Pravara Rural Education Society’s

Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil

Sainik School Loni Kh-413713,

Dist. Ahmedanagar

VISION

"Padmashri Dr Vitthalrao Vihke Patil Sainik School will be one of the most

distinguished academic excellence centres preparing cadets for utmost academics & moral

character and enabling them to choose Armed Forces as their main career, or else other

best careers in life."

MISSION

1. To develop young India into mature, responsible and capable Generation Next.

2. To provide required training to cadets to be an Officer & a Gentleman in Armed

Forces of India.

3. To prepare cadets for highest academic excellence and to enable them to choose the

best career in life.

OBJECTIVES

1. The glorious tradition of soldiers of Maharashtra to be preserved.

2. To inculcate sense of ‘Patriotism & Nationalism’ among the students.

3. To encourage Military Education.

4. To create an awareness among cadets about National Security.

5. To prepare cadets for entry into National Defence Academy.

6. To develop discipline, integration and leadership qualities among the students.

INTRODUCTION

Pravara Rural Education Society : The Pravara

Rural Education Society was established in July 1964 by

the great visionary, Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe

Patil at Pravaranagar in the district of Ahmednagar. The

founder father had dreams of providing high class &

quality education in rural area and prepares them for

entry into National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla

which will be comparable with the best in urban area.

At present the society is headed by

Padmabhushan Shri Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, a veteran

parliamentarian and former Union Minister of Heavy

Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India. It has

close to 100 educational institutions under its wings.

Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sainik School &

Services Preparatory Institute is part of the Institutions

with proud tradition of providing high class education

and building moral values.

PADMASHRI DR. VITTHALRAO VIKHE

PATIL SAINIK SCHOOL, LONI (MH)

1. In the year 1997, Maharashtra Government announced a

scheme to open one Sainik School per district to promote

participation of Maharashtra in the Indian Army, particularly

Officers cadre.

2. Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sainik School was

established by Pravara Rural Education Society on 11 Oct 1997 (the

auspicious day of Vijaya -Dashami in the year 1997) at Loni.

3. It is an English Medium School from Std. V to Std. XII and

follows the pattern of Maharashtra State Board for Secondary &

Higher Secondary Education, Pune.

4. Since the academic year 2009-10, the school has moved into its

own new location sprawling over 35 acres having excellent

infrastructure for classes, hostel and cadet’s mess along with

number of playgrounds for all types of sports and games and

International level Swimming Pool & a multi-facility Sports

Complex.

5. The Commandant, the Principal and many of the staff members

are residing within the school campus thus ensuring discipline

and proper administration of the school.

AIM OF SAINIK SCHOOL

“Our primary aim is to nurture and prepare the students to enable them become

officers in the Armed Forces and also Leaders in all spheres of Life with strong physique,

sound character and high level of self confidence with exemplary moral character.”

ORGANISATION

Under the able guidance of Pravara Rural Education Society, Sainik School is

controlled and run by the Commandant who is always a retired Army Officer having vast

and varied experience in the field of Leadership and Personality Development. He is

assisted by the Principal and other staff.

LOCATION

The school is located at Loni Kd, Taluka-Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar. The place is well

connected by road. It is 22 Km from Shirdi, 63 Km from Ahmednagar and 85 Kms from

Manmad Junction. Nearest bus stand is Loni at approx 2 Km from the school. The school is

approachable by road via Kolhar on Ahmednagar – Shirdi Road and via Sangamner on

Nashik – Ahmednagar Road. Nearest Railway Station is Belapur (Shrirampur) on

Ahmednagar – Manmad line. On Google map you can locate at url –

https://goo.gl/maps/TTpbtpxzy3t

FACILITIES / INFRASTRUCTURE

� ACADEMICS:

� Excellent faculty having

Post Graduate

qualifications and over

10 years of teaching

experience.

� Well stocked library.

� Modern Science Labs.

� Computer Lab.

� Extra Classes for preparation of NDA written exam

by visiting faculty from senior colleges.

� Overall Personality Development Training through

outdoor excursions / educational trips.

� We have a record of 100% results for SSC & HSC

with high number of students in Distinction.

� SPORTS & GAMES:

Excellent infrastructure exists for almost all types of

commonly played games in the country. Following is the list

to name few:-

Football Volley Ball Basket Ball

Hand Ball Boxing Kabaddi

Badminton Kho-Kho Yoga

Cross country Swimming Athletics

� SPECIAL FACILITIES:

In addition to the above the school has following special facilities:

Air Rifle Shooting Horse Riding Yoga

NCC Junior Wing Adventure Camps Scouts

Multi Gym Dance Classes Music Club

Drawing Classes Hobby Club

� SWIMMING:

Olympic size swimming pool is under school management.

� SPORTS COMPETITIONS:

Divisional / District / State Sports Competitions are

organized from time to time and accordingly the cadets are trained.

� A large number of students have achieved success in District, State and National level

tournaments.

� EXHIBITIONS:

Science, Arts and Maths exhibitions are organised periodically at ZP, Taluka and District

levels & Students represent the school at state & national level.

� CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Various activities like Elocution Competition, Speech Competition, Debates, Group

Discussions, Science Quiz, Maths Quiz, GK Quiz etc are organised as a personality

development programme. National Cyber Olympiad Exams, All India and Maharashtra

General Knowledge and Talent Search Exam are compulsory for all the cadets.

� NEWSPAPER:

English newspaper is provided to the students to

keep themselves up-to-date on the National and

International events.

� ACCOMMODATION:

� The school has comfortable hostel facilities

with a stand-by Generator.

� The cadets are divided into 6 houses. These

houses are controlled by six individual House

Masters.

� The House Masters also reside in the Hostel

along with the students.

� Solar Heater facility is available for bathing.

� Movies are shown on LCD projector on

Saturdays.

� COACHES:

Special coaches for most of the games are on the staff and additional coaches are

arranged for short duration.

� FOOD AND MESSING:

� Separate building for Cadet’s Mess is available with a capacity to accommodate all the

cadets.

� The mess offers delicious Veg and Non-veg,

Maharashtrian style, South Indian food.

� A balanced diet of approx 3000 calories per day is

provided to each cadet under strict supervision of the

Mess Manager.

� The main features of the diet are as follows:

i. Full glass of milk daily.

ii. Chicken and eggs twice a week. (Separate provision for vegetarians)

iii. Seasonal Fruits.

iv. Tea & Snacks in the afternoon.

� LAUNDRY / BARBER:

These facilities are available in the Campus.

� MEDICAL FACILITY:

A qualified and experienced doctor looks after the healthcare of the children. The doctor

is assisted by two trained nurses and the school has ten bedded infirmary/Sick room.

Children suffering from minor ailment are admitted. In emergency, cadets are admitted

in Pravara Rural Medical College Hospital, Loni and their parents are informed

accordingly.

� SCHOLARSHIP:

Government

scholarships are

available for students of

eligible category.

� ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS:

English Elocution Essay writing (English, Hindi & Marathi)

English Set Speech Spelling Bee Debate (English & Hindi)

Quiz competition Drawing competition

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

SAINIK SCHOOL:

1. Keeping in mind the aim of Sainik School which prepares cadets for entry into Armed

Forces, we follow some selection criteria for admission. Also, Sainik School being an

English Medium school, fair knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory.

2. Admissions are given from 5th

Standard to 12th

Standard for Sainik School based on

the merit and medical fitness. Admissions are opened from 1st

February every year.

3. Aptitude test & Interview are conducted based on student’s previous year’s syllabus.

Cadet has to be medically fit for admission.

4. For Grade 5, only Aptitude test is mandatory. For Grades 6 to 9, test is conducted on

pattern of other Sainik Schools.

5. For class 11, written test paper consists of questions from Mathematics, English and

General Knowledge. Written examination is of 'Multiple Choice Questions' type

based on Grade 10 syllabus. Cadet has to be

medically fit for admission.

6. No admissions are given in Grades 10 and 12.

7. The successful candidates will be intimated

the same day and they have to confirm the

admission by paying Rs. 5,000/- immediately

as Registration fee.

APPLICATION FORM:

The cost of prospectus along with the application form is to be paid in cash or by a

Bank draft in favour of The Commandant, Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sainik

School. (Prospectus can also be obtained in person on the day of written exam).

DOCUMENTATION:

The successful candidates are required to furnish the following documents at the time of

admission or actual joining:

1. School Leaving Certificate (Original & two Xerox)

2. Domicile Certificate (Two Xerox)

3. Medical Fitness Certificate

4. Cast Certificate for other than open category (Three Xerox)

5. Previous years’ mark sheet (Two copies)

6. Ex-Serviceman Certificate, if applicable

7. Income Certificate for other than open category (Original & two Xerox)

8. Student’s Photograph (8 copies)

FEES:

1. For details of fees and other payment/schedule, please contact accounts branch of

the school.

DAILY ROUTINE:

LIST OF ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT WHILE JOINING Sr.

No.

Item Quanti ty

Sr.

No.

Item Quanti ty

1. Steel Trunk (70 cm X 40 cm X

35 cm)

01 13. Vaseline, Cold Cream, torch

etc.

01 each

2. Lock and Key 02 each 14. Nail Cutter 01

3. Inner Wear (Underwear &

Baniyan)

04 each 15. Sti tching material (Needle,

thread button)

01 each

4. Civil Dress 02 16. Plastic Bucket, mug 01 each

5. Blanket – 01 17. Umbrella, Rain Suit 01

6. Hanger 12 18. Sack / bag / school bag. 01

7. Handkerchief 04 19. Hair oil 01

8. Mattress - 6 X 6 feet 01 20. Washing soap, Body soap 01 each

9. Pillow 01 21. Tooth Brush 01

10. Slipper 01 22. Toothpaste 01

11. Powder 01 23. Sports shoes 01 pai r

12. Shaving ki t (seniors ) 01 24. Swimming costume 01

Warning : Mobiles, Jewellery, i-Pod and other electronic gadgets are strictly not

permitted in the campus.

Sr. No Time Activity Sr. No Time Activity

1 5.00 AM Revei lle 1 5.30 AM Revei lle

2 5.00 AM to 6.00 AM Preparation (prep) Time 2 5.30 AM to 6.30 AM Preparation (prep) Time

3 6.00 AM to 6.45 AM P.T. 3 6.30 AM to 7.10 AM P.T.

4 6.45 AM to 7.20 AM Break Fast Cl 5-8 4 7.10 AM to 7.50 AM Break Fast Cl 5-8

5 7.20 AM to 7.55 AM Break Fast Cl 9-12 5 7.50 AM to 8.15AM Break Fast Cl 9-12

6 8.00 AM to 8.15 AM Assembly 6 8.20 AM to 8.35 AM Assembly

7 8.20 AM to 9.00 AM I period 7 8.40 AM to 9.20 AM I period

8 9.00 AM to 9.40 AM II period 8 9.20 AM to 10.00 AM II period

9 9.40 AM to 10.20 AM III period 9 10.00 AM to 10.40 AM III period

10 10.20 AM to 11.00 AM IV period 10 10.40 AM to 11.20 AM IV Period

11 11.00 AM to 11.20 AM 20 mins recess 11 11.20 AM to 11.40 AM 20 mins recess

12 11.20 AM to 12.00 AM V period 12 11.40 AM to 12.20 PM V period

13 12.00 AM to 12.40 PM VI period 13 12.20 PM to 1.00 PM VI period

14 12.40 PM to 1.20 PM VII period 14 1.00 PM to 1.40 PM VII period

15 1.20 PM to 2.00 PM VIII Period, Lunch Cl 5-8 15 1.40 PM to 2.20 PM VIII Period, Lunch Cl 5-8

16 2.00 PM to 2:40 PM Lunch Cl 9-12 16 2.20 PM to 3.00 PM Lunch Cl 9-12

17 2.00/2.40 PM to 4.00 PM Recess /Tea Break 17 2.20/ 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM Recess /Tea Break

18 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM Games 18 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM Games19 6.00 PM to 7:30/8:00 PM Evening Prep/NDA Classes 19 6.00 PM to 7:30/8:00 PM Evening Prep/NDA Classes

20 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Dinnner Cl 5-8 & Prep 20 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Dinnner Cl 5-8 & Prep

21 8.00 PM to 10.30 PM Dinnner Cl 9-12 & Prep 21 8.00 PM to 10.30 PM Dinnner Cl 9-12 & Prep

22 10.30 PM Lights Out 22 10.30 PM Lights Out

Sat wil l be observed as half day (til l 2.00 PM). Sat will be observed as half day (till 2.20 PM).

No games peri od on Sat/Sun/Hol idays. Sel f study as per routi ne. No games period on Sat/Sun/Holi days. Self study as per routine.

Parade - every Wed evening. Parade - every Wed evening.

Dinner on Sat/Sun/Holidays - 6.30 PM to 7.30 PM Dinner on Sat/Sun/Hol idays - 6.30 PM to 7.30 PM

Mov ie screeni ng on Sat - 7.30PM to 10.30PM Movi e screening on Sat - 7.30PM to 10.30PM

Pd. Dr. V. Vikhe Patil Sainik School, Loni Daily School Routine 2016-17 Daily School Routine 2016-17

(From 01 Nov to 31 Jan) Winter(From 01 Feb to 31 Oct)

Pd. Dr. V. Vikhe Patil Sainik School, Loni

IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CADETS AND PARENTS

� Parents can meet their wards only on visiting days as given in calendar. School

reserves the right to makes changes in calendar as per school requirements.

� Leave will not be given to cadet during academic session. Parents are requested not

to approach for cadet’s leave for religious functions & other ceremonies etc.

� Punctuality is very important. Cadets must reach 5 minutes before every activity such

as PT, Parade, Meals and Classes, Games or any other event.

� Disciplinary action, including a fine will be imposed for coming late to the class or

bunking the class and staying in the dorm during school hours.

� Leaving school campus without written permission of House Master and

Commandant is not allowed and will result in fine of Rs. 200 and/ or rustication from

hostel after calling parents.

� Mobiles are strictly not permitted. If

caught there will be fine of Rs.

1,000/- and mobile will not be

returned.

� Cadets will not carry more than Rs.

200/- with them. Extra cash will be

kept with House Master with record.

� No other valuables such as gold, cameras or electronic goods will be kept in dorm.

Valuable is defined as any item costing Rs 1,000/- or more. Items part of school daily

routine such as uniforms, beddings, blazer etc will not be counted as valuable.

� Stealing is strictly prohibited and is punishable offence. It will lead to a fine and

rustication in serious cases. Picking up another cadet’s item without permission is

also banned in school.

� Ragging is banned in

school and is punishable

offence. Cadets

harassed or troubled by

seniors will report to

House Masters and

Principal/Commandant.

Cadets caught ragging

will be fined and/or will

be rusticated from hostel. Fighting, beating among class cadets is strictly forbidden in

campus. Defaulters will be rusticated after calling parents.

� Those damaging school properties will be punished heavily. A fine double the cost of

damaged items will be charged. Serious cases may be rusticated from hostel.

� Leading or borrowing money from cadets, mess workers, shopkeeper or any other

person is not permitted. It will lead to heavy fines.

� Boys are not permitted to take any item on credit from the school shop. Money is

required to be taken from House Master.

� Borrowing or lending clothes, shoes or any other item is not permitted.

� Cadets will not bring any eatables from outside. Parents are advised not to bring

large tins of 'khau' (Sweet or Homemade food items) for wards.

� Playing inside dormitory, mess or classes is not permitted.

� Sick cadets must report to PT in-charge at 6:00 AM (on working days) and to sick

room by 7:30 AM and not stay in dorm without written slip from Nursing Attendant/

Doctor.

� Cadets must obey the house

appointments. Disobedience of an

appointment is punishable.

� Drugs, Smoking and drinking are

prohibited. If caught, cadet will be

expelled from the school. There is no

pardon for this.

� Cadets must save electricity and water and make it a habit to switch off lights, fans

and taps when not required.

� Parents are not permitted to visit school any time other than visiting days. They will

not be permitted to enter the campus gate. Please cooperate.

� Leave more than two days will not be granted. Parents must speak to Commandant

and escort the cadet themselves up to X Std.

� Parent's vehicles are not permitted in mess or dorm area. They should remain in

specified car park near gate. Please cooperate with security.

� Parents are requested to meet the child in academic block or near gate and not come

inside the mess/hostel.

� Parents are requested to speak and meet House Master and Class Teacher during the

Open Days and note progress of their wards.

� Parents are requested not to ring up their wards more than once in week. This

disturbs the cadets. Calling after 9PM is not permitted unless in emergency.

� Parents are not permitted to visit cadet in dormitory.

� Parents are advised to note the mobile numbers of House Master, Principal and

Commandant and are welcome to call the with their important and genuine points,

complaints and suggestions only on working days between 09.00AM to 04.00PM.

� School administration advises the parents to cooperate to run the school efficiently

and help us in overall academic excellence and personality development of their

children.

CONTACT US Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Sainik School, Loni

At. Post.: Loni Khurd, Taluka: Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar (PIN 413 713)

• Phone (02422) 283083, 274343, 274344, 274346, 274347

• E-mail: ssparent@pravara.in, pvpsainikschool@gmail.com

• Website: http://pravara.in/pvpsainik/