| Chettinad Vidyashram Chennai | |
| Country: | India |
| Coordinates: | 13.0171°N 80.2693°W |
| Type: | Private |
| Established: | 1986 |
| Founder: | Meena Muthiah |
| Principal: | S. Amudha Lakshmi |
| Enrollment: | 100000+ |
| Area: | 80acres |
| Colours: | Blue and White |
| Publication: | Vision |
| Head Name: | Correspondent and Founder Meena muthaiah |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Address: | Chettinad House, R.A.Puram |
Chettinad Vidyasharam is a co-educational, independent day school located in Chennai, India. It was founded in 1986 by Kumara Rani of Chettinad, Meena Muthiah, a Chennai-based philanthropist, and educationalist.[1] The CBSE affiliated school, located in the neighbourhood of MRC Nagar, is one of the country's largest private day schools in terms of campus size and student enrollment. It has around 8,000 students enrolled in its primary, high and higher secondary classes.
Maithri is a biennial cultural festival hosted by Chettinad Vidyasharam. Touted to be one of South India's largest school cultural fests, with a budget of over ₹20 Lakhs ($35,000), the event attracts students from across the state.
The fest, consisting of events ranging from Creative Writing to Channel Surfing, is fiercely competed by students, who are evaluated by celebrity judges. P.S.Senior Secondary School, Mylapore are the defending champions of Maithri.
Trishna is a biennial science fair organised by Chettinad Vidyasharam. The science fair attracts young minds from different cities, who throng to witness the creativity and magnificence on display.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was the Chief Guest of the event in 2007.
Chettinad Vidyasharam Model United Nations is the largest student-run conference in asia, where over 700 students partake in as diplomats, to understand the intricacies and nuances of International Relations.
In 2024, the conference had a footfall of 700 students, making it the largest school MUN in all of South India. The 3-day Conference is recognised by the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan