Sainik School

Sainik School – What It Is

Sainik Schools are residential schools in India established and managed by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Their main aim is to prepare students academically, physically, and mentally for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other officer-level entries in the Armed Forces.

These schools follow the CBSE curriculum and provide military-style discipline, leadership training, physical fitness, and personality development alongside academics.

All India Sainik School – Meaning and Context

The term All India Sainik School does not refer to a separate or single school. Instead, it is used collectively to represent all Sainik Schools across India that follow a common admission process through a national-level entrance exam called:

AISSEE – All India Sainik School Entrance Examination

This entrance exam is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency), and it is the only gateway for admission into any Sainik School in the country, for Classes 6 and 9.

So when someone says All India Sainik School, they usually refer to:

All Sainik Schools in India as a group
The nationwide entrance process (AISSEE)

Sainik School – Overview (Quick Summary)

Feature	Details
Administered by	Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Governing Body	Sainik Schools Society
Number of Schools (2024–25)	33+ Traditional Sainik Schools + 18+ New Sainik Schools under PPP model
Classes for Admission	Class 6 and Class 9
Curriculum	CBSE
Admission Test	AISSEE (conducted by NTA)
Exam Medium	English and various regional languages
Gender	Boys and Girls (in most schools, as per policy updates)
Objective	To prepare students for NDA and Defence Services
Key Qualities Developed	Discipline, Physical Fitness, Leadership, Patriotism

Admission Process (2025)

Students must apply for AISSEE 2025 online through https://aissee.nta.nic.in
Exam usually held in January
Eligibility:
- Class 6: Age 10–12 years
- Class 9: Age 13–15 years
Selection based on: Written Exam + Medical Fitness Test

Key Points to Remember

Sainik Schools are not regular schools; they are grooming institutions for the Armed Forces.
They offer boarding + academics + defence-oriented training.
All India Sainik School is a collective term, not a single institution.
AISSEE is mandatory for admission into any Sainik School in India.

List of Sainik Schools in India

State	Sainik School Name
Andhra Pradesh	Sainik School, Korukonda
Andhra Pradesh	Sainik School, Kalikiri
Arunachal Pradesh	Sainik School, East Siang
Assam	Sainik School, Goalpara
Bihar	Sainik School, Nalanda
Bihar	Sainik School, Gopalganj
Chhattisgarh	Sainik School, Ambikapur
Gujarat	Sainik School, Balachadi
Haryana	Sainik School, Kunjpura
Haryana	Sainik School, Rewari
Himachal Pradesh	Sainik School, Sujanpur Tira
Jammu & Kashmir	Sainik School, Nagrota
Jharkhand	Sainik School, Tilaiya
Karnataka	Sainik School, Bijapur
Karnataka	Sainik School, Kodagu
Kerala	Sainik School, Kazhakootam
Madhya Pradesh	Sainik School, Rewa
Maharashtra	Sainik School, Satara
Maharashtra	Sainik School, Chandrapur
Manipur	Sainik School, Imphal
Mizoram	Sainik School, Chhingchhip
Nagaland	Sainik School, Punglwa
Odisha	Sainik School, Bhubaneswar
Odisha	Sainik School, Sambalpur
Punjab	Sainik School, Kapurthala
Rajasthan	Sainik School, Chittorgarh
Rajasthan	Sainik School, Jhunjhunu
Tamil Nadu	Sainik School, Amaravathinagar
Uttar Pradesh	Sainik School, Mainpuri
	Sainik School, Jhansi
	Sainik School, Amethi
Uttarakhand	Sainik School, Ghorakhal
West Bengal	Sainik School, Purulia

New Sainik Schools (PPP Mode)

S. No.	State & District	Name of the School
1	Andhra Pradesh – SPSR Nellore	Adani World School
2	Arunachal Pradesh – Tawang	Tawang Public School
3	Bihar – Samastipur	Sundari Devi Saraswati Vidya Mandir
4	Bihar – Patna	Keshav Saraswati Vidya Mandir
5	Bihar – Bhagalpur	Ganpat Rai Salarpuria Saraswati Vidya Mandir
6	Chhattisgarh – Raipur	The Great India School
7	Chhattisgarh – Bilaspur	Aadharshila Vidya Mandir
8	Chhattisgarh – Rajnandgaon	Delhi Public School
9	Chhattisgarh – Bemetara	Allons Public School
10	Dadra and Nagar Haveli – Silvassa	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Military Academy
11	Gujarat – Junagadh	Shri Brahmanand Vidya Mandir
12	Gujarat – Mehsana	Shri Motibhai R. Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School
13	Gujarat – Banaskantha	Banas Sainik School
14	Haryana – Fatehabad	Royal International Residential School
15	Haryana – Rohtak	Shri Baba Mastnath Residential Public School
16	Haryana – Kurukshetra	Smt. Kesari Devi Lohia Jairam Public School
17	Himachal Pradesh – Solan	Raj Luxmi Samvid Gurukulam
18	Himachal Pradesh – Hamirpur	Woods Park School
19	Karnataka – Belagavi	Sangolli Rayanna Sainik School
20	Karnataka – Mysuru	Viveka School of Excellence
21	Karnataka – Bidar	National English Medium Public School
22	Kerala – Kozhikode	Vedavyasa Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School
23	Kerala – Alappuzha	Vidhyadhiraja Vidyapeetom Central School, Mavelikkara
24	Kerala – Ernakulam	Sree Sarada Vidyalaya
25	Madhya Pradesh – Mandsaur	Saraswati Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School
26	Madhya Pradesh – Hoshangabad	Saraswati Gramoday Higher Secondary School
27	Madhya Pradesh – Khargone	Gokuldas Public School
28	Madhya Pradesh – Katni	Syna International School
29	Maharashtra – Ahmednagar	Padmashree Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sainik School
30	Maharashtra – Sangli	SK International School
31	Maharashtra – Solapur	Adarsh Public School, Akulgaon (Kurduwadi)
32	Maharashtra – Nagpur	Bhonsala Military School
33	Punjab – Patiala	Dayanand Public School
34	Rajasthan – Jaipur	Shri Bhawani Niketan Public School
35	Rajasthan – Hanumangarh	Good Day Defence School
36	Rajasthan – Jodhpur	Shri Hanwant Senior Secondary English Medium School, Chopasni
37	Rajasthan – Sikar	Bhartiya Public School
38	Tamil Nadu – Tuticorin	The Vikasa School
39	Uttar Pradesh – Mathura	Samvid Gurukulam Senior Secondary School
40	Uttar Pradesh – Lucknow	Surya Sainik School, Gomti Nagar
41	Uttar Pradesh – Etawah	Shakuntlam International School, UDI
42	Assam – Cachar	Directorate of Secondary Education Assam
43	Odisha – Dhenkanal	Sankar Public School (Abakash Foundation)
44	Telangana – Karimnagar	Telangana School Welfare Residential Sainik School
45	Uttarakhand – Dehradun	GRD World School, Bhauwala

FAQs

1What is a Sainik School?

A Sainik School is a system of residential schools in India established and managed by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence. These schools prepare students academically, physically, and mentally for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other defence academies.

2What is All India Sainik School?

All India Sainik School refers to the collective network of existing and newly approved Sainik Schools, including traditional government-run and new PPP-model schools (Public Private Partnership) affiliated with the Sainik Schools Society.

3How many Sainik Schools are there in India?

As of 2025, there are:

33 Existing Sainik Schools
18+ New Sainik Schools under PPP Mode This brings the total to 50+ schools across different states.

4Who conducts the Sainik School Entrance Exam?

The Sainik School Entrance Exam, also known as AISSEE (All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination), is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

5What is the admission process for Sainik School?

Admissions to Sainik Schools are done through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for Class 6 and Class 9. Shortlisted candidates undergo a medical exam and interview.

6What is the syllabus for AISSEE (Class 6 and Class 9)?

The syllabus includes subjects like:

For Class 6: Mathematics, Language (English/Hindi), Intelligence, General Knowledge
For Class 9: Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies, Intelligence

All topics are based on the NCERT curriculum of the previous class.

7What is the eligibility for admission to Sainik School?

Class 6: Boys and girls aged between 10 to 12 years as on 31 March of the admission year.
Class 9: Boys and girls aged between 13 to 15 years as on 31 March of the admission year. The candidate must be studying in Class 5 or 8 respectively at the time of application.

8Are girls allowed in Sainik Schools?

Yes, girls are allowed in both Class 6 and Class 9 in many Sainik Schools across India.

9What are New Sainik Schools under PPP model?

Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the Ministry of Defence has collaborated with private schools to run Sainik Schools with a uniform curriculum and structure. These are affiliated with the Sainik Schools Society and follow defence-oriented training like traditional Sainik Schools.

10What is the fee structure of Sainik Schools?

Fees vary from school to school. On average:

Existing Sainik Schools: ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000 per annum (including tuition, boarding, uniform, etc.)
New Sainik Schools under PPP: Fee depends on the school, but generally remains affordable and fixed under SSS guidelines.

11Is there any scholarship or financial aid available?

Yes, students can avail central and state government scholarships based on merit, domicile, and category. Defence personnel wards also get benefits.

12What is the difference between Sainik School and Military School?

Feature	Sainik School	Military School (RMS)
Managed by	Sainik Schools Society (MoD)	Directorate General of Military Training
Number of Schools	50+	5 RMS across India
Entry Level	Class 6 & 9	Class 6 & 9
Exam Conducted by	NTA (AISSEE)	RMS (Separate exam by RMS)

13Is there any reservation in Sainik Schools?

Yes, reservation is provided:

15% for SC
7.5% for ST
27% for OBC-NCL (in new schools)
67% seats for home state
25% for children of Defence personnel

14What documents are required during admission?

Documents include:

Birth Certificate
Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card
Previous Class Marksheet
Passport-sized photos
Medical Fitness Certificate

15Where can I apply for Sainik School admission?

You can apply online at the official NTA website:
🔗 https://aissee.nta.nic.in

16What are New Sainik Schools under PPP Mode?

New Sainik Schools are established under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. These schools are affiliated with the Sainik Schools Society and aim to provide quality military-style education in collaboration with private, NGO, or state-run institutions.

17How are New Sainik Schools different from traditional Sainik Schools?

The key differences are:

Feature	Traditional Sainik Schools	New Sainik Schools (PPP Mode)
Established By	Ministry of Defence (fully)	MoD + Private/NGO/State Institutions
Number of Schools (2025)	33	45 Approved
Admission Mode	AISSEE (by NTA)	AISSEE (same exam)
Management	Central Government	Joint (under Sainik Schools Society)
Fee Structure	Regulated, subsidised	May vary by institution

18How many New Sainik Schools are there in 2025 under PPP Model?

As of 2025, the Ministry of Defence has approved 45 New Sainik Schools under the PPP model. Out of these, 40+ are operational, and the rest are in the process of being launched.

19How to apply for admission to New Sainik Schools?

Admission is done through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE), conducted by NTA. There is no separate form for New Sainik Schools. Candidates must:

Visit https://aissee.nta.nic.in
Fill the common AISSEE form
Choose preferences for New or Traditional Sainik Schools
Appear in AISSEE
Attend medical and document verification if shortlisted

20Is there a separate form for New Sainik Schools?

The admission form is common for both traditional and new Sainik Schools. Candidates can choose school preferences while filling the AISSEE form.

21Do New Sainik Schools follow military training like traditional ones?

Yes, New Sainik Schools follow Defence-oriented training, NCC activities, discipline, and patriotic values under the guidance of the Sainik Schools Society.

22Are girls allowed to apply for New Sainik Schools?

Yes, most New Sainik Schools are co-educational and allow admission of both boys and girls.

23What is the fee structure of New Sainik Schools?

Fee structure varies as these are run under private or semi-private models, but all schools follow the fee guidelines issued by the Sainik Schools Society. Financial aid may also be available in some institutions.

24Where can I get the list of New Sainik Schools?

The official and updated list of all New Sainik Schools (PPP Mode) is available on the government portal:
🔗 https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in/new-sainik-school