Kerala backwaters and coconut palms near Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram

Admissions Open — Class VI & IX, Session 2026-27

Discipline Sheltered Like a Kerala Tharavadu Roof

Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram, proudly part of the trusted Sainik School Haryana network, is a CBSE-affiliated, fully residential military school in Kerala's backwater country — preparing cadets for the NDA, Indian Navy and Air Force through rigorous academics, drill and hostel discipline.

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About the School

The Best Sainik School in the Haryana Network, Now on Kerala's Coast

Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram is a fully residential campus built to the same standards as our flagship Sainik School Haryana institution — preparing boys, academically and physically, for a career of national service. As a CBSE Sainik School Haryana-affiliated curriculum campus, we blend the Class VI–XII CBSE syllabus with structured drill, swimming, backwater kayaking and adventure training beneath the coconut palms of Kerala's coast.

What makes us the best Sainik School in the Haryana network 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 evaluating us as a new Sainik School Haryana network campus or comparing established Military School Haryana options, our transparent admission process, published fee structure and verifiable results make Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram a dependable choice for your son's defence career journey.

Recognised & Affiliated CBSE Affiliation No. 1290XXX · Sainik Schools Society, MoD

Main academic block at Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram residential campus

Why Families Choose Us

A Residential Sainik School Haryana Standard, Built for Kerala Families

CBSE Sainik School Haryana Curriculum

Full CBSE syllabus, Class VI to XII, with dedicated PCM/PCB streams and daily supervised study hours.

Sainik School Hostel in Haryana-Standard Housing

Six purpose-built houses, resident wardens, an in-house infirmary and a dietician-approved mess menu.

NDA & Defence Coaching

In-house SSB orientation, physical training and mock interviews from Class IX with serving officers.

Medical & Safety Net

24/7 infirmary, resident medical officer, CCTV-monitored campus and strict warden supervision.

Sports, NCC & Adventure

Swimming, backwater kayaking, athletics, shooting range and NCC wings, plus inter-school competitions.

Track Record of Results

Consistent 100% Class X/XII pass rate and a strong pipeline of NDA, INA and Air Force selections.

Academics

CBSE Curriculum, Military Discipline — One Timetable

As a fully affiliated CBSE Sainik School Haryana curriculum campus, 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.

CBSE Affiliated Class VI – XII PCM / PCB Streams NDA-Oriented Coaching Smart Classrooms

Junior School — Classes VI to VIIIFoundational CBSE + Drill

Senior School — Classes IX & XCBSE Board + SSB Orientation

Senior Secondary — Science (PCM)NDA-Focused Track

Senior Secondary — Science (PCB)Medical / Allied Track

Language Lab & Library10,300+ Volumes

Physics / Chemistry / Bio / Computer LabsFully Equipped

Sainik School Admission Haryana Network

How to Apply: Sainik School Entrance Exam Haryana Standard (AISSEE)

Admission to Class VI and Class IX at Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram 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.

Notification & Prospectus

AISSEE notification releases in November for the following session. Download the prospectus and eligibility criteria.

Online Registration

Register on the official AISSEE/NTA portal, selecting Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram as your preferred centre and school.

Entrance Examination

Written exam (Maths, Language, Intelligence, GK/Science) held in January — Class VI and IX have separate papers.

Merit List & Medical Test

Category- and state-wise merit lists are published, followed by a mandatory medical fitness test.

Verification & Fee Payment

Admission is confirmed after document verification and payment of the first-term fee, per the fee schedule below.

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Sainik School Fees Haryana Standard

Transparent Fee Structure (Session 2026-27)

Component	Class VI–VIII	Class IX–X	Class XI–XII
Tuition Fee (Annual)	₹45,000	₹49,000	₹55,000
Boarding & Lodging (Hostel)	₹90,500	₹90,500	₹94,500
Uniform & Kit (One-time)	₹20,500	₹20,500	₹22,500
Caution Money (Refundable)	₹10,000	₹10,000	₹10,000
Approx. First-Year Total	₹1,66,000	₹1,70,000	₹1,82,000

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.

Sainik School Hostel in Haryana Standard

Life on Campus: Hostel & Infrastructure

Cadet dormitory hostel room at Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram

School library at Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram

Dining mess hall at Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram hostel

Sports ground at Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram

Science laboratory at Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram

Six residential houses with resident wardens and 24-hour security

In-house infirmary with a resident medical officer and ambulance on standby

Dietician-approved mess menu with separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian lines

10,300+ volume library, language lab and four fully-equipped science laboratories

Swimming pool, backwater kayaking dock, shooting range and multiple sports fields

Weekly parent calling hours and a visitors' day every alternate Sunday

Parent & Alumni Voices

Why Parents Call Us the Best Sainik School in the Haryana Network

"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."

Parent of a Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram cadet

Suresh NairParent, Class IX Cadet

"I researched every residential Sainik School Haryana network campus before choosing this one. The transparency around fees and academics settled it for us."

Bindu PillaiParent, Class VI Cadet

"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."

Alumnus of Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram

Cdt. Arjun MenonAlumnus, NDA 163rd Course

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram

Yes. Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram is a fully CBSE-affiliated residential institution, following the same NCERT-based curriculum as our Sainik School Haryana network campuses, 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 — the same Sainik School Entrance Exam Haryana network campuses use.

First-year fees, including tuition, hostel boarding and one-time uniform/kit costs, range from approximately ₹1.66 lakh to ₹1.82 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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.

Sainik School Thiruvananthapuram follows the same curriculum, hostel standards and admission process as the Sainik School Haryana network, giving parents in Kerala a locally accessible campus without any compromise on academics or discipline.

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Have a question about eligibility, the entrance exam or hostel life? Fill in the form and our admissions team will get back to you within one working day.

+91 98765 99120
admissions@sainikschoolthiruvananthapuram.com
Kazhakoottam Backwater Road, Near Veli Lagoon, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695582