Sainik Schools Society (SSS) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The society runs Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools are English-medium residential schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Sainik Schools prepare cadets to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla (Pune), Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, and other training academies for officers. At present, there are a total of 33 Sainik schools across the country.
Sainik Schools offer admission at the levels of Class VI and Class IX. Admission is based on the performance of candidates in the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE).
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved 18 new Sainik Schools, which operate in partnership with NGOs, private schools, and state governments. These approved New Sainik Schools function under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society. These approved new Sainik schools offer admission to the Sainik School stream of Class VI through the AISSEE.
Sainik School Society Website Link -
https://sainikschoolsociety.in/
