At Sainik School the Dormitories are called House. Each House is named after a famous Indian personality.
The school is divided into five houses namely Menon House, Cariappa House, Kattari House, Subrotto House and Cauvery House. All boys are accommodated in these houses under the care and supervision of the House Masters and House Tutors.
All new entrants, (Class-VI) are accommodated in a holding house (Cauvery House) under the care and supervision of the House Masters, House Tutors and Matron.
All boys dine together in a well furnished common dining hall. The cooking arrangements are supervised by a qualified Mess Manager. A mess committee with the representation of the staff and boys meets every month to work out weekly menu and discuss various suggestions for the improvement of the mess. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu are catered for keeping in view the health and taste requirements of the boys.