India is getting 100 new Sainik Schools. These schools are being set up under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This means the government works with private schools, NGOs, and state governments to open new schools across the country.
This article gives you all the key facts — what PPP means, which states have new schools, and how your child can get admission.
What Is the PPP Model?
The Government of India has approved 100 new Sainik Schools under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence. These are set up through partnerships with state governments, NGOs, and private schools.
Private schools apply to become a Sainik School. Once approved, they follow Sainik School rules and take students through the AISSEE ↗ entrance exam. The school runs itself but works under the Ministry of Defence.
The government gives up to 50% fee support — up to Rs. 40,000 per student per year — for eligible students. This makes it possible for more families to afford a Sainik School education.
Why Did India Need More Sainik Schools?
As of 2021, India had only 33 Sainik Schools for a population of 140 crore. Many states had no Sainik School at all. Children from small towns and villages had no access to this kind of education.
Sainik Schools, along with RIMC ↗ and RMS, contribute 25–30% of officer cadets to NDA and INA. The PPP model helps fill the gap and take this opportunity to every corner of India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the 100-school plan at the Diamond Jubilee of Sainik School Ghorakhal in March 2026. He also confirmed that girls are now allowed in Sainik Schools — a big and welcome change.
First Batch — 18 Schools (December 2022)
The first official list was released by the Ministry of Defence through PIB (Press Information Bureau). These 18 schools signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sainik Schools Society.
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S.No |
State |
District |
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1 |
Andhra Pradesh |
SPSR Nellore |
|
2 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Tawang |
|
3 |
Bihar |
Samastipur, Patna |
|
4 |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
Silvassa |
|
5 |
Gujarat |
Junagadh, Mehsana |
|
6 |
Haryana |
Fatehabad, Rohtak |
|
7 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Solan |
|
8 |
Karnataka |
Belagavi, Mysuru |
|
9 |
Kerala |
Kozhikode |
|
10 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Mandsaur |
|
11 |
Maharashtra |
Ahmednagar, Sangli |
|
12 |
Punjab |
Patiala |
|
13 |
Tamil Nadu |
Tuticorin |
Second Batch — 23 Schools with Full Names (September 2023)
The second official list from PIB gave the full names of schools and the organisations running them.
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S.No |
State |
District |
School Name |
|
1 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Y.S.R |
Z P High School, Nallapureddypalli |
|
2 |
Bihar |
Ganpatrai Salarpuria Saraswati Vidya Manir |
|
|
3 |
Chhattisgarh |
Bemetara |
Allons Public School |
|
4 |
Chhattisgarh |
Bilaspur |
Aadharshila Vidya Mandir |
|
5 |
Chhattisgarh |
Raipur |
The Great India School |
|
6 |
Chhattisgarh |
Rajnandgaon |
Delhi Public School |
|
7 |
Haryana |
Kurukshetra |
Smt. Kesari Devi Lohia Jairam Public School |
|
8 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Hamirpur |
Woods Park School |
|
9 |
Karnataka |
Bidar |
National English Medium Public School |
|
10 |
Kerala |
Alapuzha |
Vidhyadhiraja Vidyapeetom Central School |
|
11 |
Kerala |
Ernakulam |
Sree Sarada Vidyalaya |
|
12 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Hosangabad |
Saraswati Gramoday Higher Secondary School |
|
13 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Katni |
Syna International School |
|
14 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Khargone |
Gokuldas Public School |
|
15 |
Maharashtra |
Nagpur |
Bhonsala Military School |
|
16 |
Maharashtra |
Solapur |
Adarsh Public School, Akulgaon |
|
17 |
Rajasthan |
Good Day Defence School |
|
|
18 |
Rajasthan |
Jaipur |
Shri Bhawani Niketan Public School |
|
19 |
Rajasthan |
Jodhpur |
Shri Hanwant Sr. Sec School, Chopasni |
|
20 |
Rajasthan |
Sikar |
Bhartiya Public School |
|
21 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Mathura |
Samvid Gurukulam Senior Secondary School |
|
22 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Lucknow |
Surya Sainik School, Gomti Nagar |
|
23 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Etawah |
Shakuntlam International School |
How to Get Admission
Admission to all PPP Sainik Schools is through AISSEE — the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination, conducted by NTA.
Class 6 entry: Students in Class 5, aged 10–12 years. Class 9 entry: Students in Class 8.
1. Fill the AISSEE form on the NTA website
2. Appear for the written exam
3. Check results and register for online counselling
4. Choose your preferred school based on rank and available seats
Official Government Sources
Both lists above are taken from verified Ministry of Defence sources published on PIB (Press Information Bureau of India).
• PIB Press Release — Ministry of Defence, December 2022 (Release ID: 1884095)
• PIB Official PDF — List of 23 Approved New Sainik Schools, September 2023
Quick Summary
• India is opening 100 new Sainik Schools under the PPP model
• Schools are run by private schools, NGOs, and state governments under Ministry of Defence
• 18 schools were listed in the first batch — December 2022
• 23 schools were named with full details in the second batch — September 2023
• 19 schools are already running as of latest updates
• Admission is through AISSEE — same exam for all Sainik Schools
• Fee support up to Rs. 40,000 per student per year for eligible students
• Girls are now allowed in Sainik Schools — a major new change
