AISSEE 2027: Sainik School Admission 2027-28 for Class 6 and 9, Apply Online, Eligibility, Fees & Exam Date

AISSEE 2027 Registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. The entrance examination will be conducted for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in existing Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools for the academic session 2027-28.

Eligible students can submit their application forms from 3 November 2026 to 2 December 2026. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can also apply with a late fee of ₹500 between 3 December and 6 December 2026.

According to the official notification, AISSEE 2027 will be conducted on 31 January 2027 in offline mode using OMR answer sheets. Both boys and girls are eligible to apply, subject to the applicable age requirements and availability of seats.

Candidates and parents should carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limits, school-wise vacancies, examination pattern, application fee and admission rules before submitting the online application form.

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
Participating Institutions	Existing Sainik Schools and Approved New Sainik Schools
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	03 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	02 December 2026
Last Date with Late Fee	06 December 2026
Late Fee	₹500
Examination Date	31 January 2027
Examination Mode	Offline – Pen and Paper (OMR Based)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Official Website	https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/

AISSEE 2027 Important Dates

The National Testing Agency has announced the following schedule for AISSEE 2027:

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	03 November 2026
Last Date for Online Application	02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Application with Late Fee	03 December to 06 December 2026
Last Date for Late Fee Payment	06 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Application Correction Window	07 December to 09 December 2026
Advance City Intimation Slip	11 January 2027
Admit Card Release	25 January 2027
AISSEE 2027 Examination	31 January 2027
Result Declaration	To be announced

Important: The Advance City Intimation Slip and Admit Card are separate documents. The city intimation slip is scheduled for 11 January 2027, while the admit card is scheduled for 25 January 2027.

AISSEE 2027 Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee according to their category.

Category	Application Fee
General	₹850
Wards of Defence Personnel	₹850
Wards of Ex-Servicemen	₹850
OBC-NCL (Central List)	₹850
Scheduled Caste (SC)	₹700
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	₹700

Late Application Fee: Candidates applying during the late application period from 3 December to 6 December 2026 must pay an additional late fee of ₹500.

The examination fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

Applicable bank/payment gateway charges and taxes, if any, will be additional. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

OBC-NCL Category Note: Only candidates belonging to the Central List of OBC-NCL and fulfilling the applicable Non-Creamy Layer conditions can select the OBC-NCL category. Candidates included only in a State or UT OBC list but not in the Central List must select the Unreserved (General) category.

AISSEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed age and educational requirements for the class in which they are seeking admission. The age will be calculated as on 31 March 2027.

1. Class 6 Admission Eligibility

• The candidate must be between 10 and 12 years of age as on 31 March 2027.
• The candidate must have been born between 01 April 2015 and 31 March 2017 (both dates inclusive).
• Both boys and girls are eligible to apply.
• Admission of girls will depend on the availability of seats in the respective school.

2. Class 9 Admission Eligibility

• The candidate must be between 13 and 15 years of age as on 31 March 2027.
• The candidate must have been born between 01 April 2012 and 31 March 2014 (both dates inclusive).
• The candidate must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission.
• Both boys and girls are eligible, subject to the availability of vacancies.

Important: Candidates must verify their date of birth using their official birth certificate and school records before applying.

Admission to Approved New Sainik Schools: 40% and 60% Routes

AISSEE 2027 also covers admission to approved New Sainik Schools under the Sainik School scheme.

Admission to these schools follows two different routes:

Category A – 40% Route

• A minimum of 40% of the seats are to be filled through the AISSEE All India Merit List.
• Eligible candidates from outside the respective New Sainik School can apply through this route.
• Candidates must appear in AISSEE 2027 and fulfil the prescribed eligibility and qualifying requirements.

Category B – 60% Route

• Up to 60% of the seats may be filled by students already enrolled in the respective approved New Sainik School.
• For Class 6, eligible students studying in Class 5 of the same school may be considered.
• For Class 9, eligible students studying in Class 8 of the same school may be considered, where the school has progressed to Class 9 in the 2027-28 academic session.

If seats cannot be filled through Category B, the unfilled seats may be offered to eligible Category A candidates as per the prescribed rules.

Important for Parents: The admission policy, fee structure, education board, medium of instruction, residential facilities and admission of boys and girls may vary between approved New Sainik Schools. Candidates should check the website of the concerned school before applying.

AISSEE 2027 Exam Pattern

AISSEE 2027 will be conducted in offline mode using OMR answer sheets. All questions will be objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Class 6 Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of 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

• Total Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
• Examination Timing: 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM
• Maximum Marks: 300

Class 9 Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of 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

• Total Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
• Examination Timing: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
• Maximum Marks: 400

Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

AISSEE 2027 Examination Medium

Class 6 – 13 Languages

Candidates applying for Class 6 can select any one of the following 13 languages:

1. English
2. Hindi
3. Assamese
4. Bengali
5. Gujarati
6. Kannada
7. Malayalam
8. Marathi
9. Odia
10. Punjabi
11. Tamil
12. Telugu
13. Urdu

The language selected by the candidate is not restricted by the location of the Sainik School applied for.

• Candidates selecting English or Hindi will receive a bilingual question paper in English and Hindi.
• Candidates selecting a regional language will receive the question paper in the selected language and English.
• The selected examination medium cannot be changed after submission of the application form.

Class 9 – English Only

The question paper for Class 9 will be available only in English.

AISSEE 2027 Syllabus

The detailed syllabus is provided in Appendix II and Appendix III of the official Information Bulletin.

Class 6 Syllabus

Mathematics

• Natural Numbers
• LCM and HCF
• Unitary Method
• Fractions
• Ratio and Proportion
• Profit and Loss
• Simplification
• Average
• Percentage
• Area and Perimeter
• Simple Interest
• Lines and Angles
• Complementary and Supplementary Angles
• Conversion of Units
• Roman Numerals
• Circle
• Volume of Cube and Cuboids
• Prime and Composite Numbers
• Plane Figures
• Decimal Numbers
• Speed and Time
• Temperature

Intelligence

• Analogies (Mathematical and Verbal)
• Spatial and Mathematical Patterns
• Classification
• Visual and Logical Reasoning
• Series and Sequences
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Familial Relations

Language

• Comprehension Passage
• Prepositions
• Articles
• Vocabulary
• Verbs and Tenses
• Confusing Words
• Question Tags
• Types of Sentences
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Correct Spelling
• Antonyms and Synonyms
• Sentence Formation
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Idioms and Phrases
• Singular and Plural

General Knowledge

• National Symbols of India
• India: At a Glance
• Indian Art and Culture
• Indian Defence System
• Sports
• National and International Organisations
• Solar System and Earth
• Mountains and Climate
• Natural Calamities
• Energy
• Water Cycle
• Food, Digestion and Preservation
• Farming Techniques
• Tribal Communities and Forests
• Scientific Devices
• Water Pollution and Microbial Diseases
• Plants, Animals and Human Functions

Class 9 Syllabus

Mathematics

• Rational Numbers
• Linear Equations in One Variable
• Understanding Quadrilaterals
• Triangles and Their Properties
• Angles Sum Property
• Pythagoras Theorem
• Squares and Square Roots
• Cubes and Cube Roots
• Comparing Quantities
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Algebraic Expressions
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Discount
• Visualising Solid Shapes
• Mensuration
• Area and Perimeter
• Volume and Surface Area
• Exponents and Powers
• Direct and Inverse Proportion
• Factorisation
• Data Handling
• Statistics and Probability
• Time and Work

Intelligence

• Analogies
• Patterns
• Classification
• Visual and Logical Reasoning
• Series and Sequences
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Familial Relations

English

• Spotting Errors
• Comprehension Passage
• Antonyms and Synonyms
• Prepositions and Articles
• Types of Verbs
• Tense Forms
• Narration
• Modals
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Correct Spellings
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Improvement
• Sentence Formation
• Phrases and Clauses
• Nouns, Adjectives and Adverbs
• Question Tags
• Conjunctions
• Voices and Types of Sentences

General Science and Social Science are also included in the Class 9 examination. Candidates should refer to Appendix III of the official Information Bulletin for the prescribed syllabus details.

AISSEE 2027 Qualifying Marks

For Existing Sainik Schools

Candidates must secure:

• At least 25% marks in each subject.
• At least 40% marks in aggregate.

However, these minimum qualifying marks do not apply to candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories. Their admission will be based on inter-se merit within their respective categories, subject to eligibility, medical fitness and document verification.

For Approved New Sainik Schools

All candidates, including SC and ST candidates, must secure:

• At least 25% marks in each subject.
• At least 40% marks in aggregate.

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee admission. Final admission depends on merit, available vacancies, e-Counselling, medical fitness and verification of original documents.

Sainik School Reservation Policy

The reservation policy for the existing 33 Sainik Schools is as follows:

Home State and Other State Quota

• 67% of seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in the State/UT where the concerned Sainik School is located.
• 33% of seats are reserved for candidates from other States and Union Territories.

Category-wise Reservation

Within the Home State/UT and Other States/UT quotas:

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
OBC-NCL (Central List)	27%

The Bulletin also provides for 25% reservation for wards of serving Defence personnel and Ex-Servicemen out of the balance 50.50% seats, subject to the prescribed rules.

Reservation for Girls

For Class 6, the Bulletin provides for one seat per category for girls and a provision of 10% of the Class 6 strength or 10 seats, whichever is higher, for girls’ candidates.

For exact school-wise and category-wise seat distribution, candidates should refer to Appendix V, VI-A and VI-A1 of the Information Bulletin.

Approved New Sainik Schools: Their domicile, category and reservation requirements will be as prescribed by the respective school management and notified in the admission vacancies.

Documents Required for AISSEE 2027 Application

Candidates should keep the following documents and details ready before starting the online application:

1. Recent passport-size photograph.
2. Candidate’s signature.
3. Left-hand thumb impression.
4. Date of Birth Certificate.
5. Domicile/Residence Certificate.
6. Caste/Category Certificate, if applicable.
7. Defence Service Certificate, if applicable.
8. PPO for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable.
9. School certificate for candidates studying in approved New Sainik Schools, wherever applicable.
10. Valid identification details.
11. Active mobile number and email address.

Document Upload Specifications

Document	Format	File Size
Photograph	JPG	10 KB – 200 KB
Signature	JPG	10 KB – 50 KB
Left Thumb Impression	JPG	10 KB – 50 KB
Other Certificates	PDF	50 KB – 300 KB

Photograph Instructions:

• The photograph must be taken on or after 1 July 2026.
• The background should be white.
• The face should be clearly visible, covering approximately 80% of the photograph.
• The candidate should not wear a cap or goggles.
• Spectacles are allowed only if regularly used.
• Polaroid and computer-generated photographs are not acceptable.

The Information Bulletin allows a parent’s domicile certificate to be uploaded in the relevant field if the candidate’s own domicile certificate is unavailable. Successful candidates must furnish the required domicile proof during admission.

How to Apply Online for AISSEE 2027?

Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to submit their application forms:

Step 1: Visit the official NTA AISSEE website:

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

Step 2: Open the AISSEE 2027 online application link.

Step 3: Complete the registration using the candidate’s name, date of birth, parents’ details, mobile number and email address.

Step 4: Verify the mobile number and email address through OTP and obtain the Application Number and login credentials.

Step 5: Log in and fill in the complete application form, including personal details, address, category and school-related information.

Step 6: Select four preferred examination cities in order of priority.

Step 7: Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and applicable certificates in the prescribed format.

Step 8: Preview the application form carefully and pay the applicable examination fee online.

Step 9: After successful payment, download and save the Confirmation Page for future reference.

Important Instructions:

• Only one application should be submitted by a candidate for the same admission level.
• The application will be treated as complete only after successful fee payment and generation of the Confirmation Page.
• Mere deduction of money from a bank account does not confirm successful submission.
• Candidates do not need to send the Confirmation Page or documents to NTA by post.
• Keep a printed copy of the Confirmation Page and payment proof safely.

AISSEE 2027 Admit Card and Result

The NTA has announced the following tentative schedule:

Event	Date
Advance City Intimation Slip	11 January 2027
Admit Card Release	25 January 2027
Entrance Examination	31 January 2027
Result Declaration	To be announced

Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official NTA website. The examination centre details will be mentioned on the admit card.

After the declaration of results, qualified candidates will have to complete the e-Counselling registration process for admission to Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools.

Admission will be subject to the applicable merit list, availability of seats, medical fitness and verification of original documents.

AISSEE 2027 Official Links

Description	Official Link
Online Application Form	https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/
NTA Official Website	https://nta.ac.in/
AISSEE Examination Portal	https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/
Sainik Schools e-Counselling Portal Information Bulletin Official Notification	https://sainikschoolssociety.bisag-n.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling/ Available Available

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NTA AISSEE 2027 Helpdesk

For queries or clarification regarding the application process or examination, candidates can contact the NTA Helpdesk:

• Helpline Number 1: 011-40759000
• Helpline Number 2: 011-69227700
• Email: aissee@nta.ac.in
• Helpdesk Timings: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When did the AISSEE 2027 application process start?

The online application process started on 3 November 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for AISSEE 2027?

The last date for regular online applications is 2 December 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

Q3. Can candidates apply after the regular last date?

Yes. Applications with an additional late fee of ₹500 can be submitted from 3 December to 6 December 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit for Class 6 admission?

Candidates must have been born between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017, both dates inclusive.

Q5. What is the age limit for Class 9 admission?

Candidates must have been born between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014, both dates inclusive. They must also pass Class 8 from a recognised school by the time of admission.

Q6. Are girls eligible for AISSEE 2027?

Yes. Both boys and girls can apply for Class 6. Girls can also apply for Class 9, subject to the availability of vacancies.

Q7. When will AISSEE 2027 be conducted?

The entrance examination is scheduled for 31 January 2027.

Q8. Is there negative marking in AISSEE 2027?

No. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Q9. What is the total marks for the Class 6 examination?

The Class 6 examination carries 300 marks, with 125 questions.

Q10. What is the total marks for the Class 9 examination?

The Class 9 examination carries 400 marks, with 150 questions.

Q11. Can a candidate submit more than one application form?

Candidates should submit only one application for the same admission level. If multiple applications are submitted for the same level, NTA will retain the latest successfully paid application.

Q12. Does qualifying AISSEE 2027 guarantee admission?

No. Admission depends on the merit list, e-Counselling, availability of vacancies, medical fitness and verification of original documents.

Q13. Has the AISSEE 2027 result date been announced?

No. The result declaration date will be announced later on the official NTA website.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates and parents should carefully check the eligibility conditions and school-wise vacancies before submitting the application form.

Candidates applying to approved New Sainik Schools should also check the respective school’s admission policy, fee structure, residential facilities, education board and medium of instruction.

Applicants are advised not to trust unauthorised agents or individuals promising guaranteed admission. NTA and the Sainik Schools Society have not authorised any agents or intermediaries for AISSEE 2027 admissions.

For the latest updates regarding AISSEE 2027, candidates should regularly visit the official NTA examination portal and the website of the respective Sainik School.