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Army Public School, Ranchi

About

Army Public School (APS), Ranchi is one of the most prestigious schools in Jharkhand, functioning under the aegis of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES). The school is known for academic excellence, discipline, leadership training, and all-round personality development. Though primarily meant for wards of Army personnel, civilian admissions are also offered based on seat availability.

Board: CBSE
Level: Pre-Primary to Senior Secondary
Location: Deepatoli Cantt, Ranchi

Admission & Fees

Admission to Army Public School is strictly on priority depending on the number of vacancies in each class. Registration form and prospectus for Army Personnel and Civilians are available in the school office.

  • Admission for Priority I (P-I) and Priority II (P-II) classes is open throughout the year.
  • Admission to other categories is given depending on availability of vacancies and result of the Admission test.
  • Admission test will also be conducted for P-I category and those students who have scored less than 40% marks in the previous school.

The priorities for admission are as follows:

Priority I

  • All Army personnel posted to Ranchi shall remain Priority I, irrespective of time / stage of seeking admission, provided their wards are not already admitted in any other school in Ranchi.
  • Widows of Army Personnel who move to Ranchi within one year of demise of their husband.
  • Disabled Army Personnel settled in Ranchi and whose wards are not already admitted in any school in Ranchi.
  • Army personnel posted to Ranchi who admits their wards in schools located close to their place of residence, subsequently applying for change on allotment of accommodation in an area of responsibility of HQ 23 Inf Div.
  • Retiring Army personnel, who intend to settle in Ranchi, provided their wards are studying in APS at the last duty station.

Priority II

  • Army personnel posted in field / operational areas / non-family stations who select Ranchi as their place of residence, irrespective of the fact whether the wards are studying elsewhere.

Priority III

  • Serving Army personnel posted in Ranchi / outside Ranchi desirous to change of school for their wards.

Priority IV

  • Ex-Army personnel in receipt of pension including Army personnel who retire during mid-session and settle in Ranchi.

Priority V

  • Army personnel who have been released and not in receipt of pension or from Air force or Navy.

Priority VI

  • Other.

Approximate Fee Structure:

Academic Session: 2025-26
Ser NoFees HeadOffrs     (Rs)JCOs    (Rs)OR       (Rs)Civilian      (Rs)
1.One Time (I to XII)
Registration Charge300/-300/-300/-300/-
Admission Charge1200/-600/-400/-5000/-
Security (Refundable)6000/-4000/-3000/-9000/-
2A.Annual Charges for Class I to V
Library290/-230/-180/-490/-
Building Fund       275/-230/-190/-800/-
Exam & Stationary275/275/-275/-275/-
Games & Sports    275/230/-165/-710/-
Playway & Scientific Eqpt (for Class I to V)200/-175/-155/-495/-
School Journal, Diary, Report Card etc.275/-275/-275/-275/-
Total1590/-1415/-1240/-3045/-
2B.Annual Charges for Class VI to XII
Library290/-230/-180/-490/-
Building Fund275/230/-190/-800/-
Exam & Stationary275/275/-275/-275/-
Games & Sports275/230/-165/-710/-
School Journal, Diary, Report Card Etc.275/275/-275/-275/-
Total1390/-1240/-1085/-2550/-
3.Insurance (Annual)

Not refundable (I to XII)  

130/-130/-130/-130/-
4.Tuition Fee (Quarterly)
Class I to V6175/-6115/-5410/-8915/-
Class VI to X7150/-6450/-6320/-9240/-
Class XI to XII7635/-6985/-6365/-10160/-
5.Computer Fee incl CAL (Quarterly)
Class I to XII200/-200/-200/-500/-
6.Pupil Fund (Quarterly)
Class I to XII200/-200/-200/-525/-
7.Science Fee (Quarterly)   
Class IX to X110/-110/-110/-320/-
Class XI to XII110/–110/-110/-450/-
8.Admission Form (Class 1 to XII)120/-120/-120/-240/-
9.Late Fine Month wise) (Class I to XIII)    
Up to 20th of Current Month100/-100/-100/-100/-
Up to 1 Month200/-200/-200/-200/-
Up to 2 Months400/-400/-400/-400/-
Up to 3 Months750/-750/-750/-750/-

Facilities & Infra

  • Smart Classrooms
  • Advanced Science Laboratories
  • Computer Labs
  • Well-maintained Library
  • Large Playgrounds & Sports Fields
  • Auditorium & Activity Rooms
  • NCC Training
  • CCTV Surveillance & Medical Facility
  • Transport Facility (Limited routes)

Extra Curricular

  • NCC & Leadership Training
  • Sports (Athletics, Football, Basketball, Cricket)
  • Debate, Quiz & Elocution
  • Music, Dance & Cultural Activities
  • Yoga & Physical Training
  • Social Service & Community Outreach

Academics

ACHIEVEMENT IN ACADEMICS

NDA, IIT, NEET & OTHERS

YEAREXAMQUALIFIED
2025NDA – I4
2025JEE (MAINS)15
2025JEE (ADVANCED)04

 

  • Strict adherence to CBSE curriculum
  • Emphasis on discipline and academic rigor
  • Regular assessments and remedial classes
  • Strong board results in Classes X and XII
  • Foundation-level guidance for competitive exams

Reviews

Army Public School, Ranchi is highly rated for its disciplined atmosphere, experienced faculty, and consistent academic results. Parents value the school’s focus on character building and leadership qualities.

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)

Q&A

Q1. Are civilian students allowed in Army Public School Ranchi?
Yes, civilian admissions are allowed subject to seat availability.

Q2. Which board is APS Ranchi affiliated with?
The school is affiliated with CBSE.

Q3. Does the school offer NCC?
Yes, NCC training is an integral part of the school activities.

Q4. Is transport facility available?
Limited transport facility is available for selected areas.

Q5. What makes APS Ranchi unique?
Strong discipline, leadership training, and academic excellence.

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