National Testing Agency (NTA), All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination - 2027

1. Classes Covered for Admission

The entrance examination covers admission for the Academic Year 2027–28 to:

• Class VI & Class IX of the existing 33 Sainik Schools.

• Class VI across 80 approved New Sainik Schools.

• Class IX for those approved New Sainik Schools that have progressed to Class IX in the 2027–28 academic session.

2. Age & Academic Eligibility Criteria

For Class VI Admission :

• Age Limit : Candidates must be between 10 to 12 years as of March 31, 2027.

  • Born Between : 01 April 2015 and 31 March 2017 (both days inclusive).

• Gender : Open for both boys and girls.

• Academic Requirement (for New Sainik Schools - 60% Route / Category 'B') : Candidates applying under the school's internal route must be currently studying in Class V within that respective New Sainik School.

For Class IX Admission :

• Age Limit : Candidates must be between 13 to 15 years as of March 31, 2027.

  • Born Between : 01 April, 2012 and 31 March, 2014 (both days inclusive).

• Gender : Open for both boys and girls (subject to seat availability).

• Academic Requirement : Candidates should have passed Class VIII from a recognized school at the time of admission. For the New Sainik School 60% internal route, candidates must be studying in Class VIII of that specific school.

3. Minimum Qualifying Marks

To be eligible for final admission based on merit, candidates must secure:

• A minimum of 25% marks in each individual subject/section.

• A minimum of 40% marks in aggregate across all subjects.

  • Note on Categories: For existing Sainik Schools, the minimum marks criteria do not apply to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. However, for approved New Sainik Schools, the 25% per-subject and 40% aggregate rule applies to all candidates, including SC and ST applicants.

Subject

Questions

Marks

Duration

Language

25

50

150 Minutes

Mathematics

50

150

Intelligence

25

50

General Knowledge

25

50

Total

125

300

2:30 Hours

Subject

Questions

Marks

Duration

Mathematics

50

200

180 Minutes

Intelligence

25

50

English

25

50

General Science

25

50

Social Science

25

50

Total

150

400

03 Hours

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Read Information Bulletin — Download and carefully read the Information Bulletin from the official NTA AISSEE website to ensure eligibility before starting.

• Step 2 : Online Registration — Register online using a unique Email ID and Mobile Number to generate a system-approved Application Number and password.

• Step 3 : Fill Application Form — Log in with your credentials to complete the application form and select your preferred Sainik Schools or New Sainik Schools along with four exam city priorities.

• Step 4 : Upload Documents — Upload scanned images of the candidate's photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, birth certificate, domicile, category certificate, and any other required supporting documents in specified formats.

• Step 5 : Pay Examination Fee — Pay the non-refundable application fee securely online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI using the SBI or UBI payment gateway.

• Step 6 : Print Confirmation Page — Download, save, and print the confirmation page generated after successful fee payment to keep as proof for future reference.

Selection Process

1. Written Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2027)

• Appear in the Exam : Eligible candidates must appear for the OMR-based written entrance examination scheduled for 31st January 2027.

• Qualifying Marks : Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying criteria:

  • Existing Sainik Schools : Secure a minimum of 25% marks in each subject/section and 40% in aggregate (Note: Minimum marks criteria do not apply to SC/ST candidates).

  • Approved New Sainik Schools : Secure a minimum of 25% marks in each subject/section and 40% in aggregate (Applicable to all candidates, including SC/ST).

2. Declaration of Results & Merit Lists

• Result Publication : NTA evaluates the OMR answer sheets and declares the results on the official website.

• Preparation of Merit Lists : NTA prepares school-wise, gender-wise, category-wise merit lists (Home State vs. Outside State) for existing Sainik Schools, alongside All-India and school-wise merit lists for New Sainik Schools (40% and 60% routes).

3. Mandatory E-Counselling Registration

• Re-Registration : Post-result declaration, qualified candidates must mandatorily re-register/sign up on the official e-counselling portal ([https://sainikschoolssociety.bisag-n.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling/](https://sainikschoolssociety.bisag-n.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling/)) using their NTA application number.

• School Choices : Candidates fill out and lock their preferred school choices during the e-counselling process.

4. Seat Allotment & Initial Call List

• Seat Allocation : Seats are allotted based on the candidate's position in the merit list, category reservations, and school-wise/gender-wise vacancies.

• Medical Exam Notice : Candidates shortlisted in the initial call list are directed to report for a medical examination.

5. Medical Fitness Examination

• Medical Review : Shortlisted candidates must undergo a thorough medical examination conducted by competent military/civil medical authorities to check for medical fitness.

6. Document Verification & Final Admission

• Verification of Originals : Candidates who clear the medical examination must produce all original supporting documents (such as birth certificates, domicile, category certificates, etc.) for verification.

• Final Merit & Admission : The final admission offer is issued based on successful document verification, medical fitness, and seat availability within the specific school, class, and category.