Sainik School Admission 2026: Last Date Tomorrow!!

Sainik School Admission 2026: Parents planning to enrol their children in Sainik Schools have one day left to apply. The deadline to submit online applications for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE 2026) is October 30, 2025. After 30 October, the registration portal will close for the Sainik School Admission 2026. Exam to be held in January 2026 for classes 6 to 9

The exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), will be held in January 2026 for admission to Classes 6 and 9 across Sainik Schools in India.

The aim is to prepare students for future entry into institutions like the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy (INA).

Key Dates for Sainik School Admission 2026

Here are the important key dates for the students applying for the Sainik School Admission 2026:

Eligibility for Sainik School Admission 2026

Students must meet both age and education requirements as of March 31, 2026.

• Class 6: Aged 10–12 years, studying or having passed Class 5 from a recognised school.
  
  

• Class 9: Aged 13–15 years, studying or having passed Class 8 from a recognised school.

How to Apply for Sainik School Admission 2026

Here are the steps candidates need to take to apply for the Sainik School Admission 2026.

1. Visit exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE
   
   

2. Click on ‘AISSEE 2026 Registration’.
   
   

3. Enter details and log in
   
   

4. Complete the form, upload documents, and pay the fee
   
   

5. Save a printout of the submitted form

Application Fee for Sainik School Admission 2026

• General/OBC (including Defence/Ex-Servicemen): ₹850
  
  

• SC/ST: ₹700
  Payment can be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
  
  

Why It Matters

Sainik Schools combine academic learning with discipline and leadership training. Their graduates often join the Army, Navy, and Air Force, continuing a long tradition of service to the nation.