India Schools Information
The Bangalore Military School
About School
The Bangalore Military School, formerly known as King George VI Royal Indian Military College and later as King George School, was started in May 1944 to provide education to the sons of Defence Service Personnel to prepare them for a career in the Armed Forces. In September 1952, the school was reorganised as a Residential Public School for boys. The objectives and the scope were enlarged and admissions were thrown open to the sons of Defence Service Officers and the sons of Civilians irrespective of caste, creed or social status.
School Campus
The school has a total area of 74 acres of land. The school has a hospital and auditorium within the campus. It also caters to a large number of boarders who are divided into 4 houses. Each house has its own dining hall.
Affiliation
The Military School is organized as Residential Public School, with English as the medium of instruction and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
Admission
Admission to this school is strictly on merit. Boys of JCOs / NCOs of Indian Army and Air Force are selected by Army Headquarters, New Delhi for 67% of the vacancies. Boys of Serving Officers / Civilians (20% and 13%) are admitted on the basis of an entrance test conducted by this school on 1st and 2nd May every year. Classes are from Class VI to XII.
Extra Curricular Activities
The school has an Art Society, Nature Club and Photographic Club.
Sports Activities
Facilities for football, volleyball, basket-ball, cricket, boxing, athletics, gymnastics and hockey are available in the school. The school also caters for Indoor Games. It provides training in karate too.
Contact Details
Address : P.B. No. 2500, Richmond Town,
Bangalore,
Karnataka - 586 102


