AISSEE 2027: Admissions for Classes 6 and 9 in Sainik Schools Begin – Who Is Eligible to Apply?

The NTA has commenced the application process for the AISSEE (All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination) for the 2027 academic session. Applications are open for both the 33 existing Sainik Schools across the country and the new Sainik Schools approved by the Ministry of Defence.

AISSEE 2027: If you wish to enroll your child in a Sainik School, this information is for you. The NTA has initiated the application process for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination for the 2027 academic session. Parents of eligible students seeking admission into Class 6 or Class 9—in either the 33 existing Sainik Schools or the new Sainik Schools approved by the Ministry of Defence—can submit their applications online via the official NTA website. The deadline for submitting online applications without a late fee is 11:50 PM on December 2, 2026.

Complete Schedule for AISSEE 2027

Age Limits and Eligibility for Classes 6 and 9

For admission into Sainik Schools, the age of the students will be calculated as of March 31, 2027. For Class 6, a student must have been born between April 1, 2015, and March 31, 2017; additionally, the student must be currently studying in or have already passed Class 5. For Class 9, a candidate must have been born between April 1, 2012, and March 31, 2014. At the time of admission, the student must have passed Class 8 from a recognized school.

40% and 60% Seat Allocation Rule for New Sainik Schools

Two distinct categories have been established for admissions into the new Sainik Schools. The first of these is 'Category A'. Eligible students from any school across the country can apply under this quota. Admissions will be based on an all-India merit list. A 40% seat reservation applies to this category, while 60% of the seats are reserved under Category B. This quota is available only to students who are already enrolled in the respective Sainik School. If any of these seats remain vacant, they will be filled under Category A.

What is the application fee?

Candidates from the General, OBC (NCL), Defence, and Ex-servicemen categories must pay an application fee of ₹850 for the AISSEE Sainik School entrance exam. For candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories, the fee is ₹700. A late fee of ₹500 will be charged for applications submitted after the stipulated deadline.

What is the examination pattern?

The Class 6 examination will be conducted in a pen-and-paper (offline) mode and will consist of 125 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). This exam will be held in 13 regional languages. The Class 9 examination will be 180 minutes long and will include 150 questions; it will be conducted exclusively in the English medium.

How to register?

Visit the official website to begin the registration process.
Locate and click on the 'Candidate Activity' section on the website's homepage.
Select the 'AISSEE 2027' link.
Carefully enter all the required details.
Pay the registration fee.
Finally, take a printout of the completed application form.