Sainik Schools
Description
Sainik Schools embed essential Officers like Qualities (OLQ) within the children, from the very beginning of their schooldays. Sainik schools are conceived in 1961 by V.K. Krishna Menon, and established by Sainik School Society (SSS) that lie down directly under the ‘Ministry of Defence’. 33 such schools have been initiated in each state separately, covering all over India.
There are some more Sainik Schools have been determined for the establishment by the central and other state authorities, in fact, some of them are even under construction, at present. All of them are directly regulated by SSS, governed by Defence Ministry.
Age Criteria:
| Class | Age On 01 Jul | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| VI* | 10 - 12 Years | V Pass |
| IX* | 13 - 15 Years | VIII Pass |
VI* - Candidate should be between 10 to 12 years as on 31 march 2022
IX* - Candidate should be between 13 to 15 years as on 31 march 2022
Sainik Schools;
Ambikapur, Bijapur, Korukonda, Goalpara, Gopalganj, Nalanda, Balachadi, Kunpura, Rewari, SujanpurTira, Nagrota, Tilaiya, Bijapur, Kodagu, Rewa, Satara, Kazhakootam, Imphal, Punglwa, Kapurthala, Bhubanswar, Chittorgarh, Ghorakhal, Purilia, Amraathi Nagar, Gorakhpur, Lucknow
The curriculum of Sainik Schools:
- All the Sainik schools are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary School (CBSE), and Admission curriculum followed by schools is common as per CBSE.
- Compulsory NCC training
To prepare for:
- The prepare for All India Secondary School Examination of 10th board
- All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination of 12th board
- UPSC examination for admission to NDA and naval academy
The Goals of the Sainik schools are
- To abolish regional imbalance on the Officer Cadre.
- To prepare boys Physically, Mentally & Academically for the entry in Defence Services (NDA & Naval Academy)
- To enhance the qualities of children for being a good and skilled citizen.
Following are the requirements
- Admissions are held only for the classes 6th and 9th, through all India entrance exam, held annually.
- Only ‘Boys’ are taken for Sainik Schools
Admission Procedure:
- Admission to Class VI & IX through All India Written Entrance Exam conducted at various centers in Jan every year.
- Those who qualify in the written test have to attend the interview.
- Candidates are medically examined by the board of civil/service doctors.
Exam Pattern
Reservations:
- Students of with Domiciles of State: 67%
- Open for all Within the above categories: 33%
- 25% of seats are reserved for children of service personnel and ex-servicemen.
- 15% of the total seats are reserved for scheduled caste and 7½% percent for schedule tribes.
Fee Structure:
- Approximate fee :- ₹ 80689.00 annually.
- Defence persons will get a scholarship of ₹ 32000.00 annually.
