National Testing Agency (NTA) & Sainik Schools Society
AISSEE 2027 — All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination
Admission to Class VI & Class IX in Sainik Schools across India
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the schedule and opened the online registration window for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. Parents and guardians can submit online applications for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 from 3 November to 2 December 2026.
Important Dates & Summary
| Conducting Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Admission Levels | Class VI and Class IX (Existing & Approved New Sainik Schools) |
| Online Application Window | 03 November to 02 December 2026 |
| Date of Entrance Examination | 31 January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Examination | OMR Based (Pen & Paper Test with Multiple Choice Questions) |
Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit)
- Candidate should be between 10 and 12 years of age as on 31 March 2027.
- Admission is open for both Boys and Girls.
- Candidate must be studying in or have passed Class 5 from a recognized school.
- Candidate should be between 13 and 15 years of age as on 31 March 2027.
- Admission is open for both Boys and Girls (subject to vacancy in the respective school).
- Candidate should have passed Class 8 from a recognized school at the time of admission.
Scheme & Pattern of Examination
- Class VI Test (300 Marks): Mathematics (150 marks), Intelligence (50 marks), Language (50 marks), and General Knowledge (50 marks). Duration: 150 minutes.
- Class IX Test (400 Marks): Mathematics (200 marks), Intelligence (50 marks), English (50 marks), General Science (50 marks), and Social Studies (50 marks). Duration: 180 minutes.
- Selection Stages: Written Examination (AISSEE) → E-Counselling → Medical Fitness Test → Final Document Verification.
Official Application Portal
Submit the online application form and complete fee payment via the official NTA Sainik Schools portal:
Centre for Training & Academic Guidance (An initiative of Human Welfare Foundation)