UP Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027-28: Application Form Out, Apply by October 25

The UP Sainik Schools Society has started registration for UP Sainik School admission 2027-28. Candidates must apply online on the official portal, upsainikschool.org, before the deadline.

UP Sainik School Application Form 2027-28: Overview

The society conducts this entrance exam every year for eligible students. The table below summarizes the key details.

UP Sainik School Admission 2027-28: Important Dates

According to the official website, these are the key dates for the UP Sainik School entrance exam 2027-28.

Submit your form and pay the fee before the closing time to avoid extra charges.

UP Sainik School Application Fee and Late Fee

Candidates who miss the October 25 deadline can still apply until October 31, 2026 (5:00 PM) by paying a late fee of ₹2,000. Registering before the regular deadline lets you avoid this charge.

How to Apply for UP Sainik Schools Entrance Exam 2027-28

Follow these steps for upsainikschool.org registration:

1. Visit the official portal at upsainikschool.org.

2. Click the new registration link under the “Open Application” section.

3. Enter the required candidate details and fill out the online form.

4. Upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee.

5. Review all details carefully before final submission.

6. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Read the official prospectus carefully before submitting your form.

UP Sainik School Application Correction Window 2027-28

The correction window for the 2027-28 session will be open from November 3 to November 5, 2026, until 5:00 PM. Use it to fix any errors in your submitted form.

How to make corrections:

1. Go to the UP Sainik School portal.

2. Log in with your registration credentials.

3. Select the application form correction option once the window opens on November 3, 2026.

4. Edit the permitted fields.

5. Verify all information and submit the changes before November 5, 2026.

UP Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027-28: Eligibility and Prospectus

Eligibility criteria

• Domicile: The candidate and their father must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh.

• Class 6: The candidate must be passing or have passed Class 5.

• Class 9: The candidate must be passing or have passed Class 8.

• Age limit, Class 6: Born between July 2, 2015 and January 1, 2018.

• Age limit, Class 9: Born between July 2, 2012 and January 1, 2015.

Exact age criteria are as per the official prospectus.

Exam pattern

• Mode: OMR-based written exam

• Duration: 2.5 hours

• Total questions: 200 MCQs, with no negative marking

Selection process: Written exam → Interview and medical examination → Final merit list.

UP Sainik School Entrance Exam Date

The tentative UP Sainik School exam date is December 20, 2026 (Sunday). The society will confirm the schedule and exam details on the official website.

About UP Sainik Schools

UP Sainik School admission 2027-28 gives students a chance to join one of the state’s best-known military-oriented schools. Here is a quick overview before you apply.

UP Sainik School Entrance Exam Key points

• Management: The UP Sainik Schools Society runs the schools and is chaired by the Chief Minister. The state government fully finances them.

• Objective: The schools prepare cadets academically, physically and mentally for the NDA and commissioned ranks in the Defence Services.

• Institutions: The two campuses are Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School in Lucknow, founded in 1960, and Sainik School Gorakhpur.

• Affiliation: Both are English-medium residential schools affiliated with the CBSE.

• Domicile: Only students whose fathers also hold Uttar Pradesh domicile can apply.