Students of Scindia School are popularly known as Scindians, although the more correct term is ex-Scindians since within Scindia itself current pupils are known as Scindian, and alumni are referred to as ex-Scindia or, more simply, as Old Boys. Although the total number of Scindians is relatively small (estimated at 9,000 since the school was founded in 1897), they include some of India's most prominent politicians, writers, government officials and business leaders.