UP Sainik School Lucknow: Girls will also get admission in this Sainik School of UP, know how different it is from Military School..

Girls will now be admitted to the Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Sainik School, located in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The Governor has approved this. Starting from the 2027-28 academic year, a total of 40 girls will be admitted to the Sainik School based on an entrance exam. Until now, only boys were admitted to this school. This order has been issued only for Sainik School Lucknow. Let us understand the difference between a Sainik School and a Military School.

Previously, admissions to this Sainik School were from Class 7, but from the 2022-23 academic year, the admission process will begin in Class 6. This was announced by the Chief Minister. There are over 33 Sainik Schools across the country. In Uttar Pradesh, besides Lucknow, there are Sainik Schools in Mainpuri, Amethi, and Prayagraj districts.

What is the duration of education at Sainik Schools?
Sainik Schools offer education from Class 6 to 12. Students studying here are also provided with hostel facilities. The Sainik Schools Society, under the Ministry of Education, oversees the administration of these schools. There are plans to open 100 new Sainik Schools across the country. The Defense Minister has announced this. These schools follow the CBSE pattern of education.

How to get admission into a Sainik School?
To enter a Sainik School, students must appear for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam (AISSEE). The exam is conducted at the national level. Separate exams are held for admission to classes 6 and 9. The exam is conducted nationally by the National Testing Agency. This year, the Sainik School Entrance Test was held on April 5.

What is the fee for Lucknow Sainik School?
According to information on the official website of Sainik School Lucknow, the government has increased the school fee from ₹35,000 to ₹50,000 for the academic session 2024-25. The school prepares students academically, physically, and mentally for entry into commissioned positions in the defense services through the National Defense Academy.

Each cadet is trained to develop self-reliance and self-confidence, enabling them to fully benefit from the training programs offered at the National Defense Academy. The school spans 250 acres. For more information, visit the school's official website.

What is the difference between a Sainik School and a Military School?

Both Sainik Schools and Rashtriya Military Schools prepare students for the military. Anyone can enroll in a Sainik School, and it is operated under the state government. Rashtriya Military Schools, on the other hand, admit children of military personnel only and are regulated by the Ministry of Defense.

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