Sainik School Notification 2026

NTA (National Testing Agency) will release the Sainik School Admission Notification for admission to the academic session 2026-27 in October/November 2025. Admission is open for students applying to Class VI (ages 10-12 years as of March 31, 2026) and Class IX (age 13-15 as of March 31, 2026, having passed Class VIII). In this post, we understand all relevant details related to the Sainik School notification 2026, like eligibility, dates, selection process, etc.

Sainik School Notification 2026: Complete Guide

Are you or your child aspiring to join the prestigious Sainik School in 2026? The key details for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) for the academic year 2026-27 like the admission process, eligibility, and key dates are as follows

Important Dates for Sainik School Form 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• For Class VI: Candidates should be aged 10-12 years as of March 31, 2026, and currently studying in Class V. The candidate should be born between 01 April 2014 and 31 March 2016 (both dates inclusive)
• For Class IX: Candidates should be aged 13-15 years as of March 31, 2026, and should have passed Class VIII from a recognized school. The candidate should be born between 01 April 2011 and 31 March 2013 (both dates inclusive)

How to Apply for Sainik School Form 2026

The application process is fully online through the official website of NTA (National Testing Agency). Follow these steps to complete your registration:

1. Visit the official website.
2. Register by providing personal and academic details.
3. Upload required documents:

1. Scanned photograph (jpg format)
   2. Scanned signature (jpg format)
   3. Left hand thumb impression (jpg format)
   4. Domicile certificate (PDF format)
   5. DOB certificate (PDF format)
   6. Service certificate or PPO for defence personnel (If applicable) (PDF format)
   7. Caste certificate for SC, ST, OBC-NCL (If applicable) (PDF format)

1. Pay the application fee: Rs. 800 for General/OBC/Defence and Rs. 650 for SC/ST categories. (Latest fee subject to release of official notification)
2. Submit the application and save a copy of the confirmation for future reference.

Exam Pattern

• The exam is an OMR-based test consisting of multiple-choice questions.
• Class VI Exam: The class VI exam includes subjects like Mathematics, Language, General Knowledge, and Intelligence.
• Class IX Exam: It covers subjects like Mathematics, English, General Science, Social Studies, and Intelligence.

Reservation Policy in Sainik School Notification 2026

Sainik Schools provide reservations for different categories. The reservation quota is as follows:

• 67% of the seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in the State/ UT where the Sainik School is located.
• 33% of the seats are reserved for candidates from Other States and Union Territories (UT).
• Within each Category of Home State/ UT and Other States/ UT quota, seats are reserved on the following lines: –

1. 15% of the seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to the SC category,
2. 5% for the ST category and
3. 27% for the category Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non-Creamy layer (OBC- NCL) as per the central list.
4. Thus, 49.50% of the seats in Sainik School are reserved on the above-mentioned lines.
5. Out of the balance 50.50% of the seats in the Home State/ UT and Other States/ UT quota, 25% of the seats are reserved for the wards of defence (Serving personnel of Indian Army/Indian Air Force/ Indian Navy) personnel and ex-servicemen.

• In “Other States/ UT” quota, seats are allotted in each category as per merit, subject to a maximum limit of 25% of vacancies in all the categories (i.e. SC, ST, OBC-NCL, DEF & GEN) for each State or Union Territory. E.g. If there are 10 seats in Other States/UT Category, Candidates of any particular State/UT will not be granted more than 3 seats (25% of 10 or 2.5 rounded off to 3).
• Distribution of Seats for Girls Candidates in Class VI. One seat per category for girls is allotted in the Girl’s admission. 10% of the strength of Class VI or 10 seats (whichever is higher) are reserved for girls’ candidates in any school, to cater to all the categories.

Example to understand the reservation policy and distribution of seats

Illustration for total vacancies of 100:

1. Total seats 100
2. Home State/UT 67%: 67
3. Other States/UT33%: 33

Further distribution of seats within Home State/UT (List-A) and Other States/UT (List-B) may be as under: –

How to crack the RMS CET 2025 and AISSEE 2026 examinations?

Entrance examinations for Rashtriya Military School and Sainik School will take place in December 2025 and January 2026 respectively for academic session 2026-27. Students must start their preparation early so that they have sufficient time to prepare, revise, and practice a lot. Sainik Schools and RMS entrance exams are among the most prestigious exams in the country and difficult ones to crack. Students require perseverance, consistent hard work, regular revisions, and a lot of practice to clear these exams as the standards and competition are way higher than one could think.  To succeed in this competitive environment, candidates need to prepare thoroughly, maintain a disciplined study routine, and focus on developing a strong foundation in all subjects. Regular practice, solving sample papers, and mock tests can help in building confidence and improving performance. Maintaining physical fitness and participating in extracurricular activities can enhance overall efficacy.

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To download the detailed notification, submit the online application, and download the admit card, log on to https://exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE/, https://www.rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in/ or https://apply-delhi.nielit.gov.in/ and https://rimc.gov.in/rimcindex.aspx

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