Sainik School Admission AISSEE 2027: The NTA has released the Information Bulletin for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. This exam is for students seeking admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in both existing and newly approved Sainik Schools for the 2027-28 academic year.
Students wishing to apply to the Sainik Schools can do so via the official NTA exam website. Applications open on 3 November 2026 and close on 2 December 2026. The AISSEE 2027 exam will be held on 31 January 2027 in offline mode (OMR answer sheets). Both boys and girls are eligible to apply, subject to age criteria and seat availability.
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AISSEE 2027 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Organisation | Sainik Schools Society |
| Academic Session | 2027-28 |
| Admission Classes | Class 6 and Class 9 |
| Existing Sainik Schools | 33 |
| Approved New Sainik Schools | Class 6 in 80 schools and Class 9 in 40 schools |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 December 2026 |
| Exam Date | 31 January 2027 |
| Admit Card Date | 25 January 2027 |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/ |
AISSEE 2027 Important Dates
Candidates should note the following dates for the AISSEE 2027 application and examination. The application correction window will be open on the official website from 7 to 9 December 2026 (up to 11.50 PM).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 02 December 2026 |
| Late Application Period | 03 to 06 December 2026 |
| Late Fee | ₹500 |
| Last Date for Late Fee Payment | 06 December 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 07 to 09 December 2026 |
| Advance City Intimation Slip | 11 January 2027 |
| Admit Card Release | 25 January 2027 |
| AISSEE 2027 Examination | 31 January 2027 |
| Result Date | To be announced |
AISSEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the age and educational requirements for their respective admission classes.
Class 6 Eligibility
For admission to Class 6 in the academic session 2027-28:
- The candidate must be between 10 and 12 years of age as of 31 March 2027.
- The candidate must have been born between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017 (inclusive).
- Both boys and girls can apply.
- Admission for girls is on a seat availability basis.
Class 9 Eligibility
For admission to Class 9:
- The candidate must be between the ages of 13 and 15 as of 31 March 2027.
- The candidate must have been born between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014 (inclusive).
- The candidate must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission.
- Both boys and girls can apply (subject to the availability of vacancies for girls).
Eligibility for Approved New Sainik Schools
- Admission to the approved New Sainik Schools is also available via the AISSEE 2027.
- For the 40% admission route (Category A), eligible external candidates can apply via the All India Merit List.
- For the 60% admission route (Category B) the candidate must already be studying in the same approved New Sainik School where they are seeking admission.
- For Class 6, existing students must have passed or be appearing in Class 5 as at 31st March 2027.
- For Class 9, existing students must have passed or be appearing in Class 8 as of 31st March 2027 (subject to the normal conditions of the approved school).
- Candidates should check the admission policy and seat availability at the relevant New Sainik School before applying.
AISSEE 2027 Examination Pattern
The exam will be offline with paper-based OMR answer sheets. All questions will be MCQs.
Class 6 Exam Pattern
- Examination Duration: 150 Minutes
- Exam Timing: 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
- Maximum Marks: 300
| Subject | Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 50 | 3 | 150 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 125 | 300 |
Class 9 Exam Pattern
- Examination Duration: 180 Minutes
- Exam Timing: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- Maximum Marks: 400
| Subject | Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| English | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| General Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Social Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 400 |
AISSEE 2027 Medium of Examination
The exam language is dependent on the admission class. For Class 9 the exam will be in English only.
For Class 6, candidates can select any one of the following 13 languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
AISSEE 2027 Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying requirements are different for the existing Sainik Schools and the approved New Sainik Schools.
For Existing Sainik Schools:
Candidates belonging to General, OBC-NCL and Defence/Ex-Servicemen categories must obtain:
- At least 25% in each subject.
- Aggregate of at least 40%.
The minimum qualifying marks requirement does not apply to SC/ST candidates for admission to the existing Sainik Schools. They will be admitted on the basis of inter-se merit within their own category, subject to other eligibility criteria.
For Approved New Sainik Schools:
All candidates, including SC and ST candidates, must obtain:
- At least 25% in each subject.
- At least 40% in aggregate.
Meeting the qualifying marks in no way guarantees you will be admitted. Admission is subject to merit, availability of places, medical fitness and the verification of documents.
AISSEE 2027 Admission and Reservation
Admission to the existing 33 Sainik Schools will be through e-counselling on the basis of the school-wise, class-wise, gender-wise and category-wise merit list.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Home State/UT Candidates | 67% |
| Other States/UT Candidates | 33% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL (Central List) | 27% |
| Wards of Defence Personnel and Ex-Servicemen | 25% of the applicable balance seats |
AISSEE 2027 Selection Process
The admissions process is multi-stage. Simply sitting the (or qualifying for) the entrance exam doesn’t in any way guarantee you’ll be admitted.
The selection process generally includes:
- Online application submission.
- Appearance in AISSEE 2027.
- Evaluation of OMR answer sheets.
- Declaration of results and preparation of merit lists.
- Registration for e-counselling.
- School allocation on the basis of merit and preference.
- Medical fitness examination.
- Verification of original documents.
- Final admission against available vacancies.
How do I apply online for the AISSEE 2027?
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit the AISSEE 2027 application form:
- Visit the official website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Just fill in the online application form with the required details.
- Select four preferred examination cities.
- Upload the photograph, the signature, the thumbprint and the relevant certificates.
- Pay the application fee via the online payment options.
- Download and print out the confirmation page for your records.
AISSEE 2027 Important Links
| Online Apply | Link |
| Official Information Bulletin | |
| NTA Official Website | Link |
| Official Website | Link |
| Other Admission | Click here |
AISSEE 2027 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AISSEE 2027?
Last date for regular online application submission is 2nd December 2026 (by 11.50pm). There is a late application window from the 3rd to the 6th December 2026 with an additional late fee of Rs 500.
Q2. What is the AISSEE 2027 exam date?
The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2027 will be on Sunday, 31st January 2027.
Q3. What is the age limit for Class 6?
Candidates must be between 10 and 12 years of age as of 31 March 2027. Their date of birth must be between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017 (inclusive).
Q4. What is the age limit for admission to Class 9?
Candidates must be between the ages of 13 and 15 as of 31 March 2027. Their date of birth must be between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014 (inclusive).
Q5. Can girls apply for the AISSEE 2027?
Yes, girls are eligible to apply for Class 6 and Class 9 (subject to availability of seats/vacancies).
Q6. What is the application fee for AISSEE 2027?
Application fee is Rs.850 for General, Defence, Ex-Servicemen and OBC-NCL from the Central List. It is Rs.700 for SC/ST candidates.
Q7. Will there be negative marking in the AISSEE 2027?
No. According to the information bulletin there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Q8. When will the AISSEE 2027 admit card be released?
The admit card will be available for download on 25th January 2027.