The Scindia School has updated its fee structure for Indian students for the 2026–27 academic year on 13 May 2026. While the admissions process remains unchanged, there are important differences between the published fee information for Indian and NRI families that applicants should understand before planning their application. 

What’s New for 2026-27

The Indian Students Fee Structure is now explicitly titled for FY 2026-27 — a confirmed current figure, not carried forward from a previous year. Notably, the International (NRI) Students Fee Structure has not yet been updated and still shows FY 2025-26 figures. Indian and NRI families are currently looking at two different financial years on the same website. NRI families should treat their published figures as provisional and confirm current charges directly with the admission office.

Fee Structure — Indian Students, FY 2026-27

Registration: Rs. 18,500 (registration) + Rs. 6,500 (Aptitude Analysis and Prospectus) = Rs. 25,000 total

Annual Fee Structure:

A separate Personal Expenditure lump sum of Rs. 1,25,000 (split Rs. 40,000 / 40,000 / 45,000) applies. The school notes: “The Fee Structure is liable to change from time to time. The decision of the Management in this regard shall be final and binding.”

Fee Structure — International (NRI) Students, FY 2025-26 (not yet updated)

Admissions Process — What Stays the Same

The admission process itself remains unchanged and continues to offer two assessment routes. 

SAA-I: Mathematics, English, and Hindi. Held the fourth Saturday of September. Results by 1 November.

SAA-II: Mathematics, English, and General Awareness. Held in January or February. Results by 30 March.

Students choose one route, not both. Centres: Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Lucknow, and Gwalior. Shortlisted candidates attend an Interactive Session of games, sports, co-curricular activities, and faculty interaction at the school.

Entry classes and age limits (as of 1 January of the admission year): Class VI (max 11 years), Class VII (max 12), Class VIII (max 13). Admission to Class IX and Class XI is possible for exceptionally meritorious students, subject to vacancy.

Class XI follows a distinct process: applicants must pay Rs. 18,500 regardless of registration date, with assessment held in the last week of March at Gwalior only.

A self-attested Aadhaar card is mandatory before joining for students from all states except J&K, Assam, and Meghalaya.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The school maintains an annual allocation of approximately Rs. 1 crore across three categories.

Category A (new admissions, merit-cum-means): 85–89% in the Aptitude Assessment earns a 40% scholarship; 90% and above earns 50%. For a son scoring 90%+, this could meaningfully offset the Rs. 10,71,500 annual fee.

Category B (existing students): based on ongoing academic, sports, and co-curricular performance plus financial need.

Category C (existing students): purely merit based, irrespective of financial need.

Separately, the school has a tie-up with NYU Abu Dhabi, and Westminster University, UK offers up to 100% scholarship to one or two Scindia students annually, covering tuition, accommodation, an arrival allowance, monthly stipend, and flights.

What This Means for Your Application

Classes VI to IX: Plan around Rs. 16,71,500 (excluding personal expenditure) and choose the September or January/February assessment cycle based on readiness.

NRI families: Don’t rely on the published Rs. 17,17,000 figure — confirm a current, itemised quote directly with the school.

Class XI applicants: Plan around the last-week-of-March assessment and the fixed Rs. 18,500 registration.

Financial assistance: A strong SAA score, especially 90% and above, is directly tied to a 50% scholarship — making genuine preparation a financial advantage, not just an academic one.

Conclusion

With the updated Indian fee structure now published, families have greater clarity about the financial commitment involved. The next step is deciding which assessment cycle best suits the student and beginning preparation early enough to maximise both admission and scholarship opportunities. 

Families preparing for SAA-I or SAA-II should begin early, particularly those aiming for scholarship eligibility. A structured preparation plan that builds strong English, Mathematics, reasoning, and interview skills can make a meaningful difference in both admission outcomes and scholarship opportunities. 

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