Apply for the UP Sainik School entrance exam and secure admission into classes 6 and 9..
UP Sainik Schools Entrance Exam 2027-28: The UP Sainik Schools Society has commenced the application process for the UP Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027-28. Students seeking admission to classes 6 and 9 can submit their application forms via the official website. The deadline for submitting applications and paying the fee without any late charges is 5:00 PM on October 25, 2026.
Candidates who miss this deadline may still apply until October 31 by paying a late fee of ₹2,000. The Sainik School Entrance Exam is tentatively scheduled to be held on December 20, 2026. Applicants should refer to the official prospectus for details regarding eligibility criteria and other admission-related information.
UP Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027: Important Dates
Last date for application: October 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Last date for application with late fee: October 31, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Correction window: November 3 to November 5, 2026, until 5:00 PM
Tentative date for the entrance exam: December 20, 2026
How to Apply
Visit the official website: upsainikschool.org.
In the “Open Application” section, click on the link for new registration.
Enter the required details and complete the online application form.
Upload the necessary documents and pay the applicable application fee.
Review the information provided and submit the form. Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.
Eligibility for the UP Sainik School Entrance Exam
For admission to class 6, students must have passed or be currently enrolled in class 5. For admission to class 9, students must have passed class 8. Students currently studying in the ninth grade are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh.
Date of Birth
For the UP Sainik School entrance examination—to be held on December 20, 2026, for the 2027-28 academic session—the date of birth criteria are as follows:
– Class 6: Between July 2, 2015, and January 1, 2018 (inclusive of both dates).
– Class 9: Between July 2, 2012, and January 1, 2015 (inclusive of both dates).
Admission by School and Class
– UP Sainik School, Lucknow: Admission is open only to boys for Class 6, while both boys and girls are eligible for admission to Class 9.
– Sainik School, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: Both boys and girls are eligible for admission to both Class 6 and Class 9.
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