Ministry of Defence approves 21 new Sainik schools

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the setting up of 21 new Sainik Schools, in partnership with NGOs, private schools or State Governments. These schools will be set up in the initial round of the Government’s initiative of setting up 100 new Sainik schools across the country and will be distinct from the existing Sainik Schools.

“The objectives behind Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools is to provide quality education to the students in tune with National Education Policy and give them better career opportunities, including joining the Armed Forces. It also gives an opportunity to the private sector to work hand-in-hand with the Government towards nation building by refining today’s youth to become responsible citizens of tomorrow,” read the statement released by the Ministry of Defence.

According to the statement of the Defence Ministry, the new sainik schools will be affiliated to their respective education boards but will be under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society. The schools will also follow the Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Society. In addition to their regular affiliated board curriculum, they will also impart education of Academic PLUS curriculum to the students of Sainik school pattern.

Admission in these schools will be at class VI level and at least 40 percent of intake in class VI will be from candidates who have qualified for the All-India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) conducted by NTA through E-Counselling. And up to 60 percent intake will be from students enrolled in the same school and desirous of taking admission under this vertical of new Sainik Schools through a qualifying test. A notification with detailed instructions will be issued separately.

“Candidates qualified in All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination -2022 are being informed at their registered email id with NTA, regarding the opening of new approved Sainik Schools and the procedure for applying in these Schools,” read the statement.

Candidates who wish to register for counselling can visit the official website https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in.