AISSEE 2027: Application forms open; entrance exam on 31 January 2027

About this notice

The National Testing Agency has opened the online application process for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE-2027) for admission to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools for the Academic Year 2027-28. Candidates can apply online through the official portal from 03rd November 2026 to 02nd December 2026 (upto 11:50 PM). The examination will be held in paper-pencil mode across India on 31st January 2027.

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Page written by Disha Stars from the official NTA document. The NTA document is the authority for dates and instructions.

Important Dates and Schedule

The schedule for all major activities related to AISSEE-2027 is detailed below. The exam schedule will remain unchanged even if the date is declared a public holiday.

Application Fee

The examination fee is non-refundable and must be remitted online using SBI Bank or UBI Bank Payment Gateway via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Bank service charges and applicable GST are extra.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must verify their age and educational eligibility before submitting the application. Eligibility requirements differ by class and admission route.

• Class VI (Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools): Age must be between 10 and 12 years as on 31 March 2027 (born between 01 April 2015 and 31 March 2017, both days inclusive). Both boys and girls are eligible.
• Class VI (Approved NSS 60% route): Candidate must be currently studying in the approved New Sainik School where admission is sought and must have passed or be appearing in Class V as on 31.03.2027.
• Class IX (Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools): Age must be between 13 and 15 years as on 31 March 2027 (born between 01 April 2012 and 31 March 2014, both days inclusive). The candidate must have passed Class VIII from a recognised school at the time of admission. Both boys and girls are eligible.
• Class IX (Approved NSS 60% route): Candidate must be currently studying in the approved New Sainik School and must have passed or be appearing in Class VIII as on 31.03.2027.

Scheme of Examination and Pattern

The examination will be conducted in offline paper-pencil mode using OMR answer sheets with Multiple Choice Questions. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Medium of Examination

For Class IX, the examination is conducted in English only. For Class VI, candidates may select any one of the following 13 languages:

• English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
• Candidates choosing English or Hindi receive a bilingual exam booklet (English and Hindi).
• Candidates choosing a regional language receive a bilingual exam booklet containing English and the chosen language.
• In case of translation ambiguity in any question (except language sections), the English version is treated as final.

Steps to Apply and Document Upload Specifications

Applications must be submitted online only. Candidates do not need to send hard copies to NTA.

• Step 1: Register online using a unique email ID and unique mobile phone number.
• Step 2: Fill in the online application form and note down the system-generated application number.
• Step 3: Pay the application fee through the designated payment gateway and print the Confirmation Page.
• Candidate Photograph: JPG format, file size 10kb to 200kb, taken on or after 1st July 2026, 80% face coverage, white background, no cap or goggles.
• Candidate Signature: JPG format, file size 10kb to 50kb, full signature in running handwriting using a black ink pen on white paper.
• Candidate Thumb Impression: JPG format, file size 10kb to 50kb, left-hand thumb impression with blue ink on white paper (right-hand allowed if left is unavailable).
• Certificates (Date of Birth, Domicile, Category, Defence Service/PPO, Studentship Certificate for NSS): PDF format, file size 50kb to 300kb each.

Qualifying Marks Criteria

To qualify in AISSEE-2027, candidates must fulfill the minimum score requirements set by the Sainik Schools Society.

• Existing Sainik Schools: Minimum 25% marks in each subject/section and an aggregate of 40% across all subjects. This minimum mark rule does not apply to SC and ST candidates.
• Approved New Sainik Schools (40% and 60% routes): Minimum 25% marks in each subject/section and 40% aggregate marks for all candidates, including SC and ST candidates.

Reservation Policy in Existing 33 Sainik Schools

Seats in the 33 existing Sainik Schools are distributed between Home State/UT candidates and candidates from Other States/UTs.

• 67% of total seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in the State/UT where the school is located (Home State/UT).
• 33% of total seats are reserved for candidates from Other States/UTs.
• Within both Home State and Other States quotas: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 27% for OBC-NCL (Central List).
• 25% of the remaining 50.50% balance seats are reserved for children of serving defence personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force) and ex-servicemen.
• Candidates from any single Other State/UT cannot exceed 25% of the total vacancies in that category.
• Class VI Girls: 10% of total strength or 10 seats (whichever is higher) are reserved across categories.

Exam Day Timings and Hall Instructions

The examination centre opens 2 hours before the start of the examination. Candidates arriving after 1:30 PM will not be permitted to enter.

Permitted Items and Barred Items

Candidates are frisked compulsorily before entry. Pens are provided by NTA inside the examination hall.

• Permitted: Printed Admit Card (with downloaded Self Declaration, photograph, and thumb impression affixed), valid original photo ID, one passport size photo for attendance sheet, transparent water bottle, and sugar tablets/fruits for diabetic candidates only.
• Barred: Stationery items (pencil box, pouch, calculator, pens, scale, writing pad, paper bits, eraser), electronic devices (mobile phones, earphones, bluetooth, microphone, pager, health bands, electronic watches), personal items (wallets, goggles, handbags, belts, caps), ornaments/metallic items, and opened or packed food items.

Answer Key Challenge and Results

NTA will display machine-recorded OMR responses and provisional answer keys on the official website after the exam.

• OMR Grading Challenge: Candidates can submit online representations against OMR grading by paying a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 100/- per question.
• Answer Key Challenge: Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key online by paying a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 200/- per answer.
• Ties in overall marks are resolved in the following priority order: Mathematics, Intelligence, Language/English, General Knowledge/General Science, Social Science (for Class IX), followed by lower age.
• Qualified candidates must mandatorily re-register on https://sainikschoolssociety.bisag-n.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling/ for e-counselling.

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