Sainik School: Want to have your child study at a Sainik School? Opportunity for admission into classes 6 and 9..
Sainik School Admission 2027: The admission process has begun for children who dream of studying at a Sainik School, as well as for their parents. When applying this time, it is not enough to simply select a class and a school; it is also essential to understand the seat allocation policy for the new Sainik Schools. In these new Sainik Schools, 40 percent of the seats will be filled based on an all-India merit list, while up to 60 percent of the seats are reserved for students already enrolled in those respective schools. Another important detail is that the entrance examination for Class 6 will be conducted in 13 languages, whereas the examination for Class 9 will be held exclusively in English.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) commenced the online application process for the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 on November 3, 2026. Through this examination, admissions will be granted for Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools and affiliated new Sainik Schools across the country for the 2027-28 academic session. Interested students and their parents can submit their applications by visiting the official NTA website: exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society. The deadline to apply without a late fee is December 2, 2026, and the entrance examination is scheduled to be held on January 31, 2027.
AISSEE 2027: Important Dates from Application to Examination
According to the schedule released by the NTA, the online application process began on November 3, 2026. Candidates may apply without a late fee until December 2, 2026; this is also the deadline for the payment of the standard application fee. Candidates who are unable to complete their forms within the stipulated time will be permitted to apply between December 3 and December 6, 2026, subject to the payment of a late fee. The final deadline for submitting the application fee along with the late fee is December 6, 2026. Once the application process is complete, candidates will be given an opportunity to make corrections to their forms. A window for this has been scheduled from December 7 to December 9, 2026. Students appearing for the examination will be informed of their allotted exam city on January 11, 2027. Subsequently, admit cards will be issued on January 25, 2027. The AISSEE 2027 entrance examination will be held on January 31, 2027. The date for the declaration of the examination results has not yet been announced. If a candidate fails to submit their application by December 2 and instead completes the form between December 3 and December 6, they will be required to pay an additional late fee of ₹500, over and above the standard application fee.
Age and Educational Qualifications for Admission to Classes 6 and 9
Before applying for admission to Sainik Schools, it is essential to verify the child's age and educational qualifications. According to NTA guidelines, the candidate's age will be calculated as of March 31, 2027. For admission to Class 6, the student must have been born between April 1, 2015, and March 31, 2017. Additionally, the student must either be currently enrolled in Class 5 or have already passed Class 5. For admission to Class 9, the candidate must have been born between April 1, 2012, and March 31, 2014. Students seeking admission to Class 9 must have passed Class 8 from a recognized school at the time of admission. Both boys and girls are eligible to apply for admission to Classes 6 and 9; however, for Class 9, admission for girls will be subject to the availability of seats at the respective Sainik School. Rules regarding the admission of girls and the number of available seats may vary from one Sainik School to another. Therefore, it is advised to check the specific details regarding seat availability and eligibility criteria for the relevant school before submitting an application.
What is the rule regarding the 40 and 60 percent seat allocation?
For admissions to the new Sainik Schools under AISSEE 2027, two distinct categories have been established. Under these categories, some seats are reserved for students from across the country, while others are allocated to children already enrolled in the respective schools. 40 percent of the seats in the new Sainik Schools fall under 'Category A'. Eligible candidates from anywhere in the country may apply for these seats. Admission will be granted based on an all-India merit list. To be eligible, candidates must appear for the AISSEE 2027 entrance examination and meet the prescribed academic and age-related criteria; in other words, a student currently enrolled in a different school is also eligible to apply for these seats.
Up to 60% of seats reserved for the same school
In the new Sainik Schools, up to 60% of seats are reserved under 'Category B'. These seats are available to students who are already enrolled in the same new Sainik School. For admission into Class 6, a student must be studying in Class 5 at the same school. Similarly, for admission into Class 9, a candidate must be a student of Class 8 at the same school. These students are also required to qualify for the AISSEE 2027 entrance examination. If any seats reserved under Category B remain vacant, they will be filled under 'Category A'. In such cases, the vacant seats will be filled based on an all-India merit list.
Class 6 exam in 13 languages; Class 9 paper in English
The AISSEE 2027 entrance examination will be conducted in a pen-and-paper format. All questions in the exam will be multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and candidates must mark their answers on an OMR sheet. Students appearing for the Class 6 exam will be given 150 minutes (two and a half hours) to complete the test, while the Class 9 exam will have a duration of 180 minutes (three hours). Both exams will follow the pen-and-paper, OMR-based format. There is a difference in the medium of examination between the two classes: the Class 6 entrance exam will be conducted in 13 languages, allowing students from various regions to take the test in their own language. In contrast, the Class 9 entrance exam will be conducted exclusively in English. Consequently, candidates for Class 9 must prepare with the English medium in mind.
What is the application fee for AISSEE 2027?
The NTA has set the application fee for AISSEE 2027 based on different categories. Candidates belonging to the General category are required to pay an application fee of Rs 850. The application fee for children of defense personnel and ex-servicemen is set at ₹850. Candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL category are also required to pay ₹850.
If a candidate submits an application between December 3 and December 6, 2026 (i.e., after December 2, 2026), they will be required to pay an additional late fee of ₹500, over and above the standard application fee applicable to their category. Furthermore, any charges levied by the bank or payment service provider, along with applicable taxes, must be paid separately. Candidates should note that once paid, the application fee will not be refunded.
How to fill out the online form for AISSEE 2027?
The application process for admission to Class 6 or Class 9 in Sainik Schools is conducted online. Candidates or their parents/guardians can apply by visiting the official NTA website at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society. First, access the AISSEE 2027 application link on the website. Next, complete the registration process using an email ID and mobile number. Once registered, fill in the student’s personal, academic, and other required details in the application form. Following this, select four preferred cities for the examination. Candidates must upload their photograph, signature, thumb impression, and necessary certificates in the prescribed format. After entering all the required information and uploading the documents, pay the application fee online according to your category. Once the payment is successfully processed, an application confirmation page will appear on the screen. Candidates should download and retain this page, as it serves as proof that their application has been submitted successfully.
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