Sainik School: If you want to make your child an army officer, get him admitted here..

Sainik School (Army School): The path to a career in the army in India is often based on the foundation of school life. Many institutes equip students with discipline, leadership, physical ability, and academic proficiency for entry into NDA, IMA, OTA, and other military academies. Here, the focus is on academic quality, NCC, and leadership development. These institutes are not just educational institutions, but training centers that equip the youth with a sense of self-control, patriotism, and self-confidence.
3 institutes are popular for providing the largest number of officers in the Indian Army - Sainik School, Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), and Rashtriya Military School (RMS). These institutes provide military leadership for defense services across the country through their respective traditions, curriculum, and admission process. If you also want to make a career in the army or defense service in the future, then you can get basic training by taking admission in these 3 schools.
You can make a career in the army in these 3 institutes.
Making a career in the army is not easy. For this, along with discipline, one has to focus on a lot of hard work. If you have decided to make a career in the army, then you can set your future by taking admission in any of these 3 institutions mentioned below.
1. Sainik School
There are about 33 Sainik Schools in India. Sainik School Society operates them under the Ministry of Defense. Apart from this, more than 50 new schools have also been added to it under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This has increased the total number of Sainik Schools in the country to 80+.
Specialty of Sainik School
These are residential, CBSE-affiliated government schools. Admission is available here in classes VI and IX.
The main objective of Sainik School is to prepare children for NDA, INA, etc.
The sense of discipline, leadership, and physical training is developed in the students.
2. Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun
There is only one Rashtriya Indian Military College in India, which is located in Dehradun. Its entrance exam will be held in December. Forms have been issued for this. This year, the entrance test of Rashtriya Indian Military College will be held in Delhi. Every year, about 250 cadets get admission here.
Specialty of Rashtriya Indian Military College:
It was established in 1922 and is considered a 'feeder' institute, which prepares for NDA and IMA.
The admission process in this starts from class 8. The syllabus of RIMC focuses on sports and leadership.
Its selection process is very competitive - a written exam, an interview, and a medical.
3. Rashtriya Military School (RMS)
There are a total of 5 Rashtriya Military Schools in India. These are located in Chail, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Dholpur, and Ajmer. These five Rashtriya Military Schools are famous for their alumni network and training model. It can be easy to make a career in the army by getting basic training in the.
Specialty of Rashtriya Military School
These schools were earlier known as ‘King George’s Royal Indian Military Schools’ and are based on today’s public school model.
Admission is available here in classes VI and IX. They develop a military mindset as well as academic and leadership skills.
Students from both civil and defense sectors get admission here. By studying here, one can prepare for NDA/INA etc.
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