Bhubaneswar: In order to ensure smooth admission process to new Sainik Schools, the Sainik School Society (SSS) will introduce e-counselling for the first time.
As per the new system, a link will be sent to each applicant as prescribed by the SS
S through email or mobile numbers. The new Sainik Schools will also be provided access to provide category and gender-wise information as well as vacancies, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a release on Sunday.
The applicant can access the web portal www.sainikschool.ncog.gov.in through the link for registration. All the applicants will be provided the option to select upto 10 schools as a choice of allocation. The schools will be allocated based on rank and choice and final results declared through e-counselling portal, the MoD said.
The students, who would accept accept their choices, would be informed about the dates of physical verification.
The ministry said the automated system for e-Counselling will not only ensure transparency in the admission process but also will be less expensive and user friendly. It will also provide real-time monitoring of the entire process.