Mayo College
Mayo College (informally Mayo) is a boys-only private boarding school in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. It was founded in 1875 by the 6th Earl of Mayo, who was the Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872, making it one of the oldest public boarding schools in India.
| Mayo College | |
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Coat of arms of Mayo College | |
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| Type | Private boarding school |
| Motto | Let there be Light |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Founder | The 6th Earl of Mayo |
| School board | CBSE |
| Authority | Board of Governors Mayo College General Council |
| President of General Council | Brijraj Singh |
| Founder Headmaster | Col. Sir Oliver St. John |
| Gender | Boys |
| Number of pupils | 750 |
| Language | English |
| Campus | 183 Acres |
| Houses | 12 |
| Colour(s) | |
| Mascot | Peacock |
| Nickname | Mayo |
| Publication | Mayoor, Cyber Quest |
| Annual tuition | ₹12,50,000 (residential) ₹18,00,000 (international) |
| Affiliation | Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Former pupils | Mayoites |
| Website | www.mayocollege.com |
The idea for the college was proposed in 1869 by Colonel Walter. It was founded in 1875 and Colonel Sir Oliver St John became its first principal. The founder intended to create an "Eton of India". The 2nd Baron Lytton, Viceroy of India, said in a speech on campus in 1879:
- "The idea was well expressed long ago by Colonel Walter in an excellent and most suggestive report which may have influenced Lord Mayo when he founded the present college. In that very sensible report, Colonel Walter pointed out that what was then most needed for the education of India's young rulers and nobles was an Indian Eton. Mayo is India's Eton and you are India's Eton boys".
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