Sainik School Admission 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released official notification of All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 for the admission into to Class VI and Class IX in 33 Sainik Schools across the country, for the academic year 2026-2027.
Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools affiliated to CBSE and managed by Sainik Schools Society (Ministry of Defence). They prepare cadets to join the National Defence Academy, Indian Naval Academy and other training academies for Officers.
Name of exam: All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026
Academic session: 2026 - 2027
Date of exam: 18th January 2026 (Sunday)
Mode of exam: Pen Paper (OMR Sheets based)
Paper pattern: Multiple Choice Questions
Sainik School Admission Details
Name of exam: All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026
Academic session: 2026 - 2027
Date of exam: 18th January 2026 (Sunday)
Mode of exam: Pen Paper (OMR Sheets based)
Paper pattern: Multiple Choice Questions
Name of Sainik School in Assam: Sainik School, Goalpara
No of seats in Sainik School, Goalpara: Class VI: 80 | Class IX: 9
Reservation:
# 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).
# 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).
Helpline: 011 40759000, 011 69227700 | aissee@nta.ac.in
Duration of Exam:
# Class 6th: 150 minutes
# Class 9th: 180 minutes
Eligibility Criteria of Sainik School Admission
Candidates wish to appear for AISSEE 2026 - 2027 session must have following educational qualification
Class VI:
# A candidate should be between 10 and 12 years as on 31 March 2026 for admission to Class VI, i.e. he/she should have been born between 01 April 2014 and 31 March 2016 (both days inclusive) for admission to the academic year 2026-27.
# Admission for Girls is open for Class VI.
Class IX:
# A candidate should be between 13 and 15 years as on 31 March 2026, for admission to Class IX, i.e. he/ she should have been born between 01 April 2011 and 31 March 2013 (both days inclusive) for admission to the academic year 2026-27.
# Admission for Girls is open for Class IX, subject to availability of vacancies.
# He/She should have passed Class VIII exam from a recognized school at the time of admission.
Candidates appearing for AISSEE 2026 must pay an application fee as mentioned below. Application fee must be pay only through online mode.
Examination Fee of AISSEE 2026
Candidates appearing for AISSEE 2026 must pay an application fee as mentioned below. Application fee must be pay only through online mode.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ ST | Rs 700/- |
| Others | Rs 850/- |
How to Apply for Sainik School Admission ?
Students who are interested to join in Sainik Schools across the nation must submit online application form. Online application will be available from 10th October 2025 onwards at National Testing Agency (NTA) website. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online for AISSEE 2026.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important web-links section
Step 2: Click on "Sainik School Admission Form"
Step 3: A new web page will be opened .
Step 4: Enter all credentials as required and make fee payment as per your category .
Step 5: Finally submit the form .
Step 2: Click on "Sainik School Admission Form"
Step 3: A new web page will be opened .
Step 4: Enter all credentials as required and make fee payment as per your category .
Step 5: Finally submit the form .
Important Dates of Sainik School Admission 2026
# Starting date of submission of online application: 10th October 2025
# Last date of submission of online application: 9th November 2025
# Download of Admit Card: Three weeks prior to the date of the exam
# Date of Entrance Examination: 18th January 2026
# Date of Publication of Merit List: To be updated later
Important Web-Links of Sainik School Admission
| Sainik School Admission Form | Click Here |
| Last Date Extension | Click Here |
| Information Brouchre | Click Here |
| Admission Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Scheme of AISSEE 2026
Mode of Examination: Paper pencil on OMR answer sheets for admission to both Class VI and Class IX.
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
Exam Centres @ Assam: Guwahati, Goalpara, Sonitpur and Dibrugarh
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
Exam Centres @ Assam: Guwahati, Goalpara, Sonitpur and Dibrugarh
Class 6th Entrance Exam
Medium of Exam: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Timing of Exam: 2 PM to 4:30 PM
Negative Marking: Nil
| Section | Topic | No of Questions | Total Marks |
| A | Language | 25 | 50 |
| B | Mathematics | 50 | 150 |
| C | Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| D | General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 125 | 300 |
Class 9th Entrance Exam
Medium of Exam: English
Timing of Exam: 2 PM to 5 PM
Negative Marking: Nil
| Section | Topic | No of Questions | Total Marks |
| A | Mathematics | 50 | 200 |
| B | Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| C | English | 25 | 50 |
| D | General Science | 25 | 50 |
| E | Social Science | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 400 |
Qualifying Marks of AISSEE
# A candidate is eligible for admission to the Sainik Schools, if he/ she secures a minimum of 25% marks in each subject of the exam and 40% marks in aggregate of all the subjects of AISSEE 2026. However, admission will be based on e- counselling as per the merit list of AISSEE-2026, medical fitness and verification of requisite documents.
# However, no minimum marks are prescribed for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category. They will be admitted on the basis of inter-se merit at the Entrance Examination within their respective categories, subject to their meeting the eligibility requirements, medical fitness and verification of requisite documents.
# In case an SC/ST/OBC(NCL) category candidate comes in the general merit on his/ her own, he or she would be admitted against general seat and will not be adjusted against the reserved share of SC/ST/OBC(NCL) seats.
# However, no minimum marks are prescribed for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category. They will be admitted on the basis of inter-se merit at the Entrance Examination within their respective categories, subject to their meeting the eligibility requirements, medical fitness and verification of requisite documents.
# In case an SC/ST/OBC(NCL) category candidate comes in the general merit on his/ her own, he or she would be admitted against general seat and will not be adjusted against the reserved share of SC/ST/OBC(NCL) seats.
FAQs of Sainik School Admission
How many seats are vacant in Sainik School of Assam ?
There are 89 seats in Sainik School Goalpara, Assam.
What is the starting date of apply online for Sainik School Admission ?
The starting date of apply online for Sainik School Admission is 10th October 2025.
What is the last date of apply online for Sainik School Admission ?
The last date of apply online for Sainik School Admission is 9th November 2025.
