The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools across India.
Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AISSEE 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Admission For | Class 6 & Class 9 |
| Mode of Exam | OMR Based (Offline) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Schools | Sainik Schools across India |
Eligibility Criteria
For Class 6
- Age: 10–12 years
- Candidate should be studying in Class 5
For Class 9
- Age: 13–15 years
- Candidate should be studying in Class 8 from a recognized school
✔ Age calculated as per official notification cut-off date.
Exam Pattern
Class 6 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 150 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 125 | 300 |
✔ Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
✔ No Negative Marking
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 |
✔ Duration: 3 Hours
✔ No Negative Marking
Important Dates (Expected for 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 10 October 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 09 November 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 10 November 2025 |
| Correction Date | 12–14 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 18 January 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 06 January 2026 |
| Admit Card | 12 January 2026 |
| Answer Key | 11 February 2026 |
| Result Declared Date | 27 February 2026 (Available Now) |
(Exact dates will be announced in official notification.)
About Sainik Schools
Sainik Schools are established to prepare students for entry into:
- National Defence Academy (NDA)
- Indian Armed Forces
They provide:
✔ Military-oriented training
✔ Quality CBSE education
✔ Discipline & leadership development
Admission Process
Written Exam (AISSEE)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
✔ Final admission depends on merit, medical fitness & seat availability.
Preparation Tips
Mathematics
- Strong focus on basics (Fractions, Algebra, Geometry)
- Practice previous year questions
Intelligence
- Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding
- Logical reasoning practice
General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- History, Geography, Science basics
Language / English
- Grammar rules
- Vocabulary
- Reading comprehension
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Check Result Notice | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Download Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Why Choose Sainik School?
✔ Affordable Military Schooling
✔ High NDA Selection Rate
✔ Holistic Personality Development
✔ National-Level Exposure