Full Form: All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)  |  Exam Level: National  |  Classes: 6 & 9  |  Application Fee (last cycle): ₹800 (Gen/OBC/Defence), ₹650 (SC/ST)

📢 Notification & Schedule (AISSEE 2026)

Official dates for AISSEE 2026 will be announced by NTA. Based on the previous cycle, applications typically open in Oct–Nov and the exam is usually held in January. Note: AISSEE 2025 was rescheduled and conducted on 5 April 2025 (per NTA public notice). Always verify the latest dates on the NTA website.

Event	AISSEE 2026 (Expected)	Reference (AISSEE 2025)
Notification / IB	Oct–Nov 2025	Dec 24, 2024 (IB published)
Application Window	Oct–Nov 2025	24 Dec 2024 – 13 Jan 2025
Admit Card	~1–2 weeks before exam	As announced by NTA
Exam Date	Jan 2026 (typical)	5 Apr 2025 (rescheduled)
Result	~6 weeks after exam	Within 6 weeks (as per IB)
e-Counselling (AISSAC)	Post-result	As per AISSAC notices

🏫 Types of Schools Covered

• Existing 33 Sainik Schools (MoD Sainik Schools Society)
• Approved New Sainik Schools (Partnership model) — Class 6 for all, and Class 9 for 17 approved NSS as notified

🎯 Eligibility (as per last IB — subject to 2026 notice)

Class 6

• Age: 10–12 years as on 31 March of the admission year (exact DoB window to be notified).
• Gender: Boys & Girls eligible.

Class 9

• Age: 13–15 years as on 31 March of the admission year (exact DoB window to be notified).
• Education: Passed Class 8 from a recognized school at the time of admission.

📝 Exam Pattern & Marking (per AISSEE 2025)

Class 6

• Duration: 150 minutes (2:00–4:30 pm)
• No. of Questions/Marks: 125 Qs / 300 Marks  |  Negative Marking: No

Section	Questions	Marks/Q	Total
Language	25	2	50
Mathematics	50	3	150
Intelligence	25	2	50
General Knowledge	25	2	50
Total	125		300

Class 9

• Duration: 180 minutes (2:00–5:00 pm)
• No. of Questions/Marks: 150 Qs / 400 Marks  |  Negative Marking: No

Section	Questions	Marks/Q	Total
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

🌐 Medium of Question Paper

• Class 6: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu (choose one while applying; English version prevails in case of ambiguity, except for Language section).
• Class 9: English only.

💳 Application Fee (last cycle)

• General / OBC-NCL / Wards of Defence & Ex-servicemen: ₹800
• SC / ST: ₹650
• Exclusive of bank/service charges; non-refundable.

📚 Syllabus Overview

Class 6

Mathematics: Number System, Fractions & Decimals, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration (Area, Perimeter, Volume), Data Handling.
Intelligence: Analogies, Series, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Patterns, Spatial Reasoning.
Language: Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses, Prepositions), Sentence formation.
General Knowledge: Science basics, Social awareness, India & World, Sports, Current Events (age-appropriate).

Class 9

Based on Class 8 level in Mathematics, English, Intelligence, General Science, Social Science (refer official syllabus in IB appendices).

🧾 Documents to Upload (at application)

• Recent passport photo (10–200 KB), signature (4–30 KB), left thumb impression (10–50 KB) – JPG/JPEG.
• Date of Birth certificate (Competent Authority), Domicile certificate, category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) certificate (if applicable) – PDF 50–300 KB.
• Service certificate (serving defence)/PPO (ex-servicemen), if applicable.
• Certificate from Principal for candidates studying in an approved New Sainik School (as applicable).

🎓 AISSAC e-Counselling (Post-Result)

1. Register on the AISSAC portal, verify credentials.
2. Choice filling of schools; lock preferences.
3. Seat allotment as per AISSEE rank, category & domicile rules.
4. Medical fitness at designated centres.
5. Document verification at allotted school and fee formalities.

📊 Reservation Policy (Existing Sainik Schools)

• Domicile Quota: 67% Home State/UT, 33% Other States/UT.
• Within each quota: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27% (total 49.5%).
• From remaining 50.5%: 25% for wards of Defence & Ex-servicemen.
• Girls (Class 6): Minimum 10% seats or 10 seats (whichever higher), distributed category-wise (as per IB).

✅ Qualifying Marks

• Existing Sainik Schools: Minimum 25% in each subject and 40% aggregate. (No minimum for SC/ST; admission via e-counselling & medical fitness.)
• Approved New Sainik Schools: Minimum 25% in each subject and 40% aggregate for all categories.

📌 Important Instructions

• Read the latest Information Bulletin carefully; follow the OMR instructions.
• Select four preferred exam cities while applying; allotment may differ based on availability.
• Carry admit card, valid photo ID and stationery (black/blue ball pen) as per IB.
• Barred items: mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, paper notes, electronic gadgets, etc.

🧠 Preparation Tips

• Target speed + accuracy; practice previous papers under real timing.
• Prioritise Mathematics (Class 6: 150 marks; Class 9: 200 marks).
• Build vocabulary & comprehension (daily reading); revise Class 8 NCERT basics for Class 9.
• Use OMR mock sheets to avoid bubbling mistakes.

🔎 Useful Links

• NTA AISSEE Portal: exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE
• AISSEE 2025 Information Bulletin (reference): Download
• NTA Notice (AISSEE 2025 exam date): View
• Sainik Schools Society: sainikschoolsociety.in
• AISSAC e-Counselling: Portal

📝 Disclaimer

Information above is compiled for guidance. Final dates, eligibility windows, seat matrix and processes will be as per the official AISSEE 2026 Notification/Information Bulletin issued by NTA/SSS.