Sainik School Admission 2027: AISSEE Registration Opens for Class 6 and 9; Exam on January 31

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the registration window for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. Students seeking admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools can submit their applications online through the official NTA portal.

According to the AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin, the application process began on November 3 and will continue until December 2, 2026. The entrance examination is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2027.

The examination will be conducted for admission to the 2027–28 academic session. Candidates must check the prescribed age limits and other eligibility conditions before completing the application process.

AISSEE 2027: Important dates

Candidates should keep track of the following dates announced by the NTA:

The NTA will announce the result date separately.

AISSEE 2027 eligibility criteria for Class 6 and 9

The NTA has specified different age requirements for students applying to the two classes.

Class 6 admission:

Applicants must be between 10 and 12 years old as of March 31, 2027.

Candidates should have been born between April 1, 2015, and March 31, 2017, inclusive.

Students should be studying in Class 5 or have passed/appearing in Class 5, as specified in the admission requirements.

Class 9 admission:

Applicants must be between 13 and 15 years old as of March 31, 2027.

Their date of birth should fall between April 1, 2012, and March 31, 2014, inclusive.

Students should be studying in Class 8 or have passed/appearing in Class 8, as specified in the admission requirements.

Both boys and girls are eligible to apply, subject to the admission policy and available seats at the school concerned. Candidates should consult the official information bulletin for the complete eligibility conditions.

AISSEE 2027 application fee

The examination fee varies according to the candidate's category:

Candidates applying during the late registration period from December 3 to 6 will have to pay an additional late fee of Rs 500. Applicable bank or payment service charges may be extra. The examination fee is non-refundable.

AISSEE 2027 exam pattern and duration

The AISSEE 2027 examination will be conducted in offline mode using pen-and-paper-based OMR sheets. The question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

The examination duration and medium will vary by class:

Class 6: The examination will last 150 minutes and will be available in 13 languages.

Class 9: Candidates will get 180 minutes to complete the paper, which will be conducted in English.

As per the NTA schedule, the Class 6 examination will be held from 2 pm to 4:30 pm, while the Class 9 examination will take place from 2 pm to 5 pm.

How to apply for AISSEE 2027

Eligible candidates can complete the AISSEE 2027 registration process by following these steps:

• Visit the official NTA AISSEE website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/.
• Select the AISSEE 2027 application form link.
• Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
• Log in using the application number generated during registration.
• Enter the required personal, academic and other details.
• Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
• Review the information and submit the application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that the application details and uploaded documents are accurate. The NTA has advised applicants to read the information bulletin before submitting their forms.

Where to check AISSEE 2027 updates?

The AISSEE 2027 application form, information bulletin, examination-related notices and other updates are available on the official NTA website at https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/.

Candidates can also contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 for assistance. Queries can be sent by email to [email protected].