Scheme of Scholarship for Sainik Schools
The Sainik School, Goalpara is a reputed Public School and imparts General Education up to Class XII of the Central Board of School Education. The Primary Aim of the School is to prepare Boys for a career in the Cadre of the Armed Forces. The Medium of instruction is English. Scholarships are awarded to the eligible students whose parents are permanent residents of Meghalaya and whose income falls under Rs. 5,000/- to Rs. 8,000/- p.m. Admission is strictly on the basis of Merit in the Entrance Examination and Medical Fitness, 7% of seats are reserved for S.T. Candidates and 15% for S.C. Candidates and 25% for children of Service Personnel including Ex-Servicemen.
The Prospectus and Application Forms may be obtained from the Principal, Sainik School, Goalpara, P.O. Rajapara, Pin-783133, Assam on payment of Rs. 300/- in cash for General/Defence and Rs. 200/- for SC/ST from 8.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. or by I.P.O./Bank Draft of Rs. 340/- and Rs. 240/- respectively drawn in favour of the Principal, Sainik School, Goalpara, payable at S.B.I. Mornoi (Code 9148) if desired by Post, Cost of old question papers for Class VI is Rs. 25/- per set and Rs. 650/- for Class IX per set.
The completed application forms are to be submitted to the Principal, Sainik School, Goalpara, Assam.
The present rate of the Scheme as per Parent’s/Guardian’s income as follows :-
Income :-
- Below Rs. 5,000/- p.m. – Full Scholarship – Rs. 20,000/-
- Between Rs. 5,000/- to Rs. 8,000/- Half Scholarship – Rs. 10,000/-
- Above Rs. 8,000/- not entitled for Scholarship w.e.f. 2002-03.