UP Sainik School
About the School
UP Sainik School is unique in many respects , as compared to other Sainik Schools in the country. Main features as mentioned below :
- It is the First Sainik School of India, established in 1960.
- The admission is taken in class 6 and in class 9.
- Admission is open to only the domicile students of Uttar Pradesh.
- It has started giving admissions to the girl students. Last year, girl students were given admission in class 9.
- It conducts its Entrance Exam separately and not with the other Sainik Schools. The exam is conducted in the month of January.
- It conducts interview after the Written Test.
Recent updates:
- New Sainik School added in Gorakhpur
- Girls & Boys can apply to class 9 in UP Sainik school.
- Only Boys can apply to class 6 in Lucknow Sainik School
- Boys & Girls can apply to class 6 & 9 in Gorakhpur Sainik School
Basis of admission
Admission is on merit on the basis of the Written Exam followed by an interview and the medical test.
Who can apply for the December 2025 Exam?
For Class 9 : Boys & Girls between the age of 12½ to 15 years on 02 July of the admission year. Born between 2nd July 2011 to 1st January 2014.
For Class 6 : Only Boys in Lucknow Sainik School.
Boys & Girls in Gorakhpur Sainik School.
Born between 2nd July 2014 to 1st January 2017.
Must have passed Class 5th and 8th for admission in class 6th and 9th respectively by 20th May of the admission year.
How to apply
It is an Online application process where the entire application form and the fee is submitted online. Admit cards are also downloaded online.
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