the next section. Class XII concludes with the RBSE Senior Secondary Certificate — accepted by all Indian universities and by national competitive exams (JEE, NEET, CUET, CLAT, etc.).
Full HSS school pageThere is also an alternative Class IX–XII path through BDRKA on the committee's Campus 2 building (shared with PKA and KPPP) — co-educational, English medium, Science and Commerce streams. Some boys make the jump from PKA (Class VI–VIII, Campus 2) to BDRKA at Class IX rather than continuing at HSS. Both paths are part of the committee. The right path depends on the medium preference, the desired stream coverage (HSS Arts is only available at HSS, not BDRKA), and the family's preference between a boys-only and a co-ed senior secondary environment.
Class XI–XII streams at HSS, in detail
All three streams are taught with their full RBSE-prescribed subject lists. Stream confirmation happens after Class X results so the choice can be informed by actual board performance. Counselling is available from the school's senior teachers and the Class X coordinator. The single biggest stream-related distinction at HSS is the Arts stream's four-fixed-subject format — see the Arts card below for the detailed subject list.
Science
The PCM / PCB pathway. Most Science students aim at engineering, medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, or pure-science honours.
Core subjects
- • Physics
- • Chemistry
- • Mathematics (PCM) or Biology (PCB)
- • English (compulsory)
- • Hindi (additional / optional)
Typical career directions
Engineering (JEE), MBBS / dental / nursing (NEET), pharmacy, agriculture, biotechnology, pure science research, defence services entrance, paramedical fields.
Commerce
Accountancy + Business Studies are the foundation, with one elective subject. Most Commerce students aim at chartered accountancy, company secretaryship, business management, or economics honours.
Core subjects
- • Accountancy
- • Business Studies
- • Computer Science or Mathematics or Typewriting (choose one)
- • English (compulsory)
- • Hindi (additional / optional)
Typical career directions
Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), B.Com / BBA, banking, financial services, taxation, business journalism, family enterprise, entrepreneurship.
Arts
Four fixed subjects — no electives within the Arts stream itself. The four subjects together build a humanities + applied-life-skills foundation. Most Arts students aim at civil services, law, journalism, teaching, social work, or psychology.
Subject pattern
- • Political Science
- • History
- • Hindi Literature
- • Home Science
- • English (compulsory)
- • Hindi (additional / optional)
Typical career directions
Civil services (UPSC, RAS), law (CLAT), journalism, mass communication, B.Ed / teaching, social work, psychology, hotel management, public-sector careers.
Career directions listed are typical Indian post-12th pathways. Stream choice does not lock a student in — many students transition between disciplines through entrance exams and undergraduate electives. Note: HSS Arts stream uses four fixed subjects; AJDG Arts uses Political Science fixed + two elective pairs. The two are documented differently because they genuinely run different curricula.
Facilities and committee-wide infrastructure
HSS students access two layers of facilities: the school's own infrastructure on Campus 1 (shared with AJDG), and the committee-wide shared resources that span all five HSMC schools. The latter is the operational lever that distinguishes a multi-school managing committee from a standalone school — capital expenditure on shared facilities is amortised across a wider student base.
Apple AI Lab (Class IX onwards)
The committee operates a shared Apple AI Lab covering three modules: Artificial Intelligence basics, Digital Marketing, and Web Development. Class IX–XII students from HSS, AJDG, and BDRKA join scheduled lab sessions through the year. The lab runs on Apple hardware and is staffed separately from the standard NCERT computer-education subject taught at HSS itself.
Sports ground + games
HSS has one of the larger school sports grounds on the Pal Road corridor. Cricket, football, and athletics are part of the regular weekly timetable. Inter-house competitions and inter-school tournaments are held through the year. The PE department schedules sports periods alongside academics; senior students continue access during free periods.
Science laboratories
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology labs support the Class XI–XII Science stream practical curriculum. Equipment is calibrated to the RBSE practical syllabus, and lab-period scheduling sits alongside theory classes through the school week. Lab work counts toward the Class XII practical assessment component of the board exam.
Computer education lab
A separate dedicated computer lab supports the school's NCERT computer-education subject from Class VI to Class XII. This is in addition to the committee-wide Apple AI Lab — the school computer lab covers the regular NCERT syllabus; the Apple AI Lab is a senior-secondary additional-skills layer.
Library + reading room
Stocked with NCERT-aligned reference texts plus general reading material in English and Hindi. Reading periods are part of the timetable for the lower classes; senior students have open-access during free periods for self-study and competitive-exam preparation.
Scout (junior) and Rover (senior)
Both wings run year-round as a structured leadership and community-service track. Activities include camps, inter-school rallies, first-aid training, civic engagement, badge-based progression, and senior-level certifications. Many HSS students continue through both wings — Scout in the junior years, Rover in the senior years.
How admission works at HSS
The committee's admissions model is parent-first and officer-first. There is no online form — every admission is handled by a named officer over phone or in person, so the family gets concrete answers about fees, documents, and the daily school context before committing. Three named admissions officers handle HSS enquiries; any one of them can take the call from start to finish.
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Reach out
Call the HSS admissions desk on 0291-2441912 / 0291-2432912, or directly contact a named officer — Mr. Ashish Agarwal on 7014140700, Mr. Gaurav Singh on 8003282800, or Mr. Anil Gehlot on 7014162600. WhatsApp also works on these mobile numbers.
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Initial conversation
The officer will ask about the child's current class, preferred medium (English / Hindi), and target stream if Class XI. Expect a clear answer on seat availability, fee structure, and the document list. If you are deciding between HSS and BDRKA for a Class IX boy, the officer will help you weigh the trade-off.
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Campus visit + document submission
Visit Pal Road, Shastri Nagar (opposite Shri Ram Hospital) with the documents listed below. The officer guides through the on-spot admission form. Class XI admissions also require the Class X RBSE marksheet for stream eligibility.
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Fee payment
Fees are paid via bank transfer / NEFT / UPI to the school's dedicated account. Account details are shared by the officer at the time of admission, and detailed deposit instructions are also documented on the HSS school page. The early-payment discount applies for the 2026-27 session before 15 April 2026.
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Confirmation + first day
The school issues an admission slip, ID card, and the academic-year calendar. The first day onboarding covers section assignment, uniform requirements, book-list collection, and a brief introduction to the class teacher. Boys joining at Class VI typically also get a quick orientation to the sports ground, library, and scout office on the first week.
Documents to keep ready
Specific requirements may vary slightly by class — the admissions officer confirms the exact list during the initial call. The list below covers the typical case for VI–XII admissions. Carry both originals and photocopies; the school office returns originals after verification.
Birth certificate (original + photocopy)
Last school report card / mark sheet
Transfer Certificate (TC) from previous school
Aadhaar card of the student (if available)
Caste certificate (only if claiming reservation benefits)
Four passport-size photographs of the student
Parent / guardian photo ID (Aadhaar / passport / voter ID)
Proof of residence (utility bill / rent agreement)
Migration Certificate (only Class XI, if from a different board)
Class X RBSE marksheet (only for Class XI stream admissions)
If you are missing one of these documents, do not delay the call to the admissions desk. The officer will explain whether the missing item can be submitted later, or how to obtain it (e.g. a duplicate TC from the previous school).
How HSS compares with the other HSMC schools
The committee runs five schools. Four are co-educational; HSS is the only boys-only school. AJDG is the only girls-only senior secondary. The table below makes the trade-offs explicit so a parent can see at a glance where HSS fits.
| School | Format | Classes | Medium | Streams XI–XII |
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| HSS | Boys-only | Class VI–XII | English / Hindi | Science · Commerce · Arts (4 fixed) |
| AJDG | Co-ed Nur–V (Hindi); Girls VI–XII | Nursery–XII | Hindi (Nur–V); English/Hindi (VI+) | Science · Commerce · Arts (with electives) |
| BDRKA | Co-educational | Class IX–XII | English | Science · Commerce |
| PKA | Co-educational | Class VI–VIII | English | — (middle school) |
| KPPP | Co-educational | Nursery–V | English | — (early years) |
For a deeper attribute-by-attribute view of all five schools, see the schools at a glance table.
Boys-only vs co-educational — what the choice actually involves
The committee deliberately runs both formats so families can choose. Neither is universally "better" — it is a real trade-off and the right answer depends on the child and the family. This section lays out the practical differences without trying to push the parent toward HSS.
Reasons families choose boys-only HSS
Adolescence-stage focus — the secondary years can be designed around a single-gender peer group with less mixed-gender social adjustment overhead.
Sports culture — a boys' school sports calendar centred on cricket and football tends to pull broad participation from across classes.
Family preference — many Jodhpur families specifically prefer the boys-only environment for cultural, religious, or comfort reasons.
Defence-services and Scout-Rover focus — the structure of camps, parade-style discipline, and outdoor activities benefits from a single-gender unit.
Reasons families choose co-educational BDRKA
Mixed-gender peer environment — closer to typical college and workplace settings, useful for early social adaptation.
English-medium-only — BDRKA is a single-medium school; some families prefer that simplicity.
Campus 2 location — the Campus 2 building (with PKA + KPPP) may be closer to certain residential pockets.
Same committee, same admissions philosophy — just a different format. The choice is between formats, not between qualities of management.
A boy's family is welcome to discuss both options with the admissions desk before committing. The committee staff has no internal incentive to push one school over another — the transparent goal is to place each child in the school format that works for the family.
Getting to HSS
HSS sits on the Pal Road, Shastri Nagar campus shared with AJDG School. The campus is on a familiar Pal Road landmark axis — most local auto and cab drivers know the address by reference rather than full pin-code.
Address
Pal Road, Shastri Nagar,
Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342003
Landmarks
Opposite Shri Ram Hospital
Near Shastri Nagar Police Station
Campus + principal
Campus 1 (with AJDG)
Mrs. Damayanti Kashyap
Locality context
Shastri Nagar is a residential locality in central Jodhpur, well-served by city auto routes and on the Pal Road corridor that connects to MGM Hospital and the inner city. The location is convenient for families across Pal, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Sardarpura, Chopasni, and Basni — typical commute times by school bus or shared transport are 15–35 minutes depending on origin. For more on the locality and other schools in the same area, see schools in Shastri Nagar.
The academic rhythm at HSS
The school week follows a six-day pattern with Sunday off. The exact bell schedule shifts seasonally between summer and winter to match Jodhpur's climate — summer mornings start earlier; winter timings are slightly compressed. Below is the typical structure parents can expect — confirm exact times with the admissions office at the time of joining.
Morning assembly
All students gather for assembly — prayer, news of the day, birthday recognition, achievement announcements, and a short reflection or thought of the day. Class teachers handle attendance afterward. Senior students take rotational responsibility for assembly content.
Period structure
Eight teaching periods of ~40 minutes each, with one short break (15 min) and one lunch break (30 min). Subject scheduling is set per class section at the start of the academic year. Senior streams have additional lab and library slots built into the timetable.
Sports + Scout-Rover
Saturdays focus on co-curricular activities: sports practice, Scout / Rover sessions, art and music, inter-house competitions, and project-based learning. Periodic school-wide events (Republic Day, Independence Day, Annual Day, Sports Day) are held through the year.
Lab + library periods
Senior science students get scheduled lab periods alongside theory classes; the library is open during free periods for self-study and competitive-exam preparation. The Apple AI Lab follows a separate weekly slot for Class IX onwards.
RBSE board examinations — what to expect
HSS prepares students for two RBSE board examinations: the Class X Secondary School Certificate, and the Class XII Senior Secondary Certificate. Both are conducted by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) — the same board recognized across the state and accepted by all Indian universities and central competitive exams.
Class X — Secondary School Certificate
The Class X RBSE board examination tests the core subjects: Mathematics, Science (Physics + Chemistry + Biology combined), Social Studies (History + Geography + Civics + Economics), English, Hindi, and Sanskrit / additional language. The result determines stream eligibility for Class XI.
The school holds pre-board examinations through Class IX and X to ensure exam-format familiarity. Senior teachers conduct subject-specific revision sessions in the months before the board.
Class XII — Senior Secondary Certificate
The Class XII RBSE board examination tests the chosen stream's subjects (Science / Commerce / Arts as detailed above), plus the compulsory English paper. Practical exams in Science contribute a defined percentage to the total score per subject.
The Class XII result is the key academic credential a student carries into the higher-education or competitive-exam phase. RBSE marksheets are accepted by all Indian universities and by JEE / NEET / CUET / CLAT and the state-level competitive exams.
Annual board-result highlights from the committee's senior secondary schools — including HSS — are published in the school news section. See the results category for the most recent posts.
Frequently asked questions
The questions below are the ones the HSS admissions office hears most often. Each answer is sourced from the school's own admissions data — if a question is missing or you need a more specific answer for your child's situation, call the admissions desk directly.
Speak to the HSS admissions desk
The admissions officer can walk through documents, fee structure, stream selection for Class XI–XII, the boys-only vs co-ed trade-off, and the school's day-to-day rhythm. Calls and WhatsApp both work.