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Cadets of Sainik School Sujanpur Tira assembled in formation for morning parade
Admissions Open · AISSEE 2027–28

A residential school
on the banks of the Beas.

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

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1978Established · Sainik Schools Society
31.83° NLatitude, Sujanpur Tira
76.50° ELongitude, Hamirpur Dist.
28 ac.Campus, incl. the Chaugan
CBSE Sainik School Himachal Pradesh Residential Sainik School Hostel NDA Foundation Coaching NCC & Adventure Training Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh CBSE Sainik School Himachal Pradesh Residential Sainik School Hostel NDA Foundation Coaching NCC & Adventure Training Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh
Cadets marching in formation on the parade ground

"Pursuit of Excellence is not a slogan on our gate — it is a standard every cadet is measured against, in the classroom and on the parade ground alike."

SCHOOL MOTTO · SAINIK SCHOOL SUJANPUR TIRA

Students of Sainik School Sujanpur Tira on campus

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

About the School

A Sainik School raised on the historic ground of Sujanpur Tira.

Inaugurated on 2 November 1978 by the then President of India, Shri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, Sainik School Sujanpur Tira is the 18th in the national chain of Sainik Schools and was established under the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, to serve the people of Himachal Pradesh. Set on the historic Chaugan grounds beside the Beas river in Hamirpur district, it is a fully residential, CBSE-affiliated Sainik School for cadets from Class VI, and stands among the best Sainik Schools in Himachal Pradesh for cadets preparing for 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 riverbank — because a Sainik School education asks something of the whole person, not just the mind.

1:14Teacher to cadet ratio
6Hostels, named for HP's rivers
NDAFoundation coaching from Class IX
The Cadet's Route

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.01Class VI & IX

Entrance & Foundation

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

WP.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 to their peers.

WP.03Ongoing

Physical & Military Grounding

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

WP.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.

WP.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 Himachal Pradesh.

Smart Classrooms

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

Residential Sainik School Hostel

Six river-named hostels with house masters resident on every floor, day and night.

Parade & Drill Ground

The historic Chaugan ground, 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 Sujanpur Tira with students
Principal's Message
"The Beas doesn't rush to prove itself — it simply keeps moving, year after year, and in time it shapes the very valley around it. That is the kind of discipline we try to build here: patient, steady, and impossible to divert. 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 Sujanpur Tira M.A., M.Ed. · formerly of the Indian Army Education Corps
Evening view of the hills near the Sainik School Sujanpur Tira campus
Hostel Life

A Sainik School hostel named for the rivers of Himachal

Our residential Sainik School hostel in Sujanpur Tira houses cadets across six wings, each named after a river of Himachal Pradesh, 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 Himachal 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
  • Hindi, Punjabi 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

The historic Chaugan ground doubles as the venue for football and 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 ridges above the Beas valley 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 Himachal Pradesh — how it works

Entry to Sainik School Sujanpur Tira 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 Sujanpur Tira

Fee structure follows Sainik Schools Society norms

Annual Sainik School fees at Sujanpur Tira 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 Sujanpur Tira, I barely recognise the discipline he brings back on his own during the holidays."

Parent
Parent, Class VIII cadetHamirpur 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 cadetShimla
★★★★★

"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 2024Now at NDA, Khadakwasla
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is Sainik School Sujanpur Tira affiliated with CBSE?+
Yes. As a CBSE Sainik School in Himachal 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 Himachal 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 Sujanpur Tira?+
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 Sujanpur Tira is a fully residential Sainik School — all cadets, including local students from Hamirpur district, live on campus during term.
What language is instruction given in?+
English is the medium of instruction, with additional support classes available in Hindi for students who need them.
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Campus AddressSainik School Sujanpur Tira, Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh – 176110, India
Phone+91 XXXXX XXXXX
Emailadmissions@sainikschoolsujanpurtira.com