The House System
Every student at Axel belongs to one of four houses — Cygnus, Monoceros, Aquila or Pegasus — each named after a constellation in the night sky. The house you join on Day One is your team for the next seven years.
Class I–XII · Four Houses · Annual House Trophy
constellations
per term
across the year
at Annual Convocation
The four houses of Axel
Named after four constellations — each carrying its own spirit into every contest, classroom and community project.
Named after the constellation of the Swan. Cygnus House stands for discipline with dignity — students who excel not just academically but in character, moving through challenges with confidence and calm leadership, inspiring those around them through their actions.
House Colour: Blue
Captain: Harshita Kalita · Vice-Captain: Jinakshi Bordoloi
Derived from the constellation of the Unicorn — a creature of purity, rarity and imagination. Monoceros House represents innovation and originality, encouraging students to embrace uniqueness, pursue knowledge with curiosity and bring new ideas into everything they do.
House Colour: Red
Captain: Simran Hussain · Vice-Captain: Abhishruti Gogoi
Named after the constellation of the Winged Horse, representing freedom, inspiration and limitless potential. Pegasus House stands for aspiration and excellence — cultivating students who are not afraid to explore new horizons and are willing to do the work greatness demands.
House Colour: Green
Captain: Mewa Oo Dkhar · Vice-Captain: Mayuraakshi Roy
Inspired by the constellation of the Eagle — the bird of power, vision and determination. Aquila House embodies ambition and leadership. Its members are driven to aim high, face challenges without hesitation and set strong examples that lift the entire school community.
House Colour: Yellow
Captain: Pracheeta Das · Vice-Captain: Mannat Roy
How the house system works
Points are earned through sport, academics, service and conduct. The annual House Trophy goes to the highest aggregate at the end of each academic year.
Earning house points
Points are awarded across four categories — Sports (inter-house tournaments), Academics (house quizzes, subject Olympiads, board results), Arts & Culture (annual play, music competitions, art exhibitions) and Community Service (hours logged, initiatives led). Every student in every class contributes.
House captains
Each house elects a House Captain and a Vice-Captain annually by secret ballot in March. Captains sit on the Student Council and attend fortnightly meetings with the Principal. The position carries real responsibility — house captains manage event logistics, keep point tallies and represent their house at all formal school functions.
Inter-house calendar
The annual inter-house calendar spans the full academic year: Cricket (June), Swimming (July–August), Athletics (September), Quiz Bowl (October–November), Science Exhibition (November), Cultural Night (December–January), Football (January–February), Basketball (February), Music & Drama (March). Every competition is open to any student who wants to represent their house.
The House Trophy
The Axel House Trophy — awarded at the Annual Convocation — goes to the house with the highest total points at the end of the academic year. The trophy has been held by all four houses at least once since the system was introduced. Winning is a shared victory: a single student's act of service counts as much as a first-place finish on the athletics track.
2025–26 points standings
Updated after the February inter-house tournament round. Final tally declared at Annual Convocation, March 2026.
| Rank | House | Sports | Academics | Arts | Service | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pegasus | 148 | 162 | 140 | 95 | 545 |
| 2 | Cygnus | 155 | 138 | 128 | 88 | 509 |
| 3 | Monoceros | 162 | 118 | 145 | 72 | 497 |
| 4 | Aquila | 120 | 170 | 132 | 65 | 487 |
Three inter-house rounds remain. Final Community Service hours will be tallied in March.
Students Council — Session 2026–27
Elected student leaders who represent their houses and the school community across academic, cultural and civic life.
| Designation | Name of Member | Class |
|---|---|---|
| School Leadership | ||
| Head Boy | Chinmoy Das Injal | XII HUM |
| Head Girl | Lily Lalrammawi | XII SC GEN |
| House Captains | ||
| Captain Monoceros | Simran Hussain | XII SC GEN |
| Captain Cygnus | Harshita Kalita | XII SC GEN |
| Captain Pegasus | Mewa Oo Dkhar | XII COM |
| Captain Aquila | Pracheeta Das | XII HUM |
| Vice-Captains | ||
| Vice-Captain Monoceros | Abhishruti Gogoi | XI |
| Vice-Captain Cygnus | Jinakshi Bordoloi | XI |
| Vice-Captain Pegasus | Mayuraakshi Roy | XI |
| Vice-Captain Aquila | Mannat Roy | XI |
Elected March 2026 by secret ballot. Learn more about the Student Council →
Find your house. Earn your points.
Every student from Class I to XII is part of a house. The house system builds the friendships, rivalries and loyalties that Axel alumni carry for life.