AISSEE 2027 online applications open for Class 6, 9 admissions; apply by 2 December

The National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Sainik Schools Society (SSS) have commenced the online application process for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE)-2027. This examination supports admissions to Class VI and Class IX in Sainik Schools and New Sainik Schools across the country for the academic year 2027-28. Interested candidates can submit their applications online from 3 November 2026 to 2 December 2026, until 11:50 PM.

The NTA, an autonomous organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has been entrusted by the Sainik Schools Society with the responsibility of conducting AISSEE-2027. The application window is relatively compressed, making timely preparation and submission crucial for aspirants.

Application Process and Key Dates

Candidates are required to apply online through the official NTA websites, exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society/ and nta.ac.in. The deadline for the successful transaction of the application fee is also 2 December 2026, by 11:50 PM. A late submission window with a fee of ₹500 will be available from 3 December 2026 to 6 December 2026, with the final transaction deadline for late applications being 6 December 2026, until 11:50 PM.

A correction window for particulars in the application form will be open from 7 December 2026 to 9 December 2026. The announcement of the examination city is scheduled for 11 January 2027, and admit cards will be available for download from the NTA website starting 25 January 2027. The examination itself is slated for 31 January 2027.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

For admission to Class VI, candidates must be between 10 to 12 years of age as of 31 March 2026. Girls are eligible to apply for Class VI admissions in all Sainik Schools nationwide. For Class IX, candidates must be between 13 to 15 years of age as of 31 March 2026 and must have passed Class 8 from a recognized school. Parents are advised to keep essential documents, photographs, signatures, and category-related certificates ready before registration.

The application fee for General, Wards of Defence personnel and ex-servicemen, and OBC (NCL) categories is ₹800. For Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates, the application fee is ₹650. Candidates can contact the NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000/011-69227700 or email aissee@nta.ac.in for any queries.

Examination Pattern and Structure

The AISSEE-2027 will be conducted in a Pen & Paper (OMR Sheet based) mode, consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). The duration for the Class VI examination is 150 minutes and will be offered in 13 mediums. The Class IX examination will have a duration of 180 minutes and will be conducted exclusively in English Medium.

For Class VI, the exam comprises 125 questions for a total of 300 marks, covering Language, Mathematics, Intelligence, and General Knowledge. The Class IX exam includes 150 questions for a total of 400 marks, with sections on Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, and Social Science. The declaration of results will be intimated later on the NTA website.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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