Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2026 – AISSEE 2026
Organization: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Short Information: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official AISSEE 2026 notification for Sainik School admissions. Eligible students can apply online for Class 6 and 9 between 10 October 2025 and 30 November 2025. This is for admission to Sainik Schools across India, including new approved schools under Category A (40% route) and Category B (60% route). Latest Update (as of 31 October 2025): Application process is ongoing; no further changes reported. For the fastest alerts, visit SarkariResult.Plus – your trusted source for Sarkari Job alerts!
Important Dates
| Application Start Date |
10 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Application |
30 November 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
30 November 2025 |
| Correction Date |
01-03 December 2025 |
| Exam Date |
January 2026 |
| Result Date |
Notified Soon |
Note: Candidates are advised to confirm from the NTA official website.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹650/- |
| SC / ST |
₹650/- |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
Age Limit (As on 31 March 2026)
| Class VI |
10-12 Years (Born between 01 April 2014 and 31 March 2016) |
| Class IX |
13-15 Years (Born between 01 April 2011 and 31 March 2013) |
| Age Relaxation |
Not Applicable |
Eligibility Details
| Class |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Class VI |
Born between 01.04.2014 and 31.03.2016. For Sainik Schools and Category ‘A’ (40% route) New Approved Schools. For Category ‘B’ (60% route), must be studying in the school and passed/appearing for Class V by March 31, 2026. |
| Class IX |
Born between 01.04.2011 and 31.03.2013. Passed Class VIII from a recognized school. For Category ‘B’, must be studying in the school and passed/appearing for Class VIII by March 31, 2026. |
| Total Vacancies |
N/A (School-Specific) |
| Selection Process |
– |
Written Examination | Merit List |
How to Apply
| Step 1 |
Go to the official NTA website for Sainik School admissions: exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE. |
| Step 2 |
Click on “New Registration” to create an account using your basic details, a valid email, and a mobile number. |
| Step 3 |
Fill out the application form with your personal and educational information. |
| Step 4 |
Upload scanned copies of a passport-size photo, your signature, left-hand thumb impression, and required documents like your birth and domicile certificates. |
| Step 5 |
Select four exam city preferences. |
| Step 6 |
Pay the application fee (₹650) online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. |
| Step 7 |
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records. |
Mode of Selection
| Written Examination |
| Merit List |
