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Defence Dependants Education Concession (CBSE / KVS)
CENTRALKendriya Sainik Board
Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is yearly cycle. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
School-level fee concessions for defence families through KSB. Often combined with KV/Sainik schools' internal waivers.
- Amount
- Tuition concession + book grant + hostel fee waiver
- Level
- Class 9–10, Class 11–12
- State
- National (all India)
- Usual window
- Yearly cycle
Apply directly
Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Kendriya Sainik Board.
Open official portal ↗Eligibility
Wards/widows of armed forces (Army/Navy/Air Force) personnel and ex-servicemen.
Questions
- Who is eligible for Defence Dependants Education Concession (CBSE / KVS)?
- Wards/widows of armed forces (Army/Navy/Air Force) personnel and ex-servicemen.
- How much does Defence Dependants Education Concession (CBSE / KVS) pay?
- Tuition concession + book grant + hostel fee waiver
- How do I apply for Defence Dependants Education Concession (CBSE / KVS)?
- Apply on the awarding body's official portal: https://ksb.gov.in/ — Shishya does not collect applications. Shishya has not checked a 2026-27 date for this scheme yet — the usual window is yearly cycle. Confirm the date on the official portal before applying.
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