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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