AWES Education

What is AWES Education?

Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) is the Indian Army's flagship educational welfare body — running 137 Army Public Schools (APS) across India that provide quality CBSE education to children of serving Army personnel, ex-servicemen, and civilian families (when seats are available). APS schools are recognised among India's best — many feature in top 200 CBSE schools nationally. AWES also operates: (1) Welfare Scholarships for ESM children pursuing higher education (₹5,000-₹25,000/year); (2) College of Engineering (Pune, Hyderabad) for ESM-children; (3) Army Institute of Management (AIM Kolkata), Army Institute of Technology (AIT Pune); (4) Special Scholarships for war widows' children. Established 1983 under the aegis of Adjutant General's Branch. APS schools admit children of Army personnel on PRIORITY 1, ex-servicemen on PRIORITY 2, and civilian children on PRIORITY 3 (subject to vacancy). Around 2.5 lakh students study in APS schools.

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Quality CBSE education at 137 APS schools + ₹5K-₹25K scholarships + IIT/IIM-tier colleges. The scheme was launched in 1983 and is implemented by the Government of India.

Who is Eligible for AWES Education?

• ✓Priority 1: Children of serving Army personnel (officers, JCOs, ORs)
• ✓Priority 2: Children of ex-servicemen (ESM) drawing pension
• ✓Priority 3: Children of civilian Army employees (defence civilians)
• ✓Priority 4: Children of paramilitary forces (where Army Public School operates)
• ✓Priority 5: Civilian children — only if seats are vacant after above priorities
• ✓For scholarships: family income limits apply (typically ₹6-12 lakh based on scheme)

Documents Required for AWES Education

How to Apply for AWES Education Online?

1. 1Find your nearest Army Public School (APS) at awesindia.com → 'APS Schools' → search by city
2. 2Visit the school in Feb-March (admission window) for Class 1 admission OR check year-round for lateral entry
3. 3Submit admission form with priority category proof (Army Service ID / PPO / Defence Civilian ID)
4. 4Pay admission fee (~₹2,000-5,000 — significantly subsidised for Priority 1/2 children)
5. 5Children of Priority 1 (serving) auto-admitted subject to seats; Priority 2 (ESM) after waiting list
6. 6For scholarships: apply at awesindia.com → 'Welfare Scholarships' → submit family income, child's marksheet
7. 7Scholarship payout via DBT to parent's bank account or directly to college fee account
8. 8For IIT-tier colleges (AIT/AIM/CME-Pune): apply at respective college portal during admission cycle

Frequently Asked Questions — AWES Education