Tamil Nadu Sainik Schools (Old + New): Vacancies, Fees & Parent Comparison (AISSEE 2026–27)

If you’re a parent in Tamil Nadu preparing your child for AISSEE, you’ll notice two categories:

  • Old / Traditional Sainik School (the original Sainik School system)
  • New Sainik Schools (NSS) (approved partner/private schools following a Sainik-style “Academic Plus” program)

This post lists all Sainik Schools in Tamil Nadu, shows the seat vacancies for the current AISSEE cycle (2026–27), and gives you a simple fee + facility comparison based on what schools publish on their official websites.

Quick Snapshot: Seats vs Fees (Tamil Nadu)

Note: Seat vacancies are for AISSEE 2026–27 (they can change during counselling).
Fees can also change year to year—always verify from each school’s official site before paying.

School Old / New Location Class 6 Seats (2026–27) Class 9 Seats (2026–27) Official Website
Sainik School Amaravathinagar Old (Traditional) Amaravathinagar, TN 111 0 sainikschoolamaravathinagar.edu.in
Vallaba Sainik School New (NSS) Madurai, TN 200 Not shown vallabasainik.in
The Vikasa Sainik School New (NSS) Thoothukudi, TN 60 20 thevikasasainikschool.edu.in
Jayanthi Sainik School New (NSS) Tiruppur, TN 120 Not shown jayanthisainikschool.com
KMS Sainik School New (NSS) Salem, TN 90 Not shown kmscbse.org
SPK Sainik (Sainik Program) Sainik-style program (Verify NSS/AISSEE) TN Verify Verify spkschools.com

1) Old Sainik School in Tamil Nadu (Traditional)

Sainik School Amaravathinagar (Old / Traditional)

This is the traditional Sainik School in Tamil Nadu.

Seat Vacancies (AISSEE 2026–27)

  • Class 6: 111 seats
  • Class 9: 0 seats

Fees (Official page: 2025–26)

Below is the key fee information published on their official fee page.

Tuition Fee

  • Annual Tuition Fee: ₹1,16,924
  • Half-Yearly Amount: ₹58,862

Other Charges (as listed on the same official page)

  • Diet Money: ₹44,250
  • Clothing Fee: ₹1,500 (first year), ₹750 per year (subsequent years)
  • Caution Money (Refundable): ₹3,000 (General), ₹1,500 (SC/ST)
  • Pocket Money deposit: ₹1,500 + Incidental Charges deposit: ₹1,500
  • Miscellaneous fee: ₹4,450 (first year, per annum)
  • Additional Facilities (if applicable):
    • Amaravian Student Store: ₹9,000
    • Amudham: ₹3,000
    • Laundry: ₹6,500
    • Stationery Stores: ₹6,000

Official fee page:
https://www.sainikschoolamaravathinagar.edu.in/fees-details.php

2) New Sainik Schools in Tamil Nadu (NSS)

New Sainik Schools are approved schools that run a Sainik-style program (discipline + physical training + leadership + academics). The fee model and boarding type vary a lot, so parents must compare carefully.

Below are the New Sainik Schools you shared (plus how they appear to parents practically).

A) Vallaba Sainik School (Madurai)

Seat Vacancies (AISSEE 2026–27)

  • Class 6: 200 seats
  • Class 9: Not shown for the current cycle

Fees (how to verify)

Their site provides:

  • a Brochure link, and
  • a “Fee Structure for Grade VI” link (hosted on Google Docs)

Because the fee sheet is inside an external doc, the best way is:
✅ open it on desktop / Chrome and download/save the sheet for reference.

Official site: https://vallabasainik.in/

B) The Vikasa Sainik School (Thoothukudi)

Seat Vacancies (AISSEE 2026–27)

  • Class 6: 60 seats
  • Class 9: 20 seats

This school stands out because it has Class 9 intake listed in the current cycle.

Fees (how to verify)

Their fee details are typically published on their site, but sometimes the page may not load on all networks/devices.
✅ Verify directly from the school’s official website.

Official site: https://thevikasasainikschool.edu.in/

C) Jayanthi Sainik School (Tiruppur)

Seat Vacancies (AISSEE 2026–27)

  • Class 6: 120 seats
  • Class 9: Not shown for the current cycle

Fees (how to verify)

Fee pages may not always show a clear breakup publicly.

Best approach (works every time):
✅ Contact the school and ask for a “Class 6 Sainik stream fee sheet”, including:

  • tuition
  • day boarding / hostel (if any)
  • deposits
  • uniform/books/training kit
  • transport (if applicable)

Official site: https://www.jayanthisainikschool.com/

D) Kailash Maansarovar Sainik School (KMS) (Salem)

Seat Vacancies (AISSEE 2026–27)

  • Class 6: 90 seats
  • Class 9: Not shown for the current cycle

Fees (how to verify)

KMS has a dedicated Sainik page on their website.
✅ Check the latest fee table and confirm whether hostel is mandatory or optional for the Sainik stream.

Official site: https://www.kmscbse.org/sainik.php

E) SPK Sainik (Sainik Program Page)

SPK has a Sainik program page and describes Sainik-style routines/training.

Seat Vacancies (AISSEE 2026–27)

  • Not confirmed from vacancy list here → Please verify directly with the school:
    1. Are they officially in the New Sainik School (NSS) seat allocation for this AISSEE cycle?
    2. Is admission through AISSEE counselling, or through school’s internal process?

Official site: https://spkschools.com/sainik-spk/

3) “Fees vs Seats” Table (Compact + Parent-Friendly)

School Class 6 Seats Class 9 Seats Fee Visibility Online What it usually means
Sainik School Amaravathinagar (Old) 111 0 ✅ Clear Transparent fee page + additional charges listed
Vallaba Sainik (Madurai) 200 Not shown ✅ Medium Fee shared via brochure / external doc
Vikasa Sainik (Thoothukudi) 60 20 ⚠️ Varies Fee pages may load differently by device/network
Jayanthi Sainik (Tiruppur) 120 Not shown ⚠️ Limited Ask for official fee sheet from school office
KMS Sainik (Salem) 90 Not shown ✅ Usually clear Verify fee + whether hostel is required
SPK Sainik Verify Verify ⚠️ Limited Confirm AISSEE seat allocation + fee details

4) How parents should choose (simple logic)

Choose the Old Sainik School (Amaravathinagar) if you want:

  • traditional Sainik School legacy system
  • long-established residential routine
  • clear fee structure published officially

Choose a New Sainik School (NSS) if you want:

  • more seat options within Tamil Nadu
  • day boarding/day school options
  • location convenience (Madurai/Salem/Tiruppur/Thoothukudi)

Practical tip:
Don’t decide based only on “tuition fee.” Ask for all-inclusive annual cost.

5) Parent Checklist (ask every New Sainik School this)

Copy-paste these questions and message the school:

  1. Is admission through AISSEE + counselling for 2026–27?
  2. Is hostel mandatory for Sainik stream?
  3. Total annual cost (all-inclusive): tuition + boarding/day boarding + pocket/incidental + uniform + books + training kit + deposits
  4. Daily routine: PT time, study hours, lights-out time
  5. Medical support + safety policy
  6. Refund/withdrawal rules if seat is not taken

Official Websites (Tamil Nadu)

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