Sainik School Amethi has the distinction of being one of the youngest Sainik Schools in India — and the only one whose first academic session began during a global pandemic. The Memorandum of Agreement between the Ministry of Defence and the Uttar Pradesh state government was signed on 30th April 2015, but it took five years for the school to become operational. On 15th July 2020, Sainik School Amethi commenced its first academic session — only to find that COVID-19 had shut down physical classrooms. The school resorted to online classes from 10th August 2020, making its founding story uniquely modern.
Located in Kauhar, Shahgarh, Amethi district, the school operates under CBSE affiliation number 2120152 (School Number 72151). Despite its recent establishment, the school has quickly built infrastructure and academic systems aligned with the Sainik Schools Society’s standards.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Established | 15 July 2020 (MoA signed 30 April 2015) |
| Location | Kauhar, Shahgarh, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh – 227411 |
| CBSE Affiliation No. | 2120152 |
| School Number | 72151 |
| Classes | VI to XII |
| Medium | English |
| Type | Residential |
| Website | sainikschoolamethi.com |
| Principal | Lt Col Chandra Prakash (Indian Army) |
| Administrative Officer | Sqn Ldr Pranav Nagar (Indian Air Force) |
The idea of a Sainik School in Amethi was formalized on 30th April 2015, when the Ministry of Defence and the Uttar Pradesh state government signed a Memorandum of Agreement. Amethi — a politically significant district in Uttar Pradesh — was chosen to serve the youth of eastern UP, a region with strong military recruitment traditions but limited access to military-oriented education.
The school’s establishment was delayed by bureaucratic processes and infrastructure development. By the time it was ready to open in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a virtual launch. The first batch of cadets attended online classes before eventually joining the physical campus.
Sainik School Amethi’s founding during COVID-19 shaped its early culture. The school had to build its identity, traditions, and systems during a period of national crisis. That it succeeded — establishing academic routines, NCC training, and house systems despite the pandemic — speaks to the resilience of its founding team.
Class VI:
Class IX:
67% seats for Uttar Pradesh domicile. 33% for other states.
Fee structure is available on the Fee Structure page. Scholarships are available.
The school has a qualified teaching staff including TGTs in Maths, Computer Science, General Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi.
As a school established in 2020, Sainik School Amethi is still building its NDA track record. The school’s academic results and NDA selections will develop as the first batches complete their education.
Q: When did Sainik School Amethi start? A: The first academic session began on 15th July 2020, with online classes from 10th August 2020 due to COVID-19.
Q: What is the CBSE affiliation number? A: 2120152 (School Number 72151).
Q: Who is the current Principal? A: Lt Col Chandra Prakash from the Indian Army.
Q: How old is the school? A: Very new — established in 2020, making it one of the youngest Sainik Schools.
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