AISSEE 2027 – Apply Online for All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (Class 6 & 9)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a public notice dated 03 November 2026 inviting online applications for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. This entrance examination conducts admissions to Class VI and Class IX across 33 existing Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools nationwide (including Sainik School Goalpara, Assam) for the Academic Year 2027–28. Eligible students can submit applications online from 03 November 2026 to 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).

AISSEE 2027 Highlights

Important Dates

Seat Details

(Note: Tentative school-wise and category-wise seat matrices are published in Appendix VI of the official AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

• Minimum Age:
  • Class VI: 10 Years (born on or after 01 April 2015)
  • Class IX: 13 Years (born on or after 01 April 2012)
• Maximum Age:
  • Class VI: 12 Years (born on or before 31 March 2017)
  • Class IX: 15 Years (born on or before 31 March 2014)
• Age Calculation Date: 31 March 2027 (Both dates inclusive)
• Age Relaxation: Not Applicable

Application Fee

Payment Mode & Late Fee: Fee must be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Applications submitted between 03 December 2026 and 06 December 2026 require an additional late fee of ₹500/-.

Selection Process

1. Written Entrance Examination (AISSEE 2027): Pen-and-paper (OMR sheet-based) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) test:
   • Class VI: 150 minutes duration (in 13 mediums) covering Mathematics, Intelligence, Language, and General Knowledge (300 Marks).
   • Class IX: 180 minutes duration (in English medium only) covering Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, and Social Studies (400 Marks).
2. Merit List & E-Counselling: Shortlisted candidates must register online on the Sainik Schools Society e-counselling portal.
3. Medical Fitness Examination
4. Document Verification & Final Admission

How to Apply for AISSEE 2027?

1. Visit the official NTA AISSEE website ([https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/](https://exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/) or [https://nta.ac.in/](https://nta.ac.in/)).
2. Read the AISSEE 2027 Information Bulletin carefully before starting registration.
3. Click on the AISSEE 2027 Online Registration / Application Form link.
4. Register using a unique email ID and mobile number to generate your System Application Number.
5. Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, category, and preferred school details.
6. Upload scanned copies of the candidate’s recent photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and required certificates.
7. Pay the prescribed examination fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI on or before 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
8. Submit the application form and download/print the Confirmation Page for future reference. (Do not send hard copies to NTA by post).

Required Documents

• Recent passport-size photograph (taken on or after 01 July 2026).
• Scanned signature in running handwriting.
• Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression.
• Date of Birth Certificate / Age Proof.
• Domicile / Permanent Residence Certificate.
• Caste / Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL Central List) (if applicable).
• Service Certificate (for Serving Defence Personnel) or PPO (for Ex-Servicemen) (if applicable).
• School Certificate confirming the student is studying in Class V or Class VIII (if applicable).

Important Links

13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Which classes are covered under AISSEE 2027?

Answer: AISSEE 2027 is conducted for admission to Class VI and Class IX in 33 existing Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools across India for the Academic Year 2027–28.

Q2. What is the educational qualification and age limit required?

Answer: For Class VI, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class V and be aged 10 to 12 years as on 31 March 2027. For Class IX, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class VIII and be aged 13 to 15 years as on 31 March 2027.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for AISSEE 2027?

Answer: The last date to submit the online application without a late fee is 02 December 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates can also apply with a ₹500/- late fee from 03 December to 06 December 2026.

Q4. When will the AISSEE 2027 examination be held?

Answer: The OMR-based entrance examination is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, 31 January 2027.

Q5. Where can candidates apply online?

Answer: Candidates can submit their online applications exclusively through the official NTA portal at [Exam Sainik School]