Sainik School Admission 2027: Check Eligibility, Age Limit & Exam Dates

National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Sainik Schools Entrance Examination form for academic session 2027–28. Students who are waiting for AISSEE Admission 2027 can fill the application form through official website. Eligible students check all the details before 02 December 2026. Read all the details like vacancies, age-limit, selection procedure and more very carefully.

NTA AISSEE Exam 2027 Overview
Conduct bodyNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
AdmissionClass 6 & 9
Name of the ExamAll India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) – 2027
Application ModeOnline
Academic Session2027-28
Official Websitehttps://www.nta.ac.in/
NTA AISSEE Eligibility
Name of the classAge LimitEducation Qualification
For Class VI
  • Candidates must be between 10 and 12 years of age as of 31st March 2027
  • They must have been born between 01 April 2015 and 31 March 2017 (both days inclusive)
The candidate must have passed or be appearing in Class V from a recognized school by the time of admission.

 

For Class IX
  • Candidates must be between 13 and 15 years of age as of 31st March 2027.
  • They must have been born between 01 April 2012 and 31 March 2014 (both days inclusive).
The candidate must have passed or be appearing in Class VIII from a recognized school by the time of admission.
NTA AISSEE Application  Fee
Name of the CategoryApplication Fee
General / Wards of Defence personnel & ex-servicemen / OBC (NCL)Rs. 850/-
SC/STRs. 700/-
Application ModeOnline
NTA AISSEE Selection Process
  • The selection of the students for NTA AISSEE admission will be based on written entrance examination (AISSEE), Counselling, Medical Exam and Document verification. Admission will be made only against the vacant seats available in the concerned NTA.
NTA AISSEE Exam Pattern
  • NTA conduct the exam Pen-and-paper test using OMR answer sheets for both Class VI and Class IX.
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
For Class VI
Name of the SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Language2550

2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Mathematics50150
Intelligence2550
General Knowledge2550
Total120300
For Class IX
Name of the SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
Mathematics50200

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Intelligence2550
English2550
General Science2550
Social Science2550
Total150400
How to Fill Sanik School Admission Online Form
  • Go to the https://exams.nta.nic.in//sainik-school-society/ or click on the direct below.
  • egister using a unique Email ID and Mobile Number.
  • Fill all the basis details like Name, Father Name, Date of Birth and all other required information.
  • Upload Candidate’s Photograph, Candidate’s Signature and Parent’s Signature (All must be 10 KB to 100 KB).
  • Pay the application fee through online mode
  • Check the application form very carefully and hit the submit button
  • Download the application for future reference.
Important Date
Starting date of Application Form03 November 2026
Last date of Application Form02 December 2026
Late Submission of Online Application Form03 to 06 December (Rs. 500/- Late Fee)
Correction Window07 to 09 December
Advance City Intimation Slip11 January 2027
Admit Cards Card25 January 2027
Exam Date31 January 2027
Important Links
Application formClick Here
Official NotificationClick Here
Sanik School Admission Form 2026: FAQs

Q. Are girls eligible to apply for Sainik Schools?

Ans. Yes, admission is open to both boys and girls for Class VI across participating schools, and for Class IX subject to available vacancies.

Q. Is there any negative marking in the Sanik School exam?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in AISSEE.

Q. What are the Sanik School minimum qualifying marks?

Ans. Candidates generally need to secure a minimum of 25% marks in each subject and 40% marks in aggregate.

Q. Can I apply for both traditional Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools using the same form?

Ans. Yes, there is a single common application form for both traditional Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools.

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