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India Today
28-04-2025
- India Today
'Rancho's school' from 3 Idiots school gets CBSE affiliation after 24 years
After years of waiting, Druk Padma Karpo School -- better known as Rancho's school from 3 Idiots -- has finally bagged CBSE affiliation, more than two decades after it was founded in the cold desert of for its creative style of teaching long before the National Education Policy (NEP) pushed for change, the school was until now linked with the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE).Even though the school had good infrastructure, solid student results, and a modern approach to learning, it couldn't get the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) from JKBOSE for Mingur Angmo shared that they had been trying even before Ladakh became a Union Territory. With the CBSE now on board, the first batch of Class 10 students is awaiting their CBSE board exam school is also preparing to expand till Class 12 by 2028, training teachers to smoothly shift to the CBSE curriculum. Angmo said, "Our methods of teaching were different from traditional classroom teaching and with the CBSE also reforming its pedagogy after the NEP, it will be easier for us to blend both."TOURIST FAVOURITE CONTINUES TO SHINEThanks to 3 Idiots, Druk Padma Karpo became a must-visit for tourists. The famous 'Rancho's Wall' -- where the movie's hilarious electric shock scene was filmed -- still stands, although it was relocated in 2018 to keep students are welcome to watch school activities occasionally, like recent mock elections held to teach students about school's CBSE recognition is not just a win for Druk Padma Karpo but also a big step for education in Ladakh. Several schools still remain tied to the J&K board, though talks of a separate territorial board for Ladakh are now, CBSE affiliation means easier higher education transitions for students in India and abroad, blending Ladakh's traditional ways with modern learning paths.(With PTI inputs) advertisement
Time of India
27-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
'Rancho's School' gets CBSE nod: Famous '3 Idiots' Ladakh school gets affiliated after 20 years
Druk Padma Karpo School NEW DELHI: Druk Padma Karpo School , famously known as "Rancho's School" from the film 3 Idiots, has finally secured CBSE affiliation more than 20 years after it was established. Located in Ladakh's cold desert region, the school had been pursuing the clearance even before Ladakh became a Union Territory. The school, which featured memorably in 3 Idiots in 2009, faced multiple delays and rejections over the years. It was previously affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). "We have finally got the CBSE affiliation after delay of several years and our first batch of class 10 students is now waiting for their CBSE board exam results," school principal Mingur Angmo told PTI. Despite having strong infrastructure, excellent academic records, the school struggled to obtain the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) from JKBOSE for many years. "Though we had all the required infrastructure in place, excellent result record and focus on innovative ways of teaching and learning, we didn't get the NOC from the JKBOSE despite several attempts all these years," Angmo said. According to CBSE rules, schools must get an NOC from their state board to apply for affiliation. International schools must get similar documents from their embassy or Indian Consulate. Now that CBSE affiliation is in hand, the school plans to extend classes up to Year 12 by 2028. "The infrastructure is already being expanded and we plan to start class 11 and 12 by 2028. We are conducting some training for our teachers to facilitate a smooth transition for students to the CBSE curriculum. Our methods of teaching were different from traditional classroom teaching and with the CBSE also reforming its pedagogy after the NEP, it will be easier for us to blend both," Angmo said. Recognised for its progressive teaching approach well before the National Education Policy (NEP) suggested reforms against traditional "rot learning", Druk Padma Karpo School has earned praise across India. The institution was founded 24 years ago and named after Mipham Pema Karpo (1527-1592), a renowned scholar. 'Padma Karpo' translates to 'White Lotus' in Bothi language. The school is also a popular tourist destination, due to its link with 3 Idiots. A wall at the school became famous in the film's closing scene, where a character, Chatur, receives a shock while attempting to urinate on it. In 2018, the school decided to relocate the 'Rancho's Wall' slightly, ensuring that students could focus on their studies without being disturbed by the many visitors. Post-bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, many schools in Ladakh continue to remain under JKBOSE. A special committee had suggested setting up a separate territorial board to better suit the environmental and educational needs of Ladakh's students. With CBSE affiliation now achieved, Druk Padma Karpo School looks forward to smoother transitions for its students into higher education. "With CBSE affiliation, the transition for higher education in the country and abroad will be easier for our students and we can set an example of blending traditional classroom learning with innovative and play-way methods of teaching," Angmo added.
