Sainik School, Kodagu

Sainik School Kodagu is one of the 33 Sainik Schools of India. It is a fully residential school for boys. The medium of instruction is English. Established by Government of India on 18 October 2007 at Kodagu which is approximately 6 km from Kushalnagar. It is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education and is a member of Indian Public Schools Conference (IPSC).

The school prepares boys for entry into the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune and for other walks of life. The school currently has around 550 students in its roll.

Administration[]

The administration of Sainik School is vested in an autonomous body known as Sainik Schools Society under Ministry of Defence, India. Sainik Schools Society is headed by the Board of Governors under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri (Union Minister of Defense).^[1] The Chief Ministers/Education Ministers of the states where the Sainik Schools are located, are members of the Board of Governors. There is a Local Board of Administration for each school with a senior defense service officer as its Chairperson.

Campus[]

Sainik School Kodagu is located in Kodagu, in the Indian state Karnataka. The campus spreads across 60 acres (0.24 km²) of land.

Main building[]

The school main block is called as Ved Vyas Block which comprises well equipped class rooms, laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Computer Science and Social Science), and Library.

Cadet Dormitories[]

The school is fully residential. All cadets are accommodated in Dormitories known as Houses) under direct supervision of Housemasters and House Tutors who act as their guides and guardians. The housemasters are assisted in their job by Matron/Hostel Superintendents who take care of cadets' personal hygiene and comforts. The houses at school are named after famous Indian personalities and are as under:

1. Menon
2. Cariappa
3. Katari
4. Subroto

Cadets Mess[]

The campus has a central mess which caters for members in one sitting. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available. It is supervised by a qualified Mess Manager.

Admissions[]

Admissions are given in Class VI, Class IX . Admission for classes VI and IX is carried out on the basis of an entrance exam usually held in January.

• Sale of Admission Form : During the month of October to December
• Last date of Submission of Admission form : First week of December
• Date of Entrance exam : First Sunday of January

N.C.C.[]

N.C.C. is an integral part of students' life in Sainik School Kodagu. The School has an Independent Company of Junior and Senior Division N.C.C. as integral part.

References[]

External links[]

• Official website
• Sainik Schools Society