All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) - 2026

AISSEE-2026 for the Academic Year 2026-27 covers admission to Classes VI and IX of 33 Sainik Schools and Class VI for all 69 New Sainik Schools and Class IX of 19 New Sainik Schools. Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Defence.

About Sainik Schools

Established in 1961, Sainik Schools are managed by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence. There are 33 Sainik Schools across India, each dedicated to preparing students for defense services and nation-building.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: 10-12 years for Class VI, 13-15 years for Class IX

Education: Must have passed previous class with minimum marks

Gender: Open for both boys and girls in selected schools

Mission & Vision

To prepare students academically, physically, and mentally for entry into the National Defence Academy and other defense services. Focus on developing leadership qualities, discipline, and patriotic values.

Important Dates & Fee Structure

Key Dates

Online Application: 10.10.2025 to 30.10.2025 (Upto 05:00 PM)

Fee Payment: Upto 31.10.2025 (Upto 11:50 PM)

Correction Window: 02.11.2025 to 04.11.2025

Examination: January 2026

Result Declaration: Within 6 weeks after exam

Fee Structure

General/Defence/OBC (NCL): ₹ 850/-

SC/ST Candidates: ₹ 700/-

Payment Mode: Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI

Note: Fee is non-refundable and exclusive of bank charges

Examination Schedule

Class VI: 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm (150 minutes)

Class IX: 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm (180 minutes)

Mode: Paper pencil on OMR answer sheets

Medium: 13 languages for Class VI, English only for Class IX

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Class VI Pattern

Total Marks: 300

Language: 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks

Mathematics: 50 questions × 3 marks = 150 marks

Intelligence: 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks

General Knowledge: 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks

Class IX Pattern

Total Marks: 400

Mathematics: 50 questions × 4 marks = 200 marks

Intelligence: 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks

English: 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks

General Science: 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks

Social Science: 25 questions × 2 marks = 50 marks

Qualifying Criteria

Sainik Schools: Min. 25% in each section and 40% aggregate

New Sainik Schools: Same criteria for all candidates including SC/ST

No Negative Marking: For wrong responses

Language Options: 13 languages available for Class VI

Eligibility & Admission Process

Age Criteria

Class VI: 10-12 years as on 31.03.2026
(Born between 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2016)

Class IX: 13-15 years as on 31.03.2026
(Born between 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2013)

Gender: Girls eligible for both categories

Application Process

Step 1: Register online at https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/

Step 2: Fill application form and upload documents

Step 3: Pay examination fee online

Step 4: Download confirmation page and admit card

Required Documents

Photograph: 10kb-200kb in JPG format

Signature: 10kb-50kb in JPG format

Thumb Impression: 10kb-50kb in JPG format

Birth Certificate: Issued by competent authority

Domicile & Category Certificates (if applicable)

Admission Types & Selection Process

Sainik Schools (33 Schools)

Classes: VI and IX

Admission: Based on AISSEE rank, medical fitness, and document verification

Reservation: Home State/Outside State concept applies

Merit List: School-wise, category-wise, gender-wise

New Sainik Schools - 40% Route

Category 'A': Minimum 40% seats

Basis: All India Merit List (no domicile/category restrictions)

Eligibility: Any student who qualifies AISSEE

Choice: Can opt for any NSS in India during counselling

New Sainik Schools - 60% Route

Category 'B': Maximum 60% seats

Eligibility: Currently studying in the same NSS

Basis: School-wise Merit List

Note: Vacancies filled by Category 'A' if Category 'B' students unavailable

Important Instructions & Help Desk

Key Instructions

• Only one application per candidate
• Application is common for both Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools
• Multiple applications will be rejected
• Keep application number and password confidential
• No request for change of exam center will be entertained
• Fee once paid is non-refundable

NTA Help Desk

Phone Numbers:
011-40759000, 011-69227700

Timings:
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

Email:
aissee@nta.ac.in

Websites:
https://www.nta.ac.in/
https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/

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