AISSEE 2026: All India Sainik School Entrance Exam Dates, Syllabus, and Eligibility
What is AISSEE?
AISSEE stands for All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination.
It is held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Sainik Schools Society.
This exam lets students get admission into Sainik Schools in Class 6 and Class 9. These are residential schools with good academics and discipline.
Important Dates for AISSEE 2026
These are estimated dates based on recent patterns and announcements. Exact dates will be confirmed when NTA releases the official notification.
| Event | Expected Time |
|---|---|
| Notification release (forms out) | October-November 2025 Buddy4Study |
| Start of online application | October-November 2025 |
| Last date to apply | November 2025 |
| Admit cards release | January 2026 |
| Exam date | January 2026 (2nd or 3rd Sunday) |
| Provisional answer key | February 2026 |
| Final result | March 2026 |
| Medical test / document verification | After result, March-April 2026 |
Who Can Apply: Eligibility Criteria
Before filling out the application, check these points. If you do not meet the rules, your form might be rejected.
Age Limit
For Class 6 admission: The student’s age should be between 10 to 12 years as on March 31, 2026. That means the date of birth should fall between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2016 (inclusive).
For Class 9 admission: The age should be between 13 to 15 years as on March 31, 2026. That means born between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2013. Also, the student must have passed Class 8 from a recognised school.
Nationality
Only Indian citizens may apply.
Education Qualification
Class 6 applicants must have passed Class 5.
Class 9 applicants must have passed Class 8.
Gender
Both boys and girls are eligible to apply. Seat availability for girls in some Sainik Schools or classes may vary.
Other papers & criteria
After the exam results, there will typically be medical fitness checks and document verification. Students must clear those to secure admission.
What the Exam Syllabus & Pattern Looks Like
Knowing the syllabus and exam format helps you prepare well. Here are the main points:
| Class | Subjects in Exam | Key Topics / What to Study |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, Intelligence | • Maths: natural numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, geometry basics, percentage etc. • English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence formation, verbs, tenses etc. • General Knowledge: basic science/social studies, current affairs etc. • Intelligence / Reasoning: analogies, series, patterns, classification etc. |
| Class 9 | Mathematics, English, General Science, Social Studies (History, Civics, Geography), Intelligence | • Maths: algebra, linear equations, geometry, mensuration, probability etc. • Science: topics from NCERT science for Class 8, physics, chemistry, biology, etc. • Social Studies: history, geography, civics as per NCERT • English: comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, usage etc. • Intelligence / Reasoning similar to Class 6 but more difficult. • General awareness may also be tested. |
Exam Pattern:
For Class 6: total marks and number of questions are distributed across the subjects.
For Class 9: more marks in Maths, more subjects to cover.
The questions are usually of an objective type (multiple choice).
No negative marking in many past years. Double-check the notification.
What Happens After You Take the Exam
These are the next steps once you give the AISSEE:
Answer Key – NTA publishes a provisional answer key. Students can see it and raise objections if they find any question/answer wrong.
Final Result – After reviewing objections, the final key is released and results are declared.
Merit List – Based on marks, category (General, OBC, SC/ST etc.), home state or other state quotas etc.
Medical Exam & Document Verification – Students selected in merit list are required to be medically fit. Also have to show certificates (birth, class passed, domicile, category etc.). Only after that admission is confirmed.
Things to Prepare & Tips
Start early. Go through the NCERT books (for Class 5 and 8) for your class respectively.
Practice reasoning/intelligence questions. They often need thinking and pattern recognition.
Work on English grammar and comprehension. Reading newspapers (child-friendly ones) helps.
Solve sample papers and previous years’ AISSEE papers. They give good idea of question style and time management.
Keep all required documents ready: birth certificate, school pass certificate, category/domicile etc.
When the notification comes, read it carefully so you don’t miss deadlines.
Summary
AISSEE 2026 is important if you want to get into a Sainik School for Class 6 or 9. The key things are:
She/he must meet the age criteria.
Must have passed the required previous class.
Both boys & girls are eligible.
Exam covers Maths, English, Reasoning, GK (for Class 6), and additional subjects for Class 9.
After exam comes the answer key, result, then the medical test & document verification.
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