The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official public notice inviting online applications for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027, for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools for the academic year 2027-28. The online application window opened on 3 November 2026 and will remain available until 2 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM), and the entrance examination is scheduled for 31 January 2027. Read the official Information Bulletin for eligibility, exam pattern and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Public Notice Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 2 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Late Application Submission (with late fee) | 3 December – 6 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment with Late Fee | 6 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction in Particulars | 7 December – 9 December 2026 |
| Advance City Intimation Slip | 11 January 2027 |
| Admit Card Download | 25 January 2027 |
| Date of Examination | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration | To be announced later on the website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 850 |
| OBC (NCL) | Rs. 850 |
| Wards of Defence Personnel & Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 850 |
| SC | Rs. 700 |
| ST | Rs. 700 |
| Late Fee (3 – 6 December 2026) | Additional Rs. 500 |
Payment Mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. The exam schedule will remain unchanged even if the date is declared a public holiday.
Admission Details
AISSEE 2027 is conducted by the National Testing Agency for the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in 33 existing Sainik Schools, Class 6 in 80 approved New Sainik Schools and Class 9 in 40 New Sainik Schools, for the academic session 2027-28. Both boys and girls are eligible to apply, subject to the availability of seats for girls in Class 9. For admission to the 33 existing Sainik Schools, the reservation policy includes 67% Home State and 33% Other State candidates, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, and 25% of the remaining seats for wards of Defence Personnel and Ex-Servicemen.
Eligibility
Class 6 Admission: Candidates must be between 10 and 12 years of age as on 31 March 2027 (date of birth between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017). For New Sainik Schools, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 5. Both boys and girls are eligible to apply.
Class 9 Admission: Candidates must be between 13 and 15 years of age as on 31 March 2027 (date of birth between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014). Candidates 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 seats for girls.
Age Limit
| Class | Age (as on 31 March 2027) | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 10 – 12 Years | 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2017 |
| Class 9 | 13 – 15 Years | 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2014 |
Selection Process
- Written Entrance Examination (OMR-based MCQ examination).
- Preparation of Merit List (school-wise, category-wise, gender-wise and according to Home State and Other State quotas).
- Medical Examination.
- Document Verification.
- Admission through e-Counselling (qualified candidates must re-register for e-counselling as per the official instructions).
Candidates generally need to secure at least 25% marks in each subject and 40% marks in aggregate. The minimum qualifying marks criteria are not applicable to SC/ST candidates for admission to existing Sainik Schools, as per the applicable admission rules.
Exam Pattern
| Class | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Language, Mathematics, Intelligence, General Knowledge | 125 | 300 | 150 Minutes | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Class 9 | Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, Social Science | 150 | 400 | 180 Minutes | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
The examination is conducted in pen-and-paper (OMR-based) mode with multiple-choice questions, and there is no negative marking. The Class 6 question paper is available in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). The Class 9 examination is conducted in English medium only.
Documents Required
- Candidate’s photograph, signature and thumb impression.
- Date-of-birth proof and previous class certificates, as applicable.
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- Defence personnel / ex-servicemen ward certificate, if applicable.
- Domicile / residence proof, wherever applicable.
How to Apply
- Read the official Information Bulletin carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official NTA AISSEE website at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
- Click on the Registration for AISSEE 2027 link.
- Register using the parent’s mobile number and email ID.
- Log in using the generated application credentials.
- Fill in the candidate’s personal details and educational qualifications.
- Select the admission class (Class 6 or Class 9).
- Choose the preferred examination cities and schools, wherever applicable.
- Upload the candidate’s photograph, signature, thumb impression and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway.
- Check all the details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page, and take a printout for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The Information Bulletin and application form are available on the official NTA AISSEE portal above.
FAQs
Q1. When did NTA AISSEE 2027 registration start?
Online registration for AISSEE 2027 started on 3 November 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for AISSEE 2027?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 2 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM); late applications are accepted from 3 to 6 December 2026 with an additional fee of Rs. 500.
Q3. When is the AISSEE 2027 exam?
The AISSEE 2027 examination is scheduled for 31 January 2027 in pen-and-paper (OMR-based) mode.
Q4. What is the age limit for AISSEE 2027 Class 6 and Class 9?
Class 6: 10 to 12 years as on 31 March 2027. Class 9: 13 to 15 years as on 31 March 2027.
Q5. What is the application fee for AISSEE 2027?
The fee is Rs. 850 for General, OBC (NCL) and wards of Defence Personnel and Ex-Servicemen, and Rs. 700 for SC and ST candidates, plus Rs. 500 late fee if applicable.
Q6. Is there negative marking in AISSEE 2027?
No. There is no negative marking in AISSEE 2027.
Q7. Where can candidates apply for AISSEE 2027?
Candidates can apply through the official NTA AISSEE portal at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
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Sources: National Testing Agency, AISSEE 2027 public notice dated 3 November 2026; exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
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