Sainik School Complete Exam Details

Official Website:

https://aissee.nta.nic.in

PURPOSE & VISION

To offer quality education to the children of rural masses and to develop qualities of body, mind and character which will enable the young boys to become good and useful citizens and eventually be a feeder to National Defence Academy.

MISSION

The school was conceived with the motive of bringing public school education to the door step of the common man and sending a maximum number of its cadets to National Defence Academy. The School is indeed rendering a yeoman service to the nation by providing quality education to the children from myriad backgrounds. It enables boys from economically weaker sections of the society to take up an illustrious career as officer in the Armed Forces of the Nation and other celebrated professions. The school emphasizes on all-round development of the cadets so that they consistently strive hard to live up to the expectations of their parents and nation at large. 

Sainik School Eligibility Criteria:

• Students who has passed or appearing in the previous classes means Class Vth and VIIIth are eligible to appear in entrance examination.

Sainik School Entrance Examination 2026-27 Session

SAINIK SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 2026:

Date of form:- 10-10-2025 TO 30-10-2025

LAST DATE OF PAYMENT: 31-10-2025

• Exam Date: January 18, 2026 ( Sunday)

• Timings:

  • Class 6: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Class 9: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Exam Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Fill Your Sainik School 2026 Application form -

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

Age Limit For Sainik School (AISSEE) 2026 Exam

• For admission to Class VI: Candidates must be between 10 and 12 years old as of 31st March 2026 (i.e., born between 1st April 2014 and 31st March 2016). (Both Dates inclusive).

• For admission to Class IX: Candidates must be between 13 and 15 years old as of 31st March 2026 (i.e., born between 1st April 2011 and 31st March 2013). (Both Dates inclusive).

Fill Sainik School Application Form Online

Exam Fees: Rs 400/- for SC/ST and Rs 550/- for all others

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Reservation in Admission at Sainik School 

List of Documents Required:

1. Student Birth Certificate

2. Student passport size photo

3. Student signature

4. Father Domicile Certificate

5. Caste Certificate for SC, ST & OBC

6. Income Certificate

7. Student Aadhaar Card

8. Father Aadhaar Card

9. Serving certificate for defence person

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Sainik School (AISSEE) Exam Pattern Session 2026-27

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SAINIK SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 2026

1. Candidates can apply for AISSEE 2026 “Online” only on the website https://aissee.nta.nic.in . The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted.

2. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate

3. If a candidate submits more than one Application Form for admission to the same level, all his/her Application Forms shall summarily be rejected.

4. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA website https://aissee.nta.nic.in. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

5. Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and mobile number provided in the online application form are their own or that of their parents, as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the given e-mail address or SMS on given mobile number only.

6. Instructions for filling Online Application Form:

   • Download and read the Information Bulletin carefully to ensure your eligibility.

   • Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:

   • Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using unique Email ID and Mobile No.

   • Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application No.

   • Step-3: Upload the following documents:

     • Scanned images of Candidate’s Photograph (file size: 10 kb - 200 kb) in JPG/JPEG format

     • Candidate’s Signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb) in JPG/JPEG format.

     • Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression. (file size 10 kb -50 kb) in JPG/JPEG format. (In case of any eventuality of left thumb being unavailable, right hand thumb impression may be used)

     • Date of Birth Certificate

     • Domicile Certificate

     • Caste/ Community/ Category Certificate

     • Certificate of service (for Defence category-serving) and PPO for Exservicemen, as applicable.
       (The certificates as detailed above: File size (100 kb to 400 kb) in JPG or JPEG format).
       (If the information given or documents uploaded are not correct or incomplete or cannot be corroborated with the required original certificates at the time of admission, the candidate is liable to be rejected and admission denied to him or her)

   • Step-4: Pay fee using SBI/ICICI Bank/Paytm Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI and keep proof of fee paid. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee, then the transaction is cancelled and amount will be refunded to the candidate’s account. However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.

   • Download save and print copies of confirmation page after successful remittance of fee and keep copies safely for future reference.

   • All the 4 steps can be done together in one go or at different times.

7. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 and Step-4 are not complete. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.

8. Candidates are advised to keep the application number and password generated during registration confidential and use them to view registration data and download admit card, results etc.

9. Any request to change the exam centre, date and time provided on the admit card shall not be considered under any circumstances.

10. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances.

11. The entire application process of AISSEE 2023 is online, including uploading of scanned images, certificates, Payment of Fees, and Printing document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/ by Hand.

12. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA website https://aissee.nta.nic.in regularly for all examination related updates and to check their emails. However candidates are advised to visit the respective school website for information about the school.

13. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry Instrument/ Geometry/ Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, cap, goggles, jackets, any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Ear Phone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, formulae, Log Tables, whitener, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices, pointed instruments etc in the Examination Hall/Room.

DISCLAIMER

1. Candidates are advised to read the Information Bulletin carefully and go through the instructions regarding filling of Online Application Form given on AISSEE 2026 website https://aissee.nta.nic.in ,before starting online registration.

2. Candidate should ensure that all information entered during the online registration process is correct.

3. Online information provided by candidates like name of candidate, gender, contact/ address details, category, educational qualification details, date of birth, etc during online registration for AISSEE 2026 will be treated as correct/final and NTA will not entertain, under any circumstances, any request for change in information provided by the candidates.

4. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by the candidate(s) during online registration process.

5. NTA does not edit /modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of registration process under any circumstances. Any request for change in information thereafter will not be entertained. Therefore, aspirants are advised to exercise utmost caution while filling up correct details in registration system.

Usage of Data and Information:

NTA can use the data provided by the candidate for internal purpose(s) including training, research and development, analysis and other permissible purpose(s).

Help Desk:

Candidates can call on any of the following numbers of NTA for any assistance/clarification:

011 4075 9000, 011 6922 7700

Help Desk will be open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Saturday.

They can also write to NTA at aissee@nta.ac.in.

Candidates are advised to quote their application number, email ID and mobile number in their correspondence with NTA or the respective schools.