Mayo College, reckoned as the Eton of India, opened with Sir Oliver St. John as the first Principal, Initially meant only for the sons of chiefs, princes and kings, the School opened its doors for students from all walks of life in the year 1947. With time, the School has proved itself at its core essence of multifaceted development of the students revolving around but not limited to their psychological, physical and creative aptitude from last 150 years. Today, the School is ranked No. 1 in Boarding Schools of India by Education World along with the Doon School of Dehradoon.