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Admissions Open · AISSEE 2027–28

A residential school built
on the discipline
of the Horsley Hills.

Sainik School Kalikiri is a CBSE-affiliated residential military school in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh — recognised as one of the best Sainik Schools in Andhra Pradesh for its academics, hostel life and a foundation aimed squarely at the National Defence Academy.

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13.53° NLatitude, Kalikiri
78.63° ELongitude, Chittoor Dist.
2014Established · Sainik Schools Society
Cadets of Sainik School Kalikiri assembled in formation for morning parade
Morning assembly · cadets fall in for roll call before first period.
CBSE Sainik School Andhra Pradesh Residential Sainik School Hostel NDA Foundation Coaching NCC & Adventure Training Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh CBSE Sainik School Andhra Pradesh Residential Sainik School Hostel NDA Foundation Coaching NCC & Adventure Training Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
Cadets marching in formation on the parade ground

"Netum Samudayat — Learn to Lead. Discipline is not handed to a cadet; it is climbed, one hill and one habit at a time."

SCHOOL MOTTO · SAINIK SCHOOL KALIKIRI

Students of Sainik School Kalikiri on campus

Cadets after the inter-house debate finals, Founder's Week.

About the School

A Sainik School shaped by the hills of Chittoor.

Established in 2014 under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, Sainik School Kalikiri is the second Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh, set in the red-earth foothill country near Horsley Hills in Chittoor district. It is a fully residential, CBSE-affiliated Sainik School for cadets from Class VI, run on the same disciplined framework as India's older Sainik Schools, and is widely regarded as one of the best Sainik Schools in Andhra Pradesh for cadets aiming at a career in the Armed Forces.

"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 the surrounding hill trails — because a Sainik School education asks something of the whole person, not just the mind.

1:15 Teacher to cadet ratio
24/7 Residential supervision
NDA Foundation coaching from Class IX
The Cadet's Ascent

Five waypoints, one climb

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.

WP.01 Class VI & IX

Entrance & Foundation

Admission through the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) — the Sainik School entrance exam for Andhra Pradesh and the rest of India — followed by a settling-in term focused on routine, hostel life and academic footing.

WP.02 Years 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 to their peers.

WP.03 Ongoing

Physical & Military Grounding

Daily PT, drill, NCC and adventure training in the hill country around Kalikiri — cross-country runs, obstacle courses and treks that turn discipline into instinct.

WP.04 Class 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.

WP.05 Class 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 Andhra Pradesh.

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 asphalt 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 Kalikiri with students
Principal's Message
"A hill isn't climbed in one stride — it's climbed one disciplined step after another. That is what we try to teach here: steady, patient effort that no setback can knock off course. 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 Kalikiri M.A., M.Ed. · formerly of the Indian Army Education Corps
Evening view of the hill country near the Sainik School Kalikiri campus
Hostel Life

A Sainik School hostel in the shadow of the hills

Our residential Sainik School hostel in Kalikiri 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 Andhra Pradesh, 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
  • Telugu, Hindi and English medium support
  • NDA written-exam coaching integrated from Class IX
A cadet reading in the school library
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.

Swimming

A supervised campus pool used for training sessions and the school's annual swimming meet.

NCC & Adventure Training

NCC parades, rock-craft and hill treks into the Horsley Hills foothills for senior cadets.

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.

Learn About Our NDA Track
01

Class IX – XI

Foundational reasoning, general knowledge and physical standards testing begins.

02

Class XII

Full NDA written-exam coaching alongside board examination preparation.

03

SSB Interview Prep

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

04

Commission & Beyond

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

Admissions

Sainik School Admission in Andhra Pradesh — how it works

Entry to Sainik School Kalikiri 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 Kalikiri

Fee structure follows Sainik Schools Society norms

Annual Sainik School fees at Kalikiri 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. Six months into hostel life at Kalikiri, I barely recognise the discipline he brings back on his own during the holidays."

Parent
Parent, Class VIII cadet Chittoor district
★★★★★

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

Parent
Parent, Class XI cadet Tirupati
★★★★★

"What stayed with me after I left wasn't the drill — it was the house system. Being responsible for eight younger cadets at sixteen changes how you carry yourself."

Alumnus
Alumnus, Class of 2024 Now at NDA, Khadakwasla
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is Sainik School Kalikiri affiliated with CBSE? +
Yes. As a CBSE Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh, the school follows the full CBSE curriculum from Class VI through Class XII, taught by a resident teaching faculty on campus.
How is Sainik School admission in Andhra Pradesh 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 Kalikiri? +
Annual fees are set periodically by the Board of Governors 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? +
Sainik School Kalikiri is a fully residential Sainik School — all cadets, including local students from Chittoor district, live on campus during term.
What language is instruction given in? +
English is the medium of instruction, with additional support classes available in Telugu and Hindi for students who need them.
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Campus Address Sainik School Kalikiri, Kalikiri, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh – 517234, India
Phone +91 XXXXX XXXXX
Email admissions@sainikschoolkalikiri.com