NTA AISSEE 2027 Admission Form – Apply Online for Sainik School Class 6 and 9

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the notification for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027. Students seeking admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools can submit their application forms online for the academic session 2027–28.

The online registration process started on 3 November 2026. Eligible students can apply until 2 December 2026. NTA will also provide a late application facility from 3 December to 6 December 2026 with an additional late fee of ₹500.

The entrance examination will be conducted on 31 January 2027 through an offline OMR-based examination. Parents and candidates should read the official notification carefully before completing the admission form.

NTA AISSEE Important Date

Candidates should keep track of the following important dates.

Event	Date
Notification Release	3 November 2026
Online Application Start	3 November 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	2 December 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	2 December 2026
Late Application Window	3–6 December 2026
Last Date for Late Fee Payment	6 December 2026
Application Correction Window	7–9 December 2026
Exam City Intimation Slip	11 January 2027
Admit Card Release	25 January 2027
AISSEE 2027 Examination	31 January 2027
Result Declaration	To be announced

NTA AISSEE Appication Fee

The application fee for AISSEE 2027 is different for General and reserved category candidates.

Category	Application Fee
General	₹850
OBC-NCL	₹850
Wards of Defence Personnel	₹850
Ex-Servicemen	₹850
SC	₹700
ST	₹700
Late Fee	Additional ₹500

Note: The application fee is non-refundable. Applicable bank charges and taxes may be extra. The late fee is additional to the regular examination fee.

AISSSE 2027 Age Limit and Eligibility

Candidates must fulfil the age and educational requirements for the class in which they are seeking admission.

Class 6 Admission Eligibility

• Minimum age: 10 years.
• Maximum age: 12 years.
• Date of birth must be between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017, inclusive.
• Both boys and girls are eligible to apply.
• Candidates should check the availability of seats for girls in their selected school.

Class 9 Admission Eligibility

• Minimum age: 13 years.
• Maximum age: 15 years.
• Date of birth must be between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014, inclusive.
• Both boys and girls are eligible, subject to vacancy availability.
• Candidates must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission.

Eligibility for Approved New Sainik Schools

AISSEE 2027 also covers admission to approved New Sainik Schools.

• Class 6 admission is available in 80 approved New Sainik Schools.
• Class 9 admission is available in 40 approved New Sainik Schools that have progressed to Class 9.
• Under the 60% admission route, candidates must already be studying in the same approved New Sainik School and fulfil the prescribed class and age requirements.
• Candidates applying through the 40% route must meet the general eligibility conditions.

Parents should check the admission policy and available seats of their selected New Sainik School.

AISSEE 2027 Admission Details

AISSEE 2027 provides admission opportunities in existing Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools.

School Type	Admission Class
Existing Sainik Schools	Class 6 and Class 9
Approved New Sainik Schools	Class 6
Approved New Sainik Schools with Class 9	Class 9

Admission is based on the entrance examination merit list, e-counselling, medical fitness and verification of original documents.

AISSEE 2027 Exam Pattern

The AISSEE examination will be conducted in offline mode using OMR answer sheets. All questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Class 6 Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Language	25	50
Mathematics	50	150
Intelligence	25	50
General Knowledge	25	50
Total	125	300

• Examination duration: 150 minutes.
• Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
• Question paper medium: 13 available languages.

Class 9 Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics	50	200
Intelligence	25	50
English	25	50
General Science	25	50
Social Science	25	50
Total	150	400

• Examination duration: 180 minutes.
• Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• Question paper medium: English only.

Negative marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

AISSEE 2027 Examination Medium

Candidates applying for Class 6 can select any one of the following 13 languages:

1. English
2. Hindi
3. Assamese
4. Bengali
5. Gujarati
6. Kannada
7. Malayalam
8. Marathi
9. Odia
10. Punjabi
11. Tamil
12. Telugu
13. Urdu

For Class 9, the examination will be conducted in English only.

Candidates should select their preferred examination language carefully because the selected medium cannot be changed later.

Documents Required for AISSEE 2027 Application

Parents and candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Candidate’s signature.
• Left-hand thumb impression.
• Date of birth certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Domicile certificate.
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable.
• Defence service certificate, if applicable.
• Pension Payment Order (PPO) for eligible ex-servicemen.
• Studentship certificate for candidates applying through the applicable New Sainik School route.

The photograph, signature and thumb impression must follow the file-size and format requirements in the Information Bulletin. Required certificates must be uploaded in PDF format.

How to Apply Online for AISSEE 2027?

Parents or guardians can complete the online application by following these steps:

1. Visit the official NTA AISSEE website:
2. Click on the AISSEE 2027 Application Form link.
3. Select the new registration option.
4. Enter the candidate’s details, mobile number and email address.
5. Complete registration and note the generated application number.
6. Log in using the application number and password.
7. Fill in personal details, school preferences and educational information.
8. Select the examination medium and four preferred examination cities.
9. Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and required certificates.
10. Pay the application fee using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
11. Review the application form carefully.
12. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Important: The application process is considered complete only after successful fee payment and generation of the confirmation page. Keep a printed copy for future admission-related requirements.

AISSEE 2027 Application Correction

NTA will provide an application correction window from 7 December to 9 December 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms should log in to the official website during this period and check the fields available for correction.

Important points:

• Only permitted details can be corrected.
• Corrections should be completed within the specified period.
• Some details may not be editable.
• After the correction window closes, further changes will generally not be accepted.

AISSEE 2027 Selection Process

The admission process generally includes the following stages:

• Online application submission.
• AISSEE written entrance examination.
• Declaration of examination results and merit list.
• Registration for e-counselling.
• Medical fitness examination.
• Original document verification.
• Final admission according to merit, eligibility and seat availability.

Qualifying the entrance examination does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must also fulfil the admission requirements and complete counselling.

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Official NTA AISSEE Website	Click Here
Information Bulletin PDF	Click Here
NTA Official Website	Click Here
AISSEE Public Notices	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When did AISSEE 2027 online registration start?

The online application process started on 3 November 2026.

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

The last date to submit the regular online application is 2 December 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

3. What is the AISSEE 2027 examination date?

The entrance examination will be conducted on 31 January 2027.

4. What is the age limit for Class 6 admission?

Candidates must be between 10 and 12 years old as of 31 March 2027. Their date of birth must fall between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2017.

5. What is the age limit for Class 9 admission?

Candidates must be between 13 and 15 years old as of 31 March 2027. Their date of birth must fall between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2014.

6. What is the AISSEE 2027 application fee?

The fee is ₹850 for General, OBC-NCL and Defence categories, and ₹700 for SC and ST candidates.

7. Can girls apply for Sainik School admission?

Yes. Girls can apply for Class 6 and Class 9 admission, subject to the availability of seats in the selected school.

8. Is there negative marking in AISSEE 2027?

No. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.