Admissions Open — Class VI & IX, Session 2026-27
Sainik School Maharashtra is the state's flagship CBSE-affiliated, fully residential military school, set beneath the historic hill forts of Satara — preparing cadets for the NDA, Indian Navy and Air Force through rigorous academics, drill and hostel discipline.
About the School
Established under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, Sainik School Maharashtra is the state's flagship fully residential campus, built to prepare young boys, academically and physically, for a career of national service. Set beneath Satara's historic hill forts and the Sahyadri range, our CBSE Sainik School Maharashtra curriculum blends the Class VI–XII CBSE syllabus with structured drill, horse-riding, swimming and field-craft training.
What makes us the best Sainik School in Maharashtra isn't only our NDA success rate — it's the daily discipline, the house system that builds leadership from age eleven, and a faculty of subject experts, serving Army instructors and NCC officers who mentor every cadet individually.
Whether you're comparing us as a new Sainik School Maharashtra or evaluating established Military School Maharashtra options, our transparent admission process, published fee structure and verifiable results make Sainik School Maharashtra a dependable choice for your son's defence career journey.
Why Families Choose Us
Full CBSE syllabus, Class VI to XII, with dedicated PCM/PCB streams and daily supervised study hours.
Six purpose-built houses, resident wardens, an in-house infirmary and a dietician-approved mess menu.
In-house SSB orientation, physical training and mock interviews from Class IX with serving officers.
24/7 infirmary, resident medical officer, CCTV-monitored campus and strict warden supervision.
Horse-riding, swimming, athletics, shooting range and NCC wings, plus hill treks and adventure camps.
Consistent 100% Class X/XII pass rate and a strong pipeline of NDA, INA and Air Force selections.
Academics
As a fully affiliated CBSE Sainik School Maharashtra institution, our academic day runs from 0530 hrs parade to 2100 hrs prep, balancing classroom instruction with drill, games and self-study. Cadets follow the NCERT-based CBSE curriculum with coaching mapped to the NDA and AISSEE entrance-exam patterns from the year they join.
Small batch sizes (max. 30 per section), weekly progress cards for parents, and remedial classes for cadets needing extra support keep every boy — not just the top rankers — on track for Class X and XII boards.
Sainik School Admission Maharashtra
Admission to Class VI and Class IX at Sainik School Maharashtra is through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE), conducted centrally by the National Testing Agency on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society. Here's the process, start to finish.
AISSEE notification releases in November for the following session. Download the prospectus and eligibility criteria.
Register on the official AISSEE/NTA portal, selecting Sainik School Maharashtra as your preferred centre and school.
Written exam (Maths, Language, Intelligence, GK/Science) held in January — Class VI and IX have separate papers.
Category- and state-wise merit lists are published, followed by a mandatory medical fitness test.
Admission is confirmed after document verification and payment of the first-term fee, per the fee schedule below.
Sainik School Fees Maharashtra
| Component | Class VI–VIII | Class IX–X | Class XI–XII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Annual) | ₹48,500 | ₹52,500 | ₹58,500 |
| Boarding & Lodging (Hostel) | ₹93,000 | ₹93,000 | ₹97,000 |
| Uniform & Kit (One-time) | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| Caution Money (Refundable) | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Approx. First-Year Total | ₹1,73,500 | ₹1,77,500 | ₹1,89,500 |
Fees are revised periodically as per Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence norms. SC/ST, EWS and Defence-category concessions apply as per government guidelines. Figures above are indicative — final fee slips are issued at admission confirmation.
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Parent & Alumni Voices
"The house system and daily routine gave our son a discipline we couldn't have taught at home. Three years in, he's a different boy — focused and confident."
"I researched every residential Sainik School Maharashtra has before choosing this one. The transparency around fees and academics settled it for us."
"The NDA coaching here isn't an add-on — it's built into the timetable from Class IX. I credit that structure for my SSB recommendation."
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Sainik School Maharashtra is a fully CBSE-affiliated residential institution, following the NCERT-based curriculum from Class VI through XII, alongside NCC and defence-oriented training.
Admission is through AISSEE (All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination), conducted by the National Testing Agency for Class VI and Class IX seats every January.
First-year fees, including tuition, hostel boarding and one-time uniform/kit costs, range from approximately ₹1.73 lakh to ₹1.89 lakh depending on class, with SC/ST, EWS and defence-category concessions as per Sainik Schools Society norms. See the full fee table above.
Yes, Sainik School Maharashtra is a fully residential school — every cadet lives on campus in one of six houses under resident wardens, with mess, infirmary and study-hall facilities included.
As the state's flagship Sainik School, we combine a verifiable NDA/OTA selection record with published fees and CBSE results, making it easy to compare us directly against any new Sainik School Maharashtra or Military School Maharashtra option.
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