Cracking the Sainik School or Rashtriya Military School (RMS) entrance exam demands strong foundations in Mathematics, Science, English, and General Knowledge. Alongside books and coaching, YouTube has emerged as one of the most powerful — and free — tools for aspirants. Here are the best channels to bookmark right now.
🇮🇳 Government of India – Official Educational Channels
1. DIKSHA – National Teachers Platform
Launched by the Ministry of Education, DIKSHA hosts curriculum-aligned video lessons for Classes 6–9, directly mapped to NCERT content — the same syllabus tested in Sainik and RMS exams. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@DIKSHAOfficial
2. SWAYAM Prabha (Ministry of Education)
This initiative streams free, high-quality lectures by university professors on Science, Maths, and English. Excellent for concept clarity at the upper-primary level. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@SwayamPrabha
3. CBSE Academic
The official channel of the Central Board of Secondary Education shares model papers, exam tips, and subject-specific guidance aligned with the Class 6 and Class 9 Sainik School syllabus. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@CBSEAcademic
📚 NCERT – Official Channel
4. NCERT Official
The National Council of Educational Research and Training runs its own YouTube channel with animated and live-lecture videos for every subject from Class 1 to Class 12. Since the Sainik School entrance exam (AISSEE) is entirely NCERT-based, this channel is non-negotiable for every aspirant. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ncertofficial
Key playlists to follow:
- Mathematics (Class 6 & 7)
- Science (Class 6 & 7)
- English (Honeysuckle & A Pact with the Sun)
🔬 World-Class Science & Maths Platforms for Kids
5. Khan Academy
Arguably the best free education platform in the world, Khan Academy covers entire Maths and Science syllabuses for Classes 5–9 in a step-by-step, concept-first approach. Perfect for building problem-solving speed required in competitive exams. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@khanacademy
Also visit their dedicated kids' app: https://www.khanacademy.org
6. CrashCourse Kids
A fun, fast-paced channel by the creators of CrashCourse, designed specifically for younger learners. Their Science series covers topics like ecosystems, matter, forces, and space — all high-weightage areas in the Sainik School exam. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@crashcoursekids
7. Numberphile
For students who want to fall in love with Maths beyond the textbook, Numberphile presents number theory, puzzles, and problem-solving in an engaging format. Builds the mathematical thinking that helps in tough MCQ rounds. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@numberphile
8. SciShow Kids
Covers fascinating science topics — biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science — in short, engaging videos ideal for Class 4–7 students. Builds conceptual understanding and GK simultaneously. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@scishowkids
💡 Quick Tips for Using These Channels Effectively
- Follow the NCERT channel first — every topic in AISSEE traces back to NCERT textbooks.
- Use Khan Academy for Maths practice — their exercise sets after each video are excellent for timed drill.
- Watch CrashCourse Kids and SciShow Kids to revise Science concepts the night before a test.
- Combine DIKSHA videos with your school textbooks for chapter-by-chapter revision.
Consistency matters more than quantity. Watching one focused video daily and solving 10 problems is far more effective than binge-watching without practice. Best of luck to every Sainik School and RMS aspirant!
