Secondary Stage
Four years of multidisciplinary study built on the Middle Stage's subject-oriented foundation — with greater depth, flexibility and student choice. At Axel, the Secondary Stage means a 100% CBSE Board pass rate, Standard and Advanced subject levels launching in 2026–27, integrated JEE-NEET with PhysicsWallah, a dedicated AI and Data Science stream, and university placements on four continents.
CBSE Affiliated · Affiliation No. 230102 · April intake (Class IX & XI) · Students may exit after Class X and re-enter for Class XI–XII
every year since 2002
levels — Class IX onwards
for our alumni
integrated coaching
stream, Class XI–XII
CBSE Standard & Advanced Levels — from 2026–27
From the 2026–27 session, CBSE introduces a two-level system for Classes 9–12 in core subjects. Axel is ready — and so are our students.
Standard Level
Covers the full CBSE syllabus with comprehensive conceptual coverage and board-exam readiness. The right choice for students targeting commerce, humanities, design, law or fields where Mathematics and Science are supporting subjects rather than primary ones.
Standard level is rigorous. It is not a reduced programme — it is a focused one.
Advanced Level
More rigorous academic content, faster pace, and deeper problem-solving — specifically designed to prepare students for JEE, NEET, engineering and science university admissions. Advanced Mathematics and Advanced Science go beyond the standard CBSE syllabus into territory that was previously only covered in coaching centres.
At Axel, Advanced-level students will benefit from our integrated PhysicsWallah programme, which already operates at this depth.
How Axel counsels students
Every Class IX student at Axel is counselled before level selection using three inputs: academic performance data from Middle Stage, aptitude assessment, and a one-on-one session with our academic counsellor and the student's parents.
No student selects a level alone. The decision is made with full context — not pressure. Both levels lead to excellent outcomes when matched correctly to the student.
CBSE Board & Academic Standards
A 100% pass rate is the floor, not the ceiling. What matters is what students do with their education.
Class IX & X — Secondary
Subjects: English Core, Mathematics (Standard or Advanced from 2026–27), Science (Standard or Advanced), Social Science, and one elective. Science at Axel is taken as three separate subjects — Physics, Chemistry, Biology — taught by dedicated subject teachers. Internal assessments are as rigorous as the Board exam.
Students may exit after Class X and re-enter in Class XI–XII to pursue their chosen stream — including vocational, science, commerce or arts — here at Axel or at a more specialised institution. Class X counselling helps students navigate this decision with full data and guidance.
Class XI & XII — Senior Secondary Streams
Science (PCM / PCB / PCMB): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology. The standard pathway for JEE, NEET, engineering and medical university admissions.
Science with AI & Data Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science (Python, AI, Data Science). For students who want to enter technology, research or data-driven fields.
Commerce: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics. For students with an interest in business, finance, CA, MBA and entrepreneurship pathways.
Teaching philosophy
Every senior school subject teacher has a postgraduate qualification and minimum five years of teaching experience. Science and Mathematics faculty hold degrees from institutions including IIT, IISER and NIT.
We do not teach to the exam. We teach for understanding — and the exam results reflect that. Students who genuinely understand Physics pass Physics. The converse does not hold, and our students know it.
Weekly peer teaching sessions from Class X — where stronger students teach concepts to peers — are one of the highest-value activities in our academic programme. Teaching deepens understanding in the teacher as much as the taught.
Results that speak
Axel graduates have been admitted to IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Guwahati, BITS Pilani, NIT Silchar and universities in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
Our top performers consistently score above 95% in Board examinations. The school median in Class XII Science is 78%. No student has scored below 60% in the CBSE Board examinations in the last decade.
Integrated JEE-NEET with PhysicsWallah
Not an after-school programme bolted on. A carefully designed integrated curriculum built together with PhysicsWallah that runs alongside the CBSE Board schedule.
Integrated teaching sessions
Two hours of integrated JEE/NEET content every day, timetabled within the school day — not at 9 pm when students are exhausted. School teachers and PW faculty teach the same topics in coordinated sequence.
No topic is taught twice. The CBSE syllabus and JEE/NEET syllabus are mapped, merged and delivered as one. Students do not carry two separate workloads.
Full-length mock tests
Full JEE/NEET pattern mock tests every Saturday from July of Class XI. Tests are analysed, performance reported individually, and reviewed chapter by chapter in the following Monday session.
By Class XII, students have sat over 60 full-length mocks. The actual exam is familiar territory. Anxiety is managed through preparation, not pep talks.
Academic mentorship
Every JEE/NEET-track student is assigned a dedicated academic mentor — a senior faculty member who monitors their chapter-level performance, identifies gaps and adjusts their personal study plan fortnightly.
Mentors are available during study hours every evening. No student is left to figure out their weaknesses alone.
PW Study Materials & Platform
All enrolled students receive full access to PhysicsWallah's study materials, video lectures, test series and doubt-resolution platform. PW faculty conduct live revision classes for every major topic.
This is the same content delivered in standalone PW coaching centres — included within the school programme. There is no need to enrol anywhere else.
Results
Axel alumni appear at IIT Guwahati, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi and AIIMS Guwahati. NEET qualifiers have secured MBBS seats at government medical colleges in Assam and beyond.
JEE Advanced qualifiers from the school have gone on to careers in aerospace, semiconductors, AI research and academic medicine.
For every student
JEE/NEET coaching is available to enrolled Science stream students. Students not on this track receive equivalent academic support — additional Maths and Science problem-solving sessions, career counselling, and preparation for CUET and international university admissions.
A rigorous academic culture benefits every student, regardless of their destination.
AI & Data Science Stream
Offered as a full Class XI–XII stream alongside the CBSE Computer Science syllabus. The only school in Northeast India offering this at this depth.
What students learn
Advanced Python, data analysis with Pandas and NumPy, machine learning with scikit-learn, deep learning fundamentals with TensorFlow, SQL and database design, cloud computing basics (AWS/GCP), and AI ethics and policy.
Students graduate capable of building and deploying machine learning models — a skill set that was graduate-level only five years ago.
The stream is recognised by CBSE under the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence curriculum and prepares students for B.Tech (CSE/AI), B.Sc (Data Science) and international technology programmes.
Capstone projects & industry exposure
Every AI stream student completes a two-term individual capstone project — a real application using real data. Projects are evaluated by an external panel that has included data scientists from technology companies.
Annual Industry Connect programme brings CTOs, AI researchers and entrepreneurs to campus. Students have done internships with technology firms in Guwahati as part of their Class XII curriculum.
Alumni in the AI stream have been admitted to IIT Madras (Data Science), BITS Goa (CS), and international universities including NTU Singapore and University of Edinburgh.
University counselling & placements
We take students to the right next step — whether that is IIT, AIIMS, Oxbridge or somewhere in between.
Continents where Axel alumni study at university
Board pass rate — every cohort, every year
Years of producing pilots, doctors, engineers, researchers, athletes and artists
Dedicated university counsellor
Every Class XI student is assigned to a university counsellor who works with them from stream selection through to university application. For Indian admissions: JEE/NEET/CUET strategy. For international: SAT/ACT/IELTS, personal statement writing and interview preparation.
Parents are included in all counselling milestones. No student navigates the application process alone.
Alumni network
Over 2,000 alumni from the Class of 2004 onward. Professions include: Airline Pilots (IndiGo, Air India), ISRO scientists, academic researchers (IIT, IISER), doctors, NID and Film Institute graduates, national-level athletes, IAS and IPS officers.
Alumni actively mentor current students. The formal mentorship programme pairs every Class XI student with an Axel alumnus in their field of interest.
World-class sports at senior level
Academic excellence and sporting excellence reinforce each other. Discipline, resilience and teamwork are the same skills in both arenas.
Cricket — Full Academy
Ranji-qualified head coach. Full turf wicket with proper floodlighting. Video biomechanics analysis for batting and bowling technique. Six-day training week for academy students. Axel alumni have played for Assam senior team.
Swimming — Competition Level
25-metre pool. Level-3 certified coach. Periodised annual training plan. Senior school swimmers regularly compete at state level. National School Games qualifiers trained here every year.
Archery — National Standard
SAI-affiliated programme. Recurve, compound and barebow. Students have won National School Games medals. The archery range is maintained to full competition standard with electronic scoring available.
Football, Basketball, Badminton
Inter-school competitions are a serious calendar commitment. The school football team plays in the Guwahati District League. National-level coaches in all three disciplines. Badminton players have reached state junior finals.
Yoga & Martial Arts
Advanced yoga for students preparing for competitive events. Karate with a Black Belt instructor — several senior students are Dan-grade holders. Both disciplines are valued for the mental focus they develop during the high-pressure Board years.
Sports scholarships
Exceptional student-athletes receive the Sports Excellence Grant — 50% tuition waiver plus specialist coaching at no additional charge. Applications are assessed on competition record and commitment. View all scholarships →
Boarding for senior students
Students from across Assam and the seven sister states board at Axel for the senior years. The boarding community is one of the school's greatest assets.
What boarding includes
Accommodation in supervised dormitories, three organic meals plus evening snack, laundry, supervised study hours (6–8 pm daily), access to all sports facilities, weekend activities, and pastoral care from a dedicated House Parent.
Boarding students have a structured evening where study is protected. Devices are secured at 9:30 pm. Sleep is taken seriously.
The boarding community
Boarders come from Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim and remote areas of Assam. The diversity of the boarding community is one of the most valuable educations we offer — no classroom can replicate it.
The Northeast Heritage Scholarship offers a 30% boarding fee waiver for students from the seven sister states. Learn more →
Student leadership programme
Senior students are expected to lead — not just participate. The programme develops responsibility, communication and problem-solving across Classes IX to XII.
Student Council
Executive positions — School President, Vice President, Academic Secretary, Cultural Secretary, Sports Secretary and Eco Captain — are open to Class X and XI students by annual secret ballot. The Council has a real budget, consultation rights on school policy, and fortnightly access to the Principal. Past council members have gone on to law, civil services, medicine and national-level student governance.
House captaincy
Each of the four houses — Cygnus, Monoceros, Aquila and Pegasus — elects a Captain and Vice-Captain from Class X and XI respectively. House captains manage event logistics for the full inter-house calendar, maintain point tallies, represent their house at formal school functions and sit on the Student Council with voting rights.
Event & competition leadership
Inter-house tournaments, Cultural Night, the Annual Science Exhibition and the school debate programme are all student-run at the senior level. Class XI and XII students chair committees, manage budgets, brief junior participants and are accountable for outcomes — exactly the kind of experience that admissions officers and employers look for.
Peer mentoring
Senior students in Class XI and XII formally mentor Class VI–VII students through the peer tutoring network. One session per week. Mentors set goals, track progress and report to the Academic Secretary. The programme builds communication and teaching skills while directly supporting academic performance in the junior school.
NCC command roles
Senior NCC cadets hold Under Officer and Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer positions within the school unit, commanding junior cadets during drill, field exercises and social service deployments. The NCC ‘C’ certificate, attainable in Class XII, carries direct benefits in government and defence recruitment across India.
Representing the school
Whether at Model UN conferences, inter-school debates, sports tournaments, cultural festivals or community service initiatives, senior students represent Axel publicly. The expectation is clear: lead by example, act with accountability and leave every room better than you found it.
What we offer
Every facility, resource and programme your child needs — on one campus, in Lokhra.
State of the art tech equipped classes
Serving children from 5 to 18 years of age
Available hostels for boys and girls for Class 11–12
In-house coaching for NEET, JEE, CLAT, AIIMS
Hands-on practical experience
Award winning chemistry facilities
Applying principles learned in class practically
New Education Policy of CBSE compliant
Teaching students public speaking, workshops
Fully digital and physical library
Bus services for students living in Guwahati region
Qualified nurses trained in CPR and emergencies
Cultivating leadership qualities for senior students
Five different clubs based on personal preferences
Qualified student counselor on campus for any issues
Regularly monitoring student progress
Frequently asked questions
About Axel's Secondary Stage — Classes IX to XII.
The Secondary Stage — done properly.
Multidisciplinary study. Standard and Advanced CBSE levels from 2026–27. PhysicsWallah-integrated JEE-NEET. AI & Data Science stream. 100% Board pass rate. University placements on four continents. National sports. Class IX–XII at Axel is built around your child's aspirations — not a single fixed track.
+91 98642 64412 · Lokhra, Guwahati 781040