What documents are needed to apply to SIRS?

Applicants need a Birth Certificate, Transfer Certificate (Class II and above), progress report, recent photographs, parent/guardian identity proof, and residence proof. Boarders also need a medical fitness certificate from a qualified doctor.

What is the minimum age for Nursery admission at SIRS?

The minimum age for Nursery follows CBSE and state government norms. Families are advised to confirm the specific age requirement at the time of enquiry with the School Office.

Does SIRS have an entrance exam?

SIRS may conduct an age-appropriate interaction or assessment with the child, not to exclude but to place them correctly within the school's academic programme and to understand what support they may need.

The Admissions Process

How to Apply

A straightforward five-step process, from your first phone call to your child’s first day. Admissions are open and rolling throughout the year.

The Process

Five Steps to Enrolment

The SIRS admissions journey is designed to be simple and transparent. Each step ensures that the school understands your family’s needs and that you have a complete picture of what SIRS offers. We welcome your questions at any stage.

Initial Enquiry

Contact the school by telephone, email, or in person at the School Reception during office hours, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Let us know the class you are seeking and your preferred mode of enrolment.

Campus Visit

Families are warmly invited to visit the campus at Luhnu Kanaitan, Bilaspur. Please confirm your visit in advance. A visit gives the child and their parents a direct experience of the facilities and spirit of SIRS. We strongly encourage it before any application is submitted.

Application & Documents

Submit the completed Application Form together with all required supporting documents. The Student Personal Record, to be filled and signed by the Parent or Guardian only, is completed at this stage, in duplicate. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.

Assessment & Interaction

The school may conduct an age-appropriate interaction or written assessment with the child. The purpose is not to exclude—it is to place the child correctly and to understand what support they may benefit from at the outset.

Offer & Enrolment

Upon offer of a place, the family completes enrolment formalities including payment of fees. The child is assigned to a class and, if a Boarder, to a house and hostel room. Uniform and almanac are provided on or before the first day.

Please note: All events, activities, and dates mentioned in school communications are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility by Class

Who May Apply

SIRS welcomes applications from students of all backgrounds. The following table outlines the basic eligibility requirements for each class. Families are encouraged to contact the School Office if they have questions about whether their child meets the criteria.

Class	Requirements
Nursery	Minimum age as per CBSE norms. No prior formal schooling required. Informal readiness interaction may be conducted.
LKG	Completion of Nursery or equivalent. Age criterion applies.
UKG	Completion of LKG or equivalent. Age criterion applies.
Class I	Completion of UKG or equivalent. Age criterion applies per CBSE norms.
Class II–V	Progress report or Transfer Certificate from previous school. Informal interaction may be conducted to assess placement.
Class VI–VIII	Progress report and Transfer Certificate. Written interaction or assessment may be conducted.
Class IX	Pass certificate from Class VIII. Transfer Certificate. Assessment may be conducted. Subject to seat availability.
Class X	Pass certificate from Class IX. Transfer Certificate. Subject to seat availability and school assessment. Early application strongly advised.

General Conditions

What the School Expects

SIRS is committed to admission without discrimination based on gender, caste, community, or belief. We ask that all families who join share a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and community engagement.

Equal Standards

Day Scholars and Boarders are held to identical academic and behavioural standards.

Transfer Certificate

All students joining from another school must provide a Transfer Certificate. This is a mandatory CBSE requirement and cannot be waived.

Attendance

A minimum of 75% attendance is required for examination eligibility.

Open to All

SIRS admits students from all backgrounds, regions, and faiths. The only requirement is commitment.