A Centre of Academic Excellence...

(A RESIDENTIAL SENIOR SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS RUN BY SAINIK SCHOOLS

SOCIETY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE UNDER THE AEGIS OF GOVT OF BIHAR)

Motto: Education Leads to Enlightenment

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INTRODUCTION

1. The scheme to establish Sainik Schools was introduced in 1961 with the primary aim of preparing

boys academically, physically and mentally for entry into the NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY,

Khadakwasla, Pune.

2. The other objectives of Sainik Schools are:-

(a) To remove the regional imbalances in the Officer Cadre of the Defence Services.

(b) To develop qualities of body, mind and character which will enable the young boys of

today to become good and useful citizen of tomorrow and excel in all walks of life.

(c) To bring public school education within the reach of the common man's child.

3. Sainik School Nalanda, one of the twenty six Sainik Schools started in different parts of the

country, is a residential public school for boys providing education under the aegis of Sainik Schools

Society, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi and Govt of Bihar. The School was inaugurated on

12 Oct 2003.

LOCATION 4. Sainik School Nalanda functioned at Rajgir in Zila Parishad Inspection Bungalow premises from 2003 to 2015 and shifted to its permanent campus at Nanand village under Silao Block of Nalanda district in January 2016. The new campus of the School was inaugurated by Shri Nitish Kumar, Hon’ble CM on 20 Aug 2015. The School is located 4 km from Pawapuri National Highway, 16 km District Headquarters, Biharsharif and 100 km from State Capital, Patna. HOW TO REACH 5. By Rail: The nearby railway stations are Naladna, Deepnagar Halt, Pawapuri and Biharsharif. However, Gaya Jn (80 km) and Patna Jn (100 km) Railway Stations are major railway stations near to Nanand. By Road: Pawapuri, Biharsharif and Rajgir are the nearby towns having road connectivity to Nanand.

CLIMATE 6. The maximum and minimum temperatures during winter are 28oC and 4oC respectively and during summer 20oC and 44oC respectively.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURE

7. Sainik School Nalanda is a residential School for boys run on Public School lines. The School is

affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. While developing sound

character, team spirit, dedication to duty, patriotic outlook and desire to serve the country with

efficiency, the school prepares students academically for All India Secondary School Examination

(AISS/Class X), All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE/Class XII) and also for the UPSC

Entrance Examination to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA).

8. The School imparts instructions in English Medium. Knowledge of English is not a pre-requisite for

admission at Class VI level. Since all scholarships holders are obligated to take the NDA and INA Entrance

Examination at the plus two (+2) stage and after passing class XII, also as there is more emphasis on

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Science Stream in the NDA curriculum, the Sainik Schools caters for Science Stream subjects only. The

subjects available in classes XI and XII are as under:-

(a) English (b) Mathematics (c) Physics (d) Chemistry (e) Biology/ Informatics Practices (f) Work Experience (g) Physical and Health Edu (h) General Studies. Computer Science is being taught from classes VI to X as an additional subject.

9. All scholarship holders are required to take UPSC examination for NDA till they are within age

limit, even after passing out from this School.

STAFF

10. The Principal is the Chief Executive and Academic head of the School. He is a Serving Defence

Officer of the rank of Colonel of Indian Army or equivalent in Navy and Air Force. He is assisted by Vice

Principal in academics and Administrative Officer in administration. Both are Serving Defence Officers of

the rank of Lt Col/Maj of Indian Army or equivalent in Navy and Air Force. The teaching staff are highly

qualified, experienced, motivated and have aptitude for Public Schools.

TRAINING ACTIVITIES 11. The School aim at complete education encompassing the development of all faculties of the students. The teaching faculty is highly competent and use user friendly and competitive techniques. The system of monitoring each and every student at various levels ensures complete exploration of potential of the student. Academics are paramount. Special emphasis is also given to sports in the School and the participation of all the students in at least two major games is compulsory. The School has facilities for all major games including indoor games and gymnastics. The students are offered a wide range of co-curricular activities and hobbies like Taekwando, Public Speaking, Photography, Creative Writing, Electronics, Art, Music, Dramatics, Gymnastic, Cricket, Volleyball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Handball, Boxing, Information Technology and Band. Literary activities like debates, declamation, dramatics, recitation, quiz, etc are organised on a regular basis to hone their skills in these fields. Inter House Competitions are organised in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. This kind of training gives students an edge over the others and helps them immensely in development of their personality. Boys are encouraged to participate in external competitions and contests as well. The boys are subjected to the obligations of community living in the School. They are required to conform to the code of conduct and decent behaviour on which good citizenship is founded. Good manners and discipline is an integral part of their training. NCC AND EXCURSIONS / ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

12. NCC Training is compulsory for all the students in Sainik Schools. Boys are taken on Educational /

Motivational Tours every year to various Defence Establishments and other places of historical

importance. Selected boys are sponsored for adventure courses at HMI, NIM etc.

NCC TRAINING 13. The School imparts NCC training to all the students. All three wings are active, ie Army, Navy and Air Force. The School has a full-fledged NCC component. NCC Independent Junior Division Company for cadets from VII to X and Senior Division affiliated to 38 Bihar NCC Bn for Class XI and XI. The students get very high standard of NCC training under the supervision of NCC PI Staff and ANOs. Cadets appear for NCC ‘A’ and ‘B’ Certificate Exams while they are in Class X and XII respectively.

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EXCURSIONS, EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND ADVENTURE 14. Excursions, educational tours, adventure training are organised for cadets to National Defence Academy, other Sainik Schools, defence training establishments such as Air Force Station, Lohegaon, OTA, Gaya, etc. Cadets are also sent to Rajgir, Nalanda, Pawapuri, Bodh Gaya and Patna to acquaint them about local places of historical importance. Cadets are also being sent for National Adventure Programme at Pachmarhi organised by the Bharat Scouts and Guides. Two cadets are also being nominated for the All India Sainik Schools Mountaineering Expedition being organised every by Sainik School Kunjpura under the auspices of Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence. SCHOOL TESTS

15. Tests are held as per CBSE guidelines for classes VI to X. 1st, 2nd term and annual exam for Class

XI and terminal exam for class XII are conducted as per the school calendar. Report Cards are sent to the

parents at the end of each examination.

COMPUTER LAB AND LANGUAGE LAB

16. The School has a well equipped Computer Lab with latest computers, multimedia kits and

Internet facility. All the systems are connected with LAN and Online UPS system. A Language Lab has also

been setup to enhance communication skills of Cadets.

LIBRARY

17. The School has a well stocked and equipped Reading Room cum Library and the facility exists for

issuing books to the boys. Reference books, encyclopaedia, books on general knowledge, magazines,

periodicals and daily newspapers are also available.

MI ROOM

18. The School has an MI Room with a resident Nursing Assistant to look after the minor ailments of

the students. Services of doctors of nearby PHCs, Govt Medical College, Sub Divisional Hospital are

utilized for emergency cases. In case of requirement of prolonged treatments, the parents / guardians

are informed and boys are sent on leave for medical treatment. Periodical medical check-ups are

organized to evaluate the health of the boys.

BOARDING HOUSES

19. The boys live in Houses. The School has nine houses to accommodate the strength of the boys.

The Housemasters/Hostel Superintendent looks after the personal, physical, emotional and welfare needs

of the boys. Each house has teachers attached to it to assist the boys in their studies during evening

study period. All the Houses are provided telephones for the boys to receive calls from their parents

during prescribed timings. The houses have well maintained toilets and all the required basic amenities.

CADETS MESS

20. Boys take their meals in a spacious common dining hall known as Cadet Mess. Both vegetarian

and non-vegetarian food is served in the Mess. Masters of the School dine with the students to ensure

polite behaviour and discipline during meals. They also teach the boys proper mess etiquettes and

correct table manners. Due care is taken to provide a balanced and nutritious diet. The School has a

Bakery to prepare and serve delicious and fresh bread, cake and biscuits for cadets.

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STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

21. Students participate effectively in the management of their Classes, Houses, Cadets Mess, Games and Sports, Cultural, Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities, etc. The suggestions given by the students are given due consideration by the School Authorities. Cadets from Senior Classes are given School Appointments for exercising their organising ability and developing qualities of leadership. Students are entrusted with the responsibility to lead their fellow cadets. Every year Investiture Ceremony is held to confer rank badges to the Cadet Appointments. UNIT RUN CANTEEN AND TUCK SHOP

22. The School runs a Unit Run Canteen. A Tuck Shop is also being run in the School campus, where

items of day to day necessity are provided as per market rate. The Campus has also got an STD Booth.

ENTERTAINMENT /CINEMA

23. Selected Hindi / English feature films are screened for boys on Saturdays. Films of instructional,

motivational and academic nature are also screened regularly.

MODERN TEACHING AIDS

24. Apart from using innovative techniques to impart education, the School has teaching aids like LCD

and Over Head Projectors, DVD Players, Computer-Television interfaced Smart Classrooms with

Educational Software installed in them to make the teaching learning process more effective.

ELIGIBILITY AND PATTERN OF ENTRANCE-COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

25. A common entrance examination is conducted for all the 26 schools (except for Sainik School Nagrota) generally on the first Sunday of January every year. In case, the first Sunday falls on first Jan itself then the exam is conducted on second Sunday. A candidate has to forward the application (OMR Based offline or online) to the school where he wishes to take admission; however, he can appear for the exam from any of the centers in the country. A candidate can appear for this exam only once. With effect the academic session 2018-19, the Entrance Exam pattern has been changed from descriptive to OMR based exam. The old and new (wef 2018-19) patterns of exam are given below:-

(a) Class VI (Old pattern)

S No Subject Total Marks Duration (Minutes)

(i) Paper-I Maths & Language Ability

100 +100

120

200

(ii) Paper-II Intelligence

100

40 + 10*

Grand Total 300 160+10*

* for instructions. (b) Class VI (Revised pattern)

S No Subject No of Questions & Marks

Total Marks

Duration (Minutes)

(i) Maths 50 x 3 150 60

(ii) General Knowledge 25 x 2 50 30

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(Science and Social Science)

(iii) Language 25 x 2 50 30

(iv) Intelligence 25 x 2 50 30

Grand Total 300 150

Remarks:- Though there will be only one OMR based answer sheet for the entire paper, Question Paper on Intelligence will be handed over to the candidates only after a gap of two hours after commencement of the exam.

(c) Class IX (Old pattern)

S No Subject Total Marks Duration (Minutes)

(i) Paper-I Maths & Science

200 + 75

150

275

(ii) Paper-II English & Social Science

100 + 75

120

175

Grand Total 450 270

(d) Class IX (Revised pattern)

S No Subject No of Questions & Marks

Total Marks

Duration (Minutes)

(i) Maths 50 x 4 200 60

(ii) English 25 x 2 50 30

(iii) Intelligence 25 x 2 50 30

(iv) General Science 25 x 2 50 30

(v) Social Science 25 x 2 50 30

Grand Total 400 180

26. Sainik Schools admit boys in classes VI and IX in the order of merit based on a written examination and interview held once a year, subject to their medical fitness according to medical standards prescribed for entry to National Defence Academy. Admission to the School is primarily open to Bihar domicile boys. 67% seats are reserved for home state and 33% seats for other states. Only one chance will be allowed to any candidate for taking Entrance Examination for admission to Class VI/IX.

(a) Admission to Class VI. Only those boys who have completed 10 years but not 11 years of age

as on 01 Jul of the year of admission are eligible. Medium of examination will be English or any

other recognized Indian Language. Question Papers for Class VI will be supplied in the medium as

indicated in the application form.

(b) Admission to Class IX. Only those boys who have completed 13 years but not 14 years of age

as on 01 Jul of the year of admission are eligible for admission to Class IX. The candidates should

be studying in Class VIII in a recognized School for the current academic session. The boys are

admitted according to the seats available at the beginning of the year. The question papers are

set and required to be answered in English only. The pattern of question papers may vary from

year to year.

RESERVATION POLICY

27. The allotment of seats is done as per rule 1.15 taking into consideration, the reservation made in rule 1.12, 1.13 and 1.14 of Sainik Schools Society Rules and Regulations,. For this purpose two lists, ie List

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‘A’ (for candidates from home state) and List ‘B’ (for candidates from other states) are prepared after taking out vacancies of SC and ST candidates. Overall allotment of seats for a hypothetical case of 100 seats is interpreted as under:-

(a) Total seats : 100 (b) SC (15% of 100) : 15 (c) ST (7 ½ of 100) : 08 (d) Balance seats a- (b+c) or 100-(15+8) : 77

Further distribution of 77 seats mentioned is as under:-

S No Category List-A List-B Total

67% of 77 = 52 (All candidates belonging to home state)

33% of 77 = 25 (All candidates not belonging to home state)

52 + 25 = 77

(a) Defence 25% of 52 = 13 25% of 25 = 06 19

(b) General Balance of 52 = 39 Balance of 25 = 19 58

(c) Total 13 + 39 = 52 06 + 19 = 25 52 + 25 = 77

Seats in List ‘B’ under “Outside the home state quota” will be distributed amongst the candidates from different states in the ratio of the male population of respective state. Few smaller states as well as most of the Union Territories may not get even 1 seat under this formula worked out on the basis of male population. In order to ensure that even the smallest of the states gets at least 1 seat every year in one of the Sainik Schools and none of the state is marginalised, it has been decided that 1 vacancy under “Outside the home state quota” per School will be merged in a central pool and its distribution done centrally by Sainik Schools Society based on the performance of the candidates and their choice of Schools. List B will have two parts, viz List B (Main) and List B (Secondary). Seats under List B (Main) will be allotted by respective Schools while List B (Secondary) will be done centrally by Sainik Schools Society out of the central pool. The details of multiplication factors worked out for each state for calculation of vacancies for each state under “Outside the home state quota” and other details are made available on the School website: www.sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in. DEFINITION OF SC AND ST

28. As published by the Govt of Bihar / Other States / Union Territories. A photocopy of the caste

certificate from CO / SDO / DM should invariably be submitted at the time of admission.

DEFINITION OF EX-SERVICEMEN

29. As per the latest rules published by the Govt of India. Details will be available with District Sainik

Welfare Officer. [An ex-serviceman is a person who has served in any rank (whether as combatant or non-

combatant) in the Armed Forces of the Indian Union (but excluding the Assam Rifles, Defence Security

Corps, Lok Sahayak Seva, Territorial Army, etc) for a continuous period of not less than 17 years].

Personnel discharged at their own request are not treated in this category.

30. A certificate from Zila Sainik Welfare Officer regarding their eligibility as Ex-Servicemen is to be

submitted at the time of admission.

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31. The children of Coast Guard personnel may be admitted in a Sainik School provided the 25%

quota reserved for children of service personnel including ex-servicemen are not filled in the School. This

means the unfilled vacancies in the 25% quota may be allotted to the children of Coast Guard Personnel.

However, the scholarships for the wards of Coast Guard personnel are required to be provided by the

Coast Guard out of its own funds.

EXAMINATION CENTRES

32. The details of States, State Code, School Name, School Code, Exam Center Name and Exam Center Code are given in the Appendix for reference. However, allotment of Exam Center will be subject to availability of sufficient number of candidates from the region.

IMPORTANT. PLEASE NOTE THAT A BOY CAN APPEAR IN SAINIK SCHOOLS ENTRANCE

EXAMINATION “ONLY ONCE”. DURING HIS STAY AT SAINIK SCHOOL IN CASE THE BOY IS FOUND

TO BE A REPEATER OR ANY OTHER FALSE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE APPLICATION FORM, HIS

CANDIDATURE WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT ASSIGNING ANY REASON EVEN AFTER HIS

ADMISSION IN THE SCHOOL.

METHOD OF EVALUATION

33. The Minimum qualifying marks for General Category candidates as well as children of Defence

Service Personnel and Ex-Servicemen will be 25% in each subject with 40% in aggregate. In case of the

SC/ST candidates, minimum qualifying standards are not required. However, kindly be noted that all the

candidates who pass the written examination may not be called for interview. Candidates will be called

for interview as per the merit list of the entrance examination and also depending on the number of

expected vacancies.

ADMIT CARD / CALL UP LETTER

34. (a) The admit card / call up letter will be despatched by Registered / Speed Post to the

correspondence mailing address (downloading facility may also be extended) given in the

application form. A candidate who does not receive the same 7 days prior to the date of Entrance

Examination should contact the Principal, Sainik School, Nalanda by post with a self addressed

envelope giving the application number, name of candidate, examination centre (1st choice),

Date of Birth and mailing address or may contact on mobile number given on the last page of the

prospectus giving full details or personally collect the same from school.

(b) The duplicate admit card will only be issued on depositing a sum of Rs 30/- along with 2

copies of photographs of the candidate from the school 7 days prior to date of examination.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

35. The General Instructions for filling up the OMR based Application Form are given below:-

(a) Candidate has to use only ORIGINAL application form. Photocopy or Form downloaded

from internet will NOT be accepted.

(b) Use Black/Blue pen only to write and darken the circles.

(c) Fill all columns neatly in CAPITAL Letters only.

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(d) Incomplete / unsigned/ wrongly filled and without photograph forms shall be rejected

without intimation.

(e) There are four choices available under the Column “School Applied For”. Choice 1

indicates the School in which a candidate seeks admission. Other three choices are to be filled IF

AND ONLY IF, a candidate is willing to be considered for admission in any other Sainik School

where a vacancy may be available.

(f) Paste one recent passport photograph firmly (DO NOT STAPLE OR PIN UP) in the space

provided.

(g) In first field fill clearly name of the candidate as mentioned in the birth certificate.

(h) Give one box gap between First / Middle / Surname.

(j) In second field mention your Date of Birth as mentioned in the birth certificate.

(k) In third field mention code for State/UT of domicile. For State/UT code please refer to the

table 1/enclosed list.

(l) In fourth field mention class in which you wish to apply for (Class VI OR IX).

(m) In fifth field mention the category in which you wish to apply for.

(n) In sixth field mention the category (HOME STATE OR OTHER STATE) you wish to apply

for.

(o) In seventh field mention your working mobile number for further correspondence. It is

the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that this is a valid number on which SMS or Voice

call can be received.

(p) In eighth field mention your mailing address and also mention your e-mail address.

(q) In ninth field affix one recent passport size photograph. DO NOT STAPLE THE SAME ON

THE FORM.

(r) In tenth field mention father’s name as mentioned in the certificate.

(s) In eleventh field mention father’s Aadhaar number.

(t) In twelfth field mention mother’s name as mentioned in the certificate.

(u) In thirteenth field mention mother’s Aadhaar number.

(v) In fourteenth field mention school code applied for – Choice 1, choice 2, choice 3, choice

4. For codes please refer to the table 1/enclosed list.

(w) In fifteenth field mention exam center code – choice 1 and choice 2. For code please refer

to the table 1/enclosed list. Please note that any of the proposed exam centres may be changed

or cancelled if enough candidates are not available.

(x) In seventeenth field mention medium for question paper. (Applicable only for class VI).

(y) Declaration will be given by the parents/guardian.

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(z) Signature of Candidate and parent/guardian are required in the space provided.

(aa) Please note SAINIK SCHOOL, NAGROTA will conduct separate exam in APRIL 18.

(ab) For any assistance candidate can call on the helpline number 7840014449 from Monday

to Saturday between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

(ac) For online registration candidates may visit sainikschooladmission.in

INTERVIEW AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION

36. Boys are called for Interview and Medical Examination as per the Merit List of the Entrance Examination. The interview marks for both classes VI and IX will be 50. Marks secured in the interview are added to those secured in the written examination for determining the final order of merit for admission.

37. The Medical Examination will be conducted by a Board consisting of Military Doctors. The standards of health and medical fitness would be same as laid down for NDA Examination. Some of the indicative medical standards are given below (for reference purpose only):-

Minor Ailments

Candidates are advised to rectify minor defects / ailments in order to speed up finalization of medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital.

The following are considered common minor ailments:

Wax (Ears) Deviated Nasal Septum

Hydrocele/Phimosis Overweight/Underweight

Under sized Chest Piles

Gynaecomastia Tonsillitis Varicocele

General Physical and Mental Standards

The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease / disability which is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of military duties.

A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown or fits.

There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or under weight.

* The candidate should not be overweight or obese.

* There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.

Teeth Conditions

* The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth.

* A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea.

Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions

* The hearing should be normal.

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* A candidate should be able to hear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in a quiet room.

* There should be no evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat.

* There is no impediment of speech.

Other Physical Ailments

* There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels.

* Blood pressure should be normal.

* There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen.

* Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause for rejection.

* Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit. In case of Hernia which has been operated, a minimum of 6 months must have passed prior to final medical examination before commencement of the course.

* There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles.

* Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detected will be a cause for rejection.

* Candidate should not be suffering with Colour Blindness.

* Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement will also be a cause for rejection.

38. Those boys who are found fit and conform to other conditions are given joining instructions provided vacancies exist. Admissions are made strictly, according to merit position. The decision of Medical Board will be final except where a representation has been made to the Principal. The Principal/Entrance Examination Committee will examine the appeal and decide with reference to the evidence produced therein, if the case calls for Review Board on merit of the case. A case, in which competent medical opinion is produced to counter the findings of the previous Medical Board, will normally merit a review. The Principal may arrange a Review Medical Board for re-examination of the candidate. If the Review Medical Board finds him fit for admission, the Principal will admit him to the School as per the final order of merit list, if his rejection was only on account of lack of medical fitness. The School will charge a fee of Rs 200/- (Rs 100/- for SC / ST) for holding a Review Medical Board. However, the candidate will be required to appear before the Review Medical Board at the designated place and time at his own expenses and risk. Merely qualifying in the medical examination does not guarantee a seat in a Sainik School.

39. It may be noted that the number of candidates called for interview and Medical examination is more than the number of seats available in order to cover absentees, rejection in Interview and Medical Examination. THEREFORE, IT MAY BE CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD THAT QUALIFYING IN THE WRITTEN TEST, INTERVIEW AND MEDICAL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY COMMITMENT ON THE PART OF THE SCHOOL TO ADMIT THE CANDIDATE; ADMISSION WILL BE MADE STRICTLY ACCORDING TO THE MERIT LIST PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAINIK SCHOOLS SOCIETY RULES AND REGULATIONS VIS-À-VIS THE AVAILABILITY OF SEATS. 40. In case there is a tie for any position in the final merit list with regard to overall marks, the marks for Mathematics would be considered. In case, there is a tie here also, the marks for English for Class IX and Intelligence Test for Class VI will be considered and thereafter the marks for General Science for Class IX and Language for Class VI. In case there is a tie there also, the boy younger in age will be selected in order to avail more chances to appear for UPSC Examination.

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41. The candidates who are offered admission are to join on the date they have been asked to join the School. In case they do not join the School on the day, the offer of admission will be cancelled and passed on to the next candidate on the waiting list. 42. The candidates who are low in order of Merit for admission to this School may be admitted in other Sainik School in case vacancies exist based on merit and as Full Fee paying Students. The Parents willing to admit their sons/ wards as Full Fee paying Cadets in Sainik Schools of their choice subject to submission of an undertaking in writing that they will not seek inter school transfer at a later date to any other Sainik School. 43. Only after the joining instructions have been issued to candidates finally selected, parents/guardians concerned will be required to produce the documents as mentioned in the succeeding paragraphs. However, it is mandatory to submit Date of Birth Proof Certificate (Study-cum-Date of Birth Certificate from a recognised School for class IX candidates), Caste Certificate, Domicile Certificate from DM/SDO / CO and Certificate showing belongingness to Defence category from Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (in case of Ex-servicemen) and Service Certificate and Date of Birth (DO Part-II Extract in respect of the ward) from Commanding Officer (in case Serving Defence Personnel) at the time of submission of application form. Submission of details of Aadhar Card numbers and copies of parents is mandatory. The School will forward Joining Instructions separately for the selected candidates after publication of final merit list. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION 44. Parents / guardians of boys must submit the following documents at the time of admission:-

(a) Proof of Age. As proof of date of birth, the parents may produce one of the following documents as applicable to them.

(i) For Class VI-Boys who have previously at any time attended a recognized School. Transfer Certificate duly countersigned by the District Education Officer of the concerned district. (ii) For Class VI-Boys who have not attended a recognized School. Certificate issued by the Municipal Commissioner or by the Registrar of Births and Deaths (Applicable only in case of admission to Class VI). (iii) For class IX. Students must submit their School Leaving Certificate (SLC) from a recognised school (for State Govt recognised School) duly countersigned by the District Education Officer of the concerned district. The SLC issued by CBSE affiliated School should be signed by the Principal of respective School. The affiliation status will be verified by online. (iv) Defence category Class VI and IX. Boys whose parents are Serving or Ex-service personnel will produce a certificate from the Commanding Officer Records / Service Headquarters furnishing the date of birth of the boy as entered in the Service Records (Kindred Roll) of the parent. If the date is not recorded in the Service Record, a certificate from the Record Office / Service Records that the date of birth is not recorded will also be submitted. The above certificate is required in addition to the certificate mentioned at (i) or (ii) or (iii) above.

(b) Ex-Servicemen are to produce an attested copy of their discharge certificate. (c) Agreement to be executed by the parent / guardian with the Sainik Schools Society.

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(d) Affidavit & Certificate of Income from CO / SDO/DM and also from employer in case of employees. (e) Affidavit & Certificate of Domicile from CO / SDO/DM. (f) Certificate of Medical Fitness. (g) Caste Certificate in respect of SC / ST / OBC candidates from CO/SDO/DM and from employer in case the parent is employed. (h) Copy of Aadhar Card of the candidate and the parents. (j) Selected candidates should have a Savings Bank Account. A copy of the passbook is to be submitted at the time of admission in the School.

45. All the agreements and affidavits will be executed by the boy's father. The mother may execute the documents only if she is the legal guardian. Other legal guardian may execute the documents only if both the father and the mother are not alive. However, documentary proof will have to be produced by the guardian in such case. In the case of adopted children, the original adoption deed will be produced for verification.

Adoption Case The School shall accept an 'Adoption' as valid as per the rules of Govt of Bihar mentioned hereunder:-

(i) Where the personal law of the person concerned recognizes 'Adoption' as mode of affiliation. (ii) Where such adoption is made not less than two years before the application for admission is submitted to the School. (iii) Where there is evidence to show that the adopted child has actually and not constructively lived with adopted parents. (iv) Where it is supported by registration in a Court of Law not less than 2 years before 01 Jul of the year of admission.

46. The Principal shall have complete discretion in rejecting all cases of adoption including those referred above, where he has any reason to suspect that adoption has been made largely with intention of securing a reserve vacancy or scholarship or higher grade of scholarship to which the boy would otherwise be ineligible. PROMOTION 47. Promotions will be as per the guidelines issued by CBSE. However, for retention/continuation of Scholarship, students have to secure the requisite percentage of marks as prescribed in Sainik Schools Society Rules and Regulations in vogue and as amended from time to time. WITHDRAWAL 48. The Students after admission may be withdrawn from the school for the following reasons:-

(a) On poor Academic Performance. If a student fails to get the required percentage of marks, he would be withdrawn from the School on grounds of poor academic performance as per CBSE and Sainik Schools Society Rules and Regulations. (b) On Disciplinary Grounds. The Principal may in the interest of the School order withdrawal of a boy from the School, should the boy's conduct, behaviour or influence, in the opinion of the Principal, be detrimental to the general discipline / interests of the School. The authorities will decide as to whether the scholarships with damages, if any, need to be recovered from the parent on the basis of the case.

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(c) On Medical Grounds. After admission if the student is found to be unfit in any way which

might, according to the opinion of the appropriate medical authorities render him unfit, for his

future entry into the Regular Armed Forces, the student will be withdrawn. However, he may be

permitted to continue in the School on payment of full fee from the date the student is found

medically unfit, provided he does not constitute a health hazard to other boys.

(d) On Non-payment of fee dues. The boys may also be withdrawn for non-payment of fees due

in time. In such cases the scholarship amount received by them will have to be paid back to the

School. The School Leaving / Transfer Certificate will, however, not be issued until all dues are

cleared to the School and the scholarship money, if enjoyed by the students, is refunded. It will

not be obligatory for the School to send a reminder for payment of fees.

(e) On Parents own request. If any parent desires to withdraw his ward from the School, he will

be obliged to give at least two months notice to this effect before commencement of the

following term, failing which the caution money of the boys will be forfeited. In case of boys

enjoying Govt Scholarship, the amount of scholarship enjoyed by the student during his stay in

the School is to be refunded by the parent. If the parent wishes to withdraw the boy after

admission / in the middle of the academic year, the fees and other charges would be charged for

full year.

ADMISSION TO NDA 49. All boys admitted to Sainik School who are in receipt of any Govt Scholarship including Defence Scholarship will be required to avail all chances for the NDA Examination conducted by the UPSC. They will also liable to appear for tests, interviews and medical examinations at the Service Selection Boards of the Military Institutions, Training establishments to which they are asked to report. Failure to fulfil this liability, attempts to leave this institution prematurely or wilful attempts on the part of such boys to undertake this as a procedural formality, will make the parent / guardian liable to refund the entire amount of scholarship enjoyed by such students. NDA AND SSB TRAINING 50. Entry to National Defence Academy being the primary aim of the School, all efforts are made to ensure that the students are given adequate training in all fields so that the number of cadets joining NDA is up to the expected number. Special classes are conducted to prepare the students for the NDA & NA Written Exam and subsequently, orientation programme is conducted to train the cadets to attend SSB interview with confidence. 51. Fees and other charges are liable for upward revision and the details are provided in the instructions given in the Appendix. 52. The School fees is required to be paid in FULL at the time of admission and the scholarship amount will be adjusted on receipt of the same from Govt of Bihar and Ministry of Defence, ie at the end of the year. 53. In case of any increase of School Fee and other charges by the Board of Governors, Sainik Schools Society, the parents will be required to pay the difference in amount without fail.

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SCHOLARSHIP 54. The Govt of Bihar grants Scholarship for Bihar domicile Gen, SC and ST category boys admitted in each class every year on the basis of income of the parents / guardians. 55. The State and Central Government Scholarships available to the students of this School are given at Appendix. PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES ON OR AFTER ADMISSION 56. All payments are to be made in the form of a Bank Draft only drawn in favour of the Principal, Sainik School Nalanda payable at State Bank of India, Rajgir Branch (Code No 3499) or Punjab National Bank (PNB), Pawapuri Branch (Code No 294200). RULES AND REGULATIONS 57. Clothing. Parents / guardians are required to equip their sons / wards with necessary items of clothing. Keeping in view the climate of Nanand/Nalanda and hygienic conditions, a list of clothing items is made available to the parents / guardians at the time of admission. Parents / guardians are to ensure that all dresses/clothing items are as per school pattern / shade / design. They are also required to make periodical replacement of their clothing items. Cadets not in possession of prescribed clothing and footwear items will not be permitted to stay in the school. 58. Student's Leave and Visits by Parents. Leave of absence will normally not be granted to the student during the session. However, in exceptional circumstances, leave may be granted at the discretion of the Principal. Parents/authorized guardians only may visit the school on Second Sunday of the every month between 0900 h and 1600 h, after obtaining permission of the House Master/Duty Master/Hostel Superintendent/ Matron concerned and meet their sons/wards. 59. Travelling during Vacation/Leave. The students of classes IX to XII would be allowed to leave the school under their own arrangement and their own risk. The students of classes VI to VIII will not be allowed to leave the school without escort. The parents/guardians of these students are required to collect them from the school and escort them back to the school on completion of their authorised vacation/leave. 60. Indemnity Bond. The school authorities are NOT liable for any damage on account of injuries, fatal or otherwise, which may be sustained by a student during his stay in the school while taking part in PT, games, sports, adventure training or any other training activity inside or outside the school including educational tours, camps, trekking, etc. DISCIPLINE AND GENERAL RULES 61. Parents/guardians are to ensure that:-

(a) All dues are paid in time without any reminders. (b) School circulars / letters sent to them are acknowledged promptly. (c) Leave of absence of the students is not asked for unless it is essential. Any medical leave, if granted, is to be supported by Medical Certificate of fitness. (d) Dresses / clothing items of the students are proper and as per scale laid down by the school. (e) Change of address is immediately intimated with reason to the school within a week. (Any delay or loss due to non-availability of change in address will be borne by individual).

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(f) Visit to the students in the school is not made on working days / holidays except on parents’ day. (g) No cash, money order, eatable, etc are to be sent to the students directly. (h) Students join the school on due date after vacation / leave granted. Overstaying leave on the part of students is an act of indiscipline and disciplinary action will be taken against such defaulters apart from charging a fine. (j) Students should not possess cash, costly items, Laptops, Cameras, Transistors, Walkmans, Mobile Phones, Pen Drive, Memory Card, SIM Card, etc in the dormitories / classrooms. (k) Send self-addressed envelope (stamps affixed), while asking for any information from the school, failing which the correspondence may not be attended to. (l) Students are not permitted to borrow or lend money and exchange any article with anybody. (m) Defacing, damaging or stealing of school property by a student will invite serious disciplinary action from school authorities apart from charging fine / cost of item. (n) All correspondence is to be addressed to the Principal (by designation only), Sainik School, Nalanda. (o) Parents email address & permanent mobile numbers are registered in the School.

CONCLUSION 62. The Rules / procedure given in the School Prospectus may be changed at any time. 63. In case of any dispute in the admission procedure or later regarding promotion, discipline of the students, the decision of the Board of Governors, Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi will be final and binding on the part of the parents / guardians. 64. Please carefully go through the following Appendices attached to this Prospectus:-

(a) General Instructions. (b) Application Form for All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam. (c) All India Sainik School Entrance Exam Sample OMR Answer Sheet. (d) Sample Question Paper (for reference). (e) List of States, State Code, School Name, School Code, Center Name and Center Code. (f) Important Instructions. (g) Details of School Fee and Scholarship Schemes.

65. For further details contact at the following address:-

The Principal Sainik School Nalanda At Village Nanand, PO Pawapuri, Dist Nalanda State Bihar, Pin-803115. Office Contact No: 8405803064.

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Appendix

SAINIK SCHOOL NALANDA (BIHAR)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING ADMISSION: SESSION 2018-19

1. Applications are invited for admission in Class VI & IX for boys only who qualify the below mentioned eligibility

conditions for appearing in All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) for the academic session 2018-19 scheduled to

be held on 07 Jan 2018 (Sunday). The AISSEE will be on OMR based system which will have Multiple Choice Questions with

options to mark answer:-

Class Eligibility Criteria Selection Procedure Approx No of vacancies *

VI (Sixth) Boys born between 02 July 2007 and 01 July 2008 (both days inclusive)

Primarily by Written Exam. Thereafter, Interview and Medical Examination for the shortlisted candidates only. Final selection by order of merit subject to medical fitness.

60 (Sixty)

IX (Ninth) Boys born between 02 July 2004 and 01 July 2005 (both days inclusive) and studying in Class VIII in a recognised School during the academic session 2017-18 and passed Class VIII Exam at the time of admission.

10 (Ten)

* The number of vacancies may increase / decrease depending upon number of students passing out/seeking withdrawals on various grounds.

2. The key dates are given below:- (a) Sale/Availability of Prospectus/Admission Form (online/offline) : 16 Oct 17 to 30 Nov 17 (b) Last date for receipt of completed application forms : 05 Dec 17 (c) Date of Entrance Exam : 07 Jan 18 (d) Publication of First Merit List (Roll Number wise) of candidates called : 08 Feb 18 for Interview and Medical Exam (Generally, candidates three times the number of vacancies are short listed) (e) Interview and Medical Exam (for short listed candidates) : 19 Feb 18 to 10 Mar 18

(f) Publication of Final Merit List including Waiting List : 19 Mar 18

3. HOW TO APPLY: Prospectus-cum-Application Forms can be purchased from 16 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017 by cash. Online application can be filled up through web portal: sainikschooladmission.in or through link provided on the website: www.sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in. The fee for online application is to be made online only through the gateway provided on the above mentioned web portal / School website before due date. Alternatively, the prospectus and application form can be obtained by post by sending a written request with address. Demand draft should be obtained in favour of the Principal, Sainik School Nalanda payable at SBI, Rajgir (code No 3499) or Punjab National Bank, Pawapuri branch (code No 294200). Please write your name & address in full with Pin code, Mobile No, Category (ie General/Defence/Ex-defence/SC/ST, etc). The school will not be responsible for delay by postal authorities in case of your incomplete / wrong address. The cost of prospectus and application form through various modes is given below:-

Category Non Refundable Registration Fee, Cost of Prospectus and Application Form

Online Application Form & online

payment

By Hand from School Campus by paying cash/demand draft

By Post by sending Demand Draft (including postal charges)

General / Defence

Rs 400/- Rs 400/- Rs 450/-

SC / ST Rs 250/- Rs 250/- Rs 300/-

4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM : Duly completed application form must reach Principal, Sainik School Nalanda, At Village Nanand, PO Pawapuri, Dist Nalanda, Bihar 803 115 by 05 Dec 2017 till 1730 hrs positively. Application received after due date/incomplete application forms will be summarily rejected. Fee once paid will not be refunded. Pattern of the Examination 5. The pattern of examination is given below:-

(a) Class VI (Revised pattern)

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S No Subject No of Questions & Marks Total Marks Duration (Minutes)

(i) Maths 50 x 3 150 60

(ii) General Knowledge (Science and Social Science)

25 x 2 50 30

(iii) Language 25 x 2 50 30

(iv) Intelligence 25 x 2 50 30

Grand Total 300 150

Remarks:- Though there will be only one OMR based answer sheet for the entire paper, Question Paper on Intelligence will be handed over to the candidates only after a gap of two hours after commencement of the exam.

(b) Class IX (Revised pattern)

S No Subject No of Questions & Marks Total Marks Duration (Minutes)

(i) Maths 50 x 4 200 60

(ii) English 25 x 2 50 30

(iii) Intelligence 25 x 2 50 30

(iv) General Science 25 x 2 50 30

(v) Social Science 25 x 2 50 30

Grand Total 400 180

6. Application Form along with the following documents completed in all respects must reach to the Principal, Sainik School Nalanda latest by 30 Nov 2017.

(a) Attach a Certificate of Proof of Date of Birth obtained from a recognised School in which studying. In case of

Private Study (applicable only for class VI), attach a photocopy of Birth Certificate obtained from the Registrar of Births &

Deaths, Municipal Corporation / Nagar Panchayat duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.

(b) In case of Ex-service personnel, photocopy of Discharge Certificate containing Family Details and Date of Birth of

Candidate is to be attached. Serving Defence Personnel are required to submit a Service Certificate from their

Commanding Officer and Date of Birth Proof (DO Part II Order Extract) in respect of their child from Service Records.

(c) SC/ST category candidates are to be submit photocopy of Caste Certificate along with Application Form.

(d) Address Sheets duly filled with correspondence Address.

(e) Application without relevant documents is liable for rejection. 7. Only those boys who are within the age limits are eligible to apply. There is no relaxation of age limits to any category. 8. Candidates who have appeared earlier in the Entrance Examination to Class VI and IX are not eligible to appear again

for the Entrance Examination for the same class. 9. Efforts will be made to allot the Examination Centers as per the choice of the candidates. However, the Principal, Sainik

School Nalanda reserves the right to allot Exam Center other than preferred, depending on availability of candidates. Request for change of center of examination will not be entertained.

10. Full postal address to which Admit Card and other communications are to be sent must be furnished in the Application

Form and on the enclosed Address Sheets. 11. The School is not responsible for non-receipt/late receipt of communication due to postal faults/delays. 12. Parents/guardians are requested not to contact any members of staff of this School personally/directly or indirectly for

favour of admission. If the Principal is approached through any Staff Member or any person for favour of admission, the candidature of such candidates will be disqualified.

13. The School does not patronize any coaching centre/institute. The admissions will be made strictly in accordance with the

merit and medical fitness of candidates in the Entrance Examination. 14. Guidelines for Medical Examination of Boys seeking admission into Sainik School Nalanda will be same as required for

entry into National Defence Academy (NDA).

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15. No candidate will be admitted to the written examination unless he produces the Admit Card bearing his photograph and signature.

16. The envelope containing the application form should be super scribed in bold letters as APPLICATION FOR ALL INDIA

SAINIK SCHOOLS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2018-19. 17. Marks Statement will be supplied on request only to the father/mother or legal guardian of the candidate on payment of

Rs 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) by Demand Draft separately after declaration of final results, ie 19 Mar 2018. 18. There is no provision for re-evaluation of answer sheet. 19. Over aged candidates are advised not to apply for admission/appear in the Entrance Examination as such candidates will

be subjected to age verification tests and upon ascertaining being over aged, their candidature will be summarily rejected.

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Appendix

SAINIK SCHOOL NALANDA (BIHAR) FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING ADMISSION: SESSION 2018-19

Fees 1. ‘School Fees’ as fixed by the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence is to be paid in advance and is charged for an academic year ie from 01 Apr to 31 Mar. The students are also required to pay clothing money, pocket money, incidental charges and miscellaneous expenses along with the fees. The School fees and dues are to be paid in a lump sum at the time of admission/in the beginning of the School term. 2. Fees and other charges are liable for an upward revision, approximately 10% per annum, as per the directions of the Boards of Governors, Sainik Schools Society. 3. School fees and other charges for the Academic Session 2018-19:-

Head of Expenditure Old Cadets (Class VII to XII)

New Cadets (Class VI & IX)

Tuition Fee 72,600.00 72,600.00

Pocket Money 1,500.00 1,500.00

Diet Money Parents Contribution 11,800.00 11,800.00

Govt of Bihar Contribution 12,685.00 12,685.00

Miscellaneous Charges (including clothing, incidental, stationery, Text-Books, Shoes, etc

10,000.00 20,000.00

Total 1,08,585.00 1,18,585.00

Security Money (Refundable)

General / Defence 0.00 3000.00

SC /ST 0.00 1500.00

Total Yearly Fee General / Defence 1,08,585.00 1,21,585.00

SC /ST 1,08,585.00 1,20,085.00

Less: Diet Money out of Govt of Bihar - 12,685.00

Fee for Home State (a) General & Defence - 1,08,900.00

(b) SC / ST - 1,07,400.00

Fee for Other State (a) General & Defence - 1,21,585.00

(b) SC / ST - 1,20,085.00

Tuition Fee is subject to increase @ 10% per annum.

Note:- (a) Fine would be levied on late payees.

(b) The School fees is required to be paid in FULL at the time of admission. The scholarship amount will be adjusted on receipt of the same from Govt of Bihar/Ministry of Defence at the end of the year.

(c) In case of any increase of School fees and other charges by the Board of Governors, Sainik Schools Society, parents/guardians are required to pay the difference in amount without fail.

Payment of School Fees on or after Admission 4. All payments are to be made in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Principal, Sainik School Nalanda payable at State Bank of India, Rajgir Branch (Code No 3499) or Punjab National Bank (PNB), Pawapuri Branch (Code No 294200). Payments of school fees/dues are only to be made in the School Accounts Section. The School fee can be transferred into the School Account through SBI Fee Collect link available on the School website: www.sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in. Payment of dues to any other School employee other than those employed in

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Accounts Section will be entirely at the risk and responsibility of the person making the payment. School does not sponsor any such activity. Scholarships 5. The Govt of Bihar grants income based scholarships for Bihar domiciled students every year on the basis of income of parents/guardian. 6. The State Govt scholarship scheme prevailing is given below:-

Income Slab (per month)

State Govt Scholarship (Rs)

Up to Rs 19,000/- 35,000.00

Rs 19,001/- to Rs 23,400/- 26,250.00

Rs 23,401/- to Rs 27,000/- 17,500.00

Rs 27,001/- to Rs 35,500/- 8,750.00

Rs 35,001 and above Nil

Diet Money 7. Govt of Bihar shall grant Rs 12,685/- as dietary supplement every year to Bihar domiciled boys, in addition to the above scholarships.

Defence Scholarship 8. Ministry of Defence awards scholarship to the children of Service Personnel including Ex-servicemen studying in Sainik Schools. The amount of Scholarship would be determined on the basis of rank of the personnel. The details are given below:-

Rank (Serving or Ex-servicemen)

MoD Scholarship (Rs)

Other Ranks 32,000.00

Junior Commissioned Officers 16,000.00

Officers Nil

9. The eligibility for continuation/retention of Defence/State Government Scholarship to cadets is as follows:- (a) He obtains a minimum of 55% in aggregate in the annual examination with not less than 45% in

each subject. (b) He is not reported upon adversely regarding discipline. (c) He is otherwise eligible for the continuance of scholarship on the basis of the rank or income of his

parents, as the case may be. (d) SC/ST cadets securing 50% in aggregate and not less than 40% in each subject. 10. In addition to the above Scholarships, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India has also introduced a monetary grant to share the financial burden of the parents/guardians and granting an approx amount of Rs 14,000/- (variable) per annum to all the students of Sainik Schools irrespective of parents/guardians income and domicile. 11. An income certificate attested by District Magistrate/appropriate authority has to be produced at the beginning of every year repeat every year before 15 May for the award/renewal of State Govt Scholarship. Defence personnel (Serving/Ex-servicemen) should submit Service Certificate, Payslip, Ex-servicemen Certificate and Pension Certificate, as applicable for renewal of Scholarship.

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