📢 Last Updated: July 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM IST — This article is updated regularly with the latest AISSEE 2027 information, official notifications & expert insights.

Sainik Schools in Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir has 2 Sainik Schools. All schools are CBSE-affiliated, fully residential, and admit students through AISSEE conducted by NTA.

Jammu & Kashmir ke Sainik Schools

School	Location	Established	Board
Sainik School Nagrota	Nagrota	1970	CBSE
Sainik School Manasbal	Manasbal	N/A	CBSE

Admission Process

Admission in all Sainik Schools is through AISSEE (All India Sainik School Entrance Exam) conducted by NTA.

Class 6: Age 10-12 years, currently in Class 5
Class 9: Age 13-15 years, currently in Class 8
Application: Online at exams.nta.nic.in
Exam: Usually held in January
67% seats reserved for home state students

Fee Structure (Approximate)

Component	Annual Fee
Tuition	₹85,000 - ₹90,000
Hostel	₹42,000 - ₹48,000
Mess	₹55,000 - ₹65,000
Total	₹2,00,000 - ₹2,50,000

SC/ST students get up to 50% fee concession. Defence personnel wards get 25% concession.

Official Source: Sainik Schools Society

Detailed School Profiles

Last Updated: July 2026

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