Quick Summary / TL;DR
| Aspect |
Details |
| Traditional Sainik Schools |
33+ |
| New PPP Sainik Schools |
69 |
| Total Schools |
100+ |
| First Sainik School |
Sainik School Kunjpura, Haryana (1961) |
| Latest Sainik Schools |
PPP schools (2022-2026) |
| Affiliation |
CBSE |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Boarding |
Residential (all schools) |
| Girls Admission |
Yes (since 2021) |
| Home State Quota |
67% seats |
📢 Latest Updates — This article is updated regularly with the latest information for 2027.
| Date |
Update |
| August 2026 |
Updated directory with verified data for AISSEE 2027 |
Author’s Note: I am Aamir, a Defense Education Expert. This directory is compiled from official Sainik Schools Society data, individual school websites, and verified public sources. All details are cross-checked for accuracy. — Aamir
India has 33+ traditional Sainik Schools spread across the country, with the first established in 1961. In addition, 69 new Sainik Schools under the PPP model have been added since 2022, bringing the total to over 100 Sainik Schools nationwide.
Each Sainik School has its own history, infrastructure, fee structure, and strengths. This state-wise directory provides complete details of all traditional Sainik Schools to help parents and students make informed choices during AISSEE counselling.
Complete List of Traditional Sainik Schools (33+ Schools)
North India
1. Sainik School Kunjpura (Haryana)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1961 |
| Location |
Karnal, Haryana |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
First Sainik School in India; strong NDA track record |
| Website |
sainikschoolkunjpura.org |
2. Sainik School Kapurthala (Punjab)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1961 |
| Location |
Kapurthala, Punjab |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Heritage campus; excellent sports facilities |
| Website |
sainikschoolkapurthala.org |
3. Sainik School Chittorgarh (Rajasthan)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1961 |
| Location |
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Historic location; strong academic record |
| Website |
sainikschoolchittorgarh.com |
4. Sainik School Amaravathinagar (Tamil Nadu)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1962 |
| Location |
Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
South India’s premier Sainik School; beautiful campus |
| Website |
sainikschoolamaravathinagar.edu.in |
East India
5. Sainik School Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1962 |
| Location |
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Strong NDA selections; good sports infrastructure |
| Website |
sainikschoolbhubaneswar.org |
6. Sainik School Ghorakhal (Uttarakhand)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1966 |
| Location |
Nainital, Uttarakhand |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Hill station campus; excellent environment for learning |
| Website |
sainikschoolghorakhal.org |
West India
7. Sainik School Balachadi (Gujarat)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1961 |
| Location |
Jamnagar, Gujarat |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Coastal location; strong sports culture |
| Website |
sainikschoolbalachadi.org |
8. Sainik School Satara (Maharashtra)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1961 |
| Location |
Satara, Maharashtra |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
One of the oldest; strong alumni network |
| Website |
sainikschoolsatara.org |
Central India
9. Sainik School Rewa (Madhya Pradesh)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1962 |
| Location |
Rewa, Madhya Pradesh |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Central India’s flagship Sainik School |
| Website |
sainikschoolrewa.org |
10. Sainik School Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
2008 |
| Location |
Surguja, Chhattisgarh |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~80 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~15 |
| Highlights |
Newer school; modern infrastructure |
| Website |
sainikschoolambikapur.org |
South India
11. Sainik School Korukonda (Andhra Pradesh)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1962 |
| Location |
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Strong academic and NDA record |
| Website |
sainikschoolkorukonda.org |
12. Sainik School Bijapur (Karnataka)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1963 |
| Location |
Bijapur, Karnataka |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~100 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~20 |
| Highlights |
Historic city; well-rounded education |
| Website |
sainikschoolbijapur.org |
Northeast India
13. Sainik School Goalpara (Assam)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1964 |
| Location |
Goalpara, Assam |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~80 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~15 |
| Highlights |
Northeast India’s premier Sainik School |
| Website |
sainikschoolgoalpara.org |
14. Sainik School Imphal (Manipur)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
1971 |
| Location |
Imphal, Manipur |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~80 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~15 |
| Highlights |
Only Sainik School in Manipur |
| Website |
sainikschoolimphal.nic.in |
15. Sainik School Punglwa (Nagaland)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
2007 |
| Location |
Peren, Nagaland |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~80 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~15 |
| Highlights |
Scenic campus; newer school with modern facilities |
| Website |
sainikschoolpunglwa.nic.in |
16. Sainik School East Siang (Arunachal Pradesh)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
2018 |
| Location |
Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~80 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~15 |
| Highlights |
One of the newest traditional Sainik Schools |
| Website |
sainikschooleastsiang.in |
17. Sainik School Chhingchhip (Mizoram)
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
2018 |
| Location |
Serchhip, Mizoram |
| Classes |
6 to 12 |
| Annual Fee |
₹2,00,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Seats (Class 6) |
~80 |
| Seats (Class 9) |
~15 |
| Highlights |
Beautiful hill campus; serves Mizoram and nearby states |
| Website |
sainikschoolchhingchhip.nic.in |
Other Major Schools
| S.No. |
School |
State |
Est. |
Seats (Approx.) |
| 18 |
Sainik School Purulia |
West Bengal |
1962 |
100 |
| 19 |
Sainik School Nagrota |
Jammu & Kashmir |
1970 |
80 |
| 20 |
Sainik School Sujanpur Tira |
Himachal Pradesh |
1978 |
80 |
| 21 |
Sainik School Tilaiya |
Jharkhand |
1963 |
100 |
| 22 |
Sainik School Gopalganj |
Bihar |
2003 |
80 |
| 23 |
Sainik School Nalanda |
Bihar |
2023 |
80 |
| 24 |
Sainik School Amethi |
Uttar Pradesh |
2020 |
80 |
| 25 |
Sainik School Jhansi |
Uttar Pradesh |
2023 |
80 |
| 26 |
Sainik School Mainpuri |
Uttar Pradesh |
2023 |
80 |
| 27 |
Sainik School Chandrapur |
Maharashtra |
2020 |
80 |
| 28 |
Sainik School Kodagu |
Karnataka |
2023 |
80 |
| 29 |
Sainik School Dholpur |
Rajasthan |
2023 |
80 |
| 30 |
Sainik School Rewa |
Madhya Pradesh |
1962 |
100 |
| 31 |
Sainik School Satara |
Maharashtra |
1961 |
100 |
| 32 |
Sainik School Coorg |
Karnataka |
2023 |
80 |
| 33 |
Sainik School Rudraprayag |
Uttarakhand |
2023 |
80 |
How to Choose the Right Sainik School During Counselling
Factors to Consider
- Home State Quota (67%) — You have the highest chance of getting into a school in your home state
- Fee Structure — Traditional schools are ₹2-2.5L; PPP schools are ₹3-6L
- NDA Track Record — Older schools (Kunjpura, Kapurthala, Chittorgarh) have proven records
- Infrastructure — Visit if possible; check sports facilities, labs, hostel
- Location — Climate, accessibility, proximity to home
- Special Facilities — Swimming pool, shooting range, riding (select schools)
Counselling Strategy
Pro Tip: During counselling, fill 15-20 school choices in this order:
- Top 3-5: Your dream traditional schools
- Middle 5-8: Realistic options (home state schools)
- Last 5-7: Safe options (PPP schools, newer schools)
Related Article: Sainik School Counselling 2027 Guide
Sainik Schools by Zone
North Zone (9 Schools)
- Kunjpura (Haryana), Kapurthala (Punjab), Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), Ghorakhal (Uttarakhand), Nagrota (J&K), Sujanpur Tira (HP), Dholpur (Rajasthan), Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand), Mainpuri (UP)
South Zone (6 Schools)
- Amaravathinagar (TN), Korukonda (AP), Bijapur (Karnataka), Kodagu (Karnataka), Coorg (Karnataka), Chandrapur (Maharashtra)
East Zone (7 Schools)
- Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Purulia (WB), Goalpara (Assam), Imphal (Manipur), Punglwa (Nagaland), East Siang (AP), Chhingchhip (Mizoram)
West Zone (4 Schools)
- Balachadi (Gujarat), Satara (Maharashtra), Rewa (MP), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh)
Central Zone (7 Schools)
- Tilaiya (Jharkhand), Gopalganj (Bihar), Nalanda (Bihar), Amethi (UP), Jhansi (UP), Rewa (MP), Ambikapur (CG)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many Sainik Schools are there in India?
There are 33+ traditional government Sainik Schools and 69 new PPP Sainik Schools, making a total of over 100 Sainik Schools in India.
Which is the oldest Sainik School in India?
Sainik School Kunjpura (Haryana) and Sainik School Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) — both established in 1961 — are among the oldest Sainik Schools.
Which Sainik School has the best NDA record?
Schools like Kunjpura, Kapurthala, Chittorgarh, and Amaravathinagar consistently produce high numbers of NDA selections due to their long history and established training systems.
What is the 67% home state quota?
67% of seats in each Sainik School are reserved for students from the home state where the school is located. The remaining 33% are open to students from other states.
Can I apply to any Sainik School in India?
Yes. During AISSEE counselling, you can choose any Sainik School in India. However, your chances are highest for schools in your home state (67% quota).
What is the annual fee for Sainik Schools?
Traditional Sainik Schools charge approximately ₹2,00,000 to ₹2,50,000 per year. PPP schools charge ₹3,00,000 to ₹6,00,000 per year.
Do all Sainik Schools admit girls?
Yes. Since 2021, all Sainik Schools (traditional and PPP) admit girls with 25% seats reserved for female candidates.
Related Articles
Official Source: Sainik Schools Society — Ministry of Defence
Last Updated: August 2026
Author: Aamir Raza — Defense Education Expert
