Sainik School Fees: ₹2.2 Lakh. But 60% Students Pay Less.
Sainik School ki annual fees ₹2,00,000 - ₹2,50,000 hai. Lekin yeh baat bahut kam logon ko pata hai — 60% se zyada students ko kisi na kisi form mein fee concession milta hai. SC/ST, Defence, aur meritorious students ke liye fees aadhi se bhi kam ho jaati hai.
Yeh guide batayegi kaun si scholarship hai, kaise apply karna hai, aur kitni fees bach sakti hai.
Fee Structure 2027 (Overview)
| Fee Component | Annual Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹85,000 - ₹90,000 |
| Hostel Fee | ₹42,000 - ₹48,000 |
| Mess Charges | ₹55,000 - ₹65,000 |
| Uniform | ₹12,000 - ₹15,000 |
| Books & Stationery | ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 |
| Other Charges | ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 |
| Total | ₹2,12,000 - ₹2,45,000 |
Fees school ke hisaab se vary karti hain. Sainik School Kapurthala, Rewa, Chittorgarh — sabki fees alag hai. Exact fees ke liye school ki official website check karo.
Source: Sainik Schools Society guidelines aur individual school websites
Scholarship Type 1: SC/ST Fee Concession
SC/ST category ke students ke liye sabse bada benefit milta hai. Government of India ke rules ke under:
Kitni Fee Reduction Milti Hai?
| Category | Fee Reduction | Approx. Savings |
|---|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | Up to 50% | ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,22,000 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | Up to 50% | ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,22,000 |
| SC/ST (BPL families) | Up to 75% | ₹1,59,000 - ₹1,84,000 |
Kaise Apply Karein?
- Admission ke time hi SC/ST certificate submit karna hota hai
- State government se issued caste certificate chahiye (valid format mein)
- Income certificate bhi lagta hai (BPL families ke liye)
- School administration automatically fee adjust kar deti hai
Zaroori Documents
- Valid SC/ST certificate (state government issued)
- Income certificate (Tehsildar/SDO issued)
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook (for direct benefit transfer)
- Passport size photos
💡 Important Note
SC/ST fee concession har saal renew karna padta hai. Har session ke shuru mein documents dubara submit karne hote hain. Deadline miss mat karo!
Scholarship Type 2: Defence Personnel Ke Bachchon Ke Liye
Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) ke serving aur retired personnel ke bachchon ko special fee concession milta hai. Yeh Sainik Schools Society ka apna scheme hai.
Defence Scholarship Categories
| Category | Fee Concession | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Defence Personnel | Up to 25% | Currently serving in Army/Navy/Air Force |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 20% | Retired from defence services |
| War Widows | Up to 50% | Wife of martyred soldier |
| Gallantry Award Winners | Up to 50% | Param Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, etc. |
| Disabled Defence Personnel | Up to 30% | Disability due to service |
Kaise Apply Karein?
- Serving personnel: Unit/Station se Certificate of Service lein
- Ex-servicemen: ECHS/RSWW card ya discharge certificate
- War widows: Martyrdom certificate from Zila Sainik Board
- School admission form mein “Defence Ward” category select karein
- Documents verify hone ke baad fee automatically adjust hogi
Additional Benefits for Defence Wards
- Priority admission — Defence ward quota kuch schools mein alag se hota hai
- Mess concession — Mess charges mein bhi discount mil sakta hai
- Uniform allowance — Kuch schools mein free uniform milta hai
Source: Sainik Schools Society defence ward admission guidelines
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Scholarship Type 3: Merit-Based Scholarships
AISSEE mein top rank laata hai toh scholarship milti hai. State aur central government dono ki taraf se available hai.
Central Government Merit Scholarship
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship | ₹12,000/year | Family income < ₹3.5 lakh, top 1 lakh rank |
| CBSE Merit Scholarship | ₹500 - ₹2,000/month | Top performers in CBSE exams |
| Central Sector Scheme | ₹10,000 - ₹20,000/year | Top 82,000 in Class 12 board exams |
State Government Scholarships
| State | Scholarship Scheme | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | UP Post Matric Scholarship | Full tuition for SC/ST/OBC |
| Bihar | Bihar Post Matric Scholarship | Full fees + maintenance |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP Scholarship Scheme | Up to ₹1,50,000/year |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Scholarship | Full fees for SC/ST girls |
| Tamil Nadu | TN Post Matric Scholarship | Full tuition + hostel |
| Punjab | Punjab Scholarship Scheme | Up to ₹1,00,000/year |
| Maharashtra | Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj | Full fees for OBC/SC/ST |
Kaise Apply Karein (State Scholarship)
- State scholarship portal pe register karein (har state ka alag portal hai)
- Aadhaar linked bank account chahiye
- Income certificate (Tehsildar se)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC ke liye)
- Previous year marksheet
- School bonafide certificate
- Online form submit karein aur tracking number save karein
Important Links:
- National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
- UP Scholarship: scholarship.up.gov.in
- Bihar Scholarship: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in
- MP Scholarship: scholarshipportal.mp.gov.in
Scholarship Type 4: Sainik Schools Society Ki Apni Scholarships
Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Family income < ₹2,00,000/year |
| Amount | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| Selection | AISSEE rank + financial condition |
| Renewal | Har saal, based on academic performance |
Special Scholarship for Girls
2021 se Sainik Schools mein girls ka admission shuru hua hai. Kuch schools mein additional scholarship milti hai:
- Girl students ko priority consideration
- Kuch states mein girls ke liye extra fee concession
- “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” scheme ke under bhi benefits milte hain
Orphan/Widow Scholarship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Orphan students ya widow ke bachche |
| Amount | Up to 100% fee waiver |
| Documents | Death certificate, guardian certificate |
| Special | Mess charges bhi waive ho sakte hain |
Complete Fee Calculation: Kitni Fees Bachegi?
| Student Category | Total Fee | Scholarship | Net Fee Payable | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (No scholarship) | ₹2,20,000 | ₹0 | ₹2,20,000 | ₹0 |
| SC/ST | ₹2,20,000 | ₹1,10,000 (50%) | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,10,000 |
| SC/ST (BPL) | ₹2,20,000 | ₹1,65,000 (75%) | ₹55,000 | ₹1,65,000 |
| Defence Ward (Serving) | ₹2,20,000 | ₹55,000 (25%) | ₹1,65,000 | ₹55,000 |
| War Widow’s Child | ₹2,20,000 | ₹1,10,000 (50%) | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,10,000 |
| SC + Defence Ward | ₹2,20,000 | ₹1,40,000 (65%) | ₹80,000 | ₹1,40,000 |
| Merit (State Scholarship) | ₹2,20,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
Yeh approximate figures hain. Actual amount school aur state ke hisaab se vary karta hai. Multiple scholarships combine bhi ho sakti hain (state + central), lekin total fee se zyada scholarship nahi milegi.
Step-by-Step: Scholarship Application Process
Step 1: Admission Ke Time (October - November)
- Admission form mein scholarship category select karein
- Required documents ready karein (caste cert, income cert, defence cert)
- School ko inform karein ki scholarship apply karni hai
Step 2: Admission Ke Baad (April - May)
- School scholarship form bharein
- Documents submit karein (originals + photocopies)
- National Scholarship Portal pe online registration karein (agar applicable)
Step 3: Verification (May - June)
- School verify karega documents
- State/central government se verification hoga
- 4-6 weeks mein result aayega
Step 4: Disbursement (July - August)
- Scholarship amount directly school ko milegi ya bank account mein aayega (scheme ke hisaab se)
- Fee slip pe adjustment dikhega
⚡ Pro Tip
Multiple scholarships apply karo! Central + State dono ke liye apply karo. Kabhi-kabhi dono mil jaati hain aur fees almost zero ho jaati hai. Lekin school se confirm karo ki combine karne ki permission hai ya nahi.
Common Mistakes in Scholarship Application
Deadline Miss Karna
Calendar mein dates mark karo. Scholarship portals October-November mein open hote hain. Late application accept nahi hoti.
Galat Income Certificate
Income certificate current financial year ka hona chahiye. Purana certificate reject ho jaata hai.
Aadhaar Bank Se Linked Nahi Hai
Scholarship amount seedha bank account mein aata hai. Aadhaar se bank account link hona zaroori hai. Pehle se check karo.
Documents Ki Copies Na Rakhna
Har document ki 3 photocopies + scanned copy apne paas rakho. Original submit karna padta hai lekin copies backup ke liye zaroori hain.
Renewal Bhool Jana
Har saal scholarship renew karni padti hai. Naya session shuru hone se pehle renewal form submit karo. Renewal nahi ki toh scholarship band ho jaayegi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kya General category ke students ko scholarship milti hai?
Haan. General category ke students ko state government scholarships aur National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship mil sakti hai. Defence ward concession bhi available hai. SC/ST ka hona zaruri nahi hai.
Scholarship ke liye kitni income limit hai?
- SC/ST scholarship: Usually ₹2,50,000/year
- OBC scholarship: ₹1,50,000 - ₹3,00,000/year (state ke hisaab se)
- Means-cum-Merit: ₹3,50,000/year
- Defence ward: Income limit nahi hai (service proof chahiye)
Kya ek saath do scholarships le sakte hain?
Kuch schemes mein haan, kuch mein nahi. Central + State scholarships usually combine ho sakti hain. Lekin 2 central scholarships ek saath nahi milti. School administration se confirm karo.
Scholarship kab tak milti hai?
Usually 1 saal ke liye milti hai aur har saal renew karni padti hai. Renewal ke liye minimum 50-60% marks chahiye, attendance 75% se zyada honi chahiye, aur koi disciplinary action nahi hona chahiye.
Defence ward ke liye kya documents chahiye?
- Serving personnel: Certificate from Commanding Officer
- Ex-servicemen: Discharge book / ECHS card
- War widow: Martyrdom certificate from Zila Sainik Board
- Gallantry award: Award certificate copy
Scholarship ke liye kab apply karna chahiye?
Admission ke turant baad apply karo. October-November mein portals open hote hain. Late mat karo — bahut schemes first-come-first-served pe hain.
Kya online apply karna padta hai?
Haan, zyadatar schemes ke liye online portal pe apply karna hota hai:
- National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
- State portals: Har state ka alag portal hai
- Kuch schemes offline bhi accept karti hain (school ke through)
Scholarship nahi mili toh kya karein?
- School administration se baat karo — wo help karte hain
- District welfare office mein apply karo
- Zila Sainik Board se contact karo (defence families ke liye)
- Private NGOs bhi scholarships deti hain — search karo online
- Education loan option bhi hai — SBI, BOB se low-interest milta hai
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Last Updated: July 2026 Author: Nisha — Education Content Specialist
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