| Exam Name | All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Type | Entrance exam |
| Qualification | Class V and Class VIII |
| Age Limit | 10-12/ 13-15 years |
| Application Fee | Rs 850/- |
| Start Date | 3rd November 2026 |
| Last Date | 02nd December 2026 |
AISSEE 2027
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released official notification of All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 for the admission into to Class VI and Class IX in various Sainik Schools across the country, for the academic year 2027-2028. There are 33 Sainik Schools in the country for admission to Class VI and Class IX levels, 80 New Sainik Schools for admission to Class-VI level and 40 New Sainik Schools for Class IX level. Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, and application procedure to be followed.
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) 2027
Academic session: 2027 - 2028
Date of exam: 31st January 2026 (Sunday)
AISSEE Details
Name of exam: All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027
Academic session: 2027 - 2028
Date of exam: 31st January 2026 (Sunday)
Mode of exam: Pen and 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: 120 | Class IX: 49
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).
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 2027 - 2028 session must have following educational qualification
Class VI
| Parameter | Criteria |
| Age Limit | Should be born between 01.04.2015 and 31.03.2017 |
| Educational Qualification | Passed/ appearing in Class V, as on 31.03.2027 |
Class IX
| Parameter | Criteria |
| Age Limit | Should be born between 01.04.2012 and 31.03.2014 |
| Educational Qualification | Passed/ appearing in Class VIII, as on 31.03.2027 |
Examination Fee of AISSEE 2027
Candidates appearing for AISSEE 2027 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/- |
Related Article: JEE Main 2027
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 3rd November 2026 onwards at National Testing Agency (NTA) website. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online for AISSEE 2027.
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 2027
- Starting date of submission of online application: 3rd November 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 02nd December 2026 (Upto 11.50 PM)
- Late submission period for online application: 03rd December 2026 to 06th December 2026
- Correction window: 07th December 2026 to 09th December 2026 (Upto 11:50 PM)
- Download of Admit Card: 25th January 2027
- Date of Entrance Examination: 31st January 2027
- Date of Publication of Merit List: To be updated later
Important Web-Links of Sainik School Admission
| AISSEE Application Form | Click Here |
| Information Brouchre | Click Here |
| Admission Notice | Click Here |
| Free Tools | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Scheme of AISSEE 2027
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, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Hindi, Assamese, Punjabi, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu and Malayalam
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.
FAQs of Sainik School Admission
How many seats are vacant in Sainik School of Assam ?
There are 169 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 3rd November 2026.
What is the last date of apply online for Sainik School Admission ?
The last date of apply online for Sainik School Admission is 02nd December 2026.