A wide spectrum of creative activities are encouraged like drawing, painting, woodwork, making and repairing electrical and electronic devices and aero-modelling. Elocution, debates, quiz and creative writing competitions are also held regularly. Educational excursions are frequently held. The school fees are heavily subsidized. Non entitled boys - around Rs.
Entitled boys extends from Rs.
Such boys are entitled to concession of Tuition and Messing fee. An All India Entrance Test and Interview is generally held in February at centres throughout the country. Candidates are tested in Arithmetic, Language and General Knowledge. Full scholarships are also awarded by the Ministry of Defence to sons of service officers killed in action . The School is run by the Government of India, Ministry of Defence through the Army Headquarters, Directorate of Education.