Sainik Schools in India

Sainik Schools

The Ministry of Defence manages the Sainik Schools in India, which were established to address regional and class imbalances in the military officer cadre and to prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy.

The Ministry of Defence collaborates with state governments to operate Sainik Schools, with the MoD providing funding and officers on deputation while the state governments offer land, infrastructure, and staffing.

Sainik Schools use the CBSE curriculum and focus on preparing students for NDA and INA while offering admissions at classes VI and IX with reservations for SC/ST, state domicile, and Armed Forces personnel’s children.

Admission Procedure (Sainik School Vertical)

1. Admission to Sainik Schools for Class VI is through an entrance test (AISSEE) or a school-conducted exam covering subjects like Maths, GK, Language, and Intelligence, with applications typically available in October each year.
2. The admission of boys and girls is based on their performance in the entrance exam and e-counseling, with a mandatory Medical Examination.
3. The school provides modern residential facilities with air-conditioned dormitories, including 40 separate dorms for boys and girls.

*All India Sainik School Admission

1. Admission to Sainik Schools will be based on AISSEE eligibility criteria and performance in the written test and medical examination.
2. The application forms for Sainik School are available online at exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE.
3. Students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the AISSEE admission test, which includes a written exam, interview, and medical examination.
4. Applicants must submit the online application form, and required documents, and pay the application fee of Rs 650/- (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST candidates) before the deadline.
5. Payment for the application fee is accepted online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
6. The exam conducting authority does not accept hard copies of the application form.

Eligibility Criteria:

A candidate is eligible for admission to the Sainik Schools if he/ she secures a minimum of 25% marks in each subject of the exam and 40% marks in aggregate of all the subjects of AISSEE.

Documents Needed

1. Provisional Admission Letter from AISSAC 2024.
2. Admit Card of AISSEE 2024.
3. Score Card of AISSEE 2024.
4. Medical Fitness report.
5. DD(Demand Draft), Bio-data, Original and Attested copy of DOB(Date of Birth Certificates).
6. Original and copy of Aadhar Card, TC(Original), Annual Progress Report, Domicile Certificate, Postcard size Family photo.
7. Passport-size photograph of parents duly attested.
8. Undertaking for fee over scholarship.
9. Front page copy of Bank account details.
10. Option for second language (Hindi, Malayalam, Higher/Lower).