Colvin Taluqdars' College

History of Colvin Taluqdars’ College

The construction of the school started early in 1881. With the introduction of the wards class in 1884, the school began to grow and was established formally in 1889. Henry George Impey Siddons became the first Principal. He was the Principal of the Anglo Muslim Oriental School at Aligarh which later on grew into the Aligarh Muslim University.

Colvin recognized the importance of education and sought to improve educational opportunities in the region. He provided support and resources for the establishment of the school, which was initially intended to cater to the educational needs of the Taluqdars, who were landowners and revenue collectors in Oudh. The school was named after him to honor his contribution.

Over the years, Colvin Taluqdars' College has grown and evolved into a prestigious educational institution in Lucknow, providing contemporary education to the students.

The ISC Wing was incorporated in 1985 and classes were held in the New Building on the Gomti Embankment side, The building behind the Headmistress’ Office and a portion of the Hind House was where the Junior Wing classes were held. In time, the ISC Wing was shifted to the Red Building and the UP Board was shifted to the New Building in 2004.  

Past Principals Roll (UP Board)

Past Principals Roll (ISC Board)

Officiating Principals are marked in Italics