Updated on 4 November 2026: NTA has opened AISSEE 2027 registration. Its public notice of 3 November sets the last date as 2 December 2026 and the exam on 31 January 2027. Our earlier update said the form was not yet out; that has changed, and the dates, fee, eligibility and steps below now follow the 2027 information bulletin.
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registration for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027, for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools for the 2027-28 session. Parents can apply at exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society until 11:50 PM on December 2, 2026, or until December 6 with a late fee of Rs 500.
The exam is a pen-and-paper OMR test on Sunday, January 31, 2027: 2 PM to 4:30 PM for Class 6 and 2 PM to 5 PM for Class 9. Last year it was held on January 18.
AISSEE 2027: Highlights
- Conducting body: National Testing Agency, for Sainik Schools Society (Ministry of Defence)
- Classes: Class 6 and Class 9, academic year 2027-28
- Registration: open from November 3 to December 2, 2026 (11:50 PM)
- Exam date: January 31, 2027
- Fee: Rs 850 for General, OBC (NCL), wards of defence personnel and ex-servicemen; Rs 700 for SC/ST (non-refundable)
- Mode: pen and paper, OMR sheet, no negative marking
AISSEE 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | November 3 to December 2, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| With late fee of Rs 500 | December 3 to 6, 2026 |
| Correction window | December 7 to 9, 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | January 11, 2027 |
| Admit card | January 25, 2027 |
| AISSEE 2027 exam | January 31, 2027 |
| Result | To be announced on the NTA website |
Dates are from NTA’s public notice of November 3, 2026.
Eligibility for Class 6 and Class 9
The AISSEE 2027 bulletin sets these age rules, counted as on March 31, 2027 (both end dates included). Boys and girls can apply; for New Sainik Schools, check that school’s own admission policy first.
- Class 6: 10 to 12 years, born between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2017.
- Class 9: 13 to 15 years, born between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2014.
How to Apply for AISSEE 2027
The form is live. The steps are:
- Go to exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society and download the information bulletin.
- Register with a unique email ID and mobile number, belonging to the candidate or a parent.
- Fill in the form and note the application number.
- Upload the photo, signature, left thumb impression, birth certificate, domicile certificate and category or service certificate, if applicable.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Download and print the confirmation page. The form is incomplete without it.
One form covers both Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools. If a candidate submits more than one form for the same class, NTA keeps only the latest form with the fee paid.
AISSEE Exam Pattern
| Class | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Language, Mathematics, Intelligence, General Knowledge | 125 | 300 | 150 minutes |
| Class 9 | Mathematics, Intelligence, English, General Science, Social Science | 150 | 400 | 180 minutes |
Mathematics carries the most marks in both papers. The Class 6 paper can be taken in English or one of 12 Indian languages. The Class 9 paper is in English only.
How Many Sainik Schools Admit Through AISSEE
Last year, for 2026-27, AISSEE covered Class 6 and Class 9 in the 33 Sainik Schools, Class 6 in 69 approved New Sainik Schools, and Class 9 in 19 of those new schools. NTA later added more new schools through a separate notice. The 2027 list is in the information bulletin.
Sources: NTA public notice dated November 3, 2026 and AISSEE 2027 information bulletin. Candidates should also check the bulletin for seats, reservation and domicile rules.
