Daly College is one of India’s oldest educational institutions, tracing its origins to 1870 when it was established as the Residency School by Sir Henry Daly of the British Indian Army. It was formally constituted as The Daly College in 1882. Located in the heart of Indore on a sprawling 118.8-acre campus, the institution is celebrated for its Indo-Saracenic architectural heritage and its enduring legacy of academic and character development.
Curriculum & Academics
Daly College offers a dual-curriculum framework. Students in the primary and middle school levels follow the CBSE curriculum, while those at the senior secondary level can opt between the CBSE and Cambridge International tracks. The Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathways provide internationally aligned learning for students seeking global higher education opportunities.
Indoor Sports
• Chess
• Table Tennis
• Carrom
• Badminton
• Squash
Outdoor Sports
• Cricket
• Football
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Athletics
• Hockey
• Volleyball
• Swimming
• Horse Riding
• Shooting
*Daly College has one of the most extensive sports campuses in Madhya Pradesh, with multiple cricket and football grounds, a swimming pool, tennis courts, shooting range, horse riding facilities, and more.
Co-Curricular Activities
• Music
• Dance
• Drama and Theatre
• Debate and Public Speaking
• MUN (Model United Nations)
• Art and Craft
• NCC
• Community Service
• Round Square Projects
• Robotics and Coding
• Educational Tours
Campus Facilities
• 96 Smart-aided Classrooms
• Library with Books and Digital Access
• 13+ Laboratories incl. Atal Tinkering Lab
• Computer Labs
• Auditorium
• Dining Hall
• Medical Centre
• Wi-Fi Campus
• CCTV Surveillance
• Transportation
• On-campus Mosque and Chapel
Boarding Facilities
• Separate Boarding Houses for Boys and Girls
• House Parents and Wardens
• Dining with Vegetarian Meals
• Laundry Services
• Healthcare Facility On-Campus
• Counselling Support
• Structured Study Hours
• Weekend Activities
• 24×7 Safety Monitoring
Key Highlights
• ✓ Established in 1870 — over 150 years of educational legacy
• ✓ 118.8-acre campus with Indo-Saracenic heritage architecture
• ✓ Dual CBSE and Cambridge IGCSE affiliation
• ✓ Co-educational Day Cum Boarding School
• ✓ Boarding available from Class IV
• ✓ Member of Round Square International Network
• ✓ Member of G20 Schools Network
• ✓ Enrollment of approximately 2,000 students
• ✓ Extensive sports infrastructure including shooting range and horse riding
• ✓ Member of Indian Public School Conference (IPSC)
• ✓ Consistent academic performance in board examinations
