List of Sainik Schools in South India 2026-27

Sainik Schools in South India are part of a nationwide network of government-run, fully residential schools managed by the Ministry of Defence's Sainik Schools Society. These schools follow the CBSE curriculum with an emphasis on academics, physical fitness, leadership development, and character building to prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy and other defense services. Admissions are through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) primarily for classes 6 and 9.

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Sainik Schools in South India

- 6 Schools
Updated at : 30 Aug 2025, 11:23 am
Sainik School, Kazhakootam, Trivandrum, Kerala Boarding School Building
Coed
4.54K
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Sainik School, Kazhakootam

Trivandrum, Kerala

Annual Fees

₹ 1.22 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

6 Class

Established In:

1962

5.0
1 Review
Established in 1962 under the Ministry of Defence, this premier residential school in Kerala was designed to prepare students for the National Defence Academy. The school is known for its military-style discipline with strong academics to build leadership, patriotism, & resilience in students. Its mission is to instill a spirit of service, integrity, & excellence through a balanced curriculum.
Sainik School, Amravathi Nagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Boarding School Building
Coed
3.85K
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Sainik School, Amravathi Nagar

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Annual Fees

NA

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

1962

5.0
1 Review
Established in 1962, this CBSE boys' boarding school in Tamil Nadu specialises in preparing cadets for the National Defence Academy. Located in Amaravathinagar, Udumalpet, the institution emphasises character building, patriotism, and military discipline. It offers adventurous activities like horse riding, rock climbing, and parasailing alongside rigorous academic training.
Sainik School, Korukonda, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh Boarding School Building
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270
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Sainik School, Korukonda

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

Annual Fees

₹ 1.92 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

1962

4.0
1 Review
Established in 1962, the school was founded with the vision of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and V.K. Krishna Menon to prepare students for the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy. The school combines strong academics with military training and character development. The school recently began admitting girl cadets, shaping students into capable future officers and responsible citizens.
Sainik School, Bijapur (Vijayapura), Karnataka Boarding School Building
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Sainik School

Bijapur (Vijayapura), Karnataka

Annual Fees

₹ 1.90 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

1963

SAINIK SCHOOL BIJAPUR (SSBJ) began functioning in temporary shelters on September 16, 1963. Thirteenth in the series of Sainik schools set up across the country in the sixties, SSBJ was cosseted in a small corner of Vijaya College in Bijapur. The management of Vijaya College lent the school a section of its building where the morning assembly, the library and the classrooms were housed. The school
Sainik School, Kalikiri, Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh Boarding School Building
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251
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Sainik School, Kalikiri

Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh

Annual Fees

₹ 1.84 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

2014

5.0
1 Review
Established in 2014, it is the 25th Sainik School in India and the second in Andhra Pradesh. Affiliated with CBSE and residential, it admits students in Classes VI and IX, focusing on developing leaders under the motto "Learn to Lead." With strong parental involvement and guidance from the Ministry of Defence, the school prepares students with diverse backgrounds to become confident citizens.
Sainik School, Kodagu(coorg), Karnataka Boarding School Building
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Sainik School

Kodagu(coorg), Karnataka

Annual Fees

₹ 2.01 L

Board:

CBSE

Classes:

6 - 12 Class

Established In:

2007

Sainik School Kodagu is the twenty second Sainik School in the country and the second in the state of Karnataka. It was established on 18th October 2007. The school comes under the purview of Karnataka State Government and Ministry of Defence, Govt of India and is administered by a Local Board of Administrators. The school trains its boys in overall development while providing quality education and

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Reviews of Sainik Schools in South India

AC

Akhil Chakyar

5 out of 5
Sainik School, Kazhakootam
6 months ago

This school has brought great discipline and routine into my son's life. It’s a perfect place for ...

KN

K. Nishanth

5 out of 5
Sainik School, Amravathi Nagar
6 months ago

This school is perfect for boys who want to join the army. My child has become very disciplined and ...

PR

Pasupati R.

4 out of 5
Sainik School, Korukonda
6 months ago

My son loves the various activities like sports activities being conducted over here.

AD

Alok Deka

5 out of 5
Sainik School, Kalikiri
7 months ago

Activities like NCC in the school

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