AISSEE 2026 Sainik School Registration Open for Class 6 and 9 is now open. The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 registration process is now active on the NTA’s official portals: nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society. Eligible candidates can submit applications until October 30, 2025, with a dedicated window for corrections from November 2 to November 4, 2025. AISSEE 2026 exam will take place in January 2026, offering opportunities for admission into both Class 6 and Class 9 at Sainik Schools across the country. Check key dates, online application process, category-wise fees. AISSEE 2026 Sainik School Registration Open for Class 6 and 9 on nta.ac.in before October 30, 2025.
The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)-2026 Information Bulletin has been formally released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society (SSS). For the academic year 2026–2027, this test serves as the entrance exam for admission to Classes VI and IX in the 33 Sainik schools that now operate as well as the new Sainik school stream in the 69 New Sainik Schools (NSS) that have been approved. Applications for the AISSEE-2026 are available online for qualified candidates looking for a residential, military-style learning environment. The period for online applications is October 10, 2025, through October 30, 2025.
AISSEE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date/Details |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | October 30, 2025 |
| Application correction window | November 2–4, 2025 |
| Admit card download | To be announced later |
| Date of examination | January 2026 |
| OMR answer sheets & answer keys | To be announced later |
| Result declaration | Within 6 weeks after exam |
Category-wise Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General, OBC (NCL), Defence, Ex-servicemen | 850 |
| SC, ST | 700 |
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AISSEE 2026 Eligibility
| Class | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Born Between (Both Days Inclusive) |
| Class VI | 10 years | 12 years | 01.04.2014 and 31.03.2016 |
| Class IX | 13 years | 15 years | 01.04.2011 and 31.03.2013 |
AISSEE 2026 Educational Qualification
| Class | Minimum Qualification | Status (as on 31.03.2026) |
| Class VI | There is no minimum education requirement. | Must have passed/be appearing in Class V. |
| Class IX | Must have passed/be appearing in Class VIII. |
How to Apply for AISSEE 2026 Sainik School Registration?
- Visit NTA’s official website: nta.ac.in or exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
- Click the AISSEE 2026 registration link.
- Complete the registration process and log in.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload required documents and pay the category-wise application fee.
- Submit the form and print the confirmation page for reference.
Note: The application process is fully online. There’s no need to send documents or confirmation pages to NTA by post, fax, or in person.
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AISSEE 2026 Sainik School Admission Exam Pattern
- AISSEE 2026 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode.
- Exam duration: 150 minutes for Class 6, 180 minutes for Class 9.
| Class | Subjects | Total Marks | Duration |
| Class VI | Mathematics, Intelligence, Language, General Knowledge | 300 | 150 minutes (2:00 PM to 4:30 PM) |
| Class IX | Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, Social Science | 400 | 180 minutes (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM) |
AISSEE 2026 Selection Process
1. AISSEE-2026 written exam: On the designated date, candidates must show up for the OMR-based admission exam.
2. Requirements for Qualification: To be considered for the merit list, candidates typically need to receive at least 25% in each subject and 40% overall. SC/ST candidates for current Sainik Schools are exempt from this criterion.
3. E-Counselling & Merit List: NTA creates a merit list for each school, class, and category. The rank obtained in the Merit List through a required e-counselling process is the sole basis for admission.
4. Verification of Medical Fitness and Documents: Candidates chosen through e-counselling must be in good health and successfully finish the school’s verification process for all original papers, including caste, age, and place of residence.
FAQs: Sainik School AISSEE 2026
Q1: Where do I register for AISSEE 2026?
A: On the official NTA portals: nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for Sainik School Admission?
A: Submit applications online by October 30, 2025.
Q3: Can I edit my Sainik School application after submission?
A: Yes, during the correction window from November 2 to November 4, 2025.
Q4: What is the AISSEE 2026 application fee?
A: INR 850 for General, OBC (NCL), Defence, Ex-servicemen; INR 700 for SC and ST.
Q5: When is the AISSEE 2026 exam?
A: The entrance exam will be held in January 2026. Exact date to be notified later.