AISSEE 2027 Registration Begins: Apply for Sainik School Admission by December 2; Check Exam Date, Eligibility, Fees

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process 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 for the academic session 2027-28 can now submit their AISSEE 2027 application forms online. The registration window opened on November 3, 2026, and eligible candidates can complete the application process through the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/.

According to the examination schedule, the last date to submit the AISSEE 2027 application form and pay the examination fee without a late fee is December 2, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can apply with an additional late fee of Rs 500 between December 3 and December 6, 2026. The NTA has scheduled the Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027 for January 31, 2027. The examination will be conducted in offline mode using OMR answer sheets. Students and parents should check the prescribed age limit, educational qualifications, application fee and examination pattern before completing the registration process.

AISSEE 2027 Registration: Important Dates

The NTA has announced the complete schedule for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2027, including the application deadline, late fee window, correction facility, examination city intimation slip and admit card release.

Candidates can check the important AISSEE 2027 dates below.

Candidates should complete both the application submission and fee payment within the prescribed deadline. An application will not be considered complete unless the payment process is successfully completed and the confirmation page is generated.

AISSEE 2027 Application Form: Direct Link to Apply

Students can submit the Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027 application form through the official NTA examination portal. The application process is completely online, and candidates are not required to send physical copies of their documents to the NTA.

The direct application portal is available at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/.

Candidates should use their own or their parents' valid email address and mobile number during registration, as important examination-related communication will be shared through these contact details.

How to Apply for AISSEE 2027?

Students seeking admission to Sainik Schools for the 2027-28 academic session can complete the AISSEE registration by following the steps given below:

1. Visit the official AISSEE website at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/.

2. Click on the AISSEE 2027 Application Form link available on the homepage.

3. Complete the online registration using a valid email address and mobile number.

4. Generate and note down the application number and login credentials.

5. Log in to the application portal and enter the required personal, academic and other details.

6. Upload the scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression and applicable certificates in the prescribed format.

7. Select the appropriate examination details and verify all the information entered in the application form.

8. Pay the AISSEE 2027 application fee through the available online payment gateway.

9. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.

10. Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should carefully verify their name, date of birth, category and other details before final submission. They should also retain their application number and password for downloading the admit card and checking subsequent examination updates.

AISSEE 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Class 6 and Class 9

The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2027 is being conducted for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in existing Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools.

The age requirements and educational qualifications differ according to the class in which candidates are seeking admission.

AISSEE Class 6 Eligibility Criteria 2027

Students applying for admission to Class 6 must fulfil the following age requirements:

• Candidates must be between 10 and 12 years of age as of March 31, 2027.

• Candidates must have been born between April 1, 2015, and March 31, 2017, both dates inclusive.

• Both boys and girls are eligible to apply, subject to the applicable school and seat availability conditions.

AISSEE Class 9 Eligibility Criteria 2027

Students applying for admission to Class 9 must fulfil the following requirements:

• Candidates must be between 13 and 15 years of age as of March 31, 2027.

• Candidates must have been born between April 1, 2012, and March 31, 2014, both dates inclusive.

• Candidates must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission.

• Both boys and girls can apply, subject to the applicable admission and vacancy conditions.

Candidates applying through the specific admission route for approved New Sainik Schools should also check the additional school-related eligibility conditions mentioned in the information bulletin.

AISSEE 2027 Application Fee

The NTA has prescribed different application fees for candidates belonging to different categories. The examination fee must be paid online through the designated payment gateway.

The category-wise AISSEE 2027 application fee is given below.

The applicable bank charges and taxes may be additional. Candidates should note that the examination fee is non-refundable. Those applying during the late fee window will have to pay the prescribed additional amount.

AISSEE 2027 Exam Pattern: Class 6 and Class 9

The AISSEE 2027 examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates will have to answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on OMR sheets.

The examination pattern varies for Class 6 and Class 9 admissions in terms of subjects, number of questions, total marks and duration.

AISSEE Class 6 Exam Pattern 2027

The duration of the AISSEE Class 6 examination will be 150 minutes. The examination will be conducted from 2 PM to 4:30 PM.

AISSEE Class 9 Exam Pattern 2027

The AISSEE Class 9 examination will have a duration of 180 minutes, from 2 PM to 5 PM.

There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates should carefully read the examination instructions and understand the marking scheme before appearing for the entrance test.

AISSEE 2027 Qualifying Marks

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed minimum qualifying requirements to be considered for admission through AISSEE 2027.

For existing Sainik Schools, candidates belonging to the General, OBC-NCL and Defence categories are required to secure at least 25% marks in each subject and 40% aggregate marks. The minimum qualifying marks requirement does not apply to SC and ST candidates for existing Sainik Schools.

For approved New Sainik Schools, the prescribed minimum qualifying requirement is 25% in each subject and 40% aggregate marks, including for SC and ST candidates.

Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee admission. Final selection will depend on merit, school-wise vacancies, applicable reservation provisions, medical fitness and document verification.

AISSEE 2027: Documents Required for Registration

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the online application process. The documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format and size.

The important documents include:

• Recent passport-size photograph of the candidate.

• Scanned signature.

• Left-hand thumb impression.

• Date of birth certificate issued by the competent authority.

• Domicile certificate.

• Caste or category certificate, if applicable.

• Defence service certificate for eligible serving personnel.

• Pension Payment Order (PPO) for eligible ex-servicemen.

• Studentship certificate for candidates applying under the applicable approved New Sainik School route.

Candidates should ensure that the uploaded documents are clear and meet the specifications mentioned in the AISSEE 2027 information bulletin. Incorrect or incomplete documents may lead to rejection of the application or problems during admission verification.

AISSEE 2027 Admit Card and Exam City Intimation Slip

The NTA has scheduled the release of the advance examination city intimation slip for January 11, 2027. The AISSEE 2027 admit card is scheduled to be available from January 25, 2027.

The city intimation slip will provide advance information about the examination city allotted to candidates. It should not be treated as the admit card.

Candidates will have to download their admit cards from the official NTA website using their application credentials. The admit card will contain important examination details, including the allotted examination centre, reporting time and instructions.

What Happens After the AISSEE 2027 Examination?

After the entrance examination, the NTA will release the provisional answer key and scanned OMR response sheets through its official portal. Candidates will be able to check their recorded responses and follow the prescribed procedure for raising challenges, if required.

The result and merit list will determine the candidates eligible to participate in the subsequent admission process. Qualified candidates will have to complete the applicable e-counselling process and fulfil the medical fitness and document verification requirements.

Admission will be subject to the availability of seats, school-wise merit, reservation criteria and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the Sainik Schools Society.

Students and parents are advised to regularly visit the official NTA AISSEE portal for updates regarding registration, admit cards, answer keys, results and counselling.