Sainik School Admission 2026: Apply Online for AISSEE 2026 – Check Exam Date & Eligibility

Sainik School Admission 2026 – Apply Online for AISSEE 2026

Sainik School Admission 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 for admission to Class VI and Class IX in 33 Sainik Schools across India for the academic year 2026–2027.

Sainik Schools, managed by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, are English-medium residential institutions affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). These schools aim to prepare young cadets for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Naval Academy, and other prestigious defence training institutes.

Overview of Sainik School Admission 2026

Reservation Policy

• 67% of seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in the state or UT where the Sainik School is located.

• 33% of seats are reserved for applicants from other states and UTs.

Helpline Numbers: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
Email: aissee@nta.ac.in

Exam Duration

• Class VI: 150 minutes

• Class IX: 180 minutes

Eligibility Criteria for AISSEE 2026

For Class VI Admission:

• The student must be between 10 and 12 years of age as of 31 March 2026.
  (Born between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2016, inclusive.)

• Girls are eligible for admission to Class VI.

For Class IX Admission:

• The student must be between 13 and 15 years of age as of 31 March 2026.
  (Born between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2013, inclusive.)

• The candidate must have passed Class VIII from a recognized school.

• Girls may also apply, subject to seat availability.

AISSEE 2026 Application Fee

Payment must be made online via debit/credit card, internet banking, or UPI.

How to Apply for Sainik School Admission 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 October 2025 onwards through the NTA official website. Follow the steps below to complete your application:

1. Visit the Important Web Links section below.

2. Click on “Sainik School Admission Form.”

3. A new page will open – fill in all required details carefully.

4. Pay the application fee according to your category.

5. Submit the form and take a printout for reference.

Important Dates for Sainik School Admission 2026

AISSEE 2026 Exam Pattern & Details

Mode: Pen and Paper (OMR-based)

Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Assam Exam Centres: Guwahati, Goalpara, Sonitpur, Dibrugarh

Class VI Exam Structure

• Medium of Exam: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

• Exam Time: 2 PM – 4:30 PM

• Negative Marking: None

Class IX Exam Structure

• Medium: English only

• Exam Time: 2 PM – 5 PM

• Negative Marking: None

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• Candidates must score at least 25% in each subject and 40% in aggregate to qualify.

• SC/ST candidates are exempted from the minimum mark requirement and will be considered on inter-se merit within their category.

• Admissions are finalized through e-counselling, medical examination, and document verification.

• If a reserved category candidate qualifies under general merit, they will be considered under the general category, not under reserved seats.

 Important Web Links