New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to open registration for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2027 soon, for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools for the 2027-28 session. As of October 18, 2026, no AISSEE 2027 notice has been posted on the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society. Parents should keep the birth certificate, domicile certificate and category certificate ready, and apply online once the form is live.
Some education websites have reported that the AISSEE 2027 form is already out. This could not be confirmed from NTA. Last year, NTA opened the form on October 10, 2025, and held the exam on January 18, 2026. Details below are from the AISSEE 2026 information bulletin and may change for 2027.
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 status: notice awaited on the NTA website
- Exam date: expected in January 2027
- Fee (last year): Rs 850 for General, OBC (NCL) and Defence wards; Rs 700 for SC/ST
- Mode: pen and paper, OMR sheet, no negative marking
AISSEE 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AISSEE 2027 notice and registration start | To be announced (last year: October 10, 2025) |
| Last date to apply | To be announced (last year: November 9, 2025, after extension) |
| Last date for fee payment | To be announced (last year: November 10, 2025) |
| Correction window | To be announced (last year: November 12 to 14, 2025) |
| AISSEE 2027 exam | Expected January 2027 (last year: January 18, 2026) |
| Result | Within six weeks of the exam, as per last year’s bulletin |
Last year’s original deadline was October 30, 2025. NTA extended it to November 9 after requests from candidates.
Eligibility for Class 6 and Class 9
The AISSEE 2026 bulletin set these age rules, counted as on March 31 of the admission year:
- Class 6: 10 to 12 years. Admission for girls is open in Class 6, with the same age rule as boys.
- Class 9: 13 to 15 years. The child must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school at the time of admission. Girls can apply for Class 9 subject to vacancies.
If the same rule applies for 2027, Class 6 applicants should be born between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2017, and Class 9 applicants between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2014. Confirm this in the 2027 bulletin.
How to Apply for AISSEE 2027
Once the form is live, the steps are expected to be the same as last year:
- 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.
Only one form is allowed per candidate. It covers both Sainik Schools and approved New Sainik Schools. More than one form for the same class will lead to rejection.
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
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 will be in the new bulletin.
AISSEE 2027 FAQs
Has AISSEE 2027 registration started?
As of October 18, 2026, no AISSEE 2027 notice is on the NTA website. Registration is expected soon. Last year it opened on October 10, 2025.
What is the AISSEE application fee?
Last year the fee was Rs 850 for General, OBC (NCL), Defence wards and ex-servicemen, and Rs 700 for SC/ST candidates. The 2027 fee will be in the new bulletin.
What is the age limit for Sainik School Class 6 admission?
Under last year’s rules, the child must be 10 to 12 years old as on March 31 of the admission year. The same age rule applies to girls.
When will the AISSEE 2027 exam be held?
It is expected in January 2027. The AISSEE 2026 exam was held on January 18, 2026.
Is there negative marking in AISSEE?
No. Last year’s bulletin said there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Dates, fees and rules above are as reported from the AISSEE 2026 bulletin and NTA notices; 2027 details may differ. Candidates should confirm everything on the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/sainik-school-society, once the AISSEE 2027 notice is out.
