Sainik Schools are a network of residential schools in India that aims to provide quality education along with military training to prepare students for a career in the armed forces. These schools were established to nurture young students’ physical, mental, and intellectual capabilities while instilling in them a sense of discipline, leadership, and patriotism.

The education system in Sainik Schools emphasizes discipline, physical fitness, leadership skills, and a strong sense of national identity. Cadets (students) follow a disciplined daily routine and are referred to as “cadet officers.” They receive rigorous academic instruction, participate in regular physical training, engage in outdoor activities such as sports and adventure camps, and learn drill exercises.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) in January every year for admission to classes 6th and 9th in the prestigious Sainik Schools across India. The NTA releases the official notification in October for the January examination. For more details, download the official notification, apply online, visit the official website of the National Testing Agencyhttps://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/

Sainik School Scheme of Examination for Class IX

The Sainik School entrance exam for class IX comprises five sections, namely, Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, and Social Science. Students need to pass each section individually in order to clear the written examination. They should score a minimum of 25% in each subject and a minimum aggregate of 40%. The detailed pattern is as follows:

No negative marking

Note: For class 9, the time of examination is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The written examination is followed by a medical test and document verification.

Eligibility Criteria for AISSEE 2027 for Admission to Class IX

Age: A candidate should be between 13 and 15 years as on 31 March 2027, for admission to Class IX, i.e. he/she should have been born between 01 April 2012 and 31 March 2014 (both dates inclusive) for admission to the academic year 2027-28. Admission is open for boys and girls both.

Educational Qualification: He/She should have passed the Class VIII exam from a recognized school at the time of admission.

Exam Date: The tentative date for the conduct of the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2027 is 17 January 2027 (Subject to official notification and announcement). 

Important Dates (Tentative Timelines) for Sainik School 2027 Exam

1. It is an online service through which candidates are able to register and fill out their preferred school choices for admission to Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools.
2. The E-Counselling facility is available to all students who qualify for the AISSEE 2025 examination.
3. Admission to 33 Sainik Schools and 41 New Sainik Schools is through e-counseling only. However, only 17 New Sainik Schools will take admission in class 9.
4. Candidates have to fill in their choices/priority of schools based on their preferences and the availability of seats. The e-counseling portal usually lists available schools and the number of vacant seats in each. Candidates have to exercise the choice/prioritisation of 33 Sainik Schools and 41 New Sainik Schools (If opted). Therefore, a candidate has to set a priority for the 74 schools (33 Sainik Schools and 41 New Sainik Schools).
5. Schools are allotted to the candidates based on the merit list and the choices filled. The basis of allotment of seats to the candidate is the rank of the candidate and the availability of seats in the preferred schools.
6. After allotment of a school to a candidate, they need to report to the allotted school for medical examination and document verification. The candidates confirm their admission by paying the required fees and submitting the necessary documents within the stipulated time.
7. In case some seats remain vacant after the initial round of allotment, the e-counseling system may conduct subsequent rounds to fill those seats. This allows candidates on the waitlist to get a chance for admission.

For registration and more details, visit https://pesa.ncog.gov.in/sainikschoolecounselling/landingpage

Sainik School Medical Examination – Final Step of Admission Procedure

All candidates seeking admission to the Sainik School need to undergo a Sainik School medical examination by a Board consisting of military/civil doctors. The health and medical fitness standard is the same as for the NDA Examination. Keeping in mind the tender age of the boys and girls, no standards of height, weight, and chest measurement are applicable at the time of admission.

The decision of the Medical Board conducting the Sainik School medical test is final and binding, except in a case where representation is made to the Principal. For more details about the Sainik School entrance exam log on to https://aissee.nta.nic.in/