Quick Summary / TL;DR
| Category | Reservation | Fee Concession |
|---|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% seats | Up to 100% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% seats | Up to 100% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% seats | Partial |
| Defence Personnel | Varies | Up to 50% |
| Ex-Serviceman | Varies | Up to 50% |
| War Widow | Special | Up to 100% |
Sainik Schools follow the Government of India reservation policy. Students from SC/ST/OBC categories and defence families get reserved seats and significant fee concessions.
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 50.5% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| Total | 100% |
| Category | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Defence Personnel Children | Priority in admission |
| Ex-Serviceman Children | Priority in admission |
| War Widow Children | Special consideration |
| Girls | 25% seats reserved (since 2021) |
| Home State | 67% seats for home state candidates |
| Fee Component | Concession |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 100% waiver |
| Hostel Fee | 100% waiver |
| Mess Charges | Partial concession |
| Uniform & Books | Government subsidy |
| Category | Concession |
|---|---|
| Serving Defence Personnel | Up to 50% fee waiver |
| Ex-Serviceman | Up to 50% fee waiver |
| War Widow | Up to 100% fee waiver |
| Paramilitary (BSF/CRPF/CISF) | As per rules |
| Fee Component | Concession |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Partial (varies by state) |
| Hostel Fee | Partial |
| Mess Charges | No concession (usually) |
⚠️ Important: Category certificates must be valid and current. Expired certificates are not accepted.
15% for SC and 7.5% for ST — as per Government of India reservation policy.
Yes, for tuition and hostel fees. Mess charges may have partial concession depending on the school.
Yes. Serving defence personnel and ex-serviceman children can get up to 50% fee waiver.
Family annual income must be below ₹8 lakh/year to qualify for OBC non-creamy layer reservation.
No. Category selection is done during the AISSEE application itself. Upload the required certificate at that time.
Last Updated: August 2026 Author: Aamir Raza — Defense Education Expert
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