AISSEE 2026 – Sainik School Admission Notification Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 for Admission into Class VI and Class IX in 33 Sainik Schools across India for the academic session 2026–2027.

Sainik Schools are English-medium residential schools affiliated with the CBSE and managed by the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence. They prepare cadets for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Naval Academy, and other prestigious training institutes for officers.

Overview of AISSEE 2026 Admission

Name of Exam	All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Academic Session	2026–2027
Exam Date	18th January 2026 (Sunday)
Mode of Exam	Pen & Paper (OMR-based)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Name of Sainik School in Assam	Sainik School, Goalpara Northeast Military School, Chirang
Total Seats	Class VI – 80 seats, Class IX – 9 seats

Reservation of Seats

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 (UTs).

Duration of Examination

Class	Duration
Class VI	150 minutes
Class IX	180 minutes

Eligibility Criteria for AISSEE 2026 Admission

For Class VI

Age between 10 and 12 years as on 31 March 2026.
Date of birth between 01 April 2014 and 31 March 2016 (both days inclusive).
Girls are eligible for admission in Class VI.

For Class IX

Age between 13 and 15 years as on 31 March 2026.
Date of birth between 01 April 2011 and 31 March 2013 (both days inclusive).
Must have passed Class VIII from a recognized school at the time of admission.
Girls are eligible, subject to availability of seats.

Examination Fee of AISSEE 2026

Category	Fee
SC / ST	Rs. 700/-
Others	Rs. 850/-

Note: The application fee must be paid online only through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

How to Apply for AISSEE 2026

Students interested in admission to Sainik Schools must apply online through the official NTA portal.

Steps to Apply Online:

Scroll down and go to the Important Web-Links section below.
Click on the link “Sainik School Admission Form.”
A new web page will open.
Fill in all required details and upload documents.
Pay the application fee as per your category.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates of Sainik School Admission 2026

Event	Date
Starting date of online application	10th October 2025
Last date of online application	9th November 2025
Download of Admit Card	3 weeks before the exam
Date of Entrance Examination	18th January 2026
Publication of Merit List	To be notified later