Confident students of Sainik School Mysore in uniform

Admissions Open · AISSEE 2027–28

An education built to be carried anywhere.

Viveka School of Excellence Sainik School, Mysuru is a New Sainik School run by the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, in affiliation with the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence — the first NGO-run Sainik School in Karnataka, and among the best Sainik Schools in Karnataka for cadets with global ambitions.

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2022Sainik-affiliated

10.13 ac.Campus, Saragur

SVYMRun since 2002

NDAFoundation from Class IX

Students of Sainik School Mysore studying in the library

Evening prep hour in the library, Block A.

A city built on ambitionMysuru's palace and gardens draw visitors from around the world — a fitting backdrop for cadets with the same reach in mind.

About the School

A Sainik School with a global outlook.

Founded in 2002 as Viveka School of Excellence by the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), the school received Sainik School affiliation from the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, in August 2022 — becoming the first and only NGO-run Sainik School in Karnataka. Set on a 10.13-acre campus at Saragur in Mysuru district, it is a fully residential, CBSE-affiliated school for cadets from Class VI, counted among the best Sainik Schools in Karnataka for cadets preparing for a career in the Armed Forces or beyond.

"Every cadet who walks out of our gate should be ready for three things: a classroom, a command, and a crisis." — Office of the Principal

Our cadets rise before the sun for physical training, spend their mornings in a CBSE classroom built for scholarship, and their afternoons on the parade ground, the playing field, or in NCC drill — because a Sainik School education asks something of the whole person, not just the mind.

1:15Teacher to cadet ratio

24/7Residential supervision

NDAFoundation coaching from Class IX

The Cadet's Route

Five waypoints, one journey

Every cadet moves through the same five stages on the way from admission to commission-readiness. Nothing here is decorative — it is the actual order of things.

01Class VI & IX

Entrance & Foundation

Admission through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) — the Sainik School entrance exam for Karnataka and the rest of India — followed by a settling-in term.

02Years 1–2

Academic Discipline

A full CBSE curriculum taught with the rigour of a residential Sainik School — smart classrooms, subject clinics, and a house system that keeps every cadet accountable.

03Ongoing

Physical & Military Grounding

Daily PT, drill and NCC training on campus — cross-country runs, obstacle courses and route marches that turn discipline into instinct.

04Class IX–X

Leadership in the House System

Senior cadets take charge of junior dormitories, sports houses and parade contingents — command experience long before any uniform is issued for real.

05Class XI–XII

NDA & Career Foundation

Dedicated coaching for the NDA written examination and SSB interview, alongside continued CBSE academics for cadets choosing other career paths.

On Campus

Facilities built for a self-contained campus

Everything a residential cadet needs sits inside the school's own perimeter, from the classroom to the infirmary — a hallmark of every CBSE Sainik School in Karnataka.

Smart Classrooms

Digital boards, science labs and a CBSE curriculum delivered by a resident teaching faculty.

Residential Sainik School Hostel

Supervised dormitories with house masters resident on every floor, day and night.

Parade & Drill Ground

A full-length parade square used for daily drill, morning assembly and ceremonial parades.

Infirmary & Medical Care

A resident medical officer and 24-hour nursing staff, with a tie-up hospital a short drive from campus.

Library & Reading Room

A quiet-hours reading room stocked for both the CBSE syllabus and competitive examination prep.

Dining Hall

Mess-style dining with a nutritionist-planned menu built around a growing cadet's training load.

Principal of Sainik School Mysore with students

Principal's Message

"Mysuru taught the world that a small city could think in world-class terms. We hold our cadets to the same standard — local roots, no ceiling on ambition. Every cadet who joins us in Class VI leaves us, years later, ready for the NDA, for a career, and for life."

Principal, Sainik School Mysore M.A., M.Ed. · formerly of the Indian Army Education Corps

Bunk beds inside the Sainik School Mysore hostel

Hostel Life

A Sainik School hostel on a 10-acre Saragur campus

Our residential Sainik School hostel in Mysore houses cadets in single-sex dormitory wings, grouped by house rather than by age, so that senior cadets are always on hand to mentor the juniors sharing their floor.

House masters resident on every dormitory floor
Fixed lights-out, study hour and wake-up routine
Common rooms with newspapers, board games and a television hour
Weekly laundry, uniform inspection and locker checks
Supervised phone-call hours for contact with family

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Academics

A CBSE classroom with a competitive edge

As a CBSE Sainik School in Karnataka, cadets follow the full CBSE curriculum through Class XII, with dedicated evening prep hours, subject clinics for students who fall behind, and an accelerated track for those aiming at the sciences.

Science, computer and language labs on campus
Two-hour supervised evening prep, six nights a week
Kannada and English medium support
NDA written-exam coaching integrated from Class IX

Students in a classroom at Sainik School Mysore

Sport & the Outdoors

Games are not a break from discipline — they teach it

Every cadet represents a sports house from their first term, and inter-house competition runs through the whole academic year.

Football & Athletics

A full-size ground for football and track events, used for the school's own athletics meet each winter.

Basketball & Volleyball

Hard-court facilities lit for evening practice after the day's academic sessions end.

Athletics Track

A conditioning circuit used for daily PT and pre-NDA physical efficiency training.

NCC & Drill

NCC parades and route marches for senior cadets, run by attached defence service staff.

Beyond Class XII

A direct line to the National Defence Academy

Sainik Schools were founded in 1961 for exactly this purpose — to widen the pool of candidates ready for the NDA and the officer cadre. Our senior cadets follow a coaching track built around that goal, though it is never the only path we prepare them for.

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Class IX – XI

Foundational reasoning, general knowledge and physical standards testing begins.

Class XII

Full NDA written-exam coaching alongside board examination preparation.

SSB Interview Prep

Mock Service Selection Board panels run by retired defence officers on staff.

Commission & Beyond

Alumni tracking and reference letters for cadets who go on to the NDA, INA or civilian colleges.

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Life on campus, in brief

Confident students of Sainik School Mysore

Founder's Week

Morning lecture

Library hour

Dormitory wing

Mysore Palace, nearby

House sports day

Admissions

Sainik School Admission in Karnataka — how it works

Entry to Sainik School Mysore is through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) — the Sainik School entrance exam conducted once a year for Class VI and Class IX seats.

STEP 01

AISSEE Registration

Applications open online in the winter months; the school's registration guidance is published on this site each cycle.

STEP 02

Written Examination

A national-level written test covering mathematics, language, general knowledge and intelligence.

STEP 03

Medical Examination

Shortlisted candidates undergo a medical fitness check at an empanelled hospital.

STEP 04

Merit List & Joining

Final selection by merit and category; the academic session begins in April.

Key Admission Facts

Entry classes VI & IX
Examination AISSEE
Medium of instruction English
Board CBSE
Boarding Fully residential
Eligible states All India quota

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Sainik School Fees Mysore

Fee structure follows Sainik Schools Society norms

Annual Sainik School fees at Mysore cover tuition, boarding, uniform and mess charges, with concessions available for defence dependents and economically weaker sections, as per government norms. Request the current fee sheet below.

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Parents & Alumni

What families say

★★★★★

"My son struggled with routine at home. Since he started at Mysore, I barely recognise the discipline he brings back on his own during the holidays."

Parent, Class VIII cadetMysuru district

★★★★★

"The NDA coaching starts early enough that it never feels rushed. My daughter's confidence in the mock SSB sessions surprised even us."

Parent, Class XI cadetBengaluru

★★★★★

"What stayed with me after I left wasn't the drill — it was the house system. Being responsible for younger cadets changes how a teenager carries himself."

Alumnus, Class of 2024Now at NDA, Khadakwasla

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is Sainik School Mysore an official Sainik School?+

Viveka School of Excellence Sainik School, Mysuru received Sainik School affiliation from the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, in August 2022. It is the first and only NGO-run Sainik School in Karnataka, run by the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, and follows the same CBSE curriculum and AISSEE admission process as other Sainik Schools.

How is Sainik School admission in Karnataka decided?+

Entirely through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) — the Sainik School entrance exam — followed by a medical examination for shortlisted candidates and a final merit-based selection.

What are the Sainik School fees at Mysore?+

Annual fees are set periodically in line with Sainik Schools Society norms, covering tuition, boarding, mess and clothing charges, with concessions for eligible categories. Contact the admissions office for the current fee sheet.

Can day scholars attend, or is it fully residential?+

The Sainik School stream is fully residential — cadets, including local students from Mysuru district, live on campus during term.

What language is instruction given in?+

English is the medium of instruction, with additional support classes available in Kannada for students who need them.

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Sainik School Mysore welcomes prospective parents by appointment on all working days.

Campus AddressViveka School of Excellence, Hanchipura Road, Saragur, Mysuru District, Karnataka – 571121, India

Phone+91 XXXXX XXXXX

Emailadmissions@sainikschoolmysore.com