AISSEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 . Students who wish to take admission to Sainik Schools must fill out the application form to appear for the entrance exam. Candidates applying for Class 6 and Class 9 admissions are required to submit the form online and qualify in the exam to be considered for admission. This article provides complete details on eligibility, application steps, and important instructions for AISSEE 2026.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 10 October 2025
Last Date to Apply: 09 November 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 November 2025
Correction Window: 12–14 November 2025
Exam City Released: 06 January 2026
Admit Card Date: Before Exam
Written Exam Date: 18 January 2026
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/-
SC / ST: ₹700/-
Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit (as on 31 March 2026)
For Class 6 Admission 2026:
Age: 10–12 years
Date of Birth: Between 01 April 2014 and 31 March 2016
For Class 9 Admission 2026:
Age: 13–15 years
Date of Birth: Between 01 April 2011 and 31 March 2013
Educational Qualification
Class 6 Admission: Passed Class 5 examination.
Class 9 Admission: Passed Class 8 examination.
Selection Process
Written Exam (OMR Based)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Exam Pattern (Class-VI)
Duration- 150 minutes (02. 00 Pm to 04.30 PM)
Centre for examination shall be in the Sainik School of the district concerned.
Mode of Examination- Paper pencil on OMR answer sheets
The medium of language for the examination will be English / Hindi And Other.
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Language
25
50
2:30 Hours
Mathematics
50
150
Intelligence
25
50
General Knowledge
25
50
Total
125
300
2:30 Hours
Exam Pattern (Class-IX)
Duration- 180 minutes (02.00 Pm to 05.00 PM)
Centre for examination shall be in the Sainik School of the district concerned.
Mode of Examination- Paper pencil on OMR answer sheets
The medium of instruction for the examination will be English Only.
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Mathematics
50
200
03 Hours
Intelligence
25
50
English
25
50
General Science
25
50
Social Science
25
50
Total
150
400
03 Hours
How to Apply for AISSEE 2026
Click on the Apply Online link given below.
A new page will open — click on the Registration button.
Follow the three steps shown on the screen:
Step 1: Complete the registration process by entering your basic details.
Step 2: Fill out the application form carefully with accurate information.
Step 3: Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
After successful submission, download and print the application form for future reference.
AISSEE 2026 Download Admit Card Link