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| Central Hindu School B.H.U. | |
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Kamachha, Varanasi Varanasi , India , Uttar Pradesh , 221010 | |
| Information | |
| Other name | CHS |
| Former name | Central Hindu College |
| School type | Non Co-Ed |
| Motto | Knowledge is vitality |
| Established | 1898 |
| Founder | Dr. Annie Besant |
| School board | CBSE |
| Principal | Dr. Swati Aggarwal |
| Teaching staff | 100-110 in Boys and 60-70 in Girls school |
| Gender | Male and Female |
| Age range | Maximum 18 years for admission in XI as on 30 September |
| Number of pupils | 2000 in CHBS and 1700 in CHGS |
| Classes offered | 6 to 12th |
| Language | Hindi , English , Sanskrit, Urdu |
| Hours in school day | 6 |
| Classrooms | 101 |
| Campus size | 70 acres |
| Campus type | rectangular |
| Slogan | vidyayaamritmashnute |
| Nickname | CHS |
| Publication | Banaras Hindu University Press |
| Yearbook | Srijan |
| Affiliation | Banaras Hindu University |
Central Hindu School, located in Kamachha at the heart of the sacred city Varanasi, is one of India's largest educational institutions. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education and is overseen by Banaras Hindu University (since 1976). The institution was formerly known as Central Hindu College, and its Senior High School program (11th standard) was previously called Pre University Course.